Ruger 22/45 Lite vs. TacSol

[Haywood]

I just picked up a Ruger 22/45 lite today. I know it's already been reviewed here by soviet so I thought I woudl do a comparison between the 22/45 Lite and 22/45 outfitted with the same length Tactical Solutions barrel/receiver. While I am at it, I will compare the Liberty Essence to a SilencerCo Sparrow as I go through the comparison. It's not a comparison that will be done in one night, I want to get out and shoot them and factor that in as well. i will get better pictures as I go through this as well and will add to this as I go over time. I need something to fill a little spare time.

On the scales, the Lite weighs in at 22.9 ounces with mag inserted/unloaded and thread protector on
The TacSol comes in at 21.7 ounces with mag inserted/unloaded and thread protector on


First up is the 22/45 Lite:

Next is the TacSol 22/45:

Side by side:

 

[JDG.]

very interesting. Me and my buddy were talking about this today!

 

[Laxguy59]

did you get a can on it? I've heard of some keyholing problems
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_20/372699_Ruger_22_45_lite_and_AAC_element___keyholing_problems.html

the ruger lite is not a threaded barrel. it is a sleeve barrel of sorts designed to save weight

 

[Haywood]

did you get a can on it? I've heard of some keyholing problems
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_20/372699_Ruger_22_45_lite_and_AAC_element___keyholing_problems.html

Yes, I will be shooting it with a Liberty Essence and a SilencerCo Sparrow. I had read that thread and it seems to be an isolated incident but I will be keeping an eye on the target strike holes when I get out and shoot with them.

Both the Lite and Tacsol barrels are sleeve designs.

 

[Clarke123]

What's the local retail cost on this item?

 

[Haywood]

What's the local retail cost on this item?

22/45 Lite retails for $469. I got mine locally for $360

PacLite barrel/reciever sells for $280 - $300 depending on whether it has flutes or not. Mine does and I think I got it for $290 + 22/45 MKIII cocobolo grip model itself bought separately retails for $389.00 but I think I paid $310. Total was approximately $600. But you also have an additional barrel/receiver left over as a spare. Obviously there is a significant difference in price. You may could sell the extra barrel but there is no way it would go for enough to recoup the difference.