For owners of Ruger Mark IV pistols

[Lennie]

If you would like an extra barrel/receiver assembly to use or to have one set up with a scope. These are two excellent deals

https://volquartsen.com/inventory_configurations/5398?clearance=1

https://volquartsen.com/inventory_configurations/5327?clearance=1

https://volquartsen.com/inventory_configurations/3950?clearance=1

or if you are looking for a threaded barrel

https://volquartsen.com/inventory_configurations/4426?clearance=1

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[Alexx1401]

Damn those do look like nice deals!

 

[kmk1012]

I picked up a 4" bull barrel and had it threaded, also an extra bolt from them a while back. Now, if the lowers weren't so danger much…

 

[rdb8847]

Wish they fit a 22/45

 

[Bobbygun]

Wish they fit a 22/45

They won't fit? Ah man, I've got a Mark IV 22/45 Lite that I put a reflex sight on. It would be sweet to have another upper with open sights to quickly switch out.

 

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@LuckySG

 

[solv3nt]

Wish they fit a 22/45

The upper is swappable on the 22/45 and standard to my knowledge.

 

[rdb8847]

I called them several months ago and asked about their Mark IV take offs and they said "No" Give them a call Im interested to find out what they tell you?? I want one too!!!

 

[solv3nt]

I haven't tried, but everything I've read indicates that the MK4 upper will work on either frame; trust but verify.

Questions re Mark IV Upper Interchangeability.

www.google.com

 

[LuckySG]

@LuckySG

Smoking deal! What are fit concerns? Mark4 is Mark4, have swapped them around and never saw an issue. I bought these a few years ago, were fantastic.

 

[rdb8847]

My error. I have the earlier model that requires three hands and a lunar eclipse to re-assemble.

 

[Bobbygun]

My error. I have the earlier model that requires three hands and a lunar eclipse to re-assemble.

Oh yeah. I've got one of those as well. I have to watch the video on YouTube to reassemble it. Every. Time. When I got the Mark IV, my first thought was: "This is how it ought to be!"

 

[Alexx1401]

My error. I have the earlier model that requires three hands and a lunar eclipse to re-assemble.

My MKIII was like that. Only gun I have ever owned that I had to get the damn manual out ever time I took it apart. Bricked it one time so bad I thought I would have to send it back. Ordered a MKIV and when I got it called about sending it back. Nice gal at Ruger walked me through fixing it. Year or two later it happened again. I do NOT miss that PITA pistol.

 

[rdb8847]

I keep thinking it will get easier. I have other dumb thoughts sometimes too.........................................

 

[Bobbygun]

My MKIII was like that. Only gun I have ever owned that I had to get the damn manual out ever time I took it apart. Bricked it one time so bad I thought I would have to send it back. Ordered a MKIV and when I got it called about sending it back. Nice gal at Ruger walked me through fixing it. Year or two later it happened again. I do NOT miss that PITA pistol.

LOL. I've still got my MKIII. But, if I sold it, I'm pretty sure I would NOT end up venting on one of those "Guns you regret selling" threads. Since I got the Mark IV, the MKIII rarely ventures out of the safe. I think he's too embarrassed.

 

[Alexx1401]

LOL. I've still got my MKIII. But, if I sold it, I'm pretty sure I would NOT end up venting on one of those "Guns you regret selling" threads. Since I got the Mark IV, the MKIII rarely ventures out of the safe. I think he's too embarrassed.

I have sold a lot of guns over the years I regret. That damn MKIII will NEVER be a regret. I kept it longer than I would have only because Wife surprised me with it one Christmas. I had wanted a MK LITE. We were in another panic and no one had them. It was the first time she tried buying a gun by ordering it. I loved the pistol just HATED the damn design to take it down. Whoever came up with the MKIV I hope he made BIG bank. He deserves to have for that idea.

 

[albin25]

Ruger MKIII easy internal cleaning method...
1- remove grips (don't want to damage them)
2- immerse entire gun in bucket of Hopps
3- place bucket on vibrating brass cleaner for 5 minutes
4- blow out with compressed air and hang to dry
5- wipe it down with an oily rag
6- replace the grips
7- repeat every 5 or 6 years, ( Lets face it, you only complain about fully dis-assembling and cleaning it to make folks think that you do it)

You can clean the barrel as normal and whatever can be reached with a small paint brush whenever you want...it's not like those inside parts can even be seem. (Really... it's kinda like washing the floor under the dishwasher. )



Or, get one of these kits

Majestic Arms 3.2 Speed Strip Kit Ruger Mark I, II, III, 22/45

The 3.2 Speed Strip Kit by Majestic Arms consists of a patented 2-piece bolt stop pin, a precision machined hammer and a new pivot bushing. The new...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[red442joe]

I can not for the life of me understand why people have such a hard time with MK re-assembly. I'd call names, but I really am not trying to pick a fight.
I just never saw the problem.

Joe

 

[rdb8847]

I think its because I only take it apart every five years. My gunsmith friend flips it around upside down and all around and has it back together in 15 seconds. He makes a living putting them back together when people like me get pissed off and cant figure it how to do and cant find a hammer.

 

[Bobbygun]

I can not for the life of me understand why people have such a hard time with MK re-assembly. I'd call names, but I really am not trying to pick a fight.
I just never saw the problem.

Joe

I don't understand it either! I'm not overly mechanically inclined, but after installing a Tandemkross hammer bushing, I was able to assemble and disassemble my MK III fairly easily. A few months later, when I needed to clean it after some shooting, I was reduced to watching the "How to" video again.