Ruger MK IV recall

Months old, been here and expired...

Got my Ruger's Fourth Model Reciprocating Belt Pistol of Rimfire Caliber back today!

Reno380 said:

sorry, google just had it on the news wire as "latest" news.

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No apology needed. These are the threads that should be duplicated. If you just heard today,,,, guarantee that there are more that still haven't.

What's new is the fact that the failed new product release crushed sales and profits. The CEO was forced to explain to investors. It's about time Ruger address it's internal engineering/QC issues.

from: http://www.guns.com/2017/08/07/mark-iv-pistol-recall-cost-ruger-2-5-million/

The Mark IV pistol recall will cost Sturm, Ruger & Company $2.5 million, the company said last week.

CEO Chris Killoy told investors Thursday Ruger resumed production of the pistols with “enhanced parts” in late June, though second quarter sales suffered as a result, coming up $5 million short of expectations.

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I would like a Mark IV but am glad I have waited. How do you tell if one in a gunstore is in need of recall or if its one that was produced after the issue was corrected?

A Mark IV that has already been recalled, will have a "S" on the safety.

If you have installed a Volquartsen trigger with their sear, there is no need to send it in for the recall.

They're just going to replace the sear and put a safety with an "S" on it.

Balrog said:

I would like a Mark IV but am glad I have waited. How do you tell if one in a gunstore is in need of recall or if its one that was produced after the issue was corrected?

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As soon as the recall hit the streets, gun shops were contacted to hold (and eventually return ) their inventory. The shop I work in has had all their recalled MK IVs cycled through already. Simple test is to assure the MK IV in question (new or used) has the "S" printed in the white dot in the safety. This shows it meets current specs.

There are reports of more problems with the Mark IV on other forums. Apparently some are finding that the guns are TOO EASY to disassemble and the barrel will pop off if the disassembly button is accidentally bumped or pushed.

I find my Ruger MKIV is an excellent gun. Crappy factory trigger but a Volquartsen fixed that, glad to know that I don't have to send it in on the recall.