The Ruger Mark IV Target Elite is a single-action .22 LR pistol with a 10-inch bull barrel, blued finish, and black checkered polymer grip. It weighs 46.3 oz (2.89 lbs) and has a 10+1 capacity with fixed front / adjustable rear sights and an ambidextrous manual safety. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Ruger 
• Model Name: Mark IV Target 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 10+1 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 10 inches 
• Overall Length (OAL): 14 inches 
• Weight: 46.3 oz (2.89 lbs) 
• Finish: Blued 
• Grip Material: Black Checkered Polymer 
• Sights Configuration: Fixed Front, Adjustable Rear 
• Safety Type: Ambidextrous manual 
   

Detailed Features 

The 10-inch bull barrel is the defining feature here. It provides better stability than shorter variants and helps achieve tighter groups in sustained target work. Adjustable rear sight works with the fixed front for flexibility across distances. The checkered polymer grip gives a firm hold without adding weight. The Mark IV push-button takedown is retained at this barrel length, making maintenance no more involved than the shorter models. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The extended barrel makes this pistol particularly well-suited for formal target shooting and competitions where a longer sight radius helps. At 46.3 oz, it's not a carry gun, but as a dedicated range pistol it handles well in a supported position. The .22 LR chambering keeps practice costs down.

The Mark IV Target Elite with 10-inch barrel draws consistent praise for accuracy. The longer barrel and sight radius make it easier to shoot tight groups at target distances, and most owners report exactly that. Build quality feedback is positive, with the gun feeling solid and durable.

The redesigned takedown mechanism gets the same appreciation here as on other Mark IV variants. Ergonomics are generally well-received, though a few users find the longer gun takes adjustment if they're used to shorter pistols. Price is occasionally discussed. Some consider it higher than they'd expect for a .22 platform, while others view the performance as justifying the cost. There's an active aftermarket community for customization. Reliability across bulk .22 LR ammunition is broadly positive.