Sturm, Ruger Announces The New Ruger 10/22-FS

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), announces the Ruger® 10/22-FS rifle featuring the Ruger SR-556®/Mini-14®-style flash suppressor. This threaded barrel version of the popular Ruger 10/22® rifle allows owners to attach an assortment of muzzle accessories to one of America's favorite rimfire rifles.

The Ruger 10/22-FS features a precision-rifled, cold hammer-forged 16-1/8" alloy steel barrel with black matte finish. The factory 1/2-28 thread barrel offers Ruger 10/22 owners the convenience and cost effectiveness of a threaded barrel necessary for many custom built firearms.

With a black synthetic stock and carbine length barrel, the Ruger 10/22-FS weighs in at 4.3 lbs., the lightest weight 10/22 available today from Ruger. The Ruger 10/22-FS has an overall length of 36-1/4 inches, features a 13.5" length of pull and comes with a combination scope base adapter and reliable Ruger rotary magazine.

For more information on the new Ruger 10/22-FS, or to learn more about the extensive line of Ruger firearms, visit www.Ruger.com. To find accessories for the Ruger 10/22 and other Ruger firearms, visit www.ShopRuger.com.