re: Ruger Mark IV and 22/45 Recall on Safety

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Ruger has just announced a safety recall for their new MKIV pistols. Apparently certain guns have been found to have the ability to fire when the safety is placed between the “safe” and “fire” positions and the trigger is pulled. The potential also exists for the gun to fire when the safety is moved from the mid positition to “fire” after pulling the trigger and not having a round discharge


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Ruger recently discovered that all Mark IV™ pistols (including 22/45™ models) manufactured prior to June 1, 2017 have the potential to discharge unintentionally if the safety is not utilized correctly

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THIS is why you never buy a "new" (recently introduced to the market) firearm.

Not long ago Walther announced a recall for their CCP pistols that discharge when dropped. Ruger has issued several recalls over the years -- the most famous ones involving lawsuits related to their Blackhawk. Glock didn't formally issue a recall (but should have) on their old "E" series pistols and on the Gen 4's that needed updated guide rod assemblies.

I don't trust any firearm until it has at least a 5 year track record.