Just bought the 75anniversary ,,,watch this vid before attempting to strip it down. Easier for me to watch it being done ,,,than read the manual,,,thanks for your time and effort….
@@jackbillings7536 I was wondering that, there is indeed an aluminum sleeve over the barrel? Ruger couldn't even tell me that. I need to get in touch with my neighborhood ruger rep. These look like a lot of fun.
Thank you, followed you along the way through my first cleaning on my first gun...here's to hopin when i go next week to the range all works accordingly LOL
Okay...i tend to run a bore solvent patch through the barrel, let it steep for a few minutes, then run the brush through the bore...i know the dry brush won't damage the barrel, but i don't get running the dry brush through first...after running the brush through the 'wet' barrel, one dry patch, one oil patch, then dry patches until clean...please enlighten me on the idea i'm missing here...as for the bolt assembly we leave the spring in, but elsewise we do the same procedure...we clean after every range visit, usually running 50-100 rounds, because as you note .22 is dirty, every brand out here...we do like the gun, a lot...
NRA instructor LOL. How about safety checking your firearm FIRST to make sure it’s unloaded. Seriously! Can’t even watch the video because I have no respect for someone that doesn’t do a basic safety check first. Bye!
Thank you for sharing your video! When you are inserting the bolt back into the slide, are there grooves or a notch to ensure it goes in the correct way (the top facing up, etc). I’m on the fence on getting this for the simple disassembly or the Kel-Tec P-17 for price.
How often do you recommend "cleaning" your Ruger Mark IV? For instance, I'd usually use anywhere from 10-25 rounds at the shooting range. I'd go maybe 2-3 times a month(July/August), but more like 2. Possibly once a month from September-June.
Since no one responded to your question, ideally you'd want to clean it after EVERY range trip to not allow buildup. But, if you don't shoot too much, I would clean every 2 trips or so. It's gonna shoot no matter what, just all up to you!
@@Godlyyy. Thank you! I purchased a used Rugar. Might return it though as I still haven't even used it yet. Stupid laws changed my address & have to wait months for new FID... any suggestions on a similar firearm for 1st handgun? Thanks
@@dbzownz12345 Similar to the Mark IV? Closest is going to be the browning buckmark. If you're just looking for .22's then there's the walther P22, FN 502, Glock 44. Can't really go wrong with either. The 502, seems pretty nice!
@@Godlyyy. I'll look into them. I really was looking to go to the shooting range maybe once every 2-3 months so I wanted a reliable firearm that wouldn't need cleaning too often. Been told the P22Q isn't great for that target practice & was told by somebody at gunshop I went to. Apparently it can jam up after so many shots? Do you share that opinion? I know Glock's are solid buy too
That is very true...but some guns just like to be run 'wet', our lcp ll a perfect example...it starts getting filthy around 60-70 rounds, and by 100 it wants to gag...the flip side is the gun usually can reach 100 without any failures if the ammo cooperates...we clean if just one (1) round fired, so the sludge gets removed...the flip side, our 22/45 lite gets very little lubrication, as it seems to prefer that...gotta go with every gun on an individual basis, they will let you know how they like to be run...
super expensive for a .22 pistol $550.00. only runs on expensive CCI ammo..better of on a Taraus x22 only $325.00 and eats everything no jams and accurate...i have both so I know
@paulbunyun...I'll agree the gun a bit pricey, but ours will run any standard velocity, or faster, ammo...currently running very nasty federal range pack ammo through it, dud rounds will happen...cci costs too much to run on regular range visits (well, for us it costs too much), so we make do with cheaper bulk...nothing wrong with the tx22, they are known to run and run...
I got the gold one also. Tandemkrossed it a little and put a red dot on it. Shot it for the first time today. Got Steel Challenge with it tomorrow. I do like it so far. hehehe
Dry brushing a barrel is literally the worst possible way to clean it. If you want the gun to remain accurate, you need to use solvent soaked patches and a rod ONLY. Those stiff copper brushes are for cleaning chambers.. not for cleaning barrels.
Nope. Lol just nope. Barrel will be fine. Plenty of arguments and videos and reading material proving otherwise if ya dont believe a comment from a stranger, but no need to be scared. Fcat check yourself on that and don't just look at arguments that agree with you lol.
Thx for the video. I shot my mark iv 22/45 lite for the first time today. Now I will do my first clean. :)
I hated reassembly of my Mark 3. I gave it away. Love my Mark4.
I hear ya. reaseembly of a Ruger Mark 3 was a nightmare. The Mark4 is a dream.
Just bought the 75anniversary ,,,watch this vid before attempting to strip it down. Easier for me to watch it being done ,,,than read the manual,,,thanks for your time and effort….
How to oil outside of the barrel to prevent rust???
Thank you, I am pondering that myself. Use q tips?
What you are seeing is aluminum
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I was wondering that, there is indeed an aluminum sleeve over the barrel? Ruger couldn't even tell me that. I need to get in touch with my neighborhood ruger rep. These look like a lot of fun.
Did I miss replacing the spring when inserting the pin?
Thank you, followed you along the way through my first cleaning on my first gun...here's to hopin when i go next week to the range all works accordingly LOL
Okay...i tend to run a bore solvent patch through the barrel, let it steep for a few minutes, then run the brush through the bore...i know the dry brush won't damage the barrel, but i don't get running the dry brush through first...after running the brush through the 'wet' barrel, one dry patch, one oil patch, then dry patches until clean...please enlighten me on the idea i'm missing here...as for the bolt assembly we leave the spring in, but elsewise we do the same procedure...we clean after every range visit, usually running 50-100 rounds, because as you note .22 is dirty, every brand out here...we do like the gun, a lot...
NRA instructor LOL. How about safety checking your firearm FIRST to make sure it’s unloaded. Seriously! Can’t even watch the video because I have no respect for someone that doesn’t do a basic safety check first. Bye!
@@cheese.n.crackersI'm pretty sure he checked before the recording of the video but yes should still show that on camera.
My first pistol. Had lots of stove pipes, then smoothed out. Likes copper plated types.
Thank you for sharing your video! When you are inserting the bolt back into the slide, are there grooves or a notch to ensure it goes in the correct way (the top facing up, etc). I’m on the fence on getting this for the simple disassembly or the Kel-Tec P-17 for price.
I know this is an older post but the bolt can only go in the "correct" way.
Anything special to do/clean on the mags? (New shooter)
How often do you recommend "cleaning" your Ruger Mark IV? For instance, I'd usually use anywhere from 10-25 rounds at the shooting range. I'd go maybe 2-3 times a month(July/August), but more like 2. Possibly once a month from September-June.
Since no one responded to your question, ideally you'd want to clean it after EVERY range trip to not allow buildup. But, if you don't shoot too much, I would clean every 2 trips or so. It's gonna shoot no matter what, just all up to you!
@@Godlyyy. Thank you! I purchased a used Rugar. Might return it though as I still haven't even used it yet. Stupid laws changed my address & have to wait months for new FID... any suggestions on a similar firearm for 1st handgun? Thanks
@@dbzownz12345 Similar to the Mark IV? Closest is going to be the browning buckmark. If you're just looking for .22's then there's the walther P22, FN 502, Glock 44. Can't really go wrong with either. The 502, seems pretty nice!
@@Godlyyy. I'll look into them. I really was looking to go to the shooting range maybe once every 2-3 months so I wanted a reliable firearm that wouldn't need cleaning too often. Been told the P22Q isn't great for that target practice & was told by somebody at gunshop I went to. Apparently it can jam up after so many shots? Do you share that opinion? I know Glock's are solid buy too
I can't resist.
You go to the range twice a month and you shoot 25 rounds, then you leave? 25?
Mine is extremely tight. Currently I can’t push in the upper release. And the slide release is very stiff. Check everything before you take delivery.
Always put the safety ON before you try. If safety is off(so you can see the red) you can't disassemble the pistol.
Extra lubricant picks up carbon and makes sludge. Great comment. Thanks.
That is very true...but some guns just like to be run 'wet', our lcp ll a perfect example...it starts getting filthy around 60-70 rounds, and by 100 it wants to gag...the flip side is the gun usually can reach 100 without any failures if the ammo cooperates...we clean if just one (1) round fired, so the sludge gets removed...the flip side, our 22/45 lite gets very little lubrication, as it seems to prefer that...gotta go with every gun on an individual basis, they will let you know how they like to be run...
Fantastic video! Thanks! This gun will be my next purchase!
Enjoy!!
super expensive for a .22 pistol $550.00. only runs on expensive CCI ammo..better of on a Taraus x22 only $325.00 and eats everything no jams and accurate...i have both so I know
@paulbunyun...I'll agree the gun a bit pricey, but ours will run any standard velocity, or faster, ammo...currently running very nasty federal range pack ammo through it, dud rounds will happen...cci costs too much to run on regular range visits (well, for us it costs too much), so we make do with cheaper bulk...nothing wrong with the tx22, they are known to run and run...
Thank you sir!
Thanks! Great video.
What you call the slide would more properly be labeled an upper receiver, I think.
sweet gun
Thanks
Welcome!
I've got a gold one, awesome plinkster for sure!
Right on!
I got the gold one also. Tandemkrossed it a little and put a red dot on it. Shot it for the first time today. Got Steel Challenge with it tomorrow. I do like it so far. hehehe
The safety must be on before you can take the top off.
Dry brushing a barrel is literally the worst possible way to clean it. If you want the gun to remain accurate, you need to use solvent soaked patches and a rod ONLY. Those stiff copper brushes are for cleaning chambers.. not for cleaning barrels.
Nope. Lol just nope. Barrel will be fine. Plenty of arguments and videos and reading material proving otherwise if ya dont believe a comment from a stranger, but no need to be scared. Fcat check yourself on that and don't just look at arguments that agree with you lol.
What do you think Jacket rounds are jacketed with?? I'll give you a hint, rhymes with bass. That argument has been pushed and it's just not true!
@@haydenbriggssass? 😏
@@TheDutchShepherd Close! 😂
@@haydenbriggs ass? 😳
Grandpa, the video is blurry...
try turning up your video quality within the settings in the video bar! We promise it's not blurry (:
That's called depth of field genius.
Boring😂