Ruger Introduces the Polymer Stock 22 Charger Pistol and 22 Charger Takedown Pistol
(ArmsVautl.com) – Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) proudly announces the addition of polymer stock models to the recently re-engineered 22 Charger™ and 22 Charger Takedown pistol lines. First introduced in 2007, and re-engineered in 2014, the Charger pistol family is quickly becoming a favorite of .22 LR shooters and plinkers alike.
Ruger 22 Charger Pistol:
- Model Number: 4923
- Caliber: 22 LR
- Material: Alloy Steel
- Finish: Matte Black
- Sights: Picatinny Rail Installed
- Stock: Black Polymer
- Barrel Length: 10”
- Overall Length: 19.25”
- Grip: A2-Style
- Thread Pattern: ½”-28
- Weight: 3.1 lbs
- Capacity: 15
- Twist: 1:16” RH
- Grooves: 6
- MA Approved & Certified: No
- CA Approved: No
- Stock Option: Standard
- Suggested Retail: $309.00
- Features:
- Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy, longevity and easy cleaning.
- Threaded barrel features a 1/2″-28 thread pattern that accepts most suppressors, flash hiders and the factory installed thread protector.
- Factory installed Picatinny rail provides ample room for scopes and red-dot sights.
- Includes a BX-15® magazine, with 15-round capacity, which is the perfect height when shooting with the included bipod prone or from the bench.
- Included adjustable bipod offers rock-steady sighting.
- Features a standard A2-style grip and can be easily changed for any MSR grip.
- Also includes: Soft Case.
Weighing just 3.1 pounds, the polymer stock 22 Charger pistol is otherwise identical to the laminate-stock model. It has an overall length of 19.25 inches and features a 10-inch precision-rifled, threaded barrel with a 1/2″-28 thread pattern which accepts most popular muzzle accessories. The new stock is paired with a standard A2-style pistol grip, making the platform easy to customize with the MSR grip of your choice. The matte black receiver features a factory-installed Picatinny rail, providing ample space for a variety of optics, from scopes to red-dot sights. All 22 Charger pistols are built on the legendary Ruger® 10/22® platform and offer the same proven reliability.
Ruger 22 Charger Takedown Pistol:
- Model Number: 4924
- Caliber: 22 LR
- Material: Alloy Steel
- Finish: Matte Black
- Sights: Picatinny Rail Installed
- Stock: Black Polymer
- Barrel Length: 10”
- Overall Length: 19.25”
- Grip: A2-Style
- Thread Pattern: ½”-28
- Weight: 3.2 lbs
- Capacity: 15
- Twist: 1:16” RH
- Grooves: 6
- MA Approved & Certified: No
- CA Approved: No
- Stock Option: Takedown
- Suggested Retail: $409.00
- Features:
- Quickly and easily breaks down into two sections for convenient storage and transport.
- Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy, longevity and easy cleaning.
- Threaded barrel features a 1/2″-28 thread pattern that accepts most suppressors, flash hiders and the factory installed thread protector.
- Factory installed Picatinny rail provides ample room for scopes and red-dot sights.
- Includes a BX-15® magazine, with 15-round capacity, which is the perfect height when shooting with the included bipod prone or from the bench.
- Included adjustable bipod offers rock-steady sighting.
- Features a standard A2-style grip and can be easily changed for any MSR grip.
- Also includes: Hard Plastic Case.
The new polymer stock 22 Charger Takedown model weighs 3.2 pounds, retains all the features of the standard model and also includes the very popular takedown feature found on the full-sized 10/22 Takedown® rifle. This feature allows the pistol to be taken down quickly and easily by simply pushing the takedown lever, twisting the subassemblies and pulling them apart. The polymer stock 22 Charger Takedown pistol comes in a custom hard case for easy transport to the range.
Models ship with either the BX-1, 10-round magazine or the BX-15® magazine, a 15-round version of the very popular BX-25® magazine, which is the perfect height when shooting with the included bipod from either the prone position or from a bench. The BX-15 is compatible with all factory original 10/22 rifles, SR-22® rifles, 22 Charger pistols, .22 LR Ruger American Rimfire® rifles and .22 LR Ruger 77/22® rifles.
For more information on the 22 Charger, 22 Charger Takedown, BX-15 or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the 22 Charger or other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com or your local independent retailer of Ruger firearms.
About Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. The only full-line manufacturer of American-made firearms, Ruger offers consumers over 400 variations of more than 30 product lines. For more than 60 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, “Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®,” echoes the importance of these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.
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