I have a mk3, it just takes a mechanical understanding of how it works and some patience to break down. That said, a red dot sight makes it a completely different thing to shoot. The black on black target sights aren't for me
I'm not an armourer by any means, and the gun still shoots better than I do, granted, but it seems to me that the MK4's disassembly mechanism introduced a lot of play between the upper and lower receiver. Now let's be fair, if a wobbly fit is considered a mostly bad thing for 1911s (nowadays, it used to count as a plus in sandy/muddy operations) or for ARs, why would not it count as a downside for the MK4 today ? Also the factory trigger feels really gritty. My advice is to buy one if you plan and have the budget to upgrade it.
I bought one of the Mark III 22/45 Lite pistols a few years ago with the silver barrel, due to a fantastic price on it. Dropped a Vortex Venom on it and am working on other accessories for it. I also have a Mark II Government Target model that I have had since the 80's, and I just don't have much complaint about the takedown of these. You do it enough, and it becomes like second nature.
My mk 2 is collecting dust. It just will not reassemble. I never had a problem reassembling a mk2 until I got mine (I assume there is some sort of defect, but it's the same problem everyone else has). I just got a mk 4 22/45 lite. It is awesome. The upgraded takedown and reassembly alone is worth it.
As you stated, very hard to compare the 22/45 Lite to that table of classics. But I love my 22/45 Lite. Installed a Volquartsen trigger, Tandemcross grip and a reflex red dot. Compensating that light weight with a better grip and much better trigger is the ticket. I can literally shoot dime sized steel consistently at 10 yards. The gun itself is quite capable with some shooter friendly enhancements. YMMV
My Mark II Target got retired when my wife bought a Mark IV Target about five years ago. I also hoofed it to Academy to get my own Mark IV while they were still on sale. My Mark II is so tight I use a soft face hammer to knock it apart & put it back together.
You know, yes there is a learning curve and cleaning the pre IV series is needlessly cumbersome. Still its not as horrible as the Internet would have you believe. Just takes some patience and knowledge. New guns can be tight, my 2 lb plastic dead blow hammer is my “Ruger Wrench” . There are plenty of nice after market support that can help reliability and trigger. See Volquartsen and Tandemkross. Great guns just need some love an understanding 🤣. Everything being equal buy the IV
@@agunther08My Mark 2 is as bad as the internet would lead you to believe. Disassembly and especially reassembly is way more difficult than it should be. The fit is so tight nearly part has to be beaten apart, and beaten back together. And don't get me started on having to get the trigger machanism just right (the correct procedure can be nearly automatic with enough practice). Yes, buy a Mark 4.
I found this gun hard to shoot out of the box as well. The trigger in mine was hot garbage. So I spent some money and upgraded the trigger. Couldn't be happier. It goes to the range EVERY trip. But mine does have a holosun green dot, modified trigger, and a suppressor. One of the most fun guns to shoot that I own. Everyone always gets a kick out of how quiet a 22 can be.
Received mine - seems to be having an issue with lead bullets. Some bullets that jam are actually bent - better with copper. Got the Volquartsen Firearms Accurizing Kit installed.
I've never cared much for the Ruger 22/45 but love that you got it to get the kids excited about shooting! My Buckmark shoots better than I do, but would sure like that Victor!
Haha! I wish it wasn't shiny trinkets that attracted them. But, maybe they'll grow into appreciating traditional quality someday. 😉 probably after I'm gone
When the High Standard Victor, as well as the Colt Woodsman were selling new, I was working at a small gun shop. Of course I wasn't interested in them, they were .22s! Now I enjoy shooting my 22s, just for fun and a challenge.Thanks for covering the Ruger, maybe my granddaughter will be interested, she likes color on her firearms.
George, my wife was shooting my old (1987 vintage) S&W Model 422 for years as "her" target pistol and she was perfectly happy with it. I use a High Standard Supermatic Citation (the H-S triggers are awesome, aren't they?) ...she says it's "too heavy". One day, a guy at the range offered to let her shoot his S&W Model 41 on which he had mounted a red dot sight. The first shot, she drilled the "X" in the center of the target. And I mean, hit the center of the "X" mark! That was it...she had to have a red dot sight! It isn't practical to mount a red dot on a Model 422. So we began the hunt for a replacement that could easily mount a red dot. We didn't have any particular budget limits, and I told her to get a Model 41 if she wanted. No, "too heavy". One day we went to an indoor range with a gun shop and she was browsing around and picked up a Ruger MKIV .22/45 Light. That was it! She got her new pistol, we handed the old Model 422 off to one of our sons for the grandkids to shoot, mounted a red dot on the .22/45 and she has been happy ever after. (Hers is all black) And from a sandbag rest at 25 yards it is remarkably accurate. 🤷♂ They are really a good value!
Thanks for your comment! You are correct. The high standard triggers are phenomenal. But just like your wife's experience, mine is intrigued by the light weight of that little gun.
Had a mark 1 and loved it shot it till the barrel was wearing out but after thousands of rounds but it still worked flawless . Even after the barrel was slightly worn it was still shooting decent groups .
I have had a couple of the Ruger Mark series pistols but the gun I have now and will keep is my Buckmark Contour, just like the one you have. I put a Vortex Red Dot on mine and it is easily my favorite pistol to shoot. My Granddaughter as well as my friends all love to shoot it too. With the 3M.O.A. Red dot, it will shoot a ten shot 3/4” group at 25 yards with CCI Minimags.
I just got my first Red Dot a few weeks ago. I actually won it at an event put on by Ranger Point Precision. It was a meet and greet at Black Rifle Coffee in Cypress TX. I think it's the first thing I ever won.
What will make any Ruger shoot better, especially the ones meant for target like the government and the target/hunter etc, is aftermarket triggers along with other optional accessories but that trigger is a must, makes a world of difference for a competent shooter.
That Volquartzen trigger will make all the difference. I have the version before the easy takedown. Sweet shooter but needed the trigger job. Good to see you shooting again, George!
Thanks Bud. My wife gave me permission to stay here at the farm for another week. So, I hope to get more content in the bag and get back on track with my weekly videos.
I recently bought the same pistol and I’m hitting a steeper learning curve from when I started shooting my High Standard Victor. The Victor is such a great pistol, it seem unfair to compare it to the Ruger. With that said, I learned to shoot on a Ruger Mk1 and the Mk4’s trigger seems really different to me. Like you said, you can learn to shoot anything, so I’m looking forward to more range time with the Mk4.
Thanks for your comment. I'm heading out right now to shoot a box or two of ammo with that Mark 4. I really want to try to build on the work I've done over the last few days and see if I can actually Bear Down and find the magic.
I have the 22/45 mark III target with blued bull barrel upper receiver and red wood handles. Matches my 1911. I got it as a trainer for the 1911. It's is so accurate and easy to shoot the weight keeps muzzle flip and recoil nearly undetectable. The trigger is awesome I have no desire to get volquartrzen trigger or any upgrades.
I've got a Ruger Mark IV Standard with a 6 inch barrel. It is a great plinker, the take down is brilliant, and I love the Luger style profile. Ruger released the Standard in 1949 and that was the beginning of what would become their Mark line of pistols. That being said the origins of these pistols began in Japan with the Nambu pistol. After the Second World War Bill Ruger bought two Nambu pistols from a returning Marine, and he evolved them into what would become the Ruger Standard. So one can reasonably say the Ruger Mark IV is the current ultimate evolution of the Japanese Nambu pistol. And the impact of those two Nambu pistols cannot be overstated because they helped to bring about all the great guns Ruger developed.
I appreciate your insight. I've never heard about the two Japanese pistols. But, it makes sense when a designer springboards off of a previous great idea. I did that a lot in my own time as a design engineer and there's nothing wrong with it.
By the way, I made a big deal out of the 1911 grip angle. But, I also have a high standard HD military and it has the Luger grip angle and it doesn't bother me in the least😉
@@TargetSuite You are welcome. It is a neat part of the Ruger story, and goes to show that Bill Ruger was a truly brilliant engineer in that he was willing to stand on the shoulders of others and evolve the excellent Ruger Mark series of pistols. I think the Ruger Mark IV series of pistols with their ease of takedown, strong aftermarket, and popularity has a very strong claim to being the greatest .22 pistols ever made. As to grip angles it is just I love the Lugeresque profile of the Ruger Standard. It has excellent lines with the pencil barrel and holds its own in looks against my 1911 and Browning Hi-Power.
Good video! I have 2 Ruger MKIV Target model, 1 for my daughter and 1 for my son, they are very accurate and so easy to clean. I shoot one when one of my kids are shooting something else. lol I have a 5" model 41 that I bought around 73 and I still really enjoy shooting it. My wife has a Browning Challenger that was her dads and it is a great 22 also.
Always happy to see you have posted! Great video. Thank you. I have loved the browning Buckmark for years. Quite accurate and fits my hand perfectly. Same with an old HD military High standard. Also crazy accurate. I had two and gave one to my son. God bless all here.
I keep forgetting about the HD military. I gave that to my sister for Christmas a few years ago. As you know she passed away and it has become a part of the family's Treasured Memories of her.
@@TargetSuite well I understand. My late father gave me one 50 years ago when I was in high school and he still had one. Before he passed a few years ago he gave me that one. Means a great deal to me as well. God bless you and yours.
Love the ruger and the buckmark, I’ve put about 5000 rounds through my buckmark and I’ve never taken it apart to clean it. Still works without malfunction.
Hey George, I have a 10/22 lite MK3. I installed the Volquartsen trigger kit & it dropped the trigger pull to 2lb 4oz. I also installed a fiber optic front sight, so I can see it easier (hey I'm 75) & a halo bolt ring to make pulling the bolt back easier (#@% arthritis). Anyway, I now enjoy shooting this 22 lite & can hit bulls eyes easily. My grandkids think this 10/22 looks like a ray gun. PS ... I always enjoy your videos.
Nice video George, and you have some beautiful guns there. I have an original Ruger 22/45 with the bull barrel, and I built a 1911/22 with a Caspian lower and an Advantage Arms target .22 conversion upper. What a great tack driver that is.
Before you put the red dot on, I’ll guarantee you that the rail will come loose. Mine came loose after two magazines with the factory dovetail and screws. The problem is you have steel screws going into an aluminum receiver (they can’t be torqued enough without risk of stripping). I recommend red, yes red Loctite. The blue won’t hold for long. The red might not hold either, I’m running a dovetail mount now. With at least 5k rounds through mine, that’s been the only issue.
Just ordered a Ruger Mark IV because it's named after me. Just kidding. Ordered the 75th Anniversary model because it's a combo I aways wanted but they never offered. Standard 6.88 tapered barrel and has a rear adjustable sight, windage and elevation. Nice walnut grip. Drilled and tapped for a rail that I will never use...... I was named after Mark VII Limited. You need to be 65 or older to know where that came from. Any guesses?
You don’t need an aftermarket part to fix the ambi safety. Provided you bought it new, the parts to configure it to a single sided safety (right handed) are included in the small manilla envelope along with instructions.
By the way, I got up real early this morning and read your comment. The mod you suggested to get rid of the right side thumb safety is done! I'm going to put together a UA-cam Short tomorrow and talk about this. Check it out.
Ha, I have a new excuse now for my dirty guns. "Well yeah I'm doing a test to see how many rounds they go without cleaning" Yes sir that is it. I had no idea that CCi standard velocity was 10K fps. Those things are screaming. As for the Mark series Rugers. I have three of them and all three are the Mark III so taking them apart literally requires a hammer. One is a Lite model and I just can't shoot that one well. Now I have a 22/45 Target and it shoots great. I love that one. The last is a stainless with a red dot and it too is a target, just not the 22/45 version. It has a little bit longer barrel too. I enjoy shooting them but I'm really considering trading in the Lite and the Stainless to get a Mark IV for the very reason you mentioned in the video.
We have a blue MK 3 Lite. I actually prefer the MK 3 and have no trouble taking it down and putting it back together. Just take a little practice is all. The light weight makes it a little different to shoot but I have a red dot on it and usually shoot it silenced, which adds a little weight.
I have the22/45, Mark 3 lite. I have had the Buckmark, the S&W and the Colt Woodsman and the Ruger beats the ass off of all three for accuracy. I removed the Mag disconnect, spring and hammer bushing and installed a Tandemcross bushing and now there is nothing that I don't like about the gun.
Great video George I have never owned a Ruger semi auto 22 not sure how that has happened. The smith model 41 is very interesting. Maybe when I hit oil in the back yard I will have one. haha
You are right about needing oil reserves to afford that gun. Fortunately, my son shares an interest in quality firearms, and he paid full price for that one. I get to enjoy that along with my viewers, like you Chris😉
I have a basic Ruger Mk IV 2245 that has that same grip - nice little shooter. I am eyeballing the new Super Wrangler - I wish I had waited and bought one of those instead of the Wrangler.
You can buy a neat loading tool for just over $20 which saves a lot of loading time. I put, well I got a gunsmith to put.... the Volquartsen trigger in my MK4 and it is a massive, massive improvement. Red dot and a suppressor finish it off nicely!!!
Off topic just got new glass . I had them put the bifocal line - in line with my pupil . Works great just till my head so little l can see signs - super . Thank again 😊 O I'm 67 now moved kinda slow a the gun range .😅😅😅😊 I also be a lite blue tint on the top
Really love the 22/45. Never shot the "lite" versions, but I always wanted one. All the others are great guns too though. There's a channel where a guy got like a dozen of the most popular 22lr plinking handguns (mostly SA like the Rugers, the Buckmark, Neos, SW Victory, etc...)... and tested them all with like 20 different kinds of ammo... and of all of them there was only two that fired every single round (including subsonics)... and there was two that shot everything except the subsonics. The Riger 22/45 (Ruger Standard) was one of them. I think it was one of the one's that shot every round including the subsonics, but at the very least I'm certain that they were one of the one's that fired all the standard velocity and high velocity ammo. I actually really wish I could find that video, because I really want to know which guns were the most reliable, because I can't remember except for the Ruger.
I thought all the 22/45 were lite models. The "lite" models have polymer frames. As far as I'm aware, they never made an aluminum frame 22/45. They're all polymer frames.
If you own one of the older ones you have to laugh at how easy it is to take a IV apart. The short sight radius is a problem especially if wearing glasses. Such fun guns to shoot. Take care & have fun with the red dot. 🎯
Great video and nice pistols. I have a Mark II 22/45 and it is a real pain to take apart and reassemble. Seeing your High Standard makes me want to get mine out and shoot them. They made some nice guns.
Good video. I would agree with your thoughts on the MK IV lite. I find it the hardest to shoot accurately of all my full sized.22 pistols (to include other full weight MK Iv's and my own Buckmark contour). It's jsut to light and short in my opinion. I find the MK IV 5.5" target version ( or 5.5" Buckmark) is a much better pistol all around.
I bought ruger mark iv red POS shot 100 times started having misfire stopped to clean. Steel bolt was grinding the aluminum inside receiver chamber sent back to Ruger
I've never had any trouble to disassemble/reassemble my Ruger 22/45 MKII and Target MKII. Some people at the range say it requires a gunsmith to clean those pistols. They probably pay someone to change the oil in their car.
Good video! I like the Buck mark too. Have you done a review on a Browning BLR? That would be interesting. A friend of mine shoots a BLR for deer, I think in .308win.
I could not stand the safety on mine... not comfortable on or off... so I put in the replacement from TandemKross... it is so much better. And I installed the Volquartsen Accurizing Kit and the trigger is much better. I run mine with a Vortex Venom red dot sight. It's a great, accurate, light, little pistol.
I am amazed at the accuracy of the Ruger. At 25 yards from a bench - wow that was impressive. How about the High Standard Victor and the Smith & Wesson Model 41 - pretty amazing 22lr semi autos. I hope someday to get the Model 41, but they are a bit pricey. Great shooting George - you are too hard on yourself!
If you haven't already installed it, the Volquartsen trigger will make it a much better gun. I put one on my MKIV Competition and it make it made it much easier to put it on target. Those high standards have crazy light trigger pulls. Great guns but they can be a little fussy.
The S&W 22 Victory is also easy to disassemble and clean. It is stainless steel, relatively heavy,dependable and accurate. Maybe you could do a comparison with the pistols you have on the table.
Thank you for the video. I've been looking at that Ruger. I didn't think about the weight differences between those pistols. The looooong pull probably caused the misses.
Great video on the 22/45 lite. I have a mkiii 22/45 lite and really enjoy it (although the takedown does suck). I know you mentioned a Volquartsen upgrade, but Tandemkross is certainly worth a look. I ended up getting a bunch of their parts a few years ago and couldn't be happier with them. The ones I would particularly recommend are the slingshot mod, halo charging handle and victory trigger upgrade. My girlfriend has a hand injury, and the halo charging ring made it much easier for her to use.
I appreciate the heads up on the Tandemkross parts. My son had already invested in the full courts and trigger. By the way, this Mark 4 came with the slingshot feature fully functional.
I have the older S&W 41 I just picked up a Ruger Tactical . The Smith take down is super ez. Right now Smith out shoot Ruger . Got the Smith in 76 lots & lots of rounds . Only time will tell if ruger gets there. Good video. Might cheat and put scope on ruger 😅 .
I also have a Ruger MKIV Competition; which is great. Yet at about 50 ounces loaded; it’s not as fun for longer range trips as the 22/45 LITE. More powerful calibers benefit from increased weight; to reduce felt recoil. Which is not necessary for.22LR
Perfect timing. Was interested in a MK IV. I may get one of the longer barrel ones. I shot my friend's and I liked it, except for slicing my fingers getting rounds into the mag. Good video as usual
You are right about that magazine. You have to make sure your man card is fully updated before heading out to the range. Especially if other guys are watching you😄
While the grip of the S&W Victory looks a bit odd, the trigger and fiber optic sights make it a great value as a target pistol.. Never mind which one you get, it's an addiction; you will likely love every .22 pistol that you eventually own.
The short sight radius doesn't help. Being intended as a 1911 training aid, that trigger didn't get the memo. That rail yearns for a red dot and it'll make for some nice videos. Maybe if you get a .22lr conversion kit, you could make a video on the choices one has for affordable training and if the reliability is there. With our local laws, conversion kits are popular since it's almost no paperwork. From the table, no matter the round count, I'd take the Model 41.
I have two of them and initially regretted the purchases (rather shoot a basic sr22). They really are blah out of the box. Trigger is embarrassingly bad. Please consider them a platform, not out of the box good. Lack of capacity stinks too. Modify them with a VQ trigger kit and TK trigger shoe.. fit an optic, better TK grips and WOW - cannot even recognize it and how it should have been factory. One of my favorite target toys now! But like I said... if you are hoping for something amazing out of the box and do not have the means to upgrade them, there are a LOT better options on the market.
You are not lying about how hard the old MK series were to take down and clean.🤦♂ I used to have a Ruger MKII or III, not sure which, but it was the 22/45 version as well, because I shot a Kimber 1911 and the Ruger MK series in competition. I am considering this exact version,👊 different color though, no offense, orange (Gold, sorry, I guess I am color blind too🤦♂) just aint me.🤷♂ Just recently found your channel, I like what I am seeing.👊
yoooo, this is honestly really reliving to find out because i have 5.5 bull barrel mark iv and I SUCK with it, my tx22 compact with even shorter barrel i can do absolutely anything i want within 50 yards but am so awful with the ruger its really confusing i dont get it
Well, you could have the same problem I do. We did it just replace the trigger with a nice one from volquartson and it does shoot a lot better. I'll do a follow-up video here pretty quick with that and let you know.
Hi George, you have some great 22 auto loaders! Have to ask where did you get those standard velocity rounds that travel at that speed? Hehehe 😂. Opps all in fun Friend. It's starting to get a little more livable here also. Low 90's to upper 80's,but still some high humidity. Hows the pond project coming? Is it finished?
Hi terry. The pond dry side is finished except for the Overflow plumbing. The Wet Side is almost completely dry now and Austin and I will begin adding structure soon. I'll share some of the progress in the next video.
At one time I had 2 Browning buckmark they were the target with a heavy barrel I would never trade the sites off my Ruger for another butt mark if you would shoot a half a box through it you had to clean it, it would not function neither one. How is the dirt Pond coming along?
The pond has come along nice. It's almost bone dry. I know we need rain but I would sure like that last mud hole to dry up to make sure we don't have any residual trash fish. Between now and wet weather, Austin and I are going to put in a bunch of structure. I'll share that with you.
I rented one of these at the range and I was surprised how hard it was to be accurate with. With my friend's Colt Woodsman, I could shoot soda cans at 70 yards. With the 22/45, I was having a hard time hitting the bullseye at 10 yards. I wonder why the difference. Is the extra couple of inches in the barrel really the only factor?
the 22/45 lite was made for carrying , a hiker type of gun when weight matters. Comparing it to the 41 and high standard is like comparing a corolla to a Porsche . .
Thanks! The pond project is doing well. All the dry side dirt work is finished and the Wet Side has been drained and is almost completely dry. I'll give you an update soon.
Put a Volquartsen trigger kit in it and a Tandemkross steel muzzle brake on it and it is a totally different pistol. The weight at the muzzle really balances out the pistol-it needs to be the steel one not the aluminum one…
And we did that a couple of months ago. The extra weight of that suppressor turned that little gun into a fun and accurate shooting machine. Of course the Volquartson trigger upgrade was helpful as well.
I don't consider any of those other guns to be in the same standard as the Ruger Mark IV Lite. I would rate the trigger on Buck Mark as being "better" and the Model 41 is not even close to being in the same class. I don't have the High Standard, so I know not much about that gun. I like almost all of my .22's, with the exception of a few that are just pocket guns that are barely "decent" .. I still like my 22/45's for the grip angle as well. For someone with weaker hands, the 22/45 is much closer to ideal. The main selling point of the Ruger Mark IV 22/45's tends to be the threaded barrel. The other gun that is a good alternative to the Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite is the S&W Victory; better trigger, heavy steel barrel, fiber optic sights, some come factory threaded. I find the longer sight radius and heavy steel barrels to make it easier for more precision shooting. I am not a fan of plain black target sights however.
When you were first shooting I was (after seeing you shoot many times) surprised to see how many misses you had and I thought must be the gun . But when you shot off the bench and were stacking them up , like I said I was surprised . I had a Dan Wesson .357 with 10" barrel and I couldn't hit worth two hoots with it . Tom from San Augustine gun shop told me maybe I just wasn't revolver compatible I laughed and he said I have a S&W 59 9mm I'll trade for it if you want . So I did and the S&W was in mint condition and shot fantastic . With .22 sometimes you have to find the ammo it likes , , , but you were doing great off the bench . Having seen you shoot I think you were just in too much of a hurry . You have a blessed one and don't worry , we all know you can shoot .
The early Rugers werent so bad. You pulled one thing then the other thing then spent the next half hour looking for the spring you forgot was gonna shoot out the back. Easy peasy.
I have a small arsenal of 22 pistols, but my go to is a 30 year old Buckmark Camper... I do own, (and enjoy) a 22/45 MKIV (and two MKIIs and an MKIII). That said, I did not care for the "light" version. Bought it thinking it would make a good "woods" gun. It shot OK, just not with me. Ended up trading it in... probably should have held on to it seeing what they are going for these days.
I have a Mk I standard, a Mk II Government model, and a Mk III 22/45 Lightweight all are very accurate espesally with std velocity ammo. As a side note I've never had a problem dismantiling any of them, guess I'm just lucky!
Haha! I wouldn't say lucky I would say you just figured it out. Heck, as much as people complain about the John Browning design lever guns. I've done them so many times that it's a piece of cake, except for the 1886 of course! That one is just a beast to get back together😄
Who ever it was that redesigned the MKIII to create MKIV was genius . I hope he was well compensated !
I have a mk3, it just takes a mechanical understanding of how it works and some patience to break down. That said, a red dot sight makes it a completely different thing to shoot. The black on black target sights aren't for me
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I'm not an armourer by any means, and the gun still shoots better than I do, granted, but it seems to me that the MK4's disassembly mechanism introduced a lot of play between the upper and lower receiver. Now let's be fair, if a wobbly fit is considered a mostly bad thing for 1911s (nowadays, it used to count as a plus in sandy/muddy operations) or for ARs, why would not it count as a downside for the MK4 today ?
Also the factory trigger feels really gritty. My advice is to buy one if you plan and have the budget to upgrade it.
100% agree, so much easier to clean!!
The Ruger 22-45 is awesome...
It's almost as good as my highly modified Browning Buckmark. Seriously, no joke, 22-45 is a damn nice shooter.
Whats the almost? Im looking at getting one of these two guns.
I bought one of the Mark III 22/45 Lite pistols a few years ago with the silver barrel, due to a fantastic price on it. Dropped a Vortex Venom on it and am working on other accessories for it. I also have a Mark II Government Target model that I have had since the 80's, and I just don't have much complaint about the takedown of these. You do it enough, and it becomes like second nature.
My mk 2 is collecting dust. It just will not reassemble. I never had a problem reassembling a mk2 until I got mine (I assume there is some sort of defect, but it's the same problem everyone else has). I just got a mk 4 22/45 lite. It is awesome. The upgraded takedown and reassembly alone is worth it.
You should get iv you'll love it like nothing I have 2 1 volquartsen and a Volquartsenkross upper Scorpion llv with TANDEMKROSS lower .
U can shoot through same center hole its tack driver with the upgrades in metal and hit metal behind I have target set up at range like that
I also have romeo 5 red dot on mine
As you stated, very hard to compare the 22/45 Lite to that table of classics. But I love my 22/45 Lite. Installed a Volquartsen trigger, Tandemcross grip and a reflex red dot. Compensating that light weight with a better grip and much better trigger is the ticket. I can literally shoot dime sized steel consistently at 10 yards. The gun itself is quite capable with some shooter friendly enhancements. YMMV
Agreed, the volquartsen trigger kit changes the entire dynamic of them. Nice to be able to remove the magazine safety and the slingshot mod..
My Mark II Target got retired when my wife bought a Mark IV Target about five years ago. I also hoofed it to Academy to get my own Mark IV while they were still on sale. My Mark II is so tight I use a soft face hammer to knock it apart & put it back together.
Wow! Glad I never had to experience that!
You know, yes there is a learning curve and cleaning the pre IV series is needlessly cumbersome. Still its not as horrible as the Internet would have you believe. Just takes some patience and knowledge. New guns can be tight, my 2 lb plastic dead blow hammer is my “Ruger Wrench” . There are plenty of nice after market support that can help reliability and trigger. See Volquartsen and Tandemkross. Great guns just need some love an understanding 🤣. Everything being equal buy the IV
@@agunther08My Mark 2 is as bad as the internet would lead you to believe. Disassembly and especially reassembly is way more difficult than it should be. The fit is so tight nearly part has to be beaten apart, and beaten back together. And don't get me started on having to get the trigger machanism just right (the correct procedure can be nearly automatic with enough practice). Yes, buy a Mark 4.
I found this gun hard to shoot out of the box as well. The trigger in mine was hot garbage. So I spent some money and upgraded the trigger. Couldn't be happier. It goes to the range EVERY trip. But mine does have a holosun green dot, modified trigger, and a suppressor. One of the most fun guns to shoot that I own. Everyone always gets a kick out of how quiet a 22 can be.
Received mine - seems to be having an issue with lead bullets. Some bullets that jam are actually bent - better with copper. Got the Volquartsen Firearms Accurizing Kit installed.
I've never cared much for the Ruger 22/45 but love that you got it to get the kids excited about shooting! My Buckmark shoots better than I do, but would sure like that Victor!
Haha! I wish it wasn't shiny trinkets that attracted them. But, maybe they'll grow into appreciating traditional quality someday. 😉 probably after I'm gone
When the High Standard Victor, as well as the Colt Woodsman were selling new, I was working at a small gun shop. Of course I wasn't interested in them, they were .22s! Now I enjoy shooting my 22s, just for fun and a challenge.Thanks for covering the Ruger, maybe my granddaughter will be interested, she likes color on her firearms.
George, my wife was shooting my old (1987 vintage) S&W Model 422 for years as "her" target pistol and she was perfectly happy with it. I use a High Standard Supermatic Citation (the H-S triggers are awesome, aren't they?) ...she says it's "too heavy". One day, a guy at the range offered to let her shoot his S&W Model 41 on which he had mounted a red dot sight. The first shot, she drilled the "X" in the center of the target. And I mean, hit the center of the "X" mark! That was it...she had to have a red dot sight!
It isn't practical to mount a red dot on a Model 422. So we began the hunt for a replacement that could easily mount a red dot. We didn't have any particular budget limits, and I told her to get a Model 41 if she wanted. No, "too heavy".
One day we went to an indoor range with a gun shop and she was browsing around and picked up a Ruger MKIV .22/45 Light. That was it! She got her new pistol, we handed the old Model 422 off to one of our sons for the grandkids to shoot, mounted a red dot on the .22/45 and she has been happy ever after. (Hers is all black)
And from a sandbag rest at 25 yards it is remarkably accurate. 🤷♂ They are really a good value!
Thanks for your comment! You are correct. The high standard triggers are phenomenal. But just like your wife's experience, mine is intrigued by the light weight of that little gun.
B-Square makes/made a scope mount for the 422/622. I used one 30+ years ago with a Tasco 2x scope on my 422. It was deadly on squirrels.
Ruger Standard came out in 1949 and was made until 1982. The Mark I Target came out in 1950 and was made until 1982. Then came the Mark II.
Thanks! I appreciate you filling in the blanks.
Had a mark 1 and loved it shot it till the barrel was wearing out but after thousands of rounds but it still worked flawless . Even after the barrel was slightly worn it was still shooting decent groups .
I have had a couple of the Ruger Mark series pistols but the gun I have now and will keep is my Buckmark Contour, just like the one you have.
I put a Vortex Red Dot on mine and it is easily my favorite pistol to shoot. My Granddaughter as well as my friends all love to shoot it too.
With the 3M.O.A. Red dot, it will shoot a ten shot 3/4” group at 25 yards with CCI Minimags.
I just got my first Red Dot a few weeks ago. I actually won it at an event put on by Ranger Point Precision. It was a meet and greet at Black Rifle Coffee in Cypress TX. I think it's the first thing I ever won.
My smith and Wesson 41 has a dangerous trigger. It's so light it's dangerous. Glad to see you posting again!
Thanks. It's been a tough summer. I can't wait for some cooler weather.
What will make any Ruger shoot better, especially the ones meant for target like the government and the target/hunter etc, is aftermarket triggers along with other optional accessories but that trigger is a must, makes a world of difference for a competent shooter.
Thanks! We've definitely got a trigger replacement lined up.
That Volquartzen trigger will make all the difference. I have the version before the easy takedown. Sweet shooter but needed the trigger job. Good to see you shooting again, George!
Thanks Bud. My wife gave me permission to stay here at the farm for another week. So, I hope to get more content in the bag and get back on track with my weekly videos.
I recently bought the same pistol and I’m hitting a steeper learning curve from when I started shooting my High Standard Victor. The Victor is such a great pistol, it seem unfair to compare it to the Ruger. With that said, I learned to shoot on a Ruger Mk1 and the Mk4’s trigger seems really different to me. Like you said, you can learn to shoot anything, so I’m looking forward to more range time with the Mk4.
Thanks for your comment. I'm heading out right now to shoot a box or two of ammo with that Mark 4. I really want to try to build on the work I've done over the last few days and see if I can actually Bear Down and find the magic.
I have the 22/45 mark III target with blued bull barrel upper receiver and red wood handles. Matches my 1911. I got it as a trainer for the 1911. It's is so accurate and easy to shoot the weight keeps muzzle flip and recoil nearly undetectable. The trigger is awesome I have no desire to get volquartrzen trigger or any upgrades.
I've got a Ruger Mark IV Standard with a 6 inch barrel. It is a great plinker, the take down is brilliant, and I love the Luger style profile.
Ruger released the Standard in 1949 and that was the beginning of what would become their Mark line of pistols. That being said the origins of these pistols began in Japan with the Nambu pistol. After the Second World War Bill Ruger bought two Nambu pistols from a returning Marine, and he evolved them into what would become the Ruger Standard. So one can reasonably say the Ruger Mark IV is the current ultimate evolution of the Japanese Nambu pistol. And the impact of those two Nambu pistols cannot be overstated because they helped to bring about all the great guns Ruger developed.
I appreciate your insight. I've never heard about the two Japanese pistols. But, it makes sense when a designer springboards off of a previous great idea. I did that a lot in my own time as a design engineer and there's nothing wrong with it.
By the way, I made a big deal out of the 1911 grip angle. But, I also have a high standard HD military and it has the Luger grip angle and it doesn't bother me in the least😉
@@TargetSuite You are welcome. It is a neat part of the Ruger story, and goes to show that Bill Ruger was a truly brilliant engineer in that he was willing to stand on the shoulders of others and evolve the excellent Ruger Mark series of pistols. I think the Ruger Mark IV series of pistols with their ease of takedown, strong aftermarket, and popularity has a very strong claim to being the greatest .22 pistols ever made.
As to grip angles it is just I love the Lugeresque profile of the Ruger Standard. It has excellent lines with the pencil barrel and holds its own in looks against my 1911 and Browning Hi-Power.
Good video! I have 2 Ruger MKIV Target model, 1 for my daughter and 1 for my son, they are very accurate and so easy to clean. I shoot one when one of my kids are shooting something else. lol I have a 5" model 41 that I bought around 73 and I still really enjoy shooting it. My wife has a Browning Challenger that was her dads and it is a great 22 also.
Always happy to see you have posted! Great video. Thank you. I have loved the browning Buckmark for years. Quite accurate and fits my hand perfectly. Same with an old HD military High standard. Also crazy accurate. I had two and gave one to my son.
God bless all here.
I keep forgetting about the HD military. I gave that to my sister for Christmas a few years ago. As you know she passed away and it has become a part of the family's Treasured Memories of her.
@@TargetSuite well I understand. My late father gave me one 50 years ago when I was in high school and he still had one. Before he passed a few years ago he gave me that one. Means a great deal to me as well.
God bless you and yours.
God bless you as well! Thanks for your comments as always!
I have the MKII and everyone loves shooting that gun this is so cool looking I'll have to get one! Thanks for the review 😊
You are welcome.
Love the ruger and the buckmark, I’ve put about 5000 rounds through my buckmark and I’ve never taken it apart to clean it. Still works without malfunction.
But why not?
@@WickdPerfekTbecause it’s an absolute nightmare to break it down.
Hey George, I have a 10/22 lite MK3. I installed the Volquartsen trigger kit & it dropped the trigger pull to 2lb 4oz. I also installed a fiber optic front sight, so I can see it easier (hey I'm 75) & a halo bolt ring to make pulling the bolt back easier (#@% arthritis). Anyway, I now enjoy shooting this 22 lite & can hit bulls eyes easily. My grandkids think this 10/22 looks like a ray gun. PS ... I always enjoy your videos.
I meant to say 22/45, not 10/22. sorry about that.
I figured as much😄 Thanks for your comment. It's good to know about the Volquartsen Trigger!
Nice video George, and you have some beautiful guns there. I have an original Ruger 22/45 with the bull barrel, and I built a 1911/22 with a Caspian lower and an Advantage Arms target .22 conversion upper. What a great tack driver that is.
I'll bet that is a tech driving 1911-22! Great to hear from you Roy. I hope things are going well!
Before you put the red dot on, I’ll guarantee you that the rail will come loose. Mine came loose after two magazines with the factory dovetail and screws. The problem is you have steel screws going into an aluminum receiver (they can’t be torqued enough without risk of stripping). I recommend red, yes red Loctite. The blue won’t hold for long. The red might not hold either, I’m running a dovetail mount now. With at least 5k rounds through mine, that’s been the only issue.
Thanks for the heads up!
Just ordered a Ruger Mark IV because it's named after me. Just kidding. Ordered the 75th Anniversary model because it's a combo I aways wanted but they never offered. Standard 6.88 tapered barrel and has a rear adjustable sight, windage and elevation. Nice walnut grip. Drilled and tapped for a rail that I will never use...... I was named after Mark VII Limited. You need to be 65 or older to know where that came from. Any guesses?
I have this gun! It’s my grandson’s favorite! Now I did some expensive upgrades from Volquartsen and Tandem Cross. It’s a great shooter!!!
Man loved Buck Rogers, way back in the 80’s. Nice pistol.
You don’t need an aftermarket part to fix the ambi safety. Provided you bought it new, the parts to configure it to a single sided safety (right handed) are included in the small manilla envelope along with instructions.
That is fantastic! I really appreciate the heads up!
By the way, I got up real early this morning and read your comment. The mod you suggested to get rid of the right side thumb safety is done! I'm going to put together a UA-cam Short tomorrow and talk about this. Check it out.
Thanks for another great video, George. My Mark IV Tactical is a tack driver. Keep up the good work!
Cool video sir, nice assortment of 22s you're playing with too
Thanks. I appreciate your comment!
Ha, I have a new excuse now for my dirty guns. "Well yeah I'm doing a test to see how many rounds they go without cleaning" Yes sir that is it. I had no idea that CCi standard velocity was 10K fps. Those things are screaming. As for the Mark series Rugers. I have three of them and all three are the Mark III so taking them apart literally requires a hammer. One is a Lite model and I just can't shoot that one well. Now I have a 22/45 Target and it shoots great. I love that one. The last is a stainless with a red dot and it too is a target, just not the 22/45 version. It has a little bit longer barrel too. I enjoy shooting them but I'm really considering trading in the Lite and the Stainless to get a Mark IV for the very reason you mentioned in the video.
We have a blue MK 3 Lite. I actually prefer the MK 3 and have no trouble taking it down and putting it back together. Just take a little practice is all. The light weight makes it a little different to shoot but I have a red dot on it and usually shoot it silenced, which adds a little weight.
My Mark II Standard 6 inch with LPA low profile sights is hitting pieces of clay targets at 50 yards offhand. . Hard for me to consider changing.
I have the22/45, Mark 3 lite. I have had the Buckmark, the S&W and the Colt Woodsman and the Ruger beats the ass off of all three for accuracy. I removed the Mag disconnect, spring and hammer bushing and installed a Tandemcross bushing and now there is nothing that I don't like about the gun.
Great video George I have never owned a Ruger semi auto 22 not sure how that has happened. The smith model 41 is very interesting. Maybe when I hit oil in the back yard I will have one. haha
You are right about needing oil reserves to afford that gun. Fortunately, my son shares an interest in quality firearms, and he paid full price for that one. I get to enjoy that along with my viewers, like you Chris😉
I have the Mark 4 Hunter and found it to shoot very well. Heavier than the lite
I have a basic Ruger Mk IV 2245 that has that same grip - nice little shooter. I am eyeballing the new Super Wrangler - I wish I had waited and bought one of those instead of the Wrangler.
I'm with you on the super wrangler. Fortunately I hadn't bought one of the standard models yet.
You can buy a neat loading tool for just over $20 which saves a lot of loading time. I put, well I got a gunsmith to put.... the Volquartsen trigger in my MK4 and it is a massive, massive improvement. Red dot and a suppressor finish it off nicely!!!
Thanks! I appreciate your comment about the new trigger. Just helps validate the direction we were going.
Off topic just got new glass . I had them put the bifocal line - in line with my pupil . Works great just till my head so little l can see signs - super . Thank again 😊 O I'm 67 now moved kinda slow a the gun range .😅😅😅😊 I also be a lite blue tint on the top
Really love the 22/45. Never shot the "lite" versions, but I always wanted one. All the others are great guns too though. There's a channel where a guy got like a dozen of the most popular 22lr plinking handguns (mostly SA like the Rugers, the Buckmark, Neos, SW Victory, etc...)... and tested them all with like 20 different kinds of ammo... and of all of them there was only two that fired every single round (including subsonics)... and there was two that shot everything except the subsonics. The Riger 22/45 (Ruger Standard) was one of them. I think it was one of the one's that shot every round including the subsonics, but at the very least I'm certain that they were one of the one's that fired all the standard velocity and high velocity ammo. I actually really wish I could find that video, because I really want to know which guns were the most reliable, because I can't remember except for the Ruger.
Thanks for your comment. It does seem like an extremely reliable and tolerant semi-auto pistol.
That sounds very similar to Paul Harrel's .22 LR ammo reliability test.
I thought all the 22/45 were lite models. The "lite" models have polymer frames. As far as I'm aware, they never made an aluminum frame 22/45. They're all polymer frames.
If you own one of the older ones you have to laugh at how easy it is to take a IV apart. The short sight radius is a problem especially if wearing glasses. Such fun guns to shoot. Take care & have fun with the red dot. 🎯
Will do! As always I appreciate your comments!
Like you mentioned; a great pistol for the space ranger market!
Great video and nice pistols. I have a Mark II 22/45 and it is a real pain to take apart and reassemble. Seeing your High Standard makes me want to get mine out and shoot them. They made some nice guns.
They really did make some nice guns back in the day.
What a pretty gun! As an older (and weaker) woman I would sure enjoy the light weight of the Mark IV. Thanks for another great video!
You are welcome! And this lightweight pistol would be perfect for someone just like you.
Good video. I would agree with your thoughts on the MK IV lite. I find it the hardest to shoot accurately of all my full sized.22 pistols (to include other full weight MK Iv's and my own Buckmark contour). It's jsut to light and short in my opinion. I find the MK IV 5.5" target version ( or 5.5" Buckmark) is a much better pistol all around.
A very drool-worthy collection you have there, George. Once you learn to shoot, you'll really appreciate what they're capable of! :)))
I'm somewhere near the intersection of practice more shoot better, get older shoot worse. Maybe I better bear down while I still have time😄
@@TargetSuite At my advanced age, bearing down too much usually results in unintended consequences!
I bought ruger mark iv red POS shot 100 times started having misfire stopped to clean. Steel bolt was grinding the aluminum inside receiver chamber sent back to Ruger
I had the P322 and with the weight I couldn’t shoot it as well as my metal Rugers. I guess I am just too old to be trying to use lightweight handguns.
the always cool video ending and the tornado approaching of course XD
love it as usual!
I've never had any trouble to disassemble/reassemble my Ruger 22/45 MKII and Target MKII. Some people at the range say it requires a gunsmith to clean those pistols. They probably pay someone to change the oil in their car.
You have one good 22 there . The High Standard very wonderful guns.
Good video! I like the Buck mark too. Have you done a review on a Browning BLR? That would be interesting. A friend of mine shoots a BLR for deer, I think in .308win.
I like the BLR as well. And I haven't done a review . . . yet😉
I could not stand the safety on mine... not comfortable on or off... so I put in the replacement from TandemKross... it is so much better. And I installed the Volquartsen Accurizing Kit and the trigger is much better. I run mine with a Vortex Venom red dot sight. It's a great, accurate, light, little pistol.
I have the tactical version of the mark4. It’s got an extra rail on the bottom I believe. But it’s a great suppressor host!
👍😊🎯 timing of the triggers but you have the fix for that.
I am amazed at the accuracy of the Ruger. At 25 yards from a bench - wow that was impressive. How about the High Standard Victor and the Smith & Wesson Model 41 - pretty amazing 22lr semi autos. I hope someday to get the Model 41, but they are a bit pricey. Great shooting George - you are too hard on yourself!
If you haven't already installed it, the Volquartsen trigger will make it a much better gun. I put one on my MKIV Competition and it make it made it much easier to put it on target. Those high standards have crazy light trigger pulls. Great guns but they can be a little fussy.
Yep we did that a couple of weeks ago. It makes a huge difference!
Thanks George!
The S&W 22 Victory is also easy to disassemble and clean. It is stainless steel, relatively heavy,dependable and accurate. Maybe you could do a comparison with the pistols you have on the table.
Yes those S&W Victory's are wonderful in my book, I put a Tandemkross Victory trigger in mine and a set of their grips, it's a card splitter
Thank you for the video. I've been looking at that Ruger. I didn't think about the weight differences between those pistols.
The looooong pull probably caused the misses.
I like the Buck Mark Pistols. Personally like the plain grip on the Camper version more.
Great video on the 22/45 lite. I have a mkiii 22/45 lite and really enjoy it (although the takedown does suck).
I know you mentioned a Volquartsen upgrade, but Tandemkross is certainly worth a look.
I ended up getting a bunch of their parts a few years ago and couldn't be happier with them. The ones I would particularly recommend are the slingshot mod, halo charging handle and victory trigger upgrade. My girlfriend has a hand injury, and the halo charging ring made it much easier for her to use.
I appreciate the heads up on the Tandemkross parts. My son had already invested in the full courts and trigger. By the way, this Mark 4 came with the slingshot feature fully functional.
@@TargetSuite
Good to see Ruger including a popular mod as standard. Thanks for the reply!
I have both triggers. I prefer the tandemkross. The volquartsen is a little too light for me.
I have the older S&W 41 I just picked up a Ruger Tactical . The Smith take down is super ez. Right now Smith out shoot Ruger . Got the Smith in 76 lots & lots of rounds . Only time will tell if ruger gets there. Good video. Might cheat and put scope on ruger 😅 .
I love my MKII in stainless steel That thing will pick fly poop off of pepper!
Now that's accuracy!
Target suite with an auto loader, volquartsen trigger and a red dot 😮. He’s stepping outside his comfort zone.
Nice handgun! Enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing!
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10,000 and 70 feet per second 😂Love it! I got a nice wee giggle from that one! Great Video, Thank You
Nice looking 22.
I absolutely love my Ruger MKIV 22/45 LITE. It’s extremely accurate, has a phenomenal trigger and it eats any ammo!
I also have a Ruger MKIV Competition; which is great. Yet at about 50 ounces loaded; it’s not as fun for longer range trips as the 22/45 LITE. More powerful calibers benefit from increased weight; to reduce felt recoil. Which is not necessary for.22LR
Very nice pistol! Happy Labour Day too!🤘
Happy Labor Day to you as well!
I need this as an edc because I'm so weak
Victory trigger from Tandemkross is $50 and is a significant upgrade to the mushy trigger that the 22/45 Lite comes with.
Perfect timing. Was interested in a MK IV. I may get one of the longer barrel ones. I shot my friend's and I liked it, except for slicing my fingers getting rounds into the mag. Good video as usual
You are right about that magazine. You have to make sure your man card is fully updated before heading out to the range. Especially if other guys are watching you😄
While the grip of the S&W Victory looks a bit odd, the trigger and fiber optic sights make it a great value as a target pistol.. Never mind which one you get, it's an addiction; you will likely love every .22 pistol that you eventually own.
I've already noticed my affection for 22 caliber handguns is addicting
The short sight radius doesn't help. Being intended as a 1911 training aid, that trigger didn't get the memo. That rail yearns for a red dot and it'll make for some nice videos. Maybe if you get a .22lr conversion kit, you could make a video on the choices one has for affordable training and if the reliability is there. With our local laws, conversion kits are popular since it's almost no paperwork.
From the table, no matter the round count, I'd take the Model 41.
I'm liking the MK4 Lite, the lightening cutouts makes the letter R in Morse code..pretty cool Ruger... is it ammo picky?
I have two of them and initially regretted the purchases (rather shoot a basic sr22). They really are blah out of the box. Trigger is embarrassingly bad. Please consider them a platform, not out of the box good. Lack of capacity stinks too. Modify them with a VQ trigger kit and TK trigger shoe.. fit an optic, better TK grips and WOW - cannot even recognize it and how it should have been factory. One of my favorite target toys now! But like I said... if you are hoping for something amazing out of the box and do not have the means to upgrade them, there are a LOT better options on the market.
You are not lying about how hard the old MK series were to take down and clean.🤦♂ I used to have a Ruger MKII or III, not sure which, but it was the 22/45 version as well, because I shot a Kimber 1911 and the Ruger MK series in competition. I am considering this exact version,👊 different color though, no offense, orange (Gold, sorry, I guess I am color blind too🤦♂) just aint me.🤷♂
Just recently found your channel, I like what I am seeing.👊
Thanks for watching! That color palette was chosen by my teenage granddaughter. My conscience is clear😀
You might like the Ruger Mark IV 22/45 tactical ..full steel barrel
yoooo, this is honestly really reliving to find out because i have 5.5 bull barrel mark iv and I SUCK with it, my tx22 compact with even shorter barrel i can do absolutely anything i want within 50 yards but am so awful with the ruger its really confusing i dont get it
Well, you could have the same problem I do. We did it just replace the trigger with a nice one from volquartson and it does shoot a lot better. I'll do a follow-up video here pretty quick with that and let you know.
I guess I'm in the middle age group cuz I say Marvin the Martian. 😂
Where’s the KaBoom? The was supposed to he an Earth shattering KABOOM! 👽
Hi George, you have some great 22 auto loaders! Have to ask where did you get those standard velocity rounds that travel at that speed? Hehehe 😂. Opps all in fun Friend. It's starting to get a little more livable here also. Low 90's to upper 80's,but still some high humidity. Hows the pond project coming? Is it finished?
Hi terry. The pond dry side is finished except for the Overflow plumbing. The Wet Side is almost completely dry now and Austin and I will begin adding structure soon. I'll share some of the progress in the next video.
At one time I had 2 Browning buckmark they were the target with a heavy barrel I would never trade the sites off my Ruger for another butt mark if you would shoot a half a box through it you had to clean it, it would not function neither one.
How is the dirt Pond coming along?
The pond has come along nice. It's almost bone dry. I know we need rain but I would sure like that last mud hole to dry up to make sure we don't have any residual trash fish. Between now and wet weather, Austin and I are going to put in a bunch of structure. I'll share that with you.
I rented one of these at the range and I was surprised how hard it was to be accurate with. With my friend's Colt Woodsman, I could shoot soda cans at 70 yards. With the 22/45, I was having a hard time hitting the bullseye at 10 yards. I wonder why the difference. Is the extra couple of inches in the barrel really the only factor?
the 22/45 lite was made for carrying , a hiker type of gun when weight matters. Comparing it to the 41 and high standard is like comparing a corolla to a Porsche .
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You are right and that was not meant to be a comparison. It was just meant to show "perspective"😉
I bought a mark 2 shot it took it apart cleaned it, took two hours to get it back together, sold it. life is too short for bad design.
Excellent vid as always! Btw, how is the pond project going?
Thanks! The pond project is doing well. All the dry side dirt work is finished and the Wet Side has been drained and is almost completely dry. I'll give you an update soon.
Put a Volquartsen trigger kit in it and a Tandemkross steel muzzle brake on it and it is a totally different pistol. The weight at the muzzle really balances out the pistol-it needs to be the steel one not the aluminum one…
Interesting looking gun
It is! And hard to shoot well . . . without a lot of practice.
The lite model has a shorter barrel because it’s meant to be fitted with a suppressor.
And we did that a couple of months ago. The extra weight of that suppressor turned that little gun into a fun and accurate shooting machine. Of course the Volquartson trigger upgrade was helpful as well.
Lol I’ve got a mark three and in under two minutes you were on my only real annoyance with the pistol
I don't consider any of those other guns to be in the same standard as the Ruger Mark IV Lite. I would rate the trigger on Buck Mark as being "better" and the Model 41 is not even close to being in the same class. I don't have the High Standard, so I know not much about that gun. I like almost all of my .22's, with the exception of a few that are just pocket guns that are barely "decent" .. I still like my 22/45's for the grip angle as well. For someone with weaker hands, the 22/45 is much closer to ideal.
The main selling point of the Ruger Mark IV 22/45's tends to be the threaded barrel. The other gun that is a good alternative to the Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite is the S&W Victory; better trigger, heavy steel barrel, fiber optic sights, some come factory threaded. I find the longer sight radius and heavy steel barrels to make it easier for more precision shooting. I am not a fan of plain black target sights however.
Mark 4 hunter what a like.😊😊
I got a s& w victory a few years ago it shoots really well with a red dot but the trigger is awful
When you were first shooting I was (after seeing you shoot many times) surprised to see how many misses you had and I thought must
be the gun . But when you shot off the bench and were stacking them up , like I said I was surprised . I had a Dan Wesson .357 with 10" barrel
and I couldn't hit worth two hoots with it . Tom from San Augustine gun shop told me maybe I just wasn't revolver compatible I laughed and he
said I have a S&W 59 9mm I'll trade for it if you want . So I did and the S&W was in mint condition and shot fantastic . With .22 sometimes you
have to find the ammo it likes , , , but you were doing great off the bench . Having seen you shoot I think you were just in too much of a hurry .
You have a blessed one and don't worry , we all know you can shoot .
Thanks, Spencer! I appreciate that vote of confidence😄
The early Rugers werent so bad.
You pulled one thing then the other thing then spent the next half hour looking for the spring you forgot was gonna shoot out the back.
Easy peasy.
No update on improvements to the pond?
Yep. Next video.
I believe Ruger includes a washer so that you can remove the left-handed safety.
I have a small arsenal of 22 pistols, but my go to is a 30 year old Buckmark Camper...
I do own, (and enjoy) a 22/45 MKIV (and two MKIIs and an MKIII). That said, I did not care for the "light" version. Bought it thinking it would make a good "woods" gun. It shot OK, just not with me.
Ended up trading it in... probably should have held on to it seeing what they are going for these days.
I have a Mk I standard, a Mk II Government model, and a Mk III 22/45 Lightweight all are very accurate espesally with std velocity ammo. As a side note I've never had a problem dismantiling any of them, guess I'm just lucky!
Haha! I wouldn't say lucky I would say you just figured it out. Heck, as much as people complain about the John Browning design lever guns. I've done them so many times that it's a piece of cake, except for the 1886 of course! That one is just a beast to get back together😄