Opinions for good reliable .22 pistol

As already mentioned quite a few times, you can't beat a Ruger or a Buckmark. My Buckmark is every bit as good as the Ruger - maybe better. Very accurate, no jams and a lower price point than the Rugers.
 
A cheaper alternative would be a GSG 1911. You can't beat after-sales support provided by Blueline Solutions. It has been at least 5 yrs now since GSG 1911 came into the market. They must have sorted out the kinks out of the first few years.
 
ambishooter said:
A cheaper alternative would be a GSG 1911. You can't beat after-sales support provided by Blueline Solutions. It has been at least 5 yrs now since GSG 1911 came into the market. They must have sorted out the kinks out of the first few years.
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I own the GSG 1911 and while it is a fantastic little gun, I much prefer the shootability and accuracy of my Buckmark and my Mark IV. My GSG cycles well on most cheap HV ammo and has a nice trigger but i hate the "adjustable" sights. I might upgrade the sights some day but it is a hard pill to swallow at over 100$ for a gun that only cost 350$ originally. I am spoiled by the easily adjustable sights on the Buckmark and Mark IV which in my opinion are 10x superior. The GSG is a great value if you are looking for a 22 1911 to plink with but if i want to get a little more serious about tighter groups at longer ranges, I always go for my Buckmark.
 
Tried both the M&P 22 and Norc M93. I kept the M93. Be warned...none of those 2 like hollow point....multiple failure to feeds in pistol and rifle. Switched to round nose and FTF went away immediately.
 
That is why I kept my Buckmark and 22/45.

Ramzzz said:
I own the GSG 1911 and while it is a fantastic little gun, I much prefer the shootability and accuracy of my Buckmark and my Mark IV. My GSG cycles well on most cheap HV ammo and has a nice trigger but i hate the "adjustable" sights. I might upgrade the sights some day but it is a hard pill to swallow at over 100$ for a gun that only cost 350$ originally. I am spoiled by the easily adjustable sights on the Buckmark and Mark IV which in my opinion are 10x superior. The GSG is a great value if you are looking for a 22 1911 to plink with but if i want to get a little more serious about tighter groups at longer ranges, I always go for my Buckmark.
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sailor723 said:
There are Browning Buck Marks, Ruger MK II/III's (I assume the new MK IV is just as good) and some older stuff........ and then there are all the rest.
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This and I would add Browning Challenger. If there are better affordable .22 pistols around I have not heard of them.

Take Care

Bob
ps If you have the funds pick up a CZ 75B and add a .22 Kit.
 
SW Victory. Very solid build, beautiful finish and shoots like a dream. The take down is not as simple as the new Ruger Mk IV but it is a simple one screw affair. I would like to hear from people who have compared the MkIV, the Buckmark and the Victory. My experience with the Smith has been excellent.
 
Canuck44 said:
This and I would add Browning Challenger. If there are better affordable .22 pistols around I have not heard of them.

Take Care

Bob
ps If you have the funds pick up a CZ 75B and add a .22 Kit.
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I'd certainly agree with your Challenger recommendation. I was lumping them in with "and some older stuff". Colt Woodsman, some of the earlier High Standards also come to mind if you want to go back a bit.
 
I have a Buckmark. At the time I bought it it was a toss up between the Ruger Mk3 and the Buckmark. I could get the Buckmark in the model I wanted but couldn't get the Ruger in the right model hence I bought the Buckmark. Far is I can figure these are the best 2 of the reasonably priced 22's. Comes down to personal preference really. The Buckmark is slightly better out of the box but the Ruger has more options for upgrading. Don't think you can go wrong with either.
 
calgarycanada said:
What would you guys suggest for a light 22 pistol to get kids started into handguns? Something with smaller grip that they can hold easily.
How are Swiss Arms ?
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Browning sells a downsized 1911 .22LR that has very small grips, in my hand at least, that should work well for a youngster. The Ruger SP101 Revolver in .22LR has a very small grip as well. You might take a look at either of those. The Browning likely is the less expensive route to go.

Take Care

Bob
 
calgarycanada said:
What would you guys suggest for a light 22 pistol to get kids started into handguns? Something with smaller grip that they can hold easily.
How are Swiss Arms ?
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Ruger Mark 3, my daugther become to shoot with it at 12 years old with no problems, I have added a right handed Hogue grip for easier grip for her, it worked, now she's going 9mm, no use anymore for the Ruger.
 
tahw said:
Sig 226, buy it in a 22, and when you get tired if it, caliber exchange kit and swap it out to something more fun
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I know someone who owns one of these, I'd pass. There is no hold open on the last round so he always dry fires it, I prefer a pistol tells me when its empty. He has had some feeding issues but he only uses the cheapest bucket o bullets so it could be ammo related.

My S&W M&P22 has been flawless, shoots very accurately, feeds well and eats just about any ammo. The other beauty is under 10 seconds to field strip. No matter which .22 pistol you choose, keep in mind that the ammo is dirty and regular cleaning is required so a simple take down procedure will save you time.

SteelCap said:
Tried both the M&P 22 and Norc M93. I kept the M93. Be warned...none of those 2 like hollow point....multiple failure to feeds in pistol and rifle. Switched to round nose and FTF went away immediately.
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Huh? I fired 1000 rnds of CCI HP in my M&P22 with zero feeding issues.
 
calgarycanada said:
What would you guys suggest for a light 22 pistol to get kids started into handguns? Something with smaller grip that they can hold easily.
How are Swiss Arms ?
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The Ruger New Bearcat revolver.

It's smaller than a Single Six, with a kid-sized grip frame.

Safer for kids, because it only fires if you #### it for each shot.
 
If you can find one check out the Kel Tec PMR 30.
A buddy of mine up here has one. We took it out the other month. Man is it ever a slick little pistol.
It's in .22 Mag but still, dirt cheap ammo. Very light, amazing trigger, excellent sights, extremely accurate even with bulk ammo.
Best of all very reliable. Put hundreds of rounds through it at minus 10 C and not a single issue.
I've been trying really, really hard to convince myself I don't need another pistol since I shot it lol
 
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