.22 LR Pistol... what to buy?
- Thread starter Caldezar
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Well I have had many .22 pistols first was a Ruger MKII, and my last .22 purchase was a Ruger.
I know how accurate and dependable Ruger is but decided I would try something new but based on a tried and true design.
So my 22/45 has a poly frame (super light) and a aluminum steel sleeved barrel which is light, accurate, and threaded.
The sights are adjustable and it came with a weaver rail. Comes down to what will give me a dependable, acurate shooter, with all kinds of mods and parts available unlike many overseas models....
Anyways, not getting rid of this 21st century pistol, and my kids love shooting it as well.
Me too!
My first handgun was a Colt .45 ACP, so when I held this new version that takes .45 grips it just felt right. Bought it had a tight group at 25m and knew I made a long term choice. Sold my other 2 Rugers and kept this one. I love my 9mm 228 but get as much fun shooting a .22 at 5.00 for 50 shots!
Have removal .45 grip panels is where it is at. Cheap and easy to get mags is another plus not to mention the rail option.I do like the other 9mm copies, but it came down to have something tried and true with no bling... I added the grips, bolt release mod, and drop free mag mod, all cheap and easy.
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GSG - kinda picky on ammo. Needs the upgrade parts to maintain zero after field strip? That's pretty lame. I bought the kit but ended up selling it as it didn't like cheaper ammo.
Ruger MarkIII - Probably the best built out of any .22 and also the most accurate. The field strip pissed me off, like a lot.
M&P22 - Ate pretty much any ammo, cleaning and stripping was a snap. Trigger sucked and accuracy was just ok.
Mosquito - I haven't had one because they have a horrible rep. Avoid.
Would like to try the Victory, easy strip, good accuracy reports.
Ruger MarkIII - Probably the best built out of any .22 and also the most accurate. The field strip pissed me off, like a lot.
M&P22 - Ate pretty much any ammo, cleaning and stripping was a snap. Trigger sucked and accuracy was just ok.
Mosquito - I haven't had one because they have a horrible rep. Avoid.
Would like to try the Victory, easy strip, good accuracy reports.
OK, that's more than fair. I also agree with you on the angle of the grip deal. Although if you were shooting in the classic one handed bullseye posture you'd be surprised at how "right" that more swept back angle feels. Which would be why a lot of the old and even newer serious one handed competition guns use that same sort of angle to the grip.
These days though a lot more folks shoot two handed and that strong Luger/Nambu angle isn't that great for that style of hold.
The rest is related to the idea of the half slides. For rimfire semis the half slide has a lot to recommend it. But if you really can't develop a love for that style then there's still the GSG and M&P and a few others. Just read and ask first so you avoid a gun with fairly well known issues on what it can eat such as the Mosquito.
Tigerzclaw
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A month ago I bought a Ruger SR-22 pistol, at first I was considering the Walther P22 but the guy at the store strongly suggested me the SR-22 instead of the P22.
I'll get to try it next week-end for the first time. I like how slim the grip is, I wanted a light and small/compact size pistol.
It's a very small frame like the Walther, so because of barrel length laws, you'll have a barrel extending 20mm in front of the slide...or get the one with an extended slide.
Long barrel, normal slide:
Long slide:
I'll get to try it next week-end for the first time. I like how slim the grip is, I wanted a light and small/compact size pistol.
It's a very small frame like the Walther, so because of barrel length laws, you'll have a barrel extending 20mm in front of the slide...or get the one with an extended slide.
Long barrel, normal slide:
Long slide:
A month ago I bought a Ruger SR-22 pistol, at first I was considering the Walther P22 but the guy at the store strongly suggested me the SR-22 instead of the P22.
I'll get to try it next week-end for the first time. I like how slim the grip is, I wanted a light and small/compact size pistol.
It's a very small frame like the Walther, so because of barrel length laws, you'll have a barrel extending 20mm in front of the slide...or get the one with an extended slide.
Long barrel, normal slide:
Long slide:
This is my choice as well.
Everyone here knows I can't stand the Pinocchio look.
ambishooter
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GSG 1911 - value for money
Ruger Mk 1-2-3 or 22/45 - very reliable
Browning Buckmark - very reliable
CZ Kadet - very reliable, pricey (if you can find one)
SW 41 - very reliable if you can find an older version (60s-70s)
Ruger Mk 1-2-3 or 22/45 - very reliable
Browning Buckmark - very reliable
CZ Kadet - very reliable, pricey (if you can find one)
SW 41 - very reliable if you can find an older version (60s-70s)
I have been looking at getting a 22lr to practice shooting and wanted to ask if you guys had any other recommendations? I currently have a SIG P226 in 9mm, but don't want to get a Mosquito as I havent heard the best things about them. Did you guys have any other recommendations in the more tactical pistol side?
I have looked at and shot the S&W M&P and was not opposed to it, but not enthralled by it either?
I also have big hands so I believe the Walther 22 might be out of the picture.
Thoughts?
I have looked at and shot the S&W M&P and was not opposed to it, but not enthralled by it either?
I also have big hands so I believe the Walther 22 might be out of the picture.
Thoughts?
I like my M&P22, though it can be a little fussy with ammunition. With larger hands you need to be sure you are not applying any pressure on the magazine, particularly with the supporting hand, while shooting to avoid possible failure to feed issues. I have run about 3000 or so through it.
I recently acquired a Buckmark URX and so far have been quite impressed. The Buckmark certainly isn't as easy to do a deep cleaning on, but I figure I will get a fair bit of use between major strip-downs. Not sure of its mileage when I got it but it was pretty grimy. My daughter and I have put about 500 through after my initial 'lets get acquainted' deep cleaning. Been very reliable and accurate.
Some folks don't like the 'ray gun' look of the Buckmark type, but these 'dedicated' .22's are likely the best function-wise.
I recently acquired a Buckmark URX and so far have been quite impressed. The Buckmark certainly isn't as easy to do a deep cleaning on, but I figure I will get a fair bit of use between major strip-downs. Not sure of its mileage when I got it but it was pretty grimy. My daughter and I have put about 500 through after my initial 'lets get acquainted' deep cleaning. Been very reliable and accurate.
Some folks don't like the 'ray gun' look of the Buckmark type, but these 'dedicated' .22's are likely the best function-wise.
Turkinator
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Another vote for the S&W 617. Very high quality and very accurate. It's expensive but it is also something your great grandkids could inherit.
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- West Quebec
I love mine and it really feels different shooting and a nice and deliberate process..
Turkinator
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Not to mention 10 rd, easier to load than mags and no feeding/cycling issues that often plague .22lr
Figure out which real calibre handguns you like and then get one that has a 22lr kit for it and then you can practice with the 22lr and move up to the real calibre and still have the same grip, trigger, sights, etc etc..
You can get 22 kits for many of the best 9mm, .40 and .45 automatics
You can get 22 kits for many of the best 9mm, .40 and .45 automatics
