Volquartsen’s Lightweight Carbon Fiber Barrels have evolved. Inspired by the success of the Lightweight barrels for the 10/22, the same improvements are applied to a complete Lightweight Upper for the Ruger MK IV. Each barrel is stainless steel with a laser-hardened breech face for durability at round counts exceeding 100,000, and a woven carbon-fiber sleeve provides rigidity while an air space between sleeve and barrel dissipates heat.
The barrel is threaded into a Ruger MK IV upper receiver (drilled and tapped, with Picatinny rail) and paired with an upgraded Ruger MK IV 22/45 frame and the Volquartsen Competition Bolt for a complete, lightweight pistol.
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Frame: Upgraded Ruger MK IV 22/45, push-button takedown
- Barrel: 3.5 in or 6 in carbon-fiber sleeved stainless; 1:16 twist; 1/2×28 threads with protector (6 in Forward Blow Comp option +$85)
- Optics: Picatinny rail on the MK IV receiver
- Finish: Black
- Grips: Hogue
- Trigger: 2.25 lb; Competition Bolt
- Weight: approx. 1 lb 12 oz; two magazines included
Built to order through Precision Shooting LLC, an authorized Volquartsen dealer, in Carroll, Iowa; MSRP shown is the lowest-priced standard configuration. Washington buyers: order the no-threads barrel configuration.
