Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has expanded the Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite family of rimfire pistols with a new model that features a mounting position for a standard Shield RMS footprint reflex optic in place of the Picatinny rail. It also features a raised front fiber optic sight and an adjustable rear sight that co-witness with most micro red dot optics. The new model has an attractive ventilated rib on top of a clear anodized receiver.
Like most Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite pistols, the new model combines a lightweight, precision-molded, polymer grip frame with a ported, anodized aluminum receiver for a custom pistol look without the custom price. Chambered for the popular .22 LR cartridge, this pistol is fun to shoot, accurate and reliable. Weighing only 22.5 oz., the 22/45 Lite is the ideal lightweight rimfire pistol.
The CNC-machined aluminum receiver houses a 4.4-inch stainless steel barrel, held in place by a tension nut to ensure accuracy and a factory-threaded 1/2″-28 muzzle to accept popular muzzle accessories. The comfortable, precision-molded polymer grip frame incorporates replaceable checkered 1911-style grip panels that allow shooters to customize the look of the pistol. The Mark IV 22/45 Lite is the perfect outdoor companion and can be used for target shooting, plinking, small game hunting or competitive shooting. With one-button takedown, two 10-round magazines, and a 1911-style grip angle, it’s the perfect .22 caliber training pistol.
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Specifications
Capacity: 10+1
Receiver Material: Aluminum
Front Sight: Fiber Optic
Barrel Length: 4.40″
Grip Frame: Polymer
Grips: Checkered 1911-Style
Finish: Clear Anodized
Width: 1.22″
Rear Sight: Adjustable
Barrel Style: Threaded
Thread Pattern: 1/2″-28
Weight: 22.5 oz.
Overall Length: 8.40″
Height: 5.64″
Grooves: 6
Twist: 1:16″ RH
Suggested Retail: $719.00
