Ruger MkIV

[rds95991]

I was comparing my Rugers MkII, MkIII, and MkIV and wonder how the MkIV got approved without a loaded chamber indicator that was on the MkIII.

[rds95991]

Rimfire (.22 LR): California law (Penal Code § 31910) dictates that a rimfire semi-automatic pistol only requires a magazine disconnect mechanism and a drop-safety certification to be added to the roster. It is explicitly exempt from the LCI requirement.

It never was a requirement here, but some other states did require them. So, we all got stuck with them on the MK3.

Thank you. I wasn't aware of the difference between centerfire and rimfire.

[beerman]

Hold out and find a MKII… you’ll thank me 🙂

[rds95991]

Hold out and find a MKII… you’ll thank me 🙂

Have one. An MK678. A little muzzle heavy. My primaries are a MkIII KMK512 and MkIV blue 5 1/2" bull barrel.

[jarhead714]

Hold out and find a MKII… you’ll thank me 🙂

When he decides to clean it and then put it back together, he’ll curse you.😉

[rimfire madness]

Hold out and find a MKII… you’ll thank me 🙂

I agree on the MKII. Have one in stainless bull barrel...SWEET

[ar15barrels]

When he decides to clean it and then put it back together, he’ll curse you.😉

Once you learn the Roll-Over trick during reassembly, none of the Ruger MK series are difficult to reassemble anymore.
The Roll-Over is to ensure that the hammer strut engages the mainspring housing correctly.

[Batman]

When he decides to clean it and then put it back together, he’ll curse you.😉

When he gets the Majestic Arms Speed Strip kit that allows you to simply remove the bolt from the back of the receiver, he'll like it even more!!

[splithoof]

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Have one. An MK678. A little muzzle heavy. My primaries are a MkIII KMK512 and MkIV blue 5 1/2" bull barrel.

Of all our Ruger .22 pistols, that is my favorite. It makes a great training pistol for new shooters, is accurate, and about perfect for garden squirrels.

[SDDAVE56]

When he decides to clean it and then put it back together, he’ll curse you.😉

Exactly, then I saw the light, and life was peaceful again.

Thats when I installed this,,,

https://www.hammerstrutsupport.com/

[beerman]

Yea, reassembling the MkII can be tricky, but rarely do they require that deep a cleaning.

[mossy]

Back when I was in California i had a MK III, never could take it apart. Still ran 1000's of rounds through it with only breach cleaning. Recently picked up a MK IV tactical to run a suppressor on. The MK IV one button disassembly is 100% worth it. Such a fun gun to take to the range.

[captainmoose55]

The MKIV is worth it just because of how easy it is to take apart and clean IMO.

[oddball]

The MKIV is worth it just because of how easy it is to take apart and clean IMO.

Absolutely, and it wasn't a bad time stripping and cleaning my three MK-IIs. But I can now field strip a MK-IV in as easy as a Glock.

I have one MK-IV, a 22/45 Lite, and excellent pistol; like my old MK-IVs, I replaced the stock extractor and triggers with Kidd/Volquartsen parts and removed the mag disconnect. Here is my Lite with a Dead Air Mask, it is great the Lite comes with a threaded barrel. My most popular handgun for others to shoot at our gatherings.

[captainmoose55]

Absolutely, and it wasn't a bad time stripping and cleaning my three MK-IIs. But I can now field strip a MK-IV in as easy as a Glock.

I have one MK-IV, a 22/45 Lite, and excellent pistol; like my old MK-IVs, I replaced the stock extractor and triggers with Kidd/Volquartsen parts and removed the mag disconnect. Here is my Lite with a Dead Air Mask, it is great the Lite comes with a threaded barrel. My most popular handgun for others to shoot at our gatherings.

That's a beautiful looking MKVI. Thanks for also sharing your thought and the pic.