Ruger
Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Tactical
Gold standard .22 LR pistol, threaded barrel, one-button takedown, SA trigger, top suppressor host
Key Highlights
- •Factory 1/2x28 threaded barrel for suppressor use
- •One-button takedown for easy cleaning (critical for dirty .22 LR)
- •Crisp single-action trigger at ~2.25-3 lbs
Specifications
- Price
- $669
- Weight
- 2 lb 1.2999999999999972 oz
- Calibers
- .22 LR
- Rail Type
- picatinny
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
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Overview
The Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Tactical is the most complete .22 LR pistol available. The factory 1/2x28 threaded barrel accepts any standard .22 LR suppressor, and the polymer 22/45 grip frame matches the 1911 grip angle that most shooters find natural. The single-action trigger breaks cleanly at approximately 2.25-3 lbs with minimal overtravel.
The one-button takedown is the Mark IV's defining improvement over earlier Mark II and III models, which were notoriously difficult to disassemble. Since .22 LR is dirty ammunition that requires frequent cleaning, this feature alone justifies the Mark IV over any predecessor. The top Picatinny rail accepts red dot optics via low-profile mounts.
Volquartsen, TandemKross, and Pac-Lite offer extensive aftermarket support: match triggers, compensators, barrels, and complete upper assemblies. The Mark IV platform has the deepest .22 LR pistol upgrade ecosystem available.
Key Features
- Factory 1/2x28 threaded barrel for suppressor mounting
- One-button takedown for tool-free disassembly
- Single-action trigger (~2.25-3 lb pull)
- Picatinny top rail for optics
- 22/45 polymer grip frame (1911 grip angle)
- Adjustable rear sight
- 10+1 capacity with single-stack magazine
Pros
- +One-button takedown (easiest disassembly in class)
- +Factory threaded barrel for suppressor use
- +Excellent SA trigger at ~2.25-3 lbs
- +Picatinny top rail for optics
- +Massive aftermarket (Volquartsen, TandemKross)
Cons
- −10+1 capacity trails the TX22 by 6 rounds
- −Heavier than polymer-framed competitors at 33.3 oz
- −No optic-cut from factory (needs adapter plate or rail mount)
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- .22 LR
- Barrel Length
- 4.4 inches (threaded)
- Overall Length
- 8.50 inches
- width
- 1.22 inches
- weight
- 33.3 oz
- capacity
- 10+1
- trigger
- Single action, ~2.25-3 lb pull
- barrel
- Cold hammer-forged, 1/2x28 threaded
- msrp
- $669
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