Description
The TANDEMKROSS Comet Lightweight Barrel is one of the smarter upgrades you can make to a fixed-barrel Ruger 22 Charger. It measures 10.2 inches and tips the scale at just 7.9 ounces bare, or 8.2 ounces with the thread protector on, which is a huge weight reduction over a heavy factory bull barrel. The trick is in the build: a steel barrel sits inside an anodized aluminum shroud that holds the barrel in tension, so you get real rigidity without carrying around all that mass. The shroud is dressed in M-LOK slots, giving you direct mounting for lights, sights, and other accessories right on the barrel itself.
What Makes the Comet Barrel Tick
The steel barrel is turned and machined from premium material and backed by a hardened chamber face, so it's built to handle high round counts and rough range days without complaint. The muzzle wears standard 1/2×28 threading, which opens the door to suppressors, flash hiders, or compensators depending on how you run your setup. It ships with a thread protector and o-ring already installed, so it's range-ready straight out of the box. This particular model carries the black finish for a clean, no-nonsense look.
Fitting the Comet to Your Charger
This version is made for standard fixed-barrel 22 Charger receivers and is not built for takedown models. You'll want 0.920-inch bull barrel compatible furniture, and it works with both factory and TANDEMKROSS v-blocks. Because receiver dimensions vary a touch from gun to gun, a little minor fitting can be part of the install, which is normal territory for aftermarket rimfire barrels.
If you're building a lightweight, packable Charger for plinking, small game, or a suppressed range toy, the Comet gives you that airy, quick-handling feel while still leaving plenty of room to customize. It also plays nice with the Eagle Eye Fiber Optic Sight Set for M-LOK if you want irons up top.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TANDEMKROSS
- Manufacturer Part Number: TK18N0561BWB1
- UPC: 657768386527
- Fits: Ruger 22 Charger (fixed-barrel models)
- Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
- Barrel Length: 10.2 in
- Twist Rate: 1:16
- Weight: 7.9 oz bare / 8.2 oz with thread protector
- Muzzle Threading: 1/2×28
- Barrel Material: Stainless steel with hardened chamber face
- Shroud: Anodized aluminum with M-LOK slots
- Finish: Black
- V-Block Compatibility: Factory and TANDEMKROSS v-blocks
What’s Included
- Comet Lightweight Barrel
- Installed thread protector
- O-ring
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Comet Lightweight Barrel fit my takedown 22 Charger?
No, this version is made for standard fixed-barrel 22 Charger receivers only and is not compatible with takedown models. TANDEMKROSS makes a separate Comet barrel designed specifically for the 22 Charger Takedown. Double-check which receiver you have before ordering.
Is the Comet barrel threaded for a suppressor?
Yes. The muzzle comes with standard 1/2×28 threading, so you can run a suppressor, flash hider, or compensator. It ships with a thread protector and o-ring already installed if you want to shoot it bare.
How much lighter is the Comet compared to a factory bull barrel?
The Comet weighs just 7.9 ounces bare and 8.2 ounces with the thread protector on, which is a dramatic drop from a heavy 0.920 factory barrel. That weight comes from the steel barrel being wrapped in a tensioned aluminum shroud rather than solid steel. The result is a much lighter, quicker-handling front end.
Do I need special stock furniture for this barrel?
You'll want 0.920-inch bull barrel compatible furniture, since that's the profile the shroud is built around. It works with both factory and TANDEMKROSS v-blocks. Keep in mind some minor fitting can be part of the install due to normal variation in receiver dimensions.



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