Installation of Laminated Grips for the Ruger® MK IV™ 22/45™
Before We Begin
Warning!
- Always make sure the firearm is unloaded before performing any work it!
- Remove all ammunition from the work area before working on any firearms.
- Always wear safety glasses when performing any work on a firearm.
Video Instructions
Installation of our Laminated Grips for the Ruger® MK IV™ 22/45™. Designed to give the shooter a relaxed, steadier hold, our Laminated Target grips feature a thumb rest, heel rest and finger grooves. They are CNC-machined from laminated wood and available in a variety of colors. A magazine release extension is included.
Notes
Our grips are only compatible with standard size magazine releases. If your pistol has an extended magazine release (MK IV Hunter and Competition models), you will need to replace your magazine release with our Magazine Release for MK IV
These instructions reference your factory manual. If you do not have your manual, you may download a new one at http://ruger.com/manuals
Tools Needed
- 3/32 Hex key to remove factory grip screws
- A clean, non-slip surface, such as our Cleaning Mat
Remove Factory Parts
Step 1 - Separate Frame from Upper
Separate the frame and upper from one another using the normal push-button takedown feature of the pistol.
Note: do not dry fire the frame while disassembled.
Step 2 - Remove Factory Grips
Use the 3/32 hex key to to remove the four screws securing the factory grip panels to the frame.
Install Volquartsen Parts
Step 3 - Install Grips
- Insert the extended magazine release button from the grip kit into the magazine release hole from the inside of the grips.
- Install that grip onto the pistol using the new grip screws.
- Insert the two dowel pins into the holes in the bottom of the grip panel you just installed.
- Carefully install the other grip panel on the pistol, being careful to align it with the dowel pins you just installed.
- Be careful not to over-tighten the grip screws! Doing so can damage the grip and cause the screws to affect insertion and removal of magazines.
- Install the grip screws with the hex key. They should be just past snug but not particularly tight. Start all four screws before tightening any of them.
Step 4 - Function Check
- Perform a function test of your pistol as described in the factory manual.
