Black Mamba or Scorpion? Similarities & Differences

What's the difference between the Black Mamba and Scorpion 22 LR pistols? Do you need a 4.5" barrel or a 6" barrel? Kolby Pavlock answers some of the common questions we get regarding choosing the right Volquartsen pistol for your application. Kolby also discusses the many similarities as well as the differences between the common Black Mamba and the Scorpion models.

Key similarities between the Scorpion & Black Mamba include:

• Volquartsen wire-EDM cut internal components for a 2.25 lb trigger pull
• LLV upper which features a stainless steel barrel in an aluminum shroud
• Laser-hardened breech
• Available in 4.5" or 6" model
• Available with a 1911 style or Target 22 style grip angle
• Threaded and compensated models are suppressor ready with 1/2 x 28 muzzle threads
• Integral Picatinny rail (excluding Mamba-X models)
• Accuracy: 1/2" or better @ 25 yards

Key differences between the Scorpion & Black Mamba include:

• Black Mamba models are built on either a stripped Ruger® MK IV™ 22/45™ polymer frame or a Ruger® MK IV™ standard aluminum frame (Mamba-TF)
• The Black Mamba utilizes Ruger®'s push-button takedown while the Scorpion takedown is similar to a Ruger® MKIII
• Scorpion models feature an aluminum CNC-machined Volquartsen Target Frame

Check out the video to learn more or shop these in-stock models!