This guy is definitely being paid by browning

I own a Ruger Mark IV Hunter and I love mine. I've had it for 2 years and it's flawless. I always thought rimfires were unreliable from my own experiences when I was younger. CCI Mini Mag is only ammo I shoot through it and that combination has never even had a misfire. I never thought I'd pay over $700 for a .22 LR pistol but I did and it was well worth the money.

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I concur on that V-notch. Great pistol.

5 years later and I think the Mark IV has aged quite well. I have a Talo Hunter and it's really the Sportster of the 22LR pistol world. Out of the box it was a tank. With a few upgrades it's my do-it-all - to the point where I'm selling my Victory. I haven't had any of the problems you listed. Sorry if you got an early dud.

If you buy a Big Game (375H&H and up) rifle for Dangerous Game, it should come with express sights. The rear sight on that life saving piece of equipment will have the same wide V notch as the Ruger Mark IV Hunter. The wide V makes the sighting very fast, something a hunter would appreciate. If all you ever shoot is paper, buy the target model that has target sights. This is the Hunter model. I like the way the rear sight is set up.

Sounds like a 100% honest review to me. Much appreciated 👍

I have 3 Ruger pistols and haven't had any issues with them. I have a Mark II (50th year (1999) special anniversary model that doesn't get shot much), a Single Six revolver (w/ the .22 mag cylinder, too) in stainless that you'd love to hunt with, and their 1979 Security Six .357 mag (with "Made in the 200th year of American Liberty" stamped on the frame). I bought them all new. The 2 revolvers have been shot a lot. I think your observations are all good ones and people should pay attention to them. Thanks for this frank review, Jacob, well done!

I got the Mark III, if you hate this one features make sure not to get the Mark III, taking it apart isa nightmare, I upgraded the shit out of mine to fall in love with it again, but actually bought the Black Mamba; night and day difference and I do not hate the Ruger it just needs a big shake down

I bought that gun over a year ago. Had the same issues with screws and front locking pin. Had issues with mag release as well. Oh also failed to eject shells on regular basis. So I don't doubt him for a second.

I know what you're talking about, the Mark two 22/45 with tapered barrel eliminates a lot of screw issues, grips/sights etc.

Thanks for the vid. I will still be getting one for the range and like most firearms I own that dont have lock screws I'll lock tight any that come loose. I sure would not buy that pistol to hike around with, weight is everything. Love the quick take down as cleaning is everything on .22s. Appreciate the time given on the vid. Cheers.

It’s a fantastic gun. I’ve had to tighten every screw on every gun I’ve ever had at least once.

I love my Hunter. It has ALL Volquartzen internals. 2-1/4# trigger. It’s perfect with a red dot on top.

Thanks for sportin’ the BCGs. Reminds me of my old Army days.

I like both sides of your review. Doesn't fit you, may be perfect for others. I like the gun. Shot a few different ones. It's a .22 though. Rather not carry .22 rifle over the shoulder sometimes. Easy to keep tight. These guns are accurate. Great for small game.

I’ve had my mark lV for a year great plinker very accurate only issue I have is spent casing get stuck in chamber after high round count contributing that to dirty ammo

I understand your negative sentiment about your Ruger. I've also had problems with my Rugers.

The Standard has an aluminum frame. My Mark 2 and Mark 3 have great triggers. I have purchased 14 Ruger firearms over the past 35 years and I go to the range at least twice a month and shoot plenty of ammo. A few years ago I had trouble with a LC9s Pro. I sent it in, they fix it and had it back to me in 7 days. Never had anymore issues. Just sell the gun and move on.

I just bought one and your review has given me a good heads-up on what to watch for. Unfortunately almost every firearm I've purchased lately has had similar issues. Keltec, S&W, etc... sign of the times.