Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite Semi-Automatiic Pistol .22 Long Rifle 4.4" Barrel (1)-10Rd Magazine Checkered Black Synthetic Grips Olive Drab Green Anodized Finish
Ruger® redesigned the platform of their famous 22 pistol to make the Mark IV™ 22/45™ LITE Semi-Auto Rimfire Pistol with a simple rear-mounted takedown button and a frame-mounted pivot pin that eliminate the complexities of field stripping previous models. The Mark IV pistol disassembles and reassembles easily, allowing proper chamber to muzzle cleaning. The 22/45 LITE utilizes a single-piece, aerospace-grade aluminum receiver with a ventilated barrel shroud that houses a tensioned stainless steel barrel. The muzzle is threaded at 1/2''-28 for attaching aftermarket suppressors, and it's fitted with an aluminum thread protector. The aluminum receiver coupled with a Zytel® polymer grip frame results in a super lightweight, full-sized pistol. The top of the receiver has a Picatinny rail mount if the shooter desires to use optical sights. A manual, ambidextrous thumb safety locks the sear, while allowing the pistol to be loaded and unloaded when engaged, and a magazine disconnect prevents the pistol from firing once the magazine is removed. The Mark IV model does not have a loaded chamber indicator on the side of the receiver or an internal key lock. The Ruger 22/45 LITE is a great semi-auto rimfire pistol to carry when weight is at a premium, or for target shooting, and handgun training. Comes with two 10-round magazines.
Features
-Super lightweight, full-sized pistol
-Aluminum receiver/barrel shroud
-Tensioned stainless steel barrel
-Ambidextrous thumb safety
-Front and rear target sights
-Zytel polymer grip frame
-Threaded muzzle
-Picatinny rail
-Two 10-round magazines
Type: Pistol: Semi Automatic
Model Series: Mark IV
Model Specific: Mark IV 22/45 Lite
Caliber/Gauge: 22 LR
Capacity: 10+1
Barrel Length: 4.4 in.
Minimum/Overall Length: 8.4 in.
Safety: Manual Safety
Frame Finish: Olive Drab Green Anodized
Drilled & Tapped: Yes
Suppressor Ready: Yes
Front Sight: Fixed
Rear Sight: Adjustable
Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic
Features: Ergonomic Bolt Stop, One Button Takedown
Weight: 25 oz.
Finish: Black, Green
Magazine Count: 2
Firing System: Internal Hammer
Frame Material: Aluminum Upper
Trigger: Gold
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Description: Gold Anodized, Shroud
Muzzle: 1/2x28 Thread Pitch
Threaded Barrel: Yes
Rifled Barrel: Yes
Forend Rail: Picatinny Rail
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 22 Long Rifle is the world's most popular cartridge, with annual production well into the billions of rounds. Developed in 1887 for blackpowder, it has been loaded with smokeless powder since the 1890s. The 22 Long Rifle is a rimfire cartridge using the .613-inch case developed for the 22 Long, but standard is a heavier 40-grain bullet at 1180 feet per second. .22 Long Rifle ammunition is widely manufactured and varies tremendously, from sub-sonic and match ammunition at lower velocities to lighter bullets at higher velocities, all the way to a 30-grain bullet at 1700 feet per second. With low report, almost no recoil, and superb accuracy the 22 Long Rifle has no equal for short-range target shooting, plinking, and training in both rifle and pistol; and with high velocity hollow-point ammunition is extremely effective for small game and pests out to perhaps 75 yards. Virtually all manufacturers offer 22 Long Rifle, with choices in both rifles and handguns in all action types.
—
Craig Boddington
