Wait time on ruger mark iv hunter

Huh12345 · February 21, 2017, 09:24 PM

Just ordered a ruger mark iv hunter from my local gun store. I had to sign a thing that said I wouldn't ask for the deposit back for 4 months and but I'm seriously hoping it will take significantly less than this. Anyone have any clue how long I should expect to wait?

g.willikers · February 22, 2017, 08:44 AM

Until the store runs out of customers for them while you wait 'cause they already have your money?

rock185 · February 24, 2017, 11:23 AM

I wish you well sir. FWIW, I sure have tried, but have never had much luck special ordering from gun shops. Shops I have dealt with check their favorite distributor or two. Unless that favorite distributor happens to have that particular model you're looking for, Good Luck. You'll likely hear something like, "maybe in a few months", etc. Since they have your deposit $, and you've basically agreed not to bug them for 4 months, I suspect your order has dropped to the lowest priority unless you have some special/favored relationship with the manager or owner. Now the stars may align, and your order may arrive in a timely fashion. If so, you are are very fortunate and must have been living right

SGW Gunsmith · February 26, 2017, 01:26 PM

The way that Ruger is handling how the Ruger Mark IV pistols are being produced is almost to the point of being ridiculous.

1) No real introduction, they just turned a batch loose onto the public.

2) Then, they get involved with 1000+ "Distributor Version" models commemorating W. B. Rugers 100th birthday.

3) Then they introduce a "Lite" 22/45 version, with not enough of those to go around.

It's gotta make one wonder if attention to detail is being sacrificed to the rush for sales.

bn12gg · February 26, 2017, 01:45 PM

Outboard boat motor manufacturers have a history of inadequately tested engines being introduced to the public. When they explode warranty gets them rebuilt - fixed. Reputations get damaged, example high pressure direct injection engines (hpdi).

Just a thought -- might just fit the new Ruger Mark ?

.02. David.

tennsooner · March 5, 2017, 11:05 AM

There is one right now for sale on Gunbroker. I know that does you very little good now but I never ever special order from a gun shop. I know too many people who have and it is usually quite the wait,

Z400ACDC · March 5, 2017, 11:46 AM

I bought a MKIV SS Target Monday. Even though I can take my mkii and mkiii up and down, I would not buy another. The first 500 rounds have been malfunction free. I wish the trigger was less than 4.25 pounds, but I can add some VQ parses to fix that. Worth the wait! Ruger should have done thus YEARS ago!

Fishbed77 · March 6, 2017, 12:05 PM

I've never ordered a firearm from a gunshop and likely never will.

With the availability of internet sales, it seems all the more unnecessary to me.

T. O'Heir · March 6, 2017, 01:41 PM

How long an order takes depends on whether or not the shop's supplier has one or not. Some times it can be about the shop's credit rating, but not often with a shop that's been around a while.
Mind you, if you go to Ruger's site and click 'Buy now.', it shows that not even those 2 retailers have any Mk IV's at all. So it's highly unlikely your local shop can or will get one faster than 4 months. If a retailer can't pick up the phone and call his supplier and tell you if they can get one, don't sign anything that lends 'em your money interest free.
Cabela's shows Hunter Target as Back orderable, and plain SS Hunters as 'Limited stock' but ships to your local store in 5-8 days.
"...availability of internet sales..." Won't matter in this case.

February 21, 2017, 09:24 PM	#1
Huh12345 Member Join Date: October 7, 2016 Posts: 55	Wait time on ruger mark iv hunter Just ordered a ruger mark iv hunter from my local gun store. I had to sign a thing that said I wouldn't ask for the deposit back for 4 months and but I'm seriously hoping it will take significantly less than this. Anyone have any clue how long I should expect to wait?

February 22, 2017, 08:44 AM	#2
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Until the store runs out of customers for them while you wait 'cause they already have your money? __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

February 24, 2017, 11:23 AM	#3
rock185 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2001 Location: Out West in Rim Country Posts: 1,093	I wish you well sir. FWIW, I sure have tried, but have never had much luck special ordering from gun shops. Shops I have dealt with check their favorite distributor or two. Unless that favorite distributor happens to have that particular model you're looking for, Good Luck. You'll likely hear something like, "maybe in a few months", etc. Since they have your deposit $, and you've basically agreed not to bug them for 4 months, I suspect your order has dropped to the lowest priority unless you have some special/favored relationship with the manager or owner. Now the stars may align, and your order may arrive in a timely fashion. If so, you are are very fortunate and must have been living right __________________ COTEP 640, NRA Life

March 5, 2017, 11:46 AM	#7
Z400ACDC Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2006 Location: Bowling Green,KY Posts: 433	I bought a MKIV SS Target Monday. Even though I can take my mkii and mkiii up and down, I would not buy another. The first 500 rounds have been malfunction free. I wish the trigger was less than 4.25 pounds, but I can add some VQ parses to fix that. Worth the wait! Ruger should have done thus YEARS ago! __________________ Bowling Green, KY

March 6, 2017, 01:41 PM	#9
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	How long an order takes depends on whether or not the shop's supplier has one or not. Some times it can be about the shop's credit rating, but not often with a shop that's been around a while. Mind you, if you go to Ruger's site and click 'Buy now.', it shows that not even those 2 retailers have any Mk IV's at all. So it's highly unlikely your local shop can or will get one faster than 4 months. If a retailer can't pick up the phone and call his supplier and tell you if they can get one, don't sign anything that lends 'em your money interest free. Cabela's shows Hunter Target as Back orderable, and plain SS Hunters as 'Limited stock' but ships to your local store in 5-8 days. "...availability of internet sales..." Won't matter in this case. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

February 26, 2017, 01:26 PM	#4
SGW Gunsmith Junior member Join Date: December 31, 2014 Location: Northwest Wisconsin Posts: 285	The way that Ruger is handling how the Ruger Mark IV pistols are being produced is almost to the point of being ridiculous. 1) No real introduction, they just turned a batch loose onto the public. 2) Then, they get involved with 1000+ "Distributor Version" models commemorating W. B. Rugers 100th birthday. 3) Then they introduce a "Lite" 22/45 version, with not enough of those to go around. It's gotta make one wonder if attention to detail is being sacrificed to the rush for sales.

February 26, 2017, 01:45 PM	#5
bn12gg Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Winter Park, Florida Posts: 470	Outboard boat motor manufacturers have a history of inadequately tested engines being introduced to the public. When they explode warranty gets them rebuilt - fixed. Reputations get damaged, example high pressure direct injection engines (hpdi). Just a thought -- might just fit the new Ruger Mark ? .02. David.

March 5, 2017, 11:05 AM	#6
tennsooner Member Join Date: January 9, 2006 Posts: 54	There is one right now for sale on Gunbroker. I know that does you very little good now but I never ever special order from a gun shop. I know too many people who have and it is usually quite the wait,

March 6, 2017, 12:05 PM	#8
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	I've never ordered a firearm from a gunshop and likely never will. With the availability of internet sales, it seems all the more unnecessary to me.