Ruger Mark IV Target

Leavenworth said:
Received the Ruger MarkIV Target yesterday but did not have a whole lot of time to go over it , but hopefully will tonight .
Of course a couple of questions for you fellas .
#1 Is the trigger metal it seemed like plastic ?
#2 When pulling the bolt back to the utmost rear position should it lock in place ?
#3 I have heard that you should not depress the slide lock button to release the bolt , rather release the bolt by pulling back on the bolt and let it go ?
Thank You !
Leavenworth
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1) trigger is metal, atleast the OEM one. I'm not aware of any polymer models, but maybe the 22/45 has that option.
2) the bolt, like any other, will cycle freely forward and back unless you insert an empty mag or manually engage the slide lock.
3) that may have been an issue on earlier models, but there's no reason to not use the slide lock as intended. I haven't personally experienced any stoppages or misfeeding by using the slide lock to release the bolt.

If you've got any other questions, fire away!
 
Thanks very much for the reply ! This pistol thing is all new to me and I need to know for safe operation of them . You don’t get to spend a whole lot of time with the Restricted's when you take the course and of course don’t have a lot of models to handle . I only have experience with bolt action long guns for hunting .
Leavenworth
lerch641 said:
1) trigger is metal, atleast the OEM one. I'm not aware of any polymer models, but maybe the 22/45 has that option.
2) the bolt, like any other, will cycle freely forward and back unless you insert an empty mag or manually engage the slide lock.
3) that may have been an issue on earlier models, but there's no reason to not use the slide lock as intended. I haven't personally experienced any stoppages or misfeeding by using the slide lock to release the bolt.

If you've got any other questions, fire away!
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You did say fire away with any questions so…..
It looks to me that the rear site on the Ruger is out of line ,looks to be canted a bit . I have a very good eye for detail and I’m anal . How can I accurately check that I wonder ? Not sure if I want to start monkeying with the screws on the rear sight before I have even shot it . The rear site does not seem to be real rigid .
Thanks Leavenworth
lerch641 said:
1) trigger is metal, atleast the OEM one. I'm not aware of any polymer models, but maybe the 22/45 has that option.
2) the bolt, like any other, will cycle freely forward and back unless you insert an empty mag or manually engage the slide lock.
3) that may have been an issue on earlier models, but there's no reason to not use the slide lock as intended. I haven't personally experienced any stoppages or misfeeding by using the slide lock to release the bolt.

If you've got any other questions, fire away!
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That's weird. Can you post a photo? Canted horizontally or vertically? I assume you mean "canted" as in rotationally out of alignment with the bore and/or frame.

If it's what I imagine, I would mount the pistol in a soft jaw vise that is known to be square (or can be adjusted to square). Use a level to confirm that the frame is plumb in the vise, then use the level to confirm the rear sight is also level.
 
Thank You for the reply ! I have edited my previous post as I was typing to fast !Okay will try and get photos up soon . Going to be going on holidays soon so lots to do .
alpining said:
That's weird. Can you post a photo? Canted horizontally or vertically? I assume you mean "canted" as in rotationally out of alignment with the bore and/or frame.

If it's what I imagine, I would mount the pistol in a soft jaw vise that is known to be square (or can be adjusted to square). Use a level to confirm that the frame is plumb in the vise, then use the level to confirm the rear sight is also level.
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Leavenworth said:
Another question . At what distance should I be shooting to get a good grouping ( what distance to zero it )
Thank You !
Leavenworth
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Good grouping is about you, not the gun. The distance you sight in at depends on what you are doing with it... if you shoot steel challenge I would sight-in @ 15 meters. If you are plinking, sight in for your typical range.
 
Thanks Hoyt
I was following a few of your postings on various things ! Hunting topics mostly
Leavenworth
hoytcanon said:
Good grouping is about you, not the gun. The distance you sight in at depends on what you are doing with it... if you shoot steel challenge I would sight-in @ 15 meters. If you are plinking, sight in for your typical range.
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boxhitch said:
beauty there L
iirc you had asked about where to find the wood grip, did you add or did the gun come with?
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Hey Boxhitch ! I bought it new and it came that way . Now I purchased it online before the Trudeau B.S. It fits my hand perfectly ! I have yet to fire any of the handguns I posted recently ,except for the Shadow 2 Black and Blue . Sometimes life throws a few curve balls
 
I’m very detailed oriented and I seem to pick out minute things that others miss
It seems to me that the rear sight is a little off as not lining up perfectly with the front .
It’s a very ,very , small deviation . I wonder how I could check it ? Besides firing it
 
Leavenworth said:
I’m very detailed oriented and I seem to pick out minute things that others miss
It seems to me that the rear sight is a little off as not lining up perfectly with the front .
It’s a very ,very , small deviation . I wonder how I could check it ? Besides firing it
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You fire it. It might be perfect as-is.

What I do for a lot of our members, is sight in their guns so they are close to what they should need in the end.

Our eyes may see things differently at times, so I never say my zero is 100% perfect for them, but it will be close enough until they get some skills and can fine tune things on their own.

Your range is filled with great shooters. Meet some and talk to them. Ask for help.
 
Leavenworth said:
I’m very detailed oriented and I seem to pick out minute things that others miss
It seems to me that the rear sight is a little off as not lining up perfectly with the front .
It’s a very ,very , small deviation . I wonder how I could check it ? Besides firing it
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Check the rear sight carefully. Our club purchased several Mk IV's and the rear sight pins broke on all of them.
 
jimbo14 said:
You fire it. It might be perfect as-is.

What I do for a lot of our members, is sight in their guns so they are close to what they should need in the end.

Our eyes may see things differently at times, so I never say my zero is 100% perfect for them, but it will be close enough until they get some skills and can fine tune things on their own.

Your range is filled with great shooters. Meet some and talk to them. Ask for help.
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Will have to do that Jimbo
 
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