Is there any real difference between the Competition an d Hunter models? Are the grips the same?

John, no real difference other than the "Grips" and the Barrel Length. They are almost identical otherwise.

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Hi John, The Competition has a 5.50" Slab Sided Bull Barrel with Checkered Laminate Grips with Thumb Rest vs the Hunters 6.88" Fluted Bull Barrel with Ergonomic Checkered Laminate Grips

A suppressor on one of these would be a beautiful squirrel gun

Brayden, yes you can Sir. You could also have the barrel Threaded as well : http://grumpysguns.com/barrelthreadingservicePistol.aspx

Brayden - One can buy replacement barrels, but the cost is going to be $300+. There are various services online that offer the threading services. Threading this barrel might well involve relocating your front sight back just a bit, or it might not. I would suggest you consult a local gunsmith or machine shop and check their prices first, as the shipping costs will add to the cost of sending it to an online service. The last barrel I had threaded cost me $80, locally, so that's a substantial savings over buying a new barrel.

sorry I misread the question before yes you can add a threaded barrel. https://www.eabco.net/Ruger-Mark-IV_c_3781.html and https://www.tacticalsol.com/paclite-iv-for-ruger-mark-iv-pistols/

not in the MK IV Hunter series the following models are threaded Model: 40126, 40163, 40150

was this gun manufactured before or after the recall?

Debra, the only way to know the date of manufacture is via serial number. You can try calling Buds to inquire on this at (859) 368-0371 (available 9AM to 9PM EST Monday through Friday). In any event, Ruger will correct the pistol regardless. https://ruger.com/dataProcess/markIVRecall/

For numerous reasons I have narrowed my new purchase to a Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite (which is the model I'd prefer) or a Mark IV Hunter (or Target). The lite seems "more fun" watching YouTube videos however nowhere can I find information on how much more accurate the target or Hunter is because of the barrel lengths. My interests are fun plinking yet I want something of high accuracy. Thoughts ?

I have the competition Mark IV, and have shot the Hunter. For all intents and purposes, both guns shoot identically. The sight radius is great on the hunter because of the length of the barrel, and the sights are good, even through the sights on the target/competition are different, the aiming is essentially the same. There is one thing to be aware of on the Mark IV, the trigger is very heavy out of the box, and that impacts accuracy more than anything else. It feels like it is about 5lbs, where my other target 22s, like Smith 41, Smith Victory, Beretta Neo, all have 2-3lb pulls, and shoot better for me than my Competition IV. So plan to have some trigger work done on the Mark IV to get it where it needs to be. The accuracy of the pistol is excellent otherwise, and I figure I could get dime sized groups at 10 yards with the sights, like my other .22s,, but the trigger often pushes my groups into 2", especially if I am fatigued. (If you found this answer helpful, please mark it as "best answer". Thank you.)

Go with the Hunter. All of them are a pain to takedown and reassemble though.

I have the competition Mark IV, and have shot the Hunter. For all intents and purposes, both guns shoot identically. The sight radius is great on the hunter because of the length of the barrel, and the sights are good, even through the sights on the target/competition are different, the aiming is essentially the same. There is one thing to be aware of on the Mark IV, the trigger is very heavy out of the box, and that impacts accuracy more than anything else. It feels like it is about 5lbs, where my other target 22s, like Smith 41, Smith Victory, Beretta Neo, all have 2-3lb pulls, and shoot better for me than my Competition IV. So plan to have some trigger work done on the Mark IV to get it where it needs to be. The accuracy of the pistol is excellent otherwise, and I figure I could get dime sized groups at 10 yards with the sights, like my other .22s,, but the trigger often pushes my groups into 2", especially if I am fatigued. (If you found this answer helpful, please mark it as "best answer". Thank you.)

is the ruger mark iv hunter item 40118 subject to recall?

If manufactured prior to June 1, 2017 yes. Info at: https://ruger.com/dataProcess/markIVRecall/

If the serial number begins with 500 or higher and the safety is marked with a white dot "S" it should be either the newer model (500) Series or the updated trigger version (White dot "S") This is what Ruger says anyway. I am waiting for the 500 series Competition version to buy.

If manufactured prior to June 1, 2017 yes. Info at: https://ruger.com/dataProcess/markIVRecall/

What is the reason this pistol is not California approve?

It is apparent that sturm Ruger never really got along with CA. All of these types of Ruger .22's dropped off the doj roster a few years back. CA was requiring the any pistol that was up for a renewal, to remain on the roster had to include microstamping. Ruger declined to incur the additional hefty costs of resubmitting those pistols for Testing and adhering to the microstamping. So as a result, the pistols were dropped from the list. I recall actually hearing a couple years ago the Ruger had no intentions of making any CA compliant pistols, kind of fed up with their regulations. But since, they have abided slightly, as some of their newer pistols are on there. However, this pistol has not been added back.

It's because California is populated with crazy people who allow other crazy people to control their lives.

It is apparent that sturm Ruger never really got along with CA. All of these types of Ruger .22's dropped off the doj roster a few years back. CA was requiring the any pistol that was up for a renewal, to remain on the roster had to include microstamping. Ruger declined to incur the additional hefty costs of resubmitting those pistols for Testing and adhering to the microstamping. So as a result, the pistols were dropped from the list. I recall actually hearing a couple years ago the Ruger had no intentions of making any CA compliant pistols, kind of fed up with their regulations. But since, they have abided slightly, as some of their newer pistols are on there. However, this pistol has not been added back.

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Ruger Mark IV Hunter .22 7 Stainless Steel

Name: Ruger Mark IV Hunter .22 7 Stainless Steel
Brand: Ruger
SKU: 22349
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Rating: 4.90 (28 reviews)

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Model: 40118

Condition: Factory New

Bud's Item Number: 22349

UPC: 736676401185

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Ruger Mark IV Hunter .22 7 Stainless Steel

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Few firearms are as instantly recognizable as the Ruger Standard. Introduced in 1949, it remains today one of the most popular rimfire pistols ever produced. This is one of the latest variations, the Mark IV Hunter, designed for competition, small game hunting, and varminting.

Specifications:

Action: Single Action
Finish: Satin Stainless
Grips: Checkered Laminate
Weight: 42.3 oz.
Caliber: .22 LR
Capacity: 10+1
Number of Magazines: 2
Barrel Length: 6.78" Fluted Bull Barrel
Overall Length: 11.12"
Rate-of-Twist:1-in-16"
Sights: Fiber Optic Front/Adj Rear
Safety: Ambidextrous Manual Safety
Additional Info:

Simple One-Button Takedown
One-Piece Machined Grip Frame
Ergonomic Bolt Stop

Drilled/Tapped: Yes

Product Information

Finish

Stainless/Silver

Type

Pistol

Action

Single Shot

Caliber

22 Long Rifle

Capacity

10+1

Safety

Manual Safety

Grips

Wood

Sights

3-Dot

Product Information

Finish

White

Type

Pistol Frame

Action

Striker Fire

Caliber

.50

Capacity

6+1

Safety

Thumb Safety

Grips

Laser

Sights

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Ruger Mark IV Hunter .22 7 Stainless Steel

Model 40118	Condition Factory New
Bud's Item # 22349	UPC 736676401185
Manufacturer Ruger

Specifications:

Action: Single Action
Finish: Satin Stainless
Grips: Checkered Laminate
Weight: 42.3 oz.
Caliber: .22 LR
Capacity: 10+1
Number of Magazines: 2
Barrel Length: 6.78" Fluted Bull Barrel
Overall Length: 11.12"
Rate-of-Twist:1-in-16"
Sights: Fiber Optic Front/Adj Rear
Safety: Ambidextrous Manual Safety
Additional Info:

Simple One-Button Takedown
One-Piece Machined Grip Frame
Ergonomic Bolt Stop

Drilled/Tapped: Yes

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Eugene B on 03/29/2022

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Review is way over-due. Purchased item back when it was readily available. Ordered the Ruger Mark IV Hunter and had NO problems with order/shipment from Bud's Guns. I was able to receive my gun from a local FFL and on the date originally set. A BIG THANK YOU, to Bud's Guns.

Michael M on 01/12/2021

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Bought this several months ago and have just been putting it through it paces. I'd say it took a little while to break in properly but after about 100 rds it fed pretty reliably. It is a gorgeous gun and the ease of the breakdown is awesome. Accuracy is great. It just has a lot of cool factor going for it.

Michael I on 10/07/2020

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Received the gun Quick & fast. I have no complaints of order and shipping. Only complaint I do have when I got the Hunter MK IV the pistol had issues. The rear site was not centered and could not be moved to the center position so you could be on target. 10' to 13' from target , gun was still 3-5 inch off center. I question and told Buds but had to send gun back to factory myself. Honestly felt in this case I would had thought Buds would have assist me with the problems I was having. I did send Hunter MK IV back to factory and Ruger made the Gun 100% . Now the Hunter shoots as a Hunter should. The Gun very good gun. I cannot say the same for Buds for I had no way of knowing Gun has issues when I picked it up FFL Dealer. Buyers Beware. Product is 5 Stars

Shawn M on 05/19/2020

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Purchasing the Ruger Mark IV Hunter was done without any problems. Bud's Guns did a very good job to insure the process went smoothly. I was able to receive my gun from the FFL on the date stated and even that process went well with no surprises. I will definitely refer my friends to Bud's Guns for all their needs.

Ben E on 12/27/2019

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

The best 22 pistol you can get, period.

Scott F on 12/09/2019

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

It's undeniably well made and will be more accurate than I am. Knowing that the Ruger Mark IV line was easy to take apart to maintain, as well as having a desire to practice shooting with cheap .22, this was a perfect choice for a pistol to practice with.
I only have two things that I am not the happiest about with the MkIV Hunter:
It's heavier unloaded than a fully loaded Glock 19. I shouldn't have been surprised by this as it's basically a block of steel than got milled. The extra heft made aiming a bit more tiring over time than I had thought it would.
The front sight managed to unscrew itself a little around 300 shots in on the first time I took it out. I had to borrow someone else's hex key to keep going until I got back home to my own tools. A small complaint and certainly an unlucky exception, though still disappointing.
Overall, combined with cheap .22 ammo, this is going to by my first choice to go to the range with for years to come.

Dwaine W on 11/25/2019

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Super awesome and accurate target pistol.
Best looking .22LR and easy to teardown and clean.
I did need to loctite the grip screws and sight mount screws after they came loose on a friend's MK IV Hunter so I did mine before going to the range.
No problems. Fit and finish are great.

Joseph K on 10/10/2019

Rating: 4 of 5 Stars!

I've not put a ton of rounds through this, but it is clearly a range gun build so I feel I can review it.
Everything on this pistol is excellent with one exception. The solid steel construction, the grips, etc. Its accuracy is better than my skill to shoot and only hindered by... the trigger.
The trigger is rather mushy for a single action only design. For the style of pistol I found it to be disappointing. I'm sure it can be refined with some after market stuff but for the price on a 22 LR pistol I expected it to be target shooting perfect.
But I'd buy the gun again, I'm certain I can resolve the trigger issue on my own and everything else with this pistol is so top notch.

Ike S on 07/30/2019

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Had the Mark III same barrel loved it, as everyone did not like the field strip, was pretty good at it but when I did not shoot for a few months or more had to go back to you tube to refresh my memory so I bought the Mark VI guys and girls its top shelf now I like it so much we shoot it more, even though we shoot a lot of 9mm,its tack driver for sure, Thanks again for Buds great service.

Dennis C on 03/13/2019

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

I was getting ready to write about my beautiful new Ruger Mark iv Hunter and how quickly it arrived at my FFL dealer, and then I saw that the price of the Hunter today was 567.00. That's just great. A couple weeks ago I paid 631.00. You could have let me know that waiting would save me 60.00. Dennis Callahan

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Questions & Answers

Q: Is there any real difference between the Competition an d Hunter models? Are the grips the same?
Answered

Asked 05/23/2019 12:46 by John B

A:

John, no real difference other than the "Grips" and the Barrel Length. They are almost identical otherwise.
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Q: A suppressor on one of these would be a beautiful squirrel gun
Answered

Asked 03/07/2019 03:39 by Brayden P

A:

Brayden, yes you can Sir. You could also have the barrel Threaded as well : http://grumpysguns.com/barrelthreadingservicePistol.aspx
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Q: was this gun manufactured before or after the recall?
Answered

Asked 09/13/2017 20:30 by Debra K

A:

Debra, the only way to know the date of manufacture is via serial number. You can try calling Buds to inquire on this at (859) 368-0371 (available 9AM to 9PM EST Monday through Friday). In any event, Ruger will correct the pistol regardless. https://ruger.com/dataProcess/markIVRecall/
Q: For numerous reasons I have narrowed my new purchase to a Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite (which is the model I'd prefer) or a Mark IV Hunter (or Target). The lite seems "more fun" watching YouTube videos however nowhere can I find information on how much more accurate the target or Hunter is because of the barrel lengths. My interests are fun plinking yet I want something of high accuracy. Thoughts ?
Answered

Asked 07/07/2017 19:17 by martin b

A:

Go with the Hunter. All of them are a pain to takedown and reassemble though.
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Q: is the ruger mark iv hunter item 40118 subject to recall?
Answered

Asked 07/04/2017 17:33 by roger l

A:

If the serial number begins with 500 or higher and the safety is marked with a white dot "S" it should be either the newer model (500) Series or the updated trigger version (White dot "S") This is what Ruger says anyway. I am waiting for the 500 series Competition version to buy.
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Q: What is the reason this pistol is not California approve?
Answered

Asked 05/28/2017 18:54 by duc d

A:

It's because California is populated with crazy people who allow other crazy people to control their lives.
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