Ruger Mark IV Closeout

SGW Gunsmith · November 18, 2019, 01:24 PM

Don't know if any folks are aware, or maybe don't care, but Volquartsen has Ruger Mark IV 5 ½ inch blued uppers in their "closeout" section for $25.00 plus shipping. The receivers are the serial numbered part so are considered to be the firearm. A current 01 FFL , not C&R, license is needed to purchase and then receive these uppers:

The two I purchased last week arrived this morning. The only blemishes I found on these uppers was in the dovetail floor where the rear sight was removed from. Otherwise both are in excellent condition and could be considered as NEW.
It will be interesting to see how well these two uppers exchange with the Mark IV Competition Target that I purchase when they became available as a non-WBR special addition.

railroader · November 18, 2019, 06:36 PM

Yeah I saw that. They also have them with sights and the ruger case for $40. Great deal. Will they work on both the 22/45 and the standard frame?

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SGW Gunsmith · November 19, 2019, 02:27 PM

Not sure if they'll work on the new Mark IV 22/45 grip frame, but I did try both uppers on a Mark IV Competition Target stainless steel grip frame and both went on perfectly.

That's quite a tribute to Ruger adhering to their allowable tight tolerances and make the switching possible. Not an easy fete.

**Spats McGee** · November 19, 2019, 05:45 PM

I have ordered one and should have it Thursday (11/21/19). I have a 22/45 Lite, so I'll be able to report on whether one of these uppers will fit a 22/45.

ETA: According to this page, a 22/45 Lite upper "Fits ALL Mark IV Frames / Both Standard and 22/45."

triplebike · November 21, 2019, 11:54 AM

I have both 22/45 lite & 22/45 5.5in. The uppers are interchangeable. My lite came with a much better trigger than the target and sometimes Ill swtch them if I feel like shooting the target with the better lite trigger.

dyl · November 21, 2019, 07:56 PM

Now if only there was a way to buy a lower by itself...Had to keep myself from buying the upper for a pistol I don't have!

**Spats McGee** · November 22, 2019, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triplebike

I have both 22/45 lite & 22/45 5.5in. The uppers are interchangeable. My lite came with a much better trigger than the target and sometimes Ill swtch them if I feel like shooting the target with the better lite trigger.

Yes, but those are both 22/45s. I would expect for them to be interchangeable.

**Spats McGee** · November 22, 2019, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyl

Now if only there was a way to buy a lower by itself...Had to keep myself from buying the upper for a pistol I don't have!

Ask and ye shall receive: https://store.wirthweinguns.com/Ruge...rame-st-ss.htm

I know. I'm an enabler.

**Spats McGee** · November 22, 2019, 07:58 PM

I have not function tested the Mk IV (standard) upper on my Mk IV 22/45 frame, but it DOES fit. Like a glove!

dyl · November 22, 2019, 08:10 PM

Quote:

I know. I'm an enabler.

Hohoho! Great find thank you!

dyl · November 22, 2019, 08:24 PM

After working the numbers, it comes out as a wash for me to start from scratch. Buying a new Mark 4 target with 5.5" bull barrel is $435 after FFL fee.

Buying the individual pieces would be $25 + shipping + 20 FFL fee (for me) + $380 frame + sights = 425 + shipping and sights.

But if someone already had a Mark IV and wanted to try a different upper, this would be a nice way to do it!

**Spats McGee** · November 23, 2019, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyl

After working the numbers, it comes out as a wash for me to start from scratch. Buying a new Mark 4 target with 5.5" bull barrel is $435 after FFL fee.

Buying the individual pieces would be $25 + shipping + 20 FFL fee (for me) + $380 frame + sights = 425 + shipping and sights.

But if someone already had a Mark IV and wanted to try a different upper, this would be a nice way to do it!

Yeah, I ran the numbers, too. I did already have a Mk IV, though.

**Spats McGee** · November 23, 2019, 12:10 PM

Approximately 40 rounds of Winchester (Hyper X?) and 20 rounds of CCI Stingers. I had 1 dud Winchester, but it fed, fired, and ejected every other round without so much as a hiccup.

So, for posterity, let me make this clear:
A Ruger Mark IV Target upper (which is what these appear to be) will fit and will function on a Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite lower.

Tactical Jackalope · November 23, 2019, 12:11 PM

That's just great news, Spats. I wish I could pick one up right now. lol. It's a tight few months.

Eddiejoe · November 23, 2019, 07:12 PM

I just ordered one! Thanks SGW!

SGW Gunsmith · November 25, 2019, 12:10 AM

I've tried both of the uppers I posted above on my Ruger Mark IV Competition Target stainless steel grip frame, and they both fit perfectly:

Can't attest to how, or if, they will fit onto the Mark IV 22/45 grip frame style though. The post above states they go on just fine. KUDOS to Ruger for that option.

**Spats McGee** · November 25, 2019, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGW Gunsmith

I've tried both of the uppers I posted above on my Ruger Mark IV Competition Target stainless steel grip frame, and they both fit perfectly: ....

Can't attest to how, or if, they will fit onto the Mark IV 22/45 grip frame style though. The post above states they go on just fine. KUDOS to Ruger for that option.

You may not be able to attest to how they fit onto a Mark IV 22/45 grip frame, but I can. To my non-gunsmith eye, it's a perfect fit. Laid side by side with my wife's 22/45 Target, the only difference I can see is that mine lacks sights.

SGW Gunsmith, thank you for posting about this closeout. I have definitely benefited from the information. All I need is sights and threading and I'll basically have a 22/45 Target conversion for a really great price.

November 18, 2019, 01:24 PM	#1
SGW Gunsmith Junior member Join Date: December 31, 2014 Location: Northwest Wisconsin Posts: 285	Ruger Mark IV Closeout Don't know if any folks are aware, or maybe don't care, but Volquartsen has Ruger Mark IV 5 ½ inch blued uppers in their "closeout" section for $25.00 plus shipping. The receivers are the serial numbered part so are considered to be the firearm. A current 01 FFL , not C&R, license is needed to purchase and then receive these uppers: The two I purchased last week arrived this morning. The only blemishes I found on these uppers was in the dovetail floor where the rear sight was removed from. Otherwise both are in excellent condition and could be considered as NEW. It will be interesting to see how well these two uppers exchange with the Mark IV Competition Target that I purchase when they became available as a non-WBR special addition.

November 19, 2019, 05:45 PM	#4
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	I have ordered one and should have it Thursday (11/21/19). I have a 22/45 Lite, so I'll be able to report on whether one of these uppers will fit a 22/45. ETA: According to this page, a 22/45 Lite upper "Fits ALL Mark IV Frames / Both Standard and 22/45." __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

November 22, 2019, 07:58 PM	#9
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	I have not function tested the Mk IV (standard) upper on my Mk IV 22/45 frame, but it DOES fit. Like a glove! __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

November 23, 2019, 12:10 PM	#13
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	Function test result: Flawless operation Approximately 40 rounds of Winchester (Hyper X?) and 20 rounds of CCI Stingers. I had 1 dud Winchester, but it fed, fired, and ejected every other round without so much as a hiccup. So, for posterity, let me make this clear: A Ruger Mark IV Target upper (which is what these appear to be) will fit and will function on a Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite lower. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

November 18, 2019, 06:36 PM	#2
railroader Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2000 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 1,756	Yeah I saw that. They also have them with sights and the ruger case for $40. Great deal. Will they work on both the 22/45 and the standard frame? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

November 19, 2019, 02:27 PM	#3
SGW Gunsmith Junior member Join Date: December 31, 2014 Location: Northwest Wisconsin Posts: 285	Not sure if they'll work on the new Mark IV 22/45 grip frame, but I did try both uppers on a Mark IV Competition Target stainless steel grip frame and both went on perfectly. That's quite a tribute to Ruger adhering to their allowable tight tolerances and make the switching possible. Not an easy fete.

November 21, 2019, 11:54 AM	#5
triplebike Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: Eastern, Pa Posts: 301	I have both 22/45 lite & 22/45 5.5in. The uppers are interchangeable. My lite came with a much better trigger than the target and sometimes Ill swtch them if I feel like shooting the target with the better lite trigger.

November 21, 2019, 07:56 PM	#6
dyl Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,310	Now if only there was a way to buy a lower by itself...Had to keep myself from buying the upper for a pistol I don't have!

November 22, 2019, 08:24 PM	#11
dyl Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,310	After working the numbers, it comes out as a wash for me to start from scratch. Buying a new Mark 4 target with 5.5" bull barrel is $435 after FFL fee. Buying the individual pieces would be $25 + shipping + 20 FFL fee (for me) + $380 frame + sights = 425 + shipping and sights. But if someone already had a Mark IV and wanted to try a different upper, this would be a nice way to do it!

November 23, 2019, 12:11 PM	#14
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	That's just great news, Spats. I wish I could pick one up right now. lol. It's a tight few months.

November 23, 2019, 07:12 PM	#15
Eddiejoe Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2018 Posts: 206	I just ordered one! Thanks SGW!

November 25, 2019, 12:10 AM	#16
SGW Gunsmith Junior member Join Date: December 31, 2014 Location: Northwest Wisconsin Posts: 285	I've tried both of the uppers I posted above on my Ruger Mark IV Competition Target stainless steel grip frame, and they both fit perfectly: Can't attest to how, or if, they will fit onto the Mark IV 22/45 grip frame style though. The post above states they go on just fine. KUDOS to Ruger for that option.