Since their founding twenty years ago, Boise, Idaho-based Tactical Solutions has made a name for itself in the industry most notably as Ruger rimfire specialists, although they also make successful products for other brands, such as their .22 Long Rifle conversion kits for Glock handguns. Since TacSol’s original Pac-Lite barrels for the Ruger Mark I, Mark II, Mark III, and 22/45 from two decades ago, their product lineup has expanded to encompass a good deal of parts and accessories for the vaunted 10/22 platform as well. The options on offer include customized complete 10/22 rifles, barrels, suppressors, receivers, and more. Now they’re adding a new trigger option to the catalog for 2023. Meet the drop-in 10/22 XRT trigger.

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In addition to normal Ruger 10/22s, the XRT is designed to fit into TacSol’s own customized versions, which they’ve dubbed X-Ring rifles.The official product description reads:

XRT Trigger for Ruger® 10/22® and X-RING Rifles

After years of testing and development TacSol has developed the new XRT Trigger for the Ruger® 10/22® and X-Ring rifles.  This drop-in replacement trigger assembly is manufactured to the highest level of craftsmanship and is the most reliable and best performing .22 LR trigger available.

FEATURES
• 2.5 LB TRIGGER PULL
• AUTOMATIC BOLT RELEASE
• CUSTOM EXTENDED MAG RELEASE
• TOOL STEEL COMPONENTS
• EASY INSTALLATION
• ALL METAL CONTRUCTION
• REMOVEABLE SIDE PANELS
FOR EASY CLEANING

Some rifle stocks may require minor fitting of trigger group.

A closer look at the complete XRT trigger unit by itself.

Coming with a $459.00 MSRP, the XRT isn’t the most wallet-friendly option on the market. Drop-in 10/22 triggers from other well-regarded brands like Tandemkross, Timney, and Volquartsen can each be had for less money, but pound-for-pound comparative performance remains to be seen. Once the XRT gets out on the marketplace and disseminates into the hands of 10/22 shooters, we’ll see if there’s an extra benefit to justify that extra cost. It may well be worth it; time will tell. Hopefully, our own Luke C. can evaluate this trigger for a future Rimfire Report! What do you think about it, readers? Do you believe the XRT will be a step forward and worth the money, or not, and why? Let us know in the comments below! See you at the range.

Images courtesy of Tactical Solutions