Muzzle Brake for a Ruger 22/45 Lite? - The Firearms Forum

Renee · 10-12-2012, 07:47 PM

What Muzzle Brake would be recommended for a 22/45 Ruger Lite?

I've been looking around the Web & there are many to choose from.
Some have holes in the front, side, & everywhere & others don't.
A little help would be appreciated.
thanks,
R.

JLA · 10-12-2012, 08:27 PM

Its a .22.. Just pick the one that you like the most. as long as its threaded 1/2X28.

Maine04657 · 10-13-2012, 12:28 PM

I would buy a suppressor. Best brake you can buy. Other then that it really makes no difference there is not much muzzle jump that needs to be controlled. As the last poster stated the 22/45 is threaded 1/2 x 28.

Albtraum · 10-14-2012, 12:44 AM

dont get caught up over performance and which ones is slightly better than another. Get one that looks good and doesn't stand out like: WHOA wut is that on the end of yerr barrelz? I guess there is this:

http://www.tacticalsol.com/tshome/pac-lite-compensator

WHSmithIV · 10-14-2012, 07:09 AM

Why would you want a muzzle break on a .22? There isn't enough kick to break a test tube. The 22/45 is an excellent pistol as is and I personally think that adding a muzzle break isn't going to improve accuracy at all. If you want to get any better performance from it, then 'maybe' rework the trigger spring tension and 'possibly' slide spring tension. Personally, I wouldn't mess with the slide spring at all. Ruger is very good at designing what they produce.

Albtraum · 10-14-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by WHSmithIV

Why would you want a muzzle break on a .22? There isn't enough kick to break a test tube. The 22/45 is an excellent pistol as is and I personally think that adding a muzzle break isn't going to improve accuracy at all. If you want to get any better performance from it, then 'maybe' rework the trigger spring tension and 'possibly' slide spring tension. Personally, I wouldn't mess with the slide spring at all. Ruger is very good at designing what they produce.

For extremely fast shooting, I'm pretty sure there is a benefit of having a compensator on a .22LR. Reduces recoil, and adds a little weight to the muzzle, allow you to stay on target after each shot.

JLA · 10-14-2012, 04:58 PM

nah.. it just looks cool.

I dont notice a difference in braked .22LR and unbraked .22LR. because the pressure and velocity isnt high enough for the brake to work properly.

Maine04657 · 10-15-2012, 11:56 AM

If you are shooting say steel fast a well designed brake can make a difference. However most shooters can fairy easily adjust there grip and be able to adjust for the recoil generated. A suppressor will remove all recoil though.

Renee · 11-15-2012, 01:21 PM

I finally took my Ruger 22/45 Lite out for a test drive I installed a Tactical Solutions Muzzle brake & I'm very pleased with the results. I also added the T.S. Front Red sight.
It is very accurate. Don't know if the brake makes any difference bit I like the looks.

As far as a Silencer goes, it wait & see what the Stock Market does to my I.R.A.
I may have to get a Paper Route?
thanks,
R.

10-12-2012, 07:47 PM	#1
Renee Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 29	Muzzle Brake for a Ruger 22/45 Lite? What Muzzle Brake would be recommended for a 22/45 Ruger Lite? I've been looking around the Web & there are many to choose from. Some have holes in the front, side, & everywhere & others don't. A little help would be appreciated. thanks, R. -->

10-12-2012, 08:27 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: Muzzle Brake for a Ruger 22/45 Lite? Its a .22.. Just pick the one that you like the most. as long as its threaded 1/2X28. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-13-2012, 12:28 PM	#3
Maine04657 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 329	Re: Muzzle Brake for a Ruger 22/45 Lite? I would buy a suppressor. Best brake you can buy. Other then that it really makes no difference there is not much muzzle jump that needs to be controlled. As the last poster stated the 22/45 is threaded 1/2 x 28.

10-14-2012, 12:44 AM	#4
Albtraum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 635	Re: Muzzle Brake for a Ruger 22/45 Lite? dont get caught up over performance and which ones is slightly better than another. Get one that looks good and doesn't stand out like: WHOA wut is that on the end of yerr barrelz? I guess there is this: http://www.tacticalsol.com/tshome/pac-lite-compensator

10-14-2012, 07:09 AM	#5
WHSmithIV Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moore, Idaho contributor Posts: 2,605	Re: Muzzle Brake for a Ruger 22/45 Lite? Why would you want a muzzle break on a .22? There isn't enough kick to break a test tube. The 22/45 is an excellent pistol as is and I personally think that adding a muzzle break isn't going to improve accuracy at all. If you want to get any better performance from it, then 'maybe' rework the trigger spring tension and 'possibly' slide spring tension. Personally, I wouldn't mess with the slide spring at all. Ruger is very good at designing what they produce.

10-14-2012, 04:58 PM	#7
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: Muzzle Brake for a Ruger 22/45 Lite? nah.. it just looks cool. I dont notice a difference in braked .22LR and unbraked .22LR. because the pressure and velocity isnt high enough for the brake to work properly. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-15-2012, 11:56 AM	#8
Maine04657 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 329	Re: Muzzle Brake for a Ruger 22/45 Lite? If you are shooting say steel fast a well designed brake can make a difference. However most shooters can fairy easily adjust there grip and be able to adjust for the recoil generated. A suppressor will remove all recoil though.

11-15-2012, 01:21 PM	#9
Renee Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 29	Re: Muzzle Brake for a Ruger 22/45 Lite? I finally took my Ruger 22/45 Lite out for a test drive I installed a Tactical Solutions Muzzle brake & I'm very pleased with the results. I also added the T.S. Front Red sight. It is very accurate. Don't know if the brake makes any difference bit I like the looks. As far as a Silencer goes, it wait & see what the Stock Market does to my I.R.A. I may have to get a Paper Route? thanks, R. Last edited by Renee; 11-15-2012 at 01:23 PM..