Ruger Mark IV - Industry Outsider

Quick Fix: Magazine Disconnect on the Ruger MKIV 22/45

July 22, 2026March 4, 2020 by Brian

TandemKross Blast Shield in red, and the parts it replaces behind it

As much as I like the Ruger MKIV 22/45 line of pistols, they can definitely use some improvement. I previously covered all the upgrades I did to my wife’s pistol here. Of the two that I have for myself, one got a similar treatment from TandemKross. But there was one thing that still bugged me … Read more

My Wife’s Purple Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite

July 22, 2026February 10, 2020 by Brian

Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite, made great by TandemKross

Last month, I shared an article about the TandemKoss modifications I made to my wife’s pistol. It’s a Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite, with the purple barrel. The process had a few ups and downs from the beginning. First, I wasn’t sure if she’d like it or not. It’s not that she wasn’t enthusiastic about … Read more

TandemKross mods for the Ruger MK IV 22/45

July 22, 2026January 27, 2020 by Brian

TandemKross modified Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite

If you want to customize your Ruger MK pistol, TandemKross should be your go-to. They have just about anything you could want to make it more reliable and/or accurate. Whether you are a plinker or competitor, they’ll help you make your good gun great. Which is why I’ve been so excited to be a part … Read more