The Ruger Mark IV pistol is a self-repeating sporting pistol in.22 LR (5.6 mm) caliber. It is the flagship model of the Ruger brand, being one of the most successful pistols adapted to the mentioned caliber. The design has evolved over the years, and the current version introduces many changes affecting ergonomics. The design features such elements as an ergonomically contoured grip, a chrome-plated stainless steel barrel, adjustable sights and a precision gold-plated trigger with a short travel. A 22mm Picantinny mounting rail is located in the upper part of the frame. It will allow you to install optics. The rear part of the breech has edges on both sides, for easier drawback. The gun will work well for dynamic, recreational or target shooting.
Features of the Ruger Mark IV pistol:
- This is a sporting pistol adapted to .22 LR side-fire ammunition
- Key components like the lock and barrel are made of stainless steel.
- The pistol grip has a comfortable profile similar to the 1911 pistol.
- The grip additionally has replaceable pads with an aggressive, non-slip texture.
- Gold-plated target-type trigger with a short path to full draw.
- The magazine slides into the grip with a capacity of 10 cartridges + 1 in the chamber.
- The barrel length is 4.4 inches.
- It has sighting instruments with adjustable sights and fixed bow tie.
- The model can be very quickly and easily disassembled for cleaning with the push of a button.
- The breech spring works very smoothly, and no great force is required to reload.
Action mechanism
The Ruger Mark IV pistol is a model design for .22 LR side-firing ammunition. Due to its low energy, a lightweight free lock supported by a return spring is used here. The notches for pulling back the lock are accentuated in the rear part. The advantage of such a solution is that the weapon can be operated without problems even by people with weaker hands like women or younger shooting adepts. The barrel is fixed, stationary which promotes accuracy.
Safeties and manipulators
The gun has two types of safety features. The primary one is an adjustable wing fuse located on the frame, just above the thumb. Its ergonomics are similar to those of the Colt M1911. The second is an internal firing pin lock. The magazine release button is integrated into the base of the bail. Just above it is located a lever dropping the lock from its rear position after the last shot.
Aiming instruments
The Ruger Mark IV has mechanical sighting instruments with adjustable sights. A 22mm Picantinny rail is also located on top of the frame . It allows the installation of additional recoil in the form of, for example, a small collimator.
Precision barrel
A thick-walled 4.4" long precision barrel was used here . It was made of stainless steel and equipped with relief cutouts.
