The Ruger MKIV 22/45 lite in bronze 4.4" barrel .22lr is the latest generation of the legendary rimfire handgun, complete with all the improvements that come with it. The 22/45 style frame was meant to mimic the handgun that won two world wars, John Moses Browning's 1911. Which makes the Ruger MKIV 22/45 lite a great training tool for newer shooters thanks to its thin frame, low cost, and super low recoil of the .22lr round. This Ruger MKIV's machined aluminum receiver has a unique with ventilated barrel shroud, which is topped with adjustable rear and fixed front sight and also a 1913 style rail for mounting a red dot style sight for faster target aquisition or aging eyes. The Ruger MKIV 22/45 lite's biggest improvement is the simple one button takedown and easy dissasembly which is one of the biggest complaint about older generations fo this handgun. The ejection port is flared for reliable operation and the easy to grab bolt ears make for simple operating. For left handed shooters, the Ruger MKIV 22/45 lite in bronze comes with ambi safeties installed and can be made left side only with supplied washer. The Ruger MKIV 22/45 4.4" lite comes with magazine disconnect safety to prevent firing once the mag is removed, and comes standard with 2-10rd drop free magazines.