Seriously considering the purchase of a Ruger 22/45 Lite.

Any thoughts on this handgun (aside from the anodized gold color, of course)?

Mahalo,
dubya

My mk ii sucks to disassemble for cleaning think the mk iii is the same way.  Other than mags not being to common not much else.  Plenty parts bUtg I'm sure not to much hold color parts.

Thanks for the comments, BK808...

Yeah, I heard the Mark series pistols are a major pain in the okole to disassemble.

I think the saving grace is that I also heard 1) you really don't need to break them all the way down to perform a decent cleaning; and 2) they become easier to disassemble over time?



Mahalo,
dubya

I just started shooting with a Ruger MK III and would like to add a 22/45.  I'd consider the 22/45 lite.  It feels better in my hand than my MK III and I like the 1911 grip angle better on the 22/45.  If you dont' like the gold they have the Lite in all black.  It's just a harder to find.

Yes, it's frustrating to learn the take down, but it gets easier. 

Thanks for the comments, chucke.



Sadly, I can't find the BlackLite TALO anywhere, so I may be stuck with the anodized gold.

Thanks for the comments, chucke.



Sadly, I can't find the BlackLite TALO anywhere, so I may be stuck with the anodized gold.

Buds just had them a few weeks ago.

With that gold finish I'd worry about what color is under it if you scratch it.  They have ez take down kits I'm looking into buying. 

With that gold finish I'd worry about what color is under it if you scratch it.  They have ez take down kits I'm looking into buying.

If there IS a different, solid color underneath that gold anodized finish, I'd consider scratching all that damn gold off!

With my luck, I'd scratch the gold anodized finish off, only to discover the solid color underneath is some funky-ass day-glow green!

Hurry if you want the gold lite from Buds $370 shipped.  They won't last long.  I don' tknow why but they list them on buds under ruger centerfire pistols.

The Ruger 22/45 is a beautiful gun. Would love to get one myself as a target .22lr handgun. I hear with technique and knowledge, it's easier to get back together.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=310574129

Seller only ships to "lower 48"...

Hurry if you want the gold lite from Buds $370 shipped.  They won't last long.  I don' tknow why but they list them on buds under ruger centerfire pistols.

Total cost for ordering through Buds amounts to $380.11 due to credit card service charge.  That plus the FFL fee, and it might be better to just buy the 22/45 Lite that is (was?) at OGC.

The Ruger 22/45 is a beautiful gun. Would love to get one myself as a target .22lr handgun. I hear with technique and knowledge, it's easier to get back together.

Yeah, the more I think about it, the more convinced I am that I will have to pick one up... Anodized gold finish be damned!

Purchased a Ruger Mark III SS Target pistol from OGC.  I LOVE this gun!

I am still a pretty lousy shot and manage to put a few holes through my pistol frame.      But, I get nice groups (less than 3" off hand) with this gun and did not make any new holes in the frame. 

Shot cheap Winchester bulk ammo & CCI mini mags with no problems.

It is more difficult to disassemble than a standard semi-auto, but still much less work/time than cleaning a rifle.  A lot of great information on rimfire central for this gun & the 10/22.

Mags are on sale on Midway USA through the end of this month.

I say go for it!

This was my first pistol I've purchased and I love it. Cheap to shoot, accurate and many after market assessories.
Mark iii 22/45 TB
Burris FasrFireII
Volquartsen accurizing kit
Tactical Solutions Comp

Yep, all the comments pushed me over the proverbial edge.

My Ruger 22/45 Lite is enroute.

Thanks, again, for the peer pressure...... you BASTARDS!

Mahalo,
dubya

Lol now thats it's on it's way time to shop for parts.  If you find any deals lemme know.  Maybe the speed take down kit.

that Majestic Arms Speed Strip Kit makes takedown look super easy.




Also, can someone confirm that the standard 22/45 magazines are compatible with the 22/45 Lite?

I got. My mk ii the other day and it's Damn near impossible to easily field strip.  I think I'm gonna order that ezine kit and a extended bolt release soon as possible.  Wish I could find it on island.  I heard that kaneohe gs carries volquartsen and power custom parts

Ive heard these have similar if not the same internals as the 10/22, might wanna check on that before you order, maybe could grab a upgraded trigger as well. Polish that baby up

Only the extractor is the same far as I know.  The charger pistol is the same as the 10/22.  I got the competition target model comes with bull barrel, target sights and adjustable trigger