SHOT 2017: Ruger 22/45 Lite

The new Ruger Mk IV lives up to the legacy of the company’s popular rimfire pistols with the added bonus of much easier takedown. The newest version of the Ruger Mk IV is the Mk IV 22/45 Lite. The 22/45 Lite retains the 1911 style grip angle of the previous 22/45 versions and the 10 round mag capacity. Unfortunately, magazines are not completely interchangeable between the two versions due to a larger baseplate in the newer model.

In this video a Ruger rep goes over the feature set of the Ruger Mk IV 22/45 Lite, including an unexpected Ruger factory accessory.

Rob Reed

Rob Reed is a firearms instructor, collector and all around "projectile launcher enthusiast" in the Metro Detroit area. He also writes as the Michigan Firearms Examiner.