Ruger Mark IV Target 22 LR 5 5 Bull Blued 10RD

About this product

The Ruger Mark IV Target is the latest generation of Ruger's long-running rimfire target pistol line, and this version pairs a 5.5-inch bull barrel with a blued finish over Ruger's black alloy frame. The Mark IV's headline change over earlier Mark-series pistols is a one-button takedown: pushing a button on the back of the frame lets the upper assembly tip open for cleaning without the fiddly disassembly older Ruger .22 pistols were known for.

What is the Mark IV Target built for?

This is a dedicated target and plinking pistol, not a carry gun. The bull barrel profile adds forward weight that helps steady the sight picture, and the pistol comes with an adjustable rear sight paired with a blade front sight for precision work at the range. It's a common choice for NRA bullseye shooting, informal target practice, and as a low-cost-per-round trainer for new shooters learning trigger control.

What's the difference between blued and stainless Mark IV models?

This listing is the blued steel barrel and alloy frame version. Ruger also sells stainless-barrel Mark IV variants at a different price point; the internal mechanics are the same across finishes, so the choice mostly comes down to finish preference and, for some shooters, corrosion resistance in humid climates.

How many rounds does it hold, and does that matter in California?

It ships with two 10-round magazines, which already sits at California's 10-round magazine capacity limit, so there's no compliance gap to work around on capacity alone. California also maintains its own roster of handguns approved for retail sale, so confirm with your FFL that this specific configuration is currently listed before you order.

How does shipping work for a pistol like this?

As a firearm, this pistol ships to a licensed FFL dealer, not to your home. You'll complete the standard background check paperwork and pick it up in person at the dealer you choose.

The Mark IV's sight system uses a fully adjustable rear notch paired with a fixed blade front sight, which is the standard setup for a dedicated target pistol rather than a combat-style three-dot arrangement. Rifling is a 1:16-inch right-hand twist across 6 grooves, tuned for standard-velocity and high-velocity .22 LR rather than sub- or supersonic specialty loads, so most range-grade .22 ammunition should feed and cycle reliably. As with any rimfire pistol, cleaning frequency matters more than with centerfire guns because .22 LR primer and powder residue tends to build up faster; the one-button takedown makes that maintenance routine considerably less time-consuming than it was on earlier Ruger .22 pistols that required a full field-strip with tools.

Weight comes in at right around 35.6 ounces unloaded, with an overall length of about 9.75 inches, which keeps it steady in the hand for slow-fire target work without being unreasonably heavy to carry to and from the bench. For a shooter who wants a purpose-built .22 target pistol from a manufacturer with decades of parts and support behind it, the Mark IV Target's combination of accuracy-focused barrel and simplified maintenance is the main selling point over older Ruger rimfire designs. Ruger also backs the Mark IV with a wide dealer and service network, which matters for a pistol likely to see thousands of rounds a year in dedicated target use, since parts and factory service aren't hard to find years down the line.