Sturm Ruger Mark IV Target .22 LR, 5.5" Threaded Bull Barrel, Blued, 10+1, 2022 (MPN 40178)
This Mark IV Target stands out for its 5.5" cold hammer-forged bull barrel with 1/2"-28 threads and a factory thread protector, one-button takedown unique to the Mark IV series, and precise target sights. It is an as-new 2022 example with two factory 10-round magazines and the original Ruger case and manual. The receiver is drilled and tapped for an optics base, and the case label notes SKU 40178 and model designation "TARGET BLUED."
Condition
Overall Condition: As-new condition with no signs of prior handling beyond what's typical from inspection (see photos).
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This pistol appears unused beyond factory testing.
What's Included
- Ruger factory plastic handgun case
- Ruger Mark IV instruction manual
- Two 10-round Ruger factory Mark-series steel magazines
The threaded-barrel Target configuration pairs a 5.5" bull profile with a 1:16" RH twist for .22 LR. The alloy steel barrel is cold hammer-forged and shipped with a thread protector installed on the 1/2"-28 muzzle.
Ruger's Mark IV design features a one-button takedown. The fixed barrel and receiver with an internal cylindrical bolt maintain consistent sight-to-barrel alignment. The action is blowback-operated.
Sighting equipment consists of a fixed front blade and a fully adjustable rear target sight. Controls include an ambidextrous manual safety. The pistol uses an aluminum frame and an alloy steel barreled receiver, with a blued upper and a black anodized grip frame. Grips are black checkered synthetic with Ruger red-eagle medallions.
Capacity is 10+1. The receiver is drilled and tapped for an optics base. This full-size .22 LR pistol was manufactured in 2022 in the United States. The case label shows SKU 40178 with the model marked "TARGET BLUED."