Ruger is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged" reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. With products made in America" Ruger offers a firearm to meet every shooter's needs. The Charger is a plinker's dream. Based on the reliable 10/22 action" the Charger pistol features a cold hammer-forged barrel that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity" a standard ergonomic pistol grip that can be easily replaced with any AR-style grip and a factory-installed Picatinny rail provides ample room for scopes and red-dot sights. The threaded barrel features a 1/2"-28 thread pattern that accepts most suppressors" flash hiders and the factory-installed thread protector.