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Title: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: 1SOW on June 12, 2017, 01:24:25 AM

Saw this:  Mark IVTM Recall
Ruger recently discovered that all Mark IV? pistols (including 22/45? models) manufactured prior to June 1, 2017 have the potential to discharge unintentionally if the safety is not utilized correctly.  In particular, if the trigger is pulled while the safety lever is midway between the "safe" and "fire" positions (that is, the safety is not fully engaged or fully disengaged), then the pistol may not fire when the trigger is pulled.  However, if the trigger is released and the safety lever is then moved from the mid position to the "fire" position, the pistol may fire at that time.

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: codj51 on July 14, 2017, 11:37:08 AM

Does recall apply if a Volquartsen trigger group has been installed?

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: Uriel67 on December 15, 2018, 09:57:05 AM

Thanks for posting. Looks like mine will be going back...

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: steerclr on December 15, 2018, 08:23:22 PM

Looks like you only need to send the grip section to simplify the process.  Mark 1 ,2 , & 3 not affected.

https://ruger.com/dataProcess/markIVRecall/

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: spt_1955 on January 26, 2020, 03:39:51 PM

unrelated but interesting fact.   My Ruger Red Label shotgun had the very same issue.  Scared the hell out of me when I slid the safety off and the gun fired.  VERY DANGEROUS situation.

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: Linejudgemick on July 03, 2020, 07:42:32 PM

Thankfully my recently acquired MK IV 22/45 has a serial number beginning with 500, was manufactured after June 1, 2017 and is not subject to the recall. It's my first Mark Series pistol and it would have been disappointing to have to send it in. This would be a very serious issue - especially if the 4 rules aren't being used. So it's a good idea to give folks a heads up.

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: albertisking1 on August 09, 2020, 04:59:24 PM

Thanks for posting and sharing the information.

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: huskyfever03 on October 04, 2020, 02:12:14 PM

did not see this until now. thank you for posting

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: Grendel on October 06, 2020, 10:34:24 PM

btt

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: JamesCC on May 10, 2021, 11:34:25 AM

Thanks again for the updates gents

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: Cwood072 on May 25, 2021, 06:46:27 PM

Thanks for this enlightening post up

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: dudester on July 04, 2021, 08:40:25 PM

Thanks for posting. I will take a look at my 22/45 when I get back next week. It’s a target pistol for me so I don’t think it’s an issue. Anyone know what the fix is?

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: JamesCC on August 06, 2021, 10:14:01 AM

Did you find out anything?

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: bullseye717 on December 20, 2021, 05:19:05 PM

Thank you for letting me know

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: Fyrfyter on November 26, 2022, 05:55:36 PM

Bought mine used but it already had the upgrade

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: Slikshot22 on August 11, 2023, 10:02:37 AM

wow thats good to know thanks for posting

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: HollowDawg on August 11, 2023, 11:26:51 AM

Had exactly the same situation with an old J.C, Higgins bolt action .22 rifle. Haven't trusted or used a safety since. I trust myself more than a mechanical. Safe handling beats any mechanical safety. ;D

Title: Re: Ruger Mark 4 Recall
Post by: Dobegrant on August 15, 2023, 05:10:05 PM

Thanks for posting have 3 mk I’ve, will have to check them out