Ruger 22/45 Lite Pistol

Steve Johnson
by Steve Johnson

Ruger has added a lightweight model to their Ruger 22/45 .22 LR pistol line. The Lite model features a lightweight aluminum receiver.

Specifications
Caliber.22 LR
Capacity10 rounds
FinishGold Anodized
GripReplaceable Polymer Panels
Barrel4.40″
Twist1:16″ RH
Weight22.80 oz.
Front SightAdjustable
Rear SightFixed
MSRP (Price)$469

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to introduce the Ruger 22/45 Lite™, a lightweight Ruger® 22/45™ pistol with a new aluminum upper receiver. Chambered in the popular .22 LR, the Ruger 22/45 Lite™ is accurate and reliable, making it the ideal lightweight rimfire pistol.

“The Ruger 22/45 Lite™ is an exciting new addition to the legendary 22/45™ line of pistols,” said Ruger® President and CEO Mike Fifer. “It maintains the superb accuracy and reliability of the classic 22/45™ pistols, but has a cool factor that can’t be beat. It has a customized look without the customized price, and is exactly what our customers have been asking us to produce. The threaded barrel provides great accessory options and makes the Ruger 22/45 Lite™ a perfect package right out of the box,” he concluded.

The Ruger 22/45 Lite™ upper receiver is made of aircraft-grade aluminum and features serrated cuts, giving the pistol a dramatic look and making it extremely lightweight at only 22.8 ounces. The 4.4-inch stainless steel barrel sleeve is held in place by a tension nut to ensure accuracy and features a factory 1/2-28 thread to accept popular muzzle accessories. The receiver is finished in a striking gold anodize and is drilled and tapped for Weaver®-style scope base adapters (included free of charge) for easy mounting of optics. The comfortable, precision-molded Zytel® polymer grip frame features replaceable Hogue® black rubber grip panels that can be swapped out to customize the look of your Ruger 22/45 Lite™ pistol. The Ruger 22/45 Lite™ is the perfect outdoor companion and can be used for target shooting, plinking, small game hunting, or competitive shooting.

Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson

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  • DontCallMeJimmie DontCallMeJimmie on Apr 22, 2012

    A full-length Weaver rail (fitting between front and rear sight) and mounting screws are included along with a gun rug, safety/trigger locking "wrench" and action padlock. The iron sights are usable with the rail mounted.

    My padlock came with the wrong keys - no loss...

  • Ted moore jr. Ted moore jr. on May 19, 2012

    Rugar did a GREAT JOB ON THE 22/45 i think the ones are complaing is the ones that offard it. like they say they didnt make ONE. work two jobs and maybe u will get one. vietnam vet GREAT JOB RUGAR

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