Ruger MKIV Hunter Stainless / Olight

The Ruger MKIV Hunter Stainless is a benchmark rimfire pistol that blends target accuracy with rugged, all-weather stainless construction. Offered here in immaculate, as-new condition, the Ruger MKIV Hunter Stainless carries the refinements that made the Mark IV line famous, including a one-button takedown that transformed how these pistols are cleaned. For shooters who want a premium .22 platform that hits and lasts, this is the one to reach for.

What the Ruger MKIV Hunter Stainless is and who it is for

The Ruger Mark IV series is a legendary rimfire platform, and the Hunter is its upscale, stainless flagship. It is built for target shooters, small-game hunters, and plinkers who appreciate a heavy, contoured barrel and a refined trigger feel. The rimfire .22 chambering this platform is known for makes it economical to shoot and gentle on recoil, which is exactly why it is such a favorite for practice and skill building.

Simple, one-button takedown makes field-stripping quick and easy, so proper chamber-to-muzzle cleaning is no longer a chore. That single feature alone wins over anyone who remembers wrestling with older designs.

Key features of the Ruger MKIV Hunter Stainless

The pistol is packed with thoughtful, shooter-first engineering.

• One-button takedown for fast field-stripping and thorough cleaning.
• One-piece, precision CNC-machined grip frame for a solid, consistent feel.
• Internal cylindrical bolt design that maintains permanent sight-to-barrel alignment for accuracy potential.
• Contoured ejection port and easy-to-grasp bolt ears for durable, reliable operation.
• Adjustable rear sight plus a drilled and tapped receiver for Weaver-style scope base adapters.
• Ambidextrous manual safety and a magazine disconnect, shipped with two 10-round magazines.

Specs and build quality of the Ruger MKIV Hunter Stainless

This pistol is substantial in the hand. It wears a 6.68-inch (174mm) barrel and tips the scale at 42.3 ounces, a weight that steadies the sight picture and soaks up what little recoil a rimfire produces. The frame and construction are stainless steel, so it resists corrosion through wet range days and field use alike.

Capacity is ten rounds, the front sight is fixed, and the grips are checkered for a secure hold. The internal cylindrical bolt is the accuracy secret here: because the sights and barrel stay in permanent alignment, the platform delivers higher accuracy potential than conventional moving-slide designs. This model is engineered by Ruger to be both a tack-driver and a workhorse.

Practical use, care, and compatibility

The adjustable rear sight lets you fine-tune point of impact, and the drilled and tapped receiver means you can add a Weaver-style base and mount a red dot or scope for even tighter groups. If you plan to optic it, browse our optics collection to find a compatible base and sight. The ambidextrous safety and magazine disconnect add sensible handling features for a range gun.

Maintenance is genuinely easy thanks to the one-button takedown, and stainless steel forgives the occasional missed wipe-down. Keep it lightly oiled, clean it after range sessions, and this pistol will run reliably round after round. Because it is a firearm, it will be handled through the proper transfer process, and any listed shipping terms apply.

There is a reason this platform is a fixture at ranges everywhere. Cheap, low-recoil rimfire ammunition means you can shoot all afternoon without beating up your hands or your wallet, which makes it one of the best trainers and skill-builders money can buy. New shooters learn fundamentals on it, and seasoned marksmen keep it around for pure fun.

The Hunter trim raises the whole experience with its heavy, contoured barrel and refined feel. Add a red dot or scope to the drilled and tapped receiver and this pistol becomes a genuine small-game and target performer. In as-new condition, it is ready to deliver years of accurate, reliable shooting right out of the box.

The Ruger MKIV Hunter Stainless is a refined, accurate rimfire that belongs in any serious shooter’s safe. Ships direct to your door, no FFL required.