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The stock front sight on the Ruger 22/45 Lite gets the job done, but plenty of folks find that flat black blade hard to pick up quickly, especially against busy backgrounds or in fading light. The Hi-Viz LiteWave front sight fixes that by dropping a glowing fiber optic pipe right where your eye needs it. This one is built specifically for 22/45 Lite pistols running the adjustable rear sight, and it sits at factory height so it lines up correctly with your existing rear without any guesswork.
What sets the LiteWave apart is the diagonal wave cut in the sight body. That profile does two things: it wraps the LitePipe in a tough protective exoskeleton, and it opens up more surface area so the fiber grabs light from more angles. The result is one of the brighter front sights you can put on a rimfire pistol. The whole body is machined from steel, so it holds up to range abuse and years of use without complaint.
The sight ships with three interchangeable LitePipes in green, red, and white. Green tends to be the brightest for most eyes, red gives great contrast against pale or steel targets, and white is a nice neutral option. Swapping them takes just a minute using the included changing key, which also doubles as storage for the pipes you're not running. It's a smart little setup that lets you tune the sight to the light you're shooting in.
Installation is about as simple as it gets. Most 22/45 Lite front sights come off with a single screw, so a T8 driver and a drop of thread locker will have the LiteWave mounted in a few minutes at the bench. This is an easy, feel-good upgrade for anyone whose eyes appreciate a little pop of color on the front sight, and the Hi-Viz limited lifetime warranty on the steel body backs it up.
This sight is made specifically for the Ruger 22/45 Lite models that run an adjustable rear sight, and it sits at factory height so it pairs correctly with your existing rear. Keep in mind it is a Lite-specific part and does not fit the standard heavy or bull barrel Mark II/III/IV 22/45 pistols, which use a different front sight. If you're not certain which rear sight you have, it's worth a quick look before ordering.
The included changing key handles the swap in about a minute. You use it to remove one pipe and seat another, and the same key stores the spare pipes so they don't wander off in your range bag. Most people settle on green for daylight brightness, but it's nice to have red and white on hand for different targets and light.
Not at all. On most 22/45 Lite pistols the front sight is held by a single screw, so a T8 driver removes the factory blade and mounts the LiteWave in a few minutes. A small drop of thread locker on the screw keeps everything put under recoil, and you're good to go.
No. The LitePipe is passive fiber optic, meaning it simply gathers available light and channels it to the shooter's eye. There's nothing to charge or replace under normal use, though the pipe works best with some ambient light and can be swapped down the road if it ever wears.
| UPC | 613485588941 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RG2245LLW01 |
| Color | RED |
| Length | 6.5500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Fiber Optic Front |
| Shipping Weight | 0.055 |
| Style | Fiber Optic |
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