Driftwood Johnson
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I don't get over here very much because I am mostly a revolver guy. Anyway, as a long time shooter of Ruger Mark II pistols I was excited when Ruger introduced the Mark IV a few years ago. Anyone who has ever field stripped one of the earlier Rugers knows what a pain in the neck it is. I don't do it often enough to remember the tricks, so I always have the manual in hand when field stripping my old Mark II.
I was able to pick up a Mark IV the other day, the stainless Competition model. What a pleasure it is to rotate the barrel up and pop out the bolt for cleaning. So simple to put back together again too.
I took the Mark IV to the range the other day along with my old target model Mark II. I was a bit disappointed in how heavy the Mark IV trigger is. I put some after market Volquartsen parts in my Mark II years ago. The trigger is nice and light, around 2 pounds or so.
I see there are aftermarket Volquartsen parts available for the Mark IV.
Has anybody installed them? I am thinking of the accurizing kit. The stock bolt release is a bit difficult to reach, so I am thinking of installing the extended bolt release too.
Any comments on the ease or difficulty of installing Volquartsen parts in the Mark IV?
Thanks.
I have tried posting a photo of my new Mark IV, but it is not showing up. Not the first time I have had trouble posting a photo.
I don't get over here very much because I am mostly a revolver guy. Anyway, as a long time shooter of Ruger Mark II pistols I was excited when Ruger introduced the Mark IV a few years ago. Anyone who has ever field stripped one of the earlier Rugers knows what a pain in the neck it is. I don't do it often enough to remember the tricks, so I always have the manual in hand when field stripping my old Mark II.
I was able to pick up a Mark IV the other day, the stainless Competition model. What a pleasure it is to rotate the barrel up and pop out the bolt for cleaning. So simple to put back together again too.
I took the Mark IV to the range the other day along with my old target model Mark II. I was a bit disappointed in how heavy the Mark IV trigger is. I put some after market Volquartsen parts in my Mark II years ago. The trigger is nice and light, around 2 pounds or so.
I see there are aftermarket Volquartsen parts available for the Mark IV.
Has anybody installed them? I am thinking of the accurizing kit. The stock bolt release is a bit difficult to reach, so I am thinking of installing the extended bolt release too.
Any comments on the ease or difficulty of installing Volquartsen parts in the Mark IV?
Thanks.
I have tried posting a photo of my new Mark IV, but it is not showing up. Not the first time I have had trouble posting a photo.