Picked up a Ruger Mark lV

[Gusso]

On a whim, I recently bought a Ruger Mark lV Target that I plan on using as a backup to my Benelli MP90s. I figured it was a good idea on the chance that the Benelli will need a part or two somewhere down the line. While the Benelli is still being made, it's no longer imported to the US. I can get parts from Europe but it will take some time. The Ruger was cheap at $457 out the door. The trigger is surprisingly good for stock (about 3.25#) but I ordered a Volquartsen kit to get it down to 2.  Should be bullseye worthy soon.  Btw, my first target pistol was a Mark II. The difference between stripping these is night and day.  Push one button and it comes apart. Easiest gun I've ever disassembled.

[Gusso]

Made some upgrades

[Gusso]

If anyone is still here, the Volquartsen Competition kit was an awesome upgrade. The trigger is great. I also bought a Vortex Defender XL for the low, low price of $199. Putting together a nice bullseye pistol for less than a grand.

[bdutton]

Some of the guys at the club that have the same gun have also added Volquartsen triggers. One guy bought a complete Volquartsen upgraded mark 4 new.

[Gusso]

Some of the guys at the club that have the same gun have also added Volquartsen triggers.  One guy bought a complete Volquartsen upgraded mark 4 new.

I actually started out with a Ruger Mark II many years ago. It was fine but the Benelli was better from the start.  I don't think I did the Volquartsen upgrades back then, though. Regardless, I really like the feel of the new Ruger. I'd have no problem using it if the Benelli has a part issue.

[Gusso]

Final upgrade for the Ruger Mark lV . Volquartsen laminate grips.

[Stank Delicious]

Final upgrade for the Ruger Mark lV . Volquartsen laminate grips.

That is a sweet plinker. If you don’t mind me asking, how much all in?

[Gusso]

Hmmm. Mark lV - $465
Volquartsen grips $150
Vortex Defender XL red dot $199 (on sale, $399 regular price)
Volquartsen trigger kit and installation $275
Tandemcross scope mount $45
Generic bolt racker $20

Around $1154!

[Stank Delicious]

Hmmm. Mark lV - $465
Volquartsen grips $150
Vortex Defender XL red dot $199 (on sale, $399 regular price)
Volquartsen trigger kit and installation $275
Tandemcross scope mount $45
Generic bolt racker $20

Around $1154!

Not bad. If I shot more, that would definitely be on the to get list. But I’ve already got a Browning Buckmark and Beretta Neos gathering dust in the safe.