The Ruger 43955 Mark IV 22/45 Lite 22 LR is a lightweight, optics ready rimfire pistol built for target shooting, training, and fun range use in a sleek champagne anodized configuration. This model combines a threaded stainless 4.40 inch barrel, 10 round capacity, and familiar 1911 style grip panels with the easy takedown Mark IV system.
Key Features
- Model: Ruger 43955 Mark IV 22/45 Lite 22 LR
- Caliber: 22 LR
- Capacity: 10+1
- Barrel length: 4.40 inch stainless threaded barrel
- Barrel style: threaded, tensioned stainless steel barrel
- Thread pattern: 1/2x28 with thread protector
- Receiver: lightweight, ventilated, aerospace grade aluminum receiver, champagne anodized and serrated with Picatinny rail
- Frame: black anodized polymer frame with serrated frontstrap and checkered backstrap
- Grip: black checkered 1911 style grip panels
- Action: semi automatic rimfire pistol
- Takedown: simple one button takedown design
- Sights: fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight on Picatinny rail
- Safety: ambidextrous manual safety, convertible to left side only
- Magazine release: left side push button, magazine drops free
- Magazine disconnect: prevents firing with magazine removed
- Included magazines: two 10 round magazines
- Overall length: approximately 8.4 inches
- Weight: approximately 1.56 pounds
Special Features
- Lightweight aluminum receiver and tensioned stainless barrel keep the Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite 22 LR easy to handle during long range sessions.
- Simple one button takedown allows the barrel receiver assembly to tilt off the frame for fast, tool free cleaning from chamber to muzzle.
- Champagne anodized serrated upper with Picatinny rail delivers a custom pistol look while making it easy to mount red dot optics.
- Checkered 1911 style grip panels on the polymer 22/45 frame give a familiar angle and feel for 1911 shooters transitioning to rimfire practice.
- Internal cylindrical bolt construction maintains fixed barrel alignment for strong accuracy potential compared to conventional moving slide designs.
- Adjustable rear sight and fixed front sight provide a clear, tunable sight picture for dialing in various 22 LR loads.
Practical Benefits
- Well suited for range training, steel challenge style shooting, and family plinking thanks to the accurate barrel and user friendly 22 LR chambering.
- Familiar 1911 style grip and controls help centerfire 1911 owners use this Mark IV 22/45 Lite 22 LR as a cost effective practice pistol.
- Threaded barrel with protector makes this model a practical choice for use with compatible rimfire suppressors and other muzzle accessories where legal.
- Lightweight build and slim profile make it comfortable for youth, newer shooters, and experienced shooters alike during extended practice.
- Easy field stripping encourages regular maintenance, supporting long term reliability for club programs, households, and high volume rimfire users.
The Ruger 43955 Mark IV 22/45 Lite 22 LR is a reliable pick for shooters wanting a lightweight, threaded, optics ready rimfire pistol for training, competition practice, and everyday range fun.
| MANUFACTURER | RUGER |
| MODEL | MARK IV |
| CALIBER | 22 LR |
| TYPE | PISTOL |