Ruger Mk IV Recall Notice

[grover99]

Plus one on Rugers service. I have always found it to be outstanding

 

[arjay]

I can see not wanting to pull the after market parts out before sending it back and deciding not to do the recall,but what happens down the road and the gun is sold to someone who doesn't know about the flaw?

 

[steveno]

I haven't looked at a Mark IV very close so what is the difference in the safety compared to the previous version of the pistol? I would think that internally it would be same.

 

[Wee Hooker]

Why would you put it back together? Just take out your new parts and send the OEM parts back in a bag with the gun.


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Now if I had thought a bit before typing in anger, I might have thought of that
Good input!

p.s. I still have 3 other MK II's and a couple of neutered MK III 22/45's so the down time doesn't bother me. It's just the BS of the whole lawyer driven process.
FWIW, I've already tested both of my MK IV's and neither suffers from the problem described.

 

[Fishinfool]

Didn't they do the same thing with the transfer bar safety on the Blackhawks and Single Sixes?? Anything being sent back for any reason got "upgraded" whether the owner wanted it or not.

If you send an old model SA (3 screw) back for work, they will convert it to the modern lock work without asking. But, they also return the old parts so you can convert it back if you want. Good deal all around, as come time to sell the gun, many folks like the new type lock work that allows the gun to be safely carried with all 6 chambers loaded. It is easy to change these parts back and forth in these revolvers.

I think Rugers response is right on the money with the semi-auto issue. Many manufacturers would simply refuse to warranty a firearm that has been modified, period. At least Ruger will still stand by it. They may see the return of the non factory parts as a potential liability issue. Maybe by returning them to the owner, they feel they are defacto condoning their use?

Larry

 

[Backlighting]

So Ruger has/ is retrofitting all those models. Must be in the thousands.
Their bottom line at yrs end will take a considerable hit. Not good. Labor costs are not insignificant. I was considering buying a Ruger Mark IV...not so much anymore. I liked the easy takedown feature but I'll stick with my Browning Buckmark Camper. No safety issues there, really well made, and it's a tack driver.

 

[DWalt]

"I liked the easy takedown feature but I'll stick with my Browning Buckmark Camper."

The simplified disassembly of the MkIV is a worthwhile improvement, but then if you know how to strip the earlier versions, it's fairly simple and quick, no big deal after you have done it a few times. The main trick is to not attempt disassembly and reassembly if the hammer is cocked.

 

[Backlighting]

"I liked the easy takedown feature but I'll stick with my Browning Buckmark Camper."

The simplified disassembly of the MkIV is a worthwhile improvement, but then if you know how to strip the earlier versions, it's fairly simple and quick, no big deal after you have done it a few times. The main trick is to not attempt disassembly and reassembly if the hammer is cocked.

Yes it's a worthwhile improvement, but not nearly enough for me to trash the Buckmark.
And I agree, after several takedowns with just about any gun, it almost becomes second nature.

 

[Speedo2]

This has been a hot topic on the Ruger forum for a couple of weeks.

I recently acquired a Mk4 Target and like many others, I have installed the Volquartsen triger, hammer sear, et al. That upgrade makes the gun much better than it came from the factory, and so far there have been no reports of safety operation-related misfire events with such modified guns. My Mk4 does not exhibit the defect after the VQ components were installed.

Regardless of my inability to duplicate the defect, I will strip out my Volquartsen parts and ship back to them my vacant lower assembly along with a baggie of the original Ruger trigger parts. Upon its return I will re-install the VQ parts and I will save the upgraded Ruger parts for some future owner of my gun that may not be aware of the safety defect and for reasons unknown at that time may want to return the Mk4 to its original configuration. I think that's the responsible thing to do. And besides, it'll get me another magazine.

Hopefully the VQ parts will be compatible with the upgraded safety lever(s). Consensus from the RF are that the original sear and disconnect lever are main culprits, which will soon be replaced (on mine) with the VQ parts that I'll removed prior to the MK4's return. With the powers vested in me by Youtube, installing the VQ trigger assembly is well within my mechanical abilities.

I commend Ruger for their open, honest customer service in addressing this defect. -S2

 

[JayFramer]

I can see not wanting to pull the after market parts out before sending it back and deciding not to do the recall,but what happens down the road and the gun is sold to someone who doesn't know about the flaw?

The gun will explode and they will perish.

Obviously.

 

[Wee Hooker]

Wondering if any private owners here have been instructed to ship their MK iv's yet.
The shop I work in just got the green light to ship their unsold inventory back. Not sure if they are focusing on the unsold inventory first or if that's the way it's falling out. As it's told, Ruger had/has a shortage of parts for the retrofit early on.

 

[SailDesign]

Wondering if any private owners here have been instructed to ship their MK iv's yet.
The shop I work in just got the green light to ship their unsold inventory back. Not sure if they are focusing on the unsold inventory first or if that's the way it's falling out. As it's told, Ruger had/has a shortage of parts for the retrofit early on.

I got a call from Ruger to ask about my address, as I used my office address for another issue a few years ago (sending a rifle, adult sig required, etc.), so they must be getting close to at least printing labels.

Please.

 

[hoc9sw]

I logged on and registered mine for the recall. We shall see how it goes.

At registration +9 days I've gotten back acknowledgement that I am in the queue, but no shipping info as of today (21st).

 

[cmansguns]

My alternatives and solutions for the Ruger Mark IV trials, tribulations, issues, etc........

 

[JayFramer]

Between the recall and the horrible factory triggers on the Mk IV, it is turning into a horrible failure for the company.

Good think I still have my Standard.

 

[H Richard]

If they handle like they did the original LCP recall, not sending you a mailing label until they were ready to do the work, it was very quick, about 7-10 days turn around (inc. mail time).

 

[SailDesign]

Between the recall and the horrible factory triggers on the Mk IV, it is turning into a horrible failure for the company.

Good think I still have my Standard.

Not fussed about the recall, it is what it is... I kinda like the trigger, too. (No, not TRYING to be difficult, just born that way) It has a very predictable creep, then a slight extra pressure for the break. The weight on mine is about 2.5 lbs at break.

 

[Backlighting]

Ruger is expending significant resources/ time/ labor with the Mark IV recall. Will this cause them to miss out on current sales?
Will Sturm, Ruger Miss Out on a Gun Sale Boom? -- The Motley Fool

 

[hoc9sw]

I have an email notification that my shipping kit is on the way.

 

[Wee Hooker]

BTW, we happened to get a factory repaired MKIV back today. It had been in for another QA issue and came back with the "fix". This is the first I've seen of a retrofitted gun returned. The safety feels more positive and the trigger seems about the same.