Last updated November 10, 2026
Ruger Mark IV vs Smith & Wesson M&P
Real price comparison based on 93 tracked r/gundeals deals — Ruger Mark IV priced on new deals, Smith & Wesson M&P on new.
Bottom line
Cheaper historically: Ruger Mark IV at $150, tracked Sep 17, 2025.
Lower average: Ruger Mark IV at $336.
More deals tracked: Smith & Wesson M&P (67 vs 26).
Set alerts on both — Ruger Mark IV · Smith & Wesson M&P.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Ruger Mark IV | Smith & Wesson M&P |
|---|---|---|
| Historical low | $150 Sep 2025 |
$240 Oct 2025 |
| Tracked average | $336 | $504 |
| Median price | $328 | $484 |
| Highest tracked | $500 | $1299 |
| Real-deal threshold | < $310 | < $399 |
| Steal threshold | < $300 | < $359 |
| Deals tracked | 26 | 67 |
3 cheapest Ruger Mark IV deals
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[Other Gun] Ruger Mark IV Upper | $149.99$150Sep 17, 2025 · leadandsteel.co
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[HANDGUN] Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Bull Barrel Threaded (BLK…$295Nov 29, 2025 · modernwarriors.com
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[Pistol] Ruger Mark IV 22/45 .22LR 4.4" - $299.99$300Sep 16, 2025 · palmettostatearmory.com
3 cheapest Smith & Wesson M&P deals
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[Handgun] Smith & Wesson M&P45 M1.0 2-10rd Magazine…$240Oct 23, 2025 · letradeins.com
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[Handgun] Smith & Wesson M&P45 M1.0 2-10rd Magazines Ve…$240Jul 16, 2025 · letradeins.com
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[Handgun] S&W MP Shield with Manual Thumb Safety $249.9…$250Apr 25, 2025 · sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ruger Mark IV or Smith & Wesson M&P — which is cheaper?
Historically, the Ruger Mark IV has the lower floor at $150, tracked Sep 17, 2025. By average, Ruger Mark IV wins at $336.
Which has more deals available?
Smith & Wesson M&P appears more often in r/gundeals deals (67 vs 26).
Should I get the Ruger Mark IV or the Smith & Wesson M&P?
Set free alerts on both. Pick whichever drops to its real-deal threshold first that matches your use case.
About the editor
GDA Editorial Team · Editorial team, GunDeal Alerts
We track every priced post on r/gundeals, fingerprint products, and verify dealer reputations. This page is updated as new deal data arrives.