The Ruger Mark IV 22/45 is a .22 pistol with an iconic look, an unlikely origin, and a hell of a reputation to live up to. The lineage that began with the Ruger Standard, which Bill Ruger unveiled in ...

That makes it more than a half-pound lighter than other 22/45 models, which range from 31 to 33 ozs.” The exhaustive testing showcased the blowback’s performance and reliability, but Ruger has ...

Later Ruger Mark IV 22/45 models changed the frame to a mimic the grip of a full-size 1911. The Mark IV Tactical was made to be accessorized. This one was outfitted by the author with a Streamlight ...

Sturm, Ruger & Company recently announced the Ruger Custom Shop SR1911 Competition pistol chambered in .45 Auto. This single-stack SR1911 is built for the highest levels of competition ...

I overcame my reluctance to shoot these guns in 2012 when Ruger launched the Mark III 22/45 Lite. This model employs an aluminum receiver that shaves 10 ozs. off of the pistol's already reduced ...