[SHOT 2025] FightLite HYPNOS Uppers for Ruger Rimfire Pistols
At SHOT Show 2025, FightLite released a line of monolithic uppers called Hypnos designed for rimfire Ruger pistols. These are drop-in uppers using FightLite’s patented Drop-On system. There will be two versions available: an upper with a threaded barrel and a monolithic integrally suppressed one. In 2016, the company announced a suppressed pistol named STEP-22LS which had uppers very similar to the integrally suppressed Hypnos. Let’s take a closer look.
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The FightLight Hypnos uppers are compatible with Ruger MK-I, MK-II, MK-III and 22/45 pistol frames/lowers. These receivers are made of aluminum and have a mil-spec Type III anodized finish. They feature a full-length top Picatinny rail and a rail section in front of the trigger guard. These uppers use Bentz tensioned target barrels. The barrel length of the integrally suppressed model is 3.5”. The overall length of the suppressed model is 11” and a Ruger 22/45 pistol with the integrally suppressed Hypnos upper weighs 24.3 oz.
As mentioned above, there is also a non-suppressed version of the Hypnos upper. This version has a 4.625” barrel threaded with the 1/2×28 pitch. The length of the non-suppressed Hypnos is 8.625” and a Ruger 22/45 with this upper weighs 21.8 oz.
Last but not least, FightLite have also designed a folding brace for these uppers that mounts on the top Picatinny rail.
At the time of writing, the Hypnos uppers are not listed on the company’s website and no price information is available. We’ll make sure to report the availability of these uppers, so stay tuned!
