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65-525: The Ruger Standard Model is a rimfire semi-automatic pistol introduced in 1949 as the first product manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. , and was the founding member of a product line of .22 Long Rifle cartridge handguns , including its later iterations: the MK II, MK III, and MK IV. It is marketed as an inexpensive .22 caliber rimfire intended for casual sport and target shooting , and plinking . Designed by company founder William B. Ruger ,

130-638: A heeled bullet , which means that the bullet is the same diameter as the case, which has a narrower "heel" portion that fits into the case. It is one of the few cartridges that are manufactured and used in a large variety of rifles and handguns. Larger rimfire calibers were used during the American Civil War in the Henry repeating rifle , the Spencer repeating rifle , the Ballard Rifle , and

195-537: A "Micro" adjustable rear sight , and a front sight blade undercut to reduce glare . In 1952, a 5.25-inch (13.3 cm) barreled version of the MK I Target was added to the lineup, but manufactured only through 1957, making it a collectible rarity today. A 5.5-inch (14 cm) heavy bull barreled version of the MK I Target became available in 1963, eventually becoming the most popular length for Ruger Target MK pistols. Like their Standard model brethren, target models underwent

260-400: A 4.75-inch (12.1 cm) tapered barrel. The magazine held 9 rounds of .22 Long Rifle ammunition and was held in place by a catch on the bottom of the grip frame. Standard models came with Patridge style fixed iron open sights with the rear sight securely mounted in a dovetail . The grip panels were hard black checkered Butaprene synthetic rubber , with pre-1950 pistols featuring

325-483: A 6.875 in (17.46 cm) bull barrel and wood thumb-rest target grips. The competition Target Model is identical to the Government Target Model with the addition feature of flats cut along each side of the barrel to reduce weight. Sometime during the span of Mark II production, Ruger started drilling its receivers for and providing a low profile scope base, and 1″ scope rings. With the addition of

390-454: A blued finish or stainless steel except for the slab side Target Models, which only came in stainless. The MK II was removed from production in 2004, when it was replaced by the MK III . All Ruger rimfire pistols are chambered in .22 Long Rifle only. Some special variants that command higher prices are the Government Target Model, a model that was used for pistol training and competition by

455-613: A bullet attached to the top. These cartridges do not contain any powder, the only propellant substance contained in the cartridge is the percussion cap. In Europe, the .22 BB Cap (introduced in 1845) and the slightly more powerful .22 CB Cap (introduced in 1888) are both called 6mm Flobert and are considered the same cartridge. These cartridges have a relatively low muzzle velocity of around 600 ft/s (183 m/s) to 800 ft/s (244 m/s). Flobert also made what he called " parlor guns " for this cartridge, as these rifles and pistols were designed for target shooting in homes with

520-401: A conical bullet. According to Berkeley R. Lewis, a firearms historian, this later Smith & Wesson cartridge was 'essentially the same as Houllier's 1846 patent'. This led to the .22 Long in 1871, with the same bullet weight as the short but with a longer case and 5 gr (0.32 g) of black powder. This was followed by the .22 Extra Long in 1880, with a longer case and heavier bullet than

585-458: A cylindrical bolt which cycles inside a tubular receiver in a manner more characteristic of a rimfire rifle. The bolt of the pistol features protruding "ears" at its rear which are grasped and pulled rearward to feed the initial round and cock the action. Using the basic blowback form of operation , the Standard model originally came with a blued carbon steel finish and was equipped with

650-475: A dedicated shooting parlor or shooting gallery. 6mm Flobert Parlor pistols came into fashion in the mid-19th century; they typically featured heavy barrels. This cartridge was improved upon by Benjamin Houllier in 1846. The next rimfire cartridge was the .22 Short, developed for Smith & Wesson 's first revolver , in 1857; it used a longer rimfire case and 4 gr (0.26 g) of black powder to fire

715-399: A fundamental driving force. These include: Other authors, such as Margaret Hartwell and Joshua Chen, go further to give these 12 archetypes families 5 archetypes each. They are as follows: There is also the position that the use of archetypes in different ways is possible because every archetype has multiple manifestations, with each one featuring different attributes. For instance, there

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780-426: A mark of respect and bereavement, Ruger ordered the background of Sturm's eagle emblem changed from red to black on future production models of the popular and successful firearm they produced and marketed together. The Standard model remained in continuous production with minor improvements for the next 33 years, but the new corporation expanded the basic Standard archetype into a product line of pistols over time by

845-490: A pistol scope or red dot sight, these make ideal entry level bullseye pistol. The suppressed Mk II was used by United States Navy SEALs . This variant is considerably quieter than a standard Mk II and accurate to 70 m (230 ft). The AWC TM-Amphibian "S" is an integrally-suppressed variant of the Ruger Mk II Target .22 LR pistol. The sound suppressor uses a primary baffle of 303 stainless steel and

910-415: A plastic capsule. Shotshells will not feed reliably in some magazine-fed firearms, because of the unusual shape of some cartridges that are crimped closed at the case mouth, and the relatively fragile plastic tips of other designs. Shotshells will not produce sufficient power to cycle semiautomatic actions, because, unlike projectile ammunition, nothing forms to the lands and grooves of the barrel to create

975-738: A rare but modern 9 mm Flobert Rimfire among hunters in Europe is the 1 + 3 ⁄ 4  in (44 mm) brass shotshell manufactured by Fiocchi in Lecco, Italy, using a .25 oz (7.1 g) shot of No. 8 shot with a velocity of 600 ft/s (180 m/s). Archetype The concept of an archetype ( / ˈ ɑːr k ɪ t aɪ p / AR -ki-type ; from Ancient Greek ἄρχω árkhō  'to begin' and τύπος túpos  'sort, type') appears in areas relating to behavior , historical psychology , philosophy and literary analysis . An archetype can be any of

1040-451: A safety recall on MK IVs for a defective trigger and safety mechanism . If the safety were midway between the "safe" and "fire" positions when the trigger was pulled, the gun could discharge when the safety was moved to the "fire" position. MK IVs with serial numbers beginning with "401" (2017 models) or "WBR" (2016 models) were recalled. † Distributor exclusive models Rimfire ammunition A rim-fire (or rimfire )

1105-416: A secondary baffle of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy. The AWC weapon manual states, "This suppressor is 'Amphibious' and can be fired with water. A couple of tablespoons of water can be poured into the suppressor for extra quiet operation." It uses both standard and high velocity ammunition reliably and is finished in U.S. Navy spec stainless-matte finish. The pistol has an overall length of 13.25 in (33.7 cm),

1170-460: A standard and recurring depiction in a particular human culture or the whole human race that ultimately lays concrete pillars and can shape the whole structure in a literary work. Christopher Booker , author of The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories , argues that the following basic archetypes underlie all stories: These themes coincide with the characters of Jung's archetypes. Archetypal literary criticism argues that archetypes determine

1235-473: A suppressor length of 7 in (18 cm), a diameter of 1 in (2.5 cm) and weighs 41 oz (1,200 g). This weapon is classified in the U.S. as a Title II weapon and requires a $ 200 transfer or manufacture tax in addition to registration with the ATF. The MK III ("Mark Three") is the third-generation successor to the original Ruger Standard. The MK III replaced the MK II in 2004, and production of

1300-513: A taller, wider front sight, with an aggressive undercut to reduce glare . In 1999 18 versions of this popular pistol could be found in the Sturm Ruger catalog, and with over 2 million sold it eventually became the most prolific and well-liked .22 automatic pistol of all time. The Ruger Standard has been used in several notable crimes: The Standard model is an atypical design, lacking the slide found on conventional pistols, instead sporting

1365-416: Is a tendency to form such representations of a motif—representations that can vary a great deal in detail without losing their basic pattern. While there are a variety of categorizations of archetypes, Jung's configuration is perhaps the most well known and serves as the foundation for many other models. The four major archetypes to emerge from his work, which Jung originally terms primordial images, include

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1430-412: Is a type of metallic cartridge used in firearms where the primer is located within a hollow circumferential rim protruding from the base of its casing . When fired, the gun's firing pin will strike and crush the rim against the edge of the barrel breech, sparking the primer compound within the rim, and in turn ignite the propellant within the case. Invented in 1845 by Louis-Nicolas Flobert ,

1495-583: Is also useful for shooting birds inside storage buildings as it will not penetrate walls or ceilings. At a distance of about 10 ft (3.0 m), which is about the maximum effective range, the pattern is about 8 in (200 mm) in diameter from a standard rifle. Special smoothbore shotguns, such as the Marlin Model 25MG "Garden Gun" can produce effective patterns out to 15 to 20 yd (14 to 18 m) using .22 WMR shotshells, which hold .125 oz (3.5 g) of No. 11 or No. 12 shot contained in

1560-626: Is tempting to think of Forms as mental entities (ideas) that exist only in our mind, the philosopher insisted that they are independent of any minds (real). Eidos were collective in the sense that they embodied the fundamental characteristics of a thing rather than its specific peculiarities. In the seventeenth century, Sir Thomas Browne and Francis Bacon both employ the word archetype in their writings; Browne in The Garden of Cyrus (1658) attempted to depict archetypes in his usage of symbolic proper-names. The concept of psychological archetypes

1625-497: Is the position that the function of the archetype must be approached according to the context of biological sciences and is accomplished through the concept of the ultimate function. This pertains to the organism's response to those pressures in terms of biological trait. Later in the 1900s, a Viennese psychologist named Dr. Ernest Dichter took these psychological constructs and applied them to marketing. Dichter moved to New York around 1939 and sent every ad agency on Madison Avenue

1690-464: The .17 WSM uses the blank case from a .27 caliber nail gun that is necked down to accommodate a .17 caliber bullet, resulting in a much higher muzzle velocity and energy than the .17 HMR . Some .22 caliber rimfire cartridges are loaded with a small amount of No. 11 or No. 12 shot (about .067 oz (1.9 g)). This " snake shot " is only marginally effective in close ranges, and is usually used for shooting snakes, rats or other small animals. It

1755-642: The Frank Wesson carbine . While rimfire cartridges larger than .22 caliber existed, such as the .30 rimfire, .32 rimfire , .38 rimfire , .41 Short (for the Remington Model 95 derringer), .44 Henry (for the Henry rifle, later used by the famous Winchester Model 1866 ), the .56-56 Spencer (for the Spencer rifle was the world's first military metallic cartridge repeating rifle), all the way up to

1820-704: The steel frame's Luger P08 –like layout. Three barrel types were available. Taper barrels were available in 4 + 3 ⁄ 4 ″, 5 + 1 ⁄ 4 ″, 6″, and 6 + 7 ⁄ 8 ″ lengths, and could be equipped with fixed sights in any length or adjustable sights on 6″ and 6 + 7 ⁄ 8 ″ length barrels. Bull barrels were available on the Mark II in 5 + 1 ⁄ 2 ″, 6 + 7 ⁄ 8 ″, and 10″ lengths and all had adjustable sights. The slab-sided target models were available with 5 + 1 ⁄ 2 ″ and 6 + 7 ⁄ 8 ″ barrels and had adjustable sights. All Ruger Mark II pistols were available in either

1885-451: The venture capital necessary to fund its introduction. When his affluent friend and potential financial backer Alex Sturm was shown the 1949 prototype Ruger had created, he was impressed by its sleek traditional aesthetic and its slight resemblance to the classic nostalgia-evoking German Luger P08 pistol . Realizing that prospective buyers would share his sentiment, Sturm quickly signed on board with an initial investment of $ 50,000 and

1950-428: The " hero "; symbols such as the apple or the snake; and imagery) and that have all been laden with meaning prior to their inclusion in any particular work. The archetypes reveal shared roles universal among societies, such as the role of the mother in her natural relations with all members of the family. These archetypes create a shared imagery which is defined by many stereotypes that have not separated themselves from

2015-408: The "Red Eagle" trademark as originally designed by Alex Sturm . The manual safety on the Standard model could be engaged only when the pistol was cocked, and the bolt could be locked open by activating the safety with the bolt held back. The bolt was left "in the white" with the unfinished steel providing a visual contrast with the blued receiver. In 1954 a new model with a barrel length of 6 inches

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2080-445: The .22 Long. American firearms manufacturer J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company introduced the .22 Long Rifle cartridge in 1887. It combined the casing of the .22 Long with the 40-grain (2.6 g) bullet of the .22 Extra Long , giving it a longer overall length, a higher muzzle velocity, and superior performance as a hunting and target round, rendering the .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Extra Long cartridges obsolete. The .22 LR uses

2145-530: The .58 Miller, they were quickly made obsolete by the newly developed centerfire cartridges. The early 21st century has seen a revival in .17 caliber (4.5 mm) rimfire cartridges. New and increasingly popular, the 17 HMR is based on a .22 WMR casing with a smaller formed neck which accepts a .17 bullet. The advantages of the 17 HMR over .22 WMR and other rimfire cartridges are its much flatter trajectory and its highly frangible hollow point bullets (often manufactured with plastic "ballistic tips" that improve

2210-526: The 1540s. It derives from the Latin noun archetypum , latinization of the Greek noun ἀρχέτυπον ( archétypon ), whose adjective form is ἀρχέτυπος ( archétypos ), which means "first-molded", which is a compound of ἀρχή archḗ , "beginning, origin", and τύπος týpos , which can mean, among other things, "pattern", "model", or "type". It, thus, referred to the beginning or origin of

2275-623: The A 100 grip frame redesign in 1971. The MK II ("Mark Two") was made from 1982 to 2005. It replaced the Standard , Ruger's first model, made from 1949 to 1982, and the MK I Target , made from 1951 to 1982. MK II variations include the Target models, which have heavier barrels and adjustable sights, and the 22/45 models, which have a polymer frame with a grip-angle that matches the Colt 1911 rather than

2340-563: The MK III ended on December 8, 2016; it was succeeded by the MK IV. Two types of MK III pistols were produced. The first lineup is simply known as Mark III . The pistol's barrel is made from steel bar and is threaded into the receiver which is made from steel tube. The barrel is not removable without machining, though. The layout is similar to the Luger P08 , although the operating mechanism

2405-520: The MK IV succeeded the MK III. The most significant feature of the Mk IV redesign is a hinged connection between the upper receiver and the grip frame. This design enables the user to disassemble the firearm with a significantly simplified process compared to prior models. Other design changes include: a redesigned trigger group , a redesigned bolt stop, an ambidextrous thumb safety, and a "drop free" magazine release mechanism. In June 2017, Ruger issued

2470-517: The Standard model and its offspring went on to become the most accepted and successful .22 caliber semi-automatic pistols ever produced. Sometime in the years following World War II , firearm designer and entrepreneur Bill Ruger acquired a pair of World War II Japanese Nambu pistols from a returning US Marine , which he successfully duplicated in his garage. Using the Nambu's silhouette and bolt system , Ruger produced his first prototype, but lacked

2535-647: The United States Army, and the Red Eagle models, which were made from 1949 to the year of company co-founder Alexander Sturm 's death, in 1951. The Red Eagle models had the Ruger logo in red on a silver background. Since then, the Ruger logo on the grip panels has been either black on silver or silver on black, with the exception of a special 50th Anniversary model that had a silver eagle on a red background. The top-of-the-line Government Target Model comes with

2600-513: The anima/animus, the self, the shadow, and the persona. Additionally, Jung referred to images of the wise old man, the child, the mother, and the maiden. He believed that each human mind retains these basic unconscious understandings of the human condition and the collective knowledge of our species in the construct of the collective unconscious . Other authors, such as Carol Pearson and Margaret Mark, have attributed 12 different archetypes to Jung, organized in three overarching categories, based on

2665-418: The assembly process). As a result, rimfire cartridges are typically very affordable, primarily because of the inherent cost-efficiency of manufacturing in large lots , which has contributed to the continuing market popularity of these small-caliber cartridges. Frenchman Louis-Nicolas Flobert invented the first rimfire metallic cartridge in 1845. The 6mm Flobert cartridge consisted of a percussion cap with

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2730-418: The bullet's external ballistics ). The .17 HM2 (Hornady Mach 2) is based on the .22 Long Rifle and offers similar performance advantages over its parent cartridge, at a significantly higher cost. While .17 HM2 sells for about four times the cost of .22 Long Rifle ammunition, it is still significantly cheaper than most centerfire ammunition and somewhat cheaper than the .17 HMR. First shown at the 2013 SHOT Show,

2795-434: The case, and the priming compound is filled from inside into the trough cavity inside the rim. The case is then filled with propellant ( gunpowder ) and sealed off by the projectile ( bullet ). Rimfire cartridges are limited to low chamber pressures because the case must be thin enough to allow the firing pin to crush the rim and ignite the primer. Rimfire cartridges of up to .58 caliber were once common when black powder

2860-429: The end of its product lifecycle in 1981, a special edition run of 5000 4.75-inch pistols built of stainless steel were manufactured. These pistols were shipped in special wooden cases and featured an engraving of Bill Ruger's signature . Introduced in 1950, the MK I Target model was basically the same as the Standard pistol, except that it boasted a 6.875-inch (17.46 cm) barrel, adjustable target style trigger ,

2925-400: The eventual improvement of the Standard pistol by the addition of a bolt hold open device as part of the eventual MK II upgrade. The pistol grip panels and magazines from older Standard models can not be used on post-1971 pistols due to this change, but the later magazines can still be used on pre-1971 guns by moving the magazine follower button to the opposite side. As the Standard model reached

2990-529: The first 100 Standard pistols had been built and distributed to the initial purchasers. From the time of its introduction in the fall of 1949, the new pistol was a success, and though it faced competition from the beginning, it soon dominated a large share of the rimfire pistol market segment. Unfortunately, Alex Sturm did not survive to see the corporation's ultimate success, suffering an untimely demise from viral hepatitis in November 1951. In memory of, and as

3055-421: The first rimfire metallic cartridge was the .22 BB Cap (also known as the 6   mm Flobert) cartridge, which consisted of a percussion cap with a bullet attached to the top. While many other different cartridge priming methods have been tried since the early 19th century, such as teat-fire and pinfire , only small caliber rimfire ( .22   caliber (5.6   mm) or less) cartridges have survived to

3120-445: The following: Archetypes are also very close analogies to instincts , in that, long before any consciousness develops, it is the impersonal and inherited traits of human beings that present and motivate human behavior. They also continue to influence feelings and behavior even after some degree of consciousness developed later on. The word archetype , "original pattern from which copies are made," first entered into English usage in

3185-403: The form and function of literary works and that a text 's meaning is shaped by cultural and psychological myths. Cultural archetypes are the unknowable basic forms personified or made concrete by recurring images , symbols , or patterns (which may include motifs such as the " quest " or the " heavenly ascent "; recognizable character types such as the " trickster ", " saint ", " martyr " or

3250-495: The form of the company's trademark "Red Eagle" coat of arms emblem, which was featured as a medallion on the left grip panel. A favorable review published in the American Rifleman magazine penned by the notable firearms authority Major General Julian S. Hatcher , coupled with a subdued advertisement printed in the same magazine, resulted in a great deal of interest from the public. The suggested retail price for

3315-460: The introduction of a number of variant models. These took the form of offering additional barrel lengths and configurations, creating versions optimized for target shooting, and adding the finish option of stainless steel . The line was also refined with three mechanical "Mark" series upgrades, the MkII , MkIII and MkIV , in 1982, 2004 and 2016 The MkII added a slide stop that held the slide open on

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3380-543: The last round, and also was available in stainless steel . The MKII was available in a number of barrel lengths; 4.75 in (12.1 cm) and 6 in (15 cm) lightweight barrels; 4 in (10 cm), 5.5 in (14 cm), 6.875 in (17.46 cm) and 10 in (25 cm) bull barrels, and 5.25 in (13.3 cm) and 6.875 in (17.46 cm) heavy tapered barrels. All guns with bull or heavy tapered barrels are Target models, and are equipped with target sights consisting of an adjustable rear sight and

3445-499: The lockwork in lieu of the flat springs most manufacturers were using at the time, and forming the receivers from two stamped and welded sheet metal halves. These practices worked well with a firearm which needed to handle only .22 rimfire pressures, and the cost savings it produced allowed Sturm and Ruger to radically undersell the competition which still used older and more expensive manufacturing techniques. Financier Sturm, an amateur heraldry aficionado, made his own contribution in

3510-399: The new pistol was a reasonable and very competitive US$ 37.50. Checks from would-be purchasers soon rolled in, but as Ruger was firmly entrenched in the "old school" of financial responsibility, none were cashed until product actually shipped, set a standard for "in the black" operation which would serve the company well in the future. In a few months the seed money was all spent, but by then

3575-424: The pattern, model or type. Usage of archetypes in specific pieces of writing is a holistic approach , which can help the writing win universal acceptance. This is because readers can relate to and identify with the characters and the situation, both socially and culturally. By deploying common archetypes contextually, a writer aims to impart realism to their work. According to many literary critics, archetypes have

3640-407: The present day with regular use. The .22   Long Rifle rimfire cartridge, introduced in 1887, is by far the most common ammunition found in the world today in terms of units manufactured and sold. Rimfire ammunition is so named because the firing pin strikes and crushes the base's rim to ignite the primer. The rim of such a cartridge is essentially an expanded and flattened end section of

3705-518: The pressure necessary to cycle the firearm's action. The 9 mm Flobert is a notable rimfire cartridge that is still in production in Europe and is chambered by the Winchester Model 36 in the 1920s. This cartridge is primarily loaded with a small amount of shot, but can also fire a small ball, and is used in " garden gun ", which are miniature shotguns. Its power and range are very limited, making it suitable only for pest control. An example of

3770-602: The same time, it has also been observed that evolution can itself be considered an archetypal construct. Jung states in part one of Man And His Symbols that: My views about the 'archaic remnants', which I call 'archetypes' or 'primordial images,' have been constantly criticized by people who lack sufficient knowledge of the psychology of dreams and of mythology. The term 'archetype' is often misunderstood as meaning certain definite mythological images or motifs, but these are nothing more than conscious representations. Such variable representations cannot be inherited. The archetype

3835-416: The traditional, biological, religious, and mythical framework. The origins of the archetypal hypothesis date as far back as Plato . Plato's eidos , or ideas , were pure mental forms that were said to be imprinted in the soul before it was born into the world. Some philosophers also translate the archetype as "essence" in order to avoid confusion with respect to Plato's conceptualization of Forms. While it

3900-461: The two teamed to create what was to become an iconic American firearms manufacturing company, Sturm, Ruger & Co. Ruger's new product was simply christened the "Standard" model. Intended as a low-cost recreation and sporting product for outdoor, hunting and firearms enthusiasts , Ruger pioneered a number of simple and innovative manufacturing techniques used in the production of the new pistol, including using piano wire coiled springs in

3965-537: The way in which Jung meant them. In Jung's psychological framework, archetypes are innate, libidinally collective schemas , universal prototypes for idea- sensory impression images and may be used to interpret observations. A group of memories and interpretations associated with an archetype is a complex (e.g. a mother complex associated with the mother archetype). Jung treated the archetypes as psychological organs, analogous to physical ones in that both are morphological constructs that arose through evolution . At

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4030-445: Was added to the Standard lineup. In 1971, one of the few engineering changes ever made to the Standard model took place when the original 22-year-old receiver forming dies wore out. As a precursor to changes to come with the 1982 introduction of the MK II series, the slot for the magazine follower extension on the grip frame was moved from the right to the left side. Designated the "A 100" frame modification, this alteration facilitated

4095-795: Was advanced by the Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung , c. 1919. Jung has acknowledged that his conceptualization of archetype is influenced by Plato's eidos , which he described as "the formulated meaning of a primordial image by which it was represented symbolically." According to Jung, the term archetype is an explanatory paraphrase of the Platonic eidos , also believed to represent the word form . He maintained that Platonic archetypes are metaphysical ideas, paradigms, or models, and that real things are held to be only copies of these model ideas. However, archetypes are not easily recognizable in Plato's works in

4160-458: Was originally copied from the Nambu pistol . number weight The second lineup is named Mark III 22/45 . These pistols have a polymer frame, and the steel barrel is installed nearly permanently into a tubular steel receiver. The grip angle emulates that of a M1911 . Number weight The MK IV ("Mark Four") is the fourth-generation successor to the original Ruger Standard. Introduced in 2016,

4225-450: Was used as a propellant. Modern rimfire cartridges use smokeless powder , which generates much higher pressures and tend to be of .22 caliber (5.5 mm) or smaller. This also means that rimfire firearms can be very light and inexpensive, as the production cost of the case material and powder load are both low, and the manufacturing process is significantly more streamlined than that for centerfire cartridges (which require more steps in

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