The Volquartsen Black Mamba is a semi-automatic .22 LR target pistol built on an aluminum frame and slide with an Arctic Camo Cerakote finish. It weighs 1.6 lbs and has a 4.5-inch threaded barrel (1/2x28 thread pitch) with 10-round capacity. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Volquartsen 
• Model: Black Mamba 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Capacity: 10 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.5 inches 
• Weight: 1.6 lbs. 
• Frame Material: Aluminum 
• Slide Material: Aluminum 
• Finish Color: Arctic Camo Cerakote 
• Safety Type: Manual Safety 
• Front Sight: Fiber Optic 
• Rear Sight: Adjustable Target 
• Grips: Black Hogue Grips 
• Trigger Pull Average: 2.2 lbs. 
• Threaded Barrel: Yes (1/2x28 Thread Pitch) 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The Black Mamba runs Volquartsen's accurizing competition bolt, which provides a smoother cycling action and contributes to the consistent accuracy the platform is known for. Trigger pull averages 2.2 lbs, which is notably lighter than stock Ruger Mark-series triggers. The fiber optic front sight pairs with an adjustable rear target sight for refined sight picture adjustment. A Picatinny rail base is integrated for optic mounting. The threaded barrel accepts suppressors and standard 1/2x28 muzzle devices. 
 

Usage 

 
The Black Mamba is aimed at competitive rimfire shooters and serious target shooters. The 2.2-lb trigger pull, adjustable sights, and competition bolt set it apart from stock .22 pistols. It also works well for training new shooters due to the low recoil of .22 LR, though the price reflects a precision instrument rather than an entry-level option.

Volquartsen Black Mamba owners are a fairly niche group and the feedback is consistently positive. Accuracy is the main point of praise -- users report tight groups at target distances that comparable stock pistols cannot match, which is attributed to the competition bolt and light trigger. The 2.2-lb pull is consistently mentioned as a highlight.

The Arctic Camo Cerakote finish is unusual in the target pistol market and generates mixed aesthetic opinions; most owners who chose this configuration liked it specifically, while others mention they would have preferred a more subdued finish for range use.

The price point is the most common caveat. The Black Mamba costs significantly more than a stock Ruger Mark IV or similar .22 pistol, and potential buyers weigh whether the accuracy improvements justify the premium. Owners who are serious about rimfire competition consistently say yes; recreational shooters sometimes find it harder to justify.

Aftermarket support for Volquartsen platforms is decent given the niche market, and the pistol's Ruger Mark-series roots mean some compatible accessories exist.