Ruger Mark IV 22/45 LTE ~ Anyone own one? Good for rimfire steel challenges?

[robchavous]

All of the Ruger MK pistols I've been around are terrible when they're dirty and since they're a little aggravating to field strip, most folks don't help em clean

The mk IV is super easy to field strip compared to the previous generations. The top comes off almost like an AR upper.

 

[sniper22]

The mk IV is super easy to field strip compared to the previous generations. The top comes off almost like an AR upper.

Nice to know. I'll be watching for one that's reasonable.

 

[coolformula]

Yes be sure to get a mark IV, everybody wants about the same price for a Mark III, so no point in getting one IMHO.

 

[Moondog1]

All of the Ruger MK pistols I've been around are terrible when they're dirty and since they're a little aggravating to field strip, most folks don't help em clean

The MKIV is extremely easy to clean. I've had a few mkII and III's but I will not be selling my MKIV.

 

[PewPewChris]

I've got one that I like just fine. Been dealing with some mag / ammo issues with it lately.

The 22/45 and the S&W Victory are both pretty popular for Steel Challenge.

What kind of issues?

 

[PewPewChris]

All of the Ruger MK pistols I've been around are terrible when they're dirty and since they're a little aggravating to field strip, most folks don't help em clean

I think one of the benefits of the Mark IV over the Mark III is one pin take down for easy cleaning

 

[PewPewChris]

The Mark IV's are sold-out most places online...lowest I'm seeing them available are $550 - $650

 

[robchavous]

What kind of issues?

Just not feeding. Sometimes due to the cold. Keeping the mags warm with handwarmers helped. Also the Aguila ammo I was using was slightly long I guess. The nose would rub on the front of the mag body and cause feed issues. @Cobalt 60 tuned my mags some and running a little oil down the inside front of the mag seems to have resolved the issue.

Back when I could find CCI mini mag ammo I never really had any issues out of the gun.

 

[jpm2953]

Just not feeding. Sometimes due to the cold. Keeping the mags warm with handwarmers helped. Also the Aguila ammo I was using was slightly long I guess. The nose would rub on the front of the mag body and cause feed issues. @Cobalt 60 tuned my mags some and running a little oil down the inside front of the mag seems to have resolved the issue.
Back when I could find CCI mini mag ammo I never really had any issues out of the gun.

Have you “rounded” the little ears on the opening of the mag? I’ll try to find a pic. It made my feed soooo much better with any kind of ammo

 

[jpm2953]