I have been considering a MK IV lite. I went to a local gun show today and saw some pretty good deals on them. The problem is they had a tactical also. I have not seen one in person until then, and it felt pretty good in my hands. In .22 is the heavier weight any advantage? I can't decide, what say y'all?

I can't imagine the extra 8ish ounces will make that much difference in felt recoil or muzzle rise. It's a .22 after all... I don't recall noticing any difference in felt recoil between the earlier gen Lite models and standard 22/45s.

The big difference is the underbarrel rail on the Tactical. If you need that, like for attaching a light for shooting possums at night, or if you wanted to install a laser, that would would be the reason to go with the Tactical.

Mien are not Mark IV's, but I have a bull barrel and a super light model. Recoil is different but not significantly so. Since my shooting sessions are now shorter and more frequent, I've been using the heavy one more often.

I went through theis decision twice.....and ended up with same gun...twice:

I have the bronze Mark IV Lite and it's like shooting a pellet gun.

Warpig, what kind of suppressor pouches do you use?

quote:

Originally posted by BucFan:
I have the bronze Mark IV Lite and it's like shooting a pellet gun.

Warpig, what kind of suppressor pouches do you use?

Where did you find a bronze model?

I love my 22/45 MKIV Lite Bronze. Took off the rail and put Williams fiber sights on. Add my Mask suppressor and it’s too much fun.

quote:

Originally posted by c_zielsdorf:
Where did you find a bronze model?

Model # 43909



It's no longer listed on Ruger's website, since it was discontinued in favor of different colors a few months ago.

However, there are still a few online gun dealers with Bronze models in stock. For example:

https://www.sportsmansguide.co...101-rounds?a=2157757

https://www.budsgunshop.com/ca...2B1+Black+Polymer+Gr

https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search?Keywords=43909

quote:

Originally posted by BucFan:
I have the bronze Mark IV Lite and it's like shooting a pellet gun.

Warpig, what kind of suppressor pouches do you use?

Just a free one from SiCo, I rarely ever use them as they're usually attached to something.

I ended up picking up a black MK IV Lite! Now to start hopping it up! I put 100 rounds thru it the other day!

I bought a MK III 22/45 for my son on his 12th birthday.

We always end up finishing with this pistol when we go out shooting. It always puts a smile on our face.

Happy shooting!!!

Rogue is correct, as usual. The bronze color was one of the colors available on initial release. I received mine at a LGS.

Congrats Tommydogg. You're going to enjoy a great pistol. Pew, pew, pew