Ruger Mk IV Recall Notice

[PPS1980]

Mark IV™ Recall

Ruger recently discovered that all Mark IV™ pistols (including 22/45™ models) manufactured prior to June 1, 2017 have the potential to discharge unintentionally if the safety is not utilized correctly. In particular, if the trigger is pulled while the safety lever is midway between the "safe" and "fire" positions (that is, the safety is not fully engaged or fully disengaged), then the pistol may not fire when the trigger is pulled. However, if the trigger is released and the safety lever is then moved from the mid position to the "fire" position, the pistol may fire at that time.

 

[DWalt]

That's embarrassing. I wonder why that defect was not caught earlier?

 

[Wee Hooker]

This is going to get ugly. The first thing many folks do when they buy a Ruger MK i/ii/iii/iv is upgrade the sear to get a target grade trigger pull. Many go all out and replace the entire trigger train. (Trigger,Plunger, spring, dis-connector, hammer, mag disconnect bushing, sear..) Some do there own. Many pay others to install the parts. Now Ruger is saying they won't return those parts if sent in. It's up to the owners to make the frames stock before returning.
I suspect there will be ALLOT of MK IVs that never go back because of this position.

BTW: The MK IVs seem to have been suffering from some sporadic issues already associated with the disconnector . More than a few folks have had issues with the hammer not resetting consistently. (One of my MK IV's was one of them.) Ruger has been reportedly sending out new disconnectors on request. ( Unconfirmed) This recall could be a continuation of the same issue or a brand new one.

 

[DWalt]

This is going to get ugly. The first thing many folks do when they buy a Ruger MK i/ii/iii/iv is upgrade the sear to get a target grade trigger pull. Many go all out and replace the entire trigger train. (Trigger,Plunger, spring, dis-connector, hammer, mag disconnect bushing, sear..) Some do there own. Many pay others to install the parts. Now Ruger is saying they won't return those parts if sent in. It's up to the owners to make them stock before returning.
I suspect there will be ALLOT of MK IVs that never go back because of this position.

I'll believe that. If you are the owner of an affected Mk IV and aware of the problem, there's not really much reason to send it back if you have it all tricked out with a Volquartsen sear, etc.

 

[Wee Hooker]

I'll believe that. If you are the owner of an affected Mk IV and aware of the problem, there's not really much reason to send it back if you have it all tricked out with a Volquartsen sear, etc.

That's my situation (X2). I've emailed them to see if they would provide the parts to the user. Otherwise it's going to be a while before I get the gumption to strip the guns, rebuild to factory spec, send them in and then restrip and rebuild them on return.

I feel for the new MK IV owners that would have to pay somebody to do all that!

 

[DWalt]

I'd be very surprised if they honor your request, as it puts them in a bad product liability situation and sets a precedent. Am sure the Ruger attorneys would never allow it.

 

[Wee Hooker]

I'd be very surprised if they honor your request, as it puts them in a bad product liability situation and sets a precedent. Am sure the Ruger attorneys would never allow it.

I tend to agree. That said, their attorneys can chose between a recalled gun that MIGHT get retrofitted and one that surely doesn't.

 

[richardw]

Bought m M&P 22 Compact a few months back. Decided on it over the Mark IV 22/45. I dodged this sad bullet for Mark IV owners.

 

[Kanewpadle]

This is why I kept my Mark II Government.

 

[deadin]

Just another of the hidden costs of buying a gun that needs a trigger job instead of buying one that has a decent trigger in the first place.

 

[pittpa]

That's my situation (X2). it's going to be a while before I get the gumption to strip the guns, rebuild to factory spec, send them in and then restrip and rebuild them on return.

I feel for the new MK IV owners that would have to pay somebody to do all that!

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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[richardw]

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 that seems like a good solution.

 

[ajgunner]

This is why I kept my Mark II Government.

Ding---Ding---Ding----We have the winning response.

 

[eveled]

This is why I kept my Mark II Government.

I have been told that Ruger no longer services the mkII's at all. Still I'm glad I have mine. I never met a mkII I didn't like.

My favorite with it's little 4 inch bull barrel puts a smile on my face everytime.

 

[SailDesign]

This is going to get ugly. The first thing many folks do when they buy a Ruger MK i/ii/iii/iv is upgrade the sear to get a target grade trigger pull. Many go all out and replace the entire trigger train. (Trigger,Plunger, spring, dis-connector, hammer, mag disconnect bushing, sear..) Some do there own. Many pay others to install the parts. Now Ruger is saying they won't return those parts if sent in. It's up to the owners to make the frames stock before returning.
I suspect there will be ALLOT of MK IVs that never go back because of this position.

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Look at it from Ruger's point of view.... Firstly, by installing those parts you have instantly voided your warranty (we've all done it - but them's the facts) - secondly, Ruger is going to rework it and send it back as a factory-fresh unit, so they would have to stand behind it all over again. With non-factory parts, that just isn't going to happen. I'm with Ruger on this one.

 

[hoc9sw]

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

 

[deadin]

Ruger is going to rework it and send it back as a factory-fresh unit

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.

 

[GeoJelly]

I am struggling to see a major downside to this - unless a person only has one .22 auto - and they shoot that one auto frequently. I've got the blued version and like it quite a bit - well-made and 100% reliable. But, I like the trigger on my M&P Compact better. I just pulled it out and tried to make it fire as described on Ruger's webpage. Granted, I didn't try to damage it - but mine won't fire with the safety half-way on and off, nor fire when it's put into Fire after trying. I'll still send it off - no cost to me and a free magazine. Time to fire the 622 or Buckmark this weekend ...

 

[grover99]

Ruger seems to have this problem a lot. The last two autos I bought from Ruger both had to go back for a problem. This was a few years ago and I do not remember just which guns they were. But turn around was quick and I got a free hat and maybe a mag I don't remember for sure.

 

[gman51]

I figure if there is a possibility of an NG and I didn't send it in for the recall update and I have an ND then I have only one person to blame. It is a little to late IMO then because I can't go back in time. IMO it is wrong not to take care of something you have been warned about and offered free resolve of the possible problem happening.

I have enough 22 handguns and this MKIV isn't carried as a SD gun then it's no big deal sending it back. Especially when Ruger is paying for all shipping and even throwing in a new magazine with the updated return.

People slam Ruger for no written warranty but I challenge anyone to show me another gun maker that has the customer service that Ruger has. A one week turn around time and with prepaid freight by Ruger for warranty repairs is quite an excellent service. Ruger stands behind their products with great customer service.