Ruger Mark IV Tactical
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Pistol · In Production · 2016
Also known as: Mark IV Tactical, MK IV Tactical, Ruger MKIV Tactical
Overview
The Ruger Mark IV Tactical is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 981 g (34.6 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1046 g (36.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 216 mm (8.50") |
| Barrel Length | 112 mm (4.41") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 30 mm (1.18") |
| Sight Radius | 165 mm (6.50") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 22.2 N (5.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 314 m/s (1030 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 128 J (94 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Slide Material | Alloy Steel |
| Barrel Material | Alloy Steel |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Manual Safety, Magazine Disconnect
- Features: One Button Takedown, Fixed Front Sight, Adjustable Rear Sight, Threaded Barrel, Threaded Barrel 1 2 28, Top Picatinny Rail, Bottom Picatinny Rail, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Checkered Synthetic Grips, Drilled And Tapped Receiver, Drop Free Magazines
Variants
- Ruger Mark IV Standard 4.75" — Barrel Length
- Ruger Mark IV Standard 6" — Barrel Length
- Ruger Mark IV Target — Target
- Ruger Mark IV 22/45 — Grip Frame
Base model
Service history
Operators
- U.S. Suppressor Enthusiasts · adopted 2016
- U.S. Recreational Shooters / Plinkers · adopted 2016
Production
Production years: 2016-present
High-volume production driven by growing suppressor market following the Hearing Protection Act advocacy and increased NFA trust registrations
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: William B. Ruger (original design lineage)
Notes
Model number 40150. MSRP $759. Includes two 10-round magazines and a thread protector cap. The 1/2"-28 thread pitch is the standard for .22 LR suppressors in the United States. The .22 LR cartridge is subsonic in many standard-velocity loadings, making it an ideal suppressor host - when paired with a suppressor and subsonic ammunition, the Mark IV Tactical is extremely quiet. The top Picatinny rail is ideal for mounting red dot sights, and the bottom rail accommodates lights or lasers. The 4.4-inch barrel is the shortest in the Mark IV lineup, keeping overall length compact even with a suppressor attached. Not available in California or Massachusetts. The receiver is also drilled and tapped for Weaver-style rail mounting in addition to the integrated Picatinny rails.
Background
The Tactical variant reflects the modern trend of suppressor ownership in the United States. As .22 LR is naturally low-powered and many standard-velocity loads are already subsonic from pistol-length barrels, the cartridge is one of the quietest suppressed combinations available. The Ruger Mark IV Tactical has become one of the most popular suppressor host pistols in America, often described by owners as producing little more than the sound of the bolt cycling when fired with a quality suppressor and subsonic ammunition. The combination of Ruger's 75-year proven platform with modern accessory compatibility has made the Tactical model a favorite among the rapidly growing American suppressor community.