Video—ARTV Review: Ruger 22/45 Lite Pistol

by
posted on March 10, 2019
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
American Rifleman's Kelly Young takes us through a review of the Ruger 22/45 Lite .22 LR Pistol. With classic 1911 ergonomics, Ruger's .22/.45 line has long been a favored training pistol for those who carry its center-fire cousin. For more, check out this "Rifleman Review" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.

For all new episodes of American Rifleman TV, tune into Outdoor Channel on Wednesday nights.

Additional Reading:
Product Preview: Hammer Strut Support for Ruger Mark Series .22 Rimfire Pistols
Ruger Adds to Mark IV 22/45 Lite Pistol Line

Tested: Ruger Mark IV 22/45 lite Pistol
















Latest

Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber
Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber

Review: Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber

Ruger recently released a variant of its popular 10/22 made with modern materials and incorporating performance-minded engineering: the 10/22 Carbon Fiber.

Winchester Celebrates USA 250th With Commemorative Ammo Line

Winchester Ammunition's special line of commemorative ammunition honors the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, with unique packaging that honors the American heritage.

BANISH Suppressors Introduces BANISH 556

BANISH Suppressors introduced its BANISH 556, a full-auto rated suppressor with controlled-flow technology that the company claims is the "most advanced 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. suppressor on the market."

The Keefe Report: The Incomparable, Inimitable Phil Schreier—1962-2025

Philip Schreier, director of the NRA Museums, passed away on Dec. 29, 2025, after battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

America 250: The Tradition Of The Armed Citizen Lives On

The Declaration of Independence reaffirmed the right to self-determination—and the uniquely American practice of keeping and bearing arms allowed a new nation to thrive.

The Armed Citizen® Jan. 5, 2026

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.