Ruger Mk 4

Platapus · 01-12-17, 05:38 PM

I have to admit a far amount of drooling when the Ruger Mk 4 came out. I have been thinking of adding a .22 pistol to my arsenal.

It looks like Ruger has a winner here. They kept all the good stuff about the Mk 3 but fixed the bad.

A coworker of mine just got one and he likes it.

Anyone here have one?

Onkel Neal · 01-12-17, 05:49 PM

I have a Mark II from way back. That is a nice looking pistol. Exactly how is the barrel fluted?

Platapus · 01-12-17, 05:54 PM

That I don't know. It is just one of three models of the Mk 4 that Ruger has. I don't know if this is just for appearance or whether it has a practical purpose.

I would think that a heavy "bull barrel" would be better for target shooting.

Unfortunately, the Ruger website does not really explain the advantages and differences between models of the Mk 4. Makes the decision process harder

(The Frau comes into my office and wacks me one upside the head)

"I didn't say I was gonna buy another gun. I am just..... window shopping. Like when you "window shop" for shoes........" ohh bad example.

Commander Wallace · 01-12-17, 08:21 PM

I have used a Ruger target model, Bull barrel, Mk 2. It looked very similar to the one you posted Platapus. It had I think a 6 inch barrel. It was very well made, somewhat heavy and very accurate, even with the terrible stock sights.

I have spoken to others that own the Ruger or have used them and all of them marveled at the accuracy of the Ruger. They are relatively inexpensive to purchase and the .22 ammo is equally inexpensive.

I'm sure a good condition, used Mk 2 can be had for a good price at your local gun dealer.

Platapus · 01-13-17, 02:56 PM

The one thing I did not care for on the Mk 1-3 was the take down. They redesigned it for the Mk 4. Nice.

01-12-17, 05:38 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Ruger Mk 4 I have to admit a far amount of drooling when the Ruger Mk 4 came out. I have been thinking of adding a .22 pistol to my arsenal. It looks like Ruger has a winner here. They kept all the good stuff about the Mk 3 but fixed the bad. A coworker of mine just got one and he likes it. Anyone here have one? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

01-12-17, 05:49 PM	#2
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	I have a Mark II from way back. That is a nice looking pistol. Exactly how is the barrel fluted? __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

01-12-17, 05:54 PM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	That I don't know. It is just one of three models of the Mk 4 that Ruger has. I don't know if this is just for appearance or whether it has a practical purpose. I would think that a heavy "bull barrel" would be better for target shooting. Unfortunately, the Ruger website does not really explain the advantages and differences between models of the Mk 4. Makes the decision process harder (The Frau comes into my office and wacks me one upside the head) "I didn't say I was gonna buy another gun. I am just..... window shopping. Like when you "window shop" for shoes........" ohh bad example. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

01-13-17, 02:56 PM	#5
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The one thing I did not care for on the Mk 1-3 was the take down. They redesigned it for the Mk 4. Nice. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

01-12-17, 08:21 PM	#4
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	I have used a Ruger target model, Bull barrel, Mk 2. It looked very similar to the one you posted Platapus. It had I think a 6 inch barrel. It was very well made, somewhat heavy and very accurate, even with the terrible stock sights. I have spoken to others that own the Ruger or have used them and all of them marveled at the accuracy of the Ruger. They are relatively inexpensive to purchase and the .22 ammo is equally inexpensive. I'm sure a good condition, used Mk 2 can be had for a good price at your local gun dealer.