I don't disagree that firearms "ain't what they used to be" but I bought a new MKIV 22/45 and two extra magazines last summer. I've ran at least a thousand rounds through it without a single hick up. Granted....the trigger was gawd awful so I sent it to Volquertson for a tune up but it still went bang with the chitty trigger. I love the thing....
Sorry your friend got a stinker but fortunately Ruger has some of the best warranty service in the industry.
