Ruger Mark IV Recall Question
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Sorry, I worded that wrong. I meant to ask if there is any difference between a Mark IV which has had the recall work performed vs. a new revised one which was not part of the recall? I.e. are the parts replaced during the recall the same as the parts found on a new revised one from the factory?
Bolt B'tard
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I believe the parts are the same. The difference is in the serial numbers as to which have or need to be modified vs which are correct right from the factory. If the serial number starts with WB or 401, it will be one that is subject to the recall. If it has those serial number prefixes but has a small "s" stamped into the white dot indicator on the safety switch, it has been modified to comply with the recall. If the serial number starts with 500, then it left the factory without the "defect" and does not need the recall work done. Does that answer your question?
From what I can tell, Ruger is replacing the entire lower Frame (Has no serial number) with their fixed new current production Frame. I believe all Ruger MKIVs whose serial number begins with 401 and later up to 500 had to be fixed.
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"Firearms That Have Been Retrofitted Already
Finding Retrofit Marking Mark IV™ and 22/45™ pistols retrofitted with the updated safety mechanism are easily identified by the letter "S" in the white safety dot that is visible when the safety is engaged."
about how to identify one that was never a subject to recall : "if you have a Mark IV™ or 22/45™ pistol with a serial number beginning with the number "5," your pistol is not subject to the recall."
all the detailed info here : https://ruger.com/dataProcess/markIVRecall/
getting today my SW22 
. Read somewhere that this SW22 was the reason why Rugger rushed to make the Mark IV. And made it even simpler to disasemble. One downside of Ruger Mark IV - I believe can't remove/swap the barrel itself as on the SW22 the barrel is hold by one screw.
. Read somewhere that this SW22 was the reason why Rugger rushed to make the Mark IV. And made it even simpler to disasemble. One downside of Ruger Mark IV - I believe can't remove/swap the barrel itself as on the SW22 the barrel is hold by one screw.
Early June - but the LGS that sold it to me got in touch and said they were taking care of the recalls for their customers, so I gave mine to them. Hopefully in the next few weeks they'll have their customer units done.
