Ruger Mark IV Prices in CA going to DROP!

[Eat Dirt]

I'll wait for when it goes on Black Friday sale day at Big 5

[pennstater]

No idea about Ca. availabilty, friend has one in Idaho[MK IV Hunter].
Bought it new, took it home. $419.00. Was there when purchased. F'ing nice.

MLC

[MuayThaiJJ]

it?s a great gun! let?s just celebrate that it got added


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[Zenderfall]

Originally Posted by Quiet

Semi-auto rimfire pistol that does not have a fixed magazine needs a positive manual safety that meets Federal requirements for importation, needs a MDM, and needs to pass CA safety testing.

Ahh ok , this makes sense as I was wondering if the Ruger MkIV had a CLI installed. According to this, it does not need to. That means the non-threaded barrel mark IV?s and many of the 49 state buckmarks can go on roster too, along with the taurus TX .22.

[TKM]

Originally Posted by Eat Dirt

I'll wait for when it goes on Black Friday sale day at Big 5

How many pistols on the shelves at your Big 5?

[Zenderfall]

Originally Posted by TKM

How many pistols on the shelves at your Big 5?

Was wondering the same thing. All the Big5?s in my area only sell rifles.

[ar15barrels]

Originally Posted by M1NM

MK1 is the rarer Target version of the Standard. Not a bad price is pristine.

My dad got me a Mark1 target in great shape a few weeks ago for $275.

[BaronW]

For anyone wondering if the CA version of the MKIV will be any different - the images on Ruger's website are identical for the existing target model. They have the same serial number on the non-CA version. I wonder why they made a new SKU?

[Spyder]

I sold my MkI and Standard last year. Kept my stainless 6 7/8" and 10" MkIIs. I may pick one of these up. Always loved the Mk series, probably because it's what I learned to shoot with.

[fishnbeer]

If the mk4 hunter in stainless is added, i will buy that in a heartbeat. I think i will go for the SR22 as soon as its available

[ar15barrels]

Originally Posted by BaronW

For anyone wondering if the CA version of the MKIV will be any different - the images on Ruger's website are identical for the existing target model. They have the same serial number on the non-CA version. I wonder why they made a new SKU?

They probably made a CA specific sku because the CA guns can NOT have any production methods changed in the future.
So even though it's the same gun as the 49 state model NOW, if they make changes to the 49 state model later, that will not effect the CA model which was drop tested with specific components that can not ever be changed.
By separating the sku and making production notes that the parts can never change on that specific CA sku, that frees them up to make production changes freely on the 49 state model.

[Ora Serrata]

Looks like Turners lists them for $550, but none in stock. Maybe they'll have a few by Black Friday...

https://www.turners.com/ruger/ruger-...-black-1876017

I've got a Standard MkI, but always wanted a bull barrel.

[Zenderfall]

Originally Posted by fishnbeer

If the mk4 hunter in stainless is added, i will buy that in a heartbeat. I think i will go for the SR22 as soon as its available

I have little doubt that more Mk IV's are coming. Including the standard, hunter, competition, 22/45, and probably even ONE model of 22/45 LITE (model 43921 which has a non-threaded barrel to be re-SKU'd for CA, of course).

[BOBGBA]

Got his in an email about an hour ago...

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[WWDHD?]

Originally Posted by BOBGBA

Got his in an email about an hour ago...

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On the Mark 4- what's the "Blued Stainless Steel"? I thought you couldn't do that.
Whatever it is- if CZ could "Blue" their SS Python like this I might be interested in one.

[WWDHD?]

Originally Posted by Eat Dirt

I'll wait for when it goes on Black Friday sale day at Big 5

I'm over 50 and I cannot remember ever seeing any handguns that weren't air powered for sale in a Big 5 store. Granted maybe that's just in the SF Bay Area and they did sell them at one time somewhere else in CA - but I've never seen it. Only long guns.

[golfish]

It's funny..I just started wanting one of the Mark IVs
I guess I'll get my deposit down at Turners.

Thanks AGAIN Bob

[Oceanbob]

Just when I?ve made up my mind to stop buying redundant handguns?
YOU GUYS DRAG ME BACK IN.‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️


Finger emoji?

[9Cal_OC]

Originally Posted by BOBGBA

Got his in an email about an hour ago...

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I?d say wait. Like with the CA320, RifleGear and other shops offered better pricing (and less hassle than buying at Turners).

[ar15barrels]

Originally Posted by WWDHD?

On the Mark 4- what's the "Blued Stainless Steel"? I thought you couldn't do that.

You can black oxide stainless steel and due to the epa regulations, most guns that are sold as "blued" are actually black oxided these days anyways.

[MajorSideburns]

I'm not very familiar with these pistols, do the free state versions have magazine disconnects or is this a CA specific feature for this model that was just added to the roster? I owned a MK1 a few years ago and can't remember if it had one or not. Ended up selling it because I couldn't figure out the field stripping and assembly. Loved everything else about the pistol. It had a perfect trigger and nice balance and sights. I think I may have even brought it to the buyer in the 2 pieces, I can't remember. I just remember trying to wrangle that little lever in the grip at just the right angle for over an hour one afternoon until I gave up. I would be very interested in this CA version of the MKIV due to the easier field stripping design.

[SDDAVE56]

Im happy with my Standard Model. No reason for me to buy an upgraded, updated pistol.

[Gryff]

I'm hoping to see an S&W Victory show up on the roster

[ar15barrels]

Originally Posted by Gryff

I'm hoping to see an S&W Victory show up on the roster

It should only be a matter of S&W drop testing it and rostering it since it already has a magazine disconnect.
My dad got me an SW22 earlier this year but I have not even had it to the range yet.

[Capybara]

Originally Posted by gwanghoops

Who's going to pay full MSRP $659 at Turners for the Ruger mkIV 40183 blue 5.5" bull barrel?

not me

$549 in the latest Turners ad. You can pre-order one now and they begin deliveries on June 5th

[Wordupmybrotha]

I have MK 2 and 3 already (sold MK 1) ...time to get MK 4? Aye caramba...didn't want to buy anymore 22s... SR22 seems like a fun trainer too... Dang DROS fee...have to pay twice if I get both.

[gorn5150]

Originally Posted by MajorSideburns

I'm not very familiar with these pistols, do the free state versions have magazine disconnects or is this a CA specific feature for this model that was just added to the roster?

I just bought 4 MK IV's for the grand kids. Free State models have the magazine disconnects.

[MajorSideburns]

Originally Posted by gorn5150

I just bought 4 MK IV's for the grand kids. Free State models have the magazine disconnects.

Thank you, it sounds like they should be just as reliable and well built as the free state models then. I always get nervous when they have to alter the original designs to accommodate California specific requirements. I was not a fan of the loaded chamber indicator on the M&P Shield California version. It blocked the line of vision of the irons on the sight picture.

[G_FNH57]

I had a SR22 in DROS at Turners when they went off roster. They would not release to me. I bought a used one for$370. Traded it a few years ago. I missed it and and bought another for a lot more. Finally found a Mark IV stainless for $950 a few years ago. My SR-22s have been picky with ammo. The Mark IVs have been great.

[G_FNH57]

I would definitely get a 22/45 if it comes

[sigstroker]

Originally Posted by Oceanbob

Just when I?ve made up my mind to stop buying redundant handguns?
YOU GUYS DRAG ME BACK IN.‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️


Finger emoji?

You're lucky you're in kali.

When the Taurus .22 came out I had to buy one.

The the SIG .22 came out and I had to buy one.

Now the Taurus Compact optic-ready is out...

[rds95991]

Recieved a flyer from Turners advertising pricing and availability soon blued with the 5 1/2" heavy barrel.

[Sequencer60]

Originally Posted by BOBGBA

Got his in an email about an hour ago...

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Awesome! This means that the Riflegear near me will have it for less than $500.

[Bullwinkle]

Originally Posted by WWDHD?

I'm over 50 and I cannot remember ever seeing any handguns that weren't air powered for sale in a Big 5 store.

I'm even older. It has been several decades since Big 5 sold handguns; and even when they did, it wasn't exactly the most spectacular selection. They are a discount sporting goods store, after all.

Nevertheless, if they wanted to reintroduce handguns to their lineup, I wouldn't complain. The more, the merrier.

[Eat Dirt]

Originally Posted by Eat Dirt

I'll wait for when it goes on Black Friday sale day at Big 5

As Foghorn Leghorn said ;::::::

I say , I say .... It's a Joke son... And you missed it !

[Steveg13]

Originally Posted by WWDHD?

I'm over 50 and I cannot remember ever seeing any handguns that weren't air powered for sale in a Big 5 store. Granted maybe that's just in the SF Bay Area and they did sell them at one time somewhere else in CA - but I've never seen it. Only long guns.

I forget the brand but when I was a kid my dad purchased a single action revolver on 22 rimfire for me.

[golfish]

Did 6 guns fall off the roster yet?

[rsrocket1]

This gun does well with the Holosun HS407/507KX2 with the 32 MOA circle and 2 MOA dot.



You can use either or both. I use both. This makes finding the image easy and centering the dot accurate. To mount the optic as low as possible to the barrel, I got a $65 Madmacs base which mounts the optic base 0.0825" above the barrel and you don't need to remove the rear sight.



The MkIV is very accurate out of the box with the adjustable open sights and I recommend shooting it by itself to see if you even need optics. With the red dot, it's a very good performer at 50 feet and boringly accurate at 10 yards.

Sight in shots at 50 feet on a rest using Federal Automatch ammo $19/325.



The nice thing is Automatch is subsonic in my MkIV averaging 1010 fps so no need to buy expensive subsonic ammo for suppressor shooting for those living in the free part of the country.

Maybe allowing suppressors in CA eventually but getting this on the roster is nice.
Getting rid of this unconstitutional infringement (the roster) is the main thing.

[Quiet]

Originally Posted by golfish

Did 6 guns fall off the roster yet?

Nope.

It appears that CA DOJ BOF has decided that they will not implement the 1 for 3 removal, since its addition to the CA unsafe handgun laws was tied to the CA microstamping requirements and the microstamping requirements were stayed by the Courts.

[golfish]

Originally Posted by Quiet

Nope.

It appears that CA DOJ BOF has decided that they will not implement the 1 for 3 removal, since its addition to the CA unsafe handgun laws was tied to the CA microstamping requirements and the microstamping requirements were stayed by the Courts.

Good news, brother

Thank you