Volquartsen Black Mamba
Volquartsen Firearms · Pistol · In Production · 2019
Also known as: Black Mamba, Mamba-X
Overview
The Volquartsen Black Mamba is a takedown .22 Long Rifle target pistol built on Ruger's polymer Mark IV 22/45 frame, which allows tool-free push-button disassembly. It combines the match-grade LLV Competition Upper, a stainless steel barrel with stainless breech in an aluminum shroud, and a DLC-coated competition bolt. A single-port compensator is installed on the threaded muzzle, and the TG2000 trigger breaks at 2.25 lb. Weighing roughly 1 lb 12 oz, the Black Mamba is offered in 3 inch (Mini Mamba), 4.5 inch, and 6 inch barrel lengths and an extensive range of Cerakote and camo finishes.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 794 g (28.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 279 mm (10.98") |
| Barrel Length | 114 mm (4.49") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 10 N (2.2 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 340 m/s (1115 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 150 J (111 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 | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Black Anodized |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Llv Competition Upper, Threaded Barrel, Single Port Compensator, Dlc Coated Bolt, Tg2000 Trigger, Push Button Takedown, Picatinny Optic Mount
Variants
- Volquartsen Mini Mamba — Compact
Service history
Operators
- United States Civilian / Competitive Market · adopted 2019
Production
Production years: 2019-present
Premium small-batch production by Volquartsen Firearms
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Volquartsen Firearms
Notes
MSRP approximately $1,523-$1,942. Overall length 11.0 inches with the 4.5 inch barrel. Ships with two 10-round magazines. Finish options include FDE, OD Green, Tungsten, Sniper Gray, Arctic Camo, Forest Camo, Predator Stripe Camo, and Battleworn. The 3 inch model is marketed as the Mini Mamba. Must ship to an FFL dealer.
Background
Volquartsen Firearms was founded by Tom Volquartsen in 1974 in Carroll, Iowa, and built its reputation accurizing the Ruger 10/22 and Ruger Mark-series rimfires into match-grade competition platforms. The company is widely regarded as the benchmark for premium rimfire performance.