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Jdiep

Jdiep

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Hey yall I'm looking to get better at shooting handguns and was looking to spend 700 or less on a target 22lr handgun. What do you guys suggest?

Some gu ys at the range said save your money for a s&w model 41. LOL

But is it that much more accurate then the others like 1911 22s I see on ee?
 
silverfoxdj said:
I'll say S&W 41 for the record..
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I agree with this but if you can't find one in your budget, try a Ruger 22/45, or if you like wheel guns, try a Ruger Single Six(or Ten). Then again, if you are into wheel guns, a S&W Model 17 is a pretty nice shooter too. Any of those you should find in your price range, model 41, not so much.
 
Unless you are an extremely good marksman almost any pistol is going to be more accurate than you are. So the the more useful criteria are quality construction, balance, reliability, sights and mounting options and general feel and looks. You can't go wrong with a Ruger Mklll Target. Or better yet, the Mklv once they become available (much easier to disassemble, clean and put back together). Keep in mind that 1911 type guns or anything with a moving slide makes it pretty difficult (if even possible) to mount an optic. Ditto for revolvers.
 
Another vote for the Smith 41. I have experience with several .22lr handguns either pistols ( like the Ruger Mark) and revolvers. I am way more accurate with my Smith 41. Yes it is expensive but it is Worth every penny. It is not only extremely accurate but so easy to handle and so fun to shoot. OP if you are thinking of getting a 41 please do so because you might buy something else and not be satisfied and then sell it and end up buying a 41 anyways. Spend once, cry once... My opinion anyways.

Gilbert
 
A used Walther GSPs is likely your best bet for around $850. There is a lot of ISSF and NRA shooting out west,you should be able to find some decent used guns.

Brian
 
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You should be able to find a used 41 in great shape for under 1K - maybe less. Some of the other suggestions are great too, like a used Walther GSP.
 
Consider older used Browning medalists, Hi Standards, S&W 41s. Price will be close to your budget and they will all shoot better than a GSG 1911-22
 
Looks like you are in Red Deer. If you PM me I can hook you up with some good options - the 41 was great but is more of a heritage pistol these days. If you are into 25m/yd bullseye a used GSP would be a better bet (2 stage trigger not singe stage like the 41) - different grip angle and modern sights. Even the GSP is a bit long in the tooth these days but i would choose that over the 41.

My $0.02
 
easyrider604 said:
S&W Model 17. Mine was so boringly accurate, I sold it. No challenge hitting what it was aimed at.
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Where's the smiley to indicate you are kidding about selling it? This is not a concept that I can wrap my mind around.

Mine is that accurate too. But I just put the little metal disc target out further.

A few of us with 17's and 617's use them at the Speed Steel events at Mission and Chilliwack. The challenge in that case isn't for accuracy but being accurate enough very quickly. Again these guns work great for that.

If you really did sell it I sure hope you used the money for some other gun which you enjoy.
 
Jdiep, there's a few guns around which are going to be somewhat more accurate than the run of the mill Rugers and Buckmarks. The 41 is one of those. The 17 or 617 revolvers is another option. But the better old Brownings and Hi Standards as mentioned can also be excellent guns for bullseye shooting. They may be a few decades old but they still work superbly.

Just two nights ago a shooting buddy let me try his Hi Standard. Not sure which model. But the trigger was exceptional and the way it balanced in my hand wonderful. I promptly shot a great group with it considering my own abilities and eye sight issues. And I actually liked how it balanced and felt in my hand better than my 41.

So whichever way you go I'd suggest some degree of patience and searching. These great handling guns show up used often enough that within a few months the right one will show up for you. Notice I didn't say a cheap one will show up. The good older examples still command a proper price. But if you can find the right one it'll be worth it. And if you do find something for less money that is one of the more desirable models then count yourself lucky and enjoy it.
 
Now the standard is set by the S&W model 41 but that was not always the case.

At one time at Camp Perry almost all the guns used were High Standard. There are all kinds of models for sale there days and they are very good guns. Even though I am a Smith & Wesson fan I have used these guns and they work every bit as good as a S&W model and in a lot of cases are even better.

Graydog
 
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