Well, I'd been debating in another thread for several weeks whether to spring ~$300 net for this nifty black/red Ruger LITE upper to go on my red/black G10-gripped 22/45 lower:
https://wirthweinguns.com/ruger-take-off-black-lite-upper-w-rail-sights-p/r-mk4-upper-lite-43942.htmAfter all, I have a nice Mark IV 4.4 inch Tactical as well as a Volquartsen 3 1/2 inch cut and threaded upper for suppressor use. Plus, I'm a little compulsive about longer range accuracy, and, from what I've read, the general consensus seems to be that LITE uppers improve maneuverability at the cost of slightly less accuracy compared to Ruger's heavier steel bull barrel versions. (I'm not saying LITEs aren't decently accurate; only that in comparisons, they seem to average about one and a half to two times the group sizes of a comparable Ruger bull barrel at 25 & 50 yards. I'm sure there are exceptions, and I'd be glad to hear about them.)
Then this popped up:
Well, I thought, in for a penny, in for a pound!
I've had many Volquartsen components and parts over the years, but never an upper. So I made a list:
Long enough for decent velocity?
Check.
Threaded short enough to keep most ammo subsonic?
Check.
Reputable, quality piece of work?
Check.
Reputation for accuracy?
Check.
Full warranty?
Check.
Includes the comp?
Check.
Includes the comp wrench?
Check.
25% off?
Check.
"New, but may have slight blemishes?" Check. (I'm far more a shooter than a collector. If I shoot it and field carry it, I'm gradually gonna put some small marks on it anyway….)
So I hit it. Here's hoping it's a good choice.
https://wirthweinguns.com/ruger-take-off-black-lite-upper-w-rail-sights-p/r-mk4-upper-lite-43942.htmAfter all, I have a nice Mark IV 4.4 inch Tactical as well as a Volquartsen 3 1/2 inch cut and threaded upper for suppressor use. Plus, I'm a little compulsive about longer range accuracy, and, from what I've read, the general consensus seems to be that LITE uppers improve maneuverability at the cost of slightly less accuracy compared to Ruger's heavier steel bull barrel versions. (I'm not saying LITEs aren't decently accurate; only that in comparisons, they seem to average about one and a half to two times the group sizes of a comparable Ruger bull barrel at 25 & 50 yards. I'm sure there are exceptions, and I'd be glad to hear about them.)
Then this popped up:
Well, I thought, in for a penny, in for a pound!
I've had many Volquartsen components and parts over the years, but never an upper. So I made a list:
Long enough for decent velocity?
Check.
Threaded short enough to keep most ammo subsonic?
Check.
Reputable, quality piece of work?
Check.
Reputation for accuracy?
Check.
Full warranty?
Check.
Includes the comp?
Check.
Includes the comp wrench?
Check.
25% off?
Check.
"New, but may have slight blemishes?" Check. (I'm far more a shooter than a collector. If I shoot it and field carry it, I'm gradually gonna put some small marks on it anyway….)
So I hit it. Here's hoping it's a good choice.
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