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Summary: The description, specs, pricing and photos of the Ruger Mark IV Competition pistol.
Manufacturer’s Description
The Ruger Mark IV Competition is a semiauto pistol built on a stainless steel frame with a stainless steel upper receiver, and chambered in .22 LR. Other features include:
- A recessed button in the frame’s rear allows the upper receiver to tilt up and off the grip frame without the use of tools;
- a one-piece, precision CNC-machined grip frame;
- a slab-sided bull barrel;
- an ergonomic bolt stop;
- replaceable smooth and polished laminate grips;
- an internal cylindrical bolt to ensure permanent sight-to-barrel alignment;
- a contoured ejection port and easy-to-grasp bolt ears;
- an adjustable rear sight;
- a fixed post front sight;
- a drilled and tapped receiver for a Weaver- or picatinny-style optics rail (rail not included);
- an ambidextrous manual safety that positively locks the sear in the “SAFE” position when applied (you can convert the safety to left-side-only with an included washer);
- a left-side push-button magazine release and a drop-free magazine;
- a magazine disconnect safety;
- a satin stainless finish; and
- two 10-round magazines.
For the Mark IV Competition’s initial run, Ruger will laser-engrave “100 Years” and William B. Ruger’s signature on the barrel to celebrate the company founder’s 100th birthday. It will produce 1,000 of these pistols with a special serial number, and include a Ruger centennial knife from CRKT with a matching serial number and leather sheath.
Note: This pistol is not California- or Massachusetts-approved.
The Specs
Caliber | Capacity | BBL | OAL | Height | Width | Weight |
.22 LR | 10+1 | 6.88″ | 11.12″ | 5.5″ | 1.2″ | 47 oz. |
Pricing & Shopping
MSRP: $1,065
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More Photos, & Video
On camera: Check out Hickok45’s video review of the similar Mark IV Hunter.


Heads up everybody, Ruger has issued a safety recall for its Mark IV pistols: https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2017/6/8/ruger-mark-iv-safety-recall/