Most reliable Rimfire pistol

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Trying to get some qualified info from members on what everyone thinks is the best and most reliable rimfire pistol.
Here is what I am looking for, Make, model, version, that works for you and why.

-Reliable to be able to shoot 200 to 400 without jamming.
-Will work with all LR22 Ammo.
-Used for plinking, Steel Challenge.

Thanks,
 
Handyguy said:
Trying to get some qualified info from members on what everyone thinks is the best and most reliable rimfire pistol.
Here is what I am looking for, Make, model, version, that works for you and why.

-Reliable to be able to shoot 200 to 400 without jamming.
-Will work with all LR22 Ammo.
-Used for plinking, Steel Challenge.

Thanks,
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What do you mean by qualified:p Any revolver for sure, as for semi's, Ruger Mk series, Browning Buck Mark, and S&W 41 can be fussy but all are pure fun.
 
Handyguy said:
Trying to get some qualified info from members on what everyone thinks is the best and most reliable rimfire pistol.
Here is what I am looking for, Make, model, version, that works for you and why.

-Reliable to be able to shoot 200 to 400 without jamming.
-Will work with all LR22 Ammo.
-Used for plinking, Steel Challenge.

Thanks,
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Well I'm going to go the revolver route. I assume when you say 200 to 400 rounds without jamming, you mean without cleaning, and that it may be a mixed bag of ammo. A Ruger Single-Six, or Single-Ten, should go that route pretty easily, for that matter I'd expect a Smith & Wesson Model 17, or Model 617 to go the distance as well.

Only gun that I've sat down and fired hundreds of rounds through at one setting was a new Marlin Model 60 that I was breaking in and sighting in, so I was cleaning the rifle as I went along, and yes I was also getting jams and misfires. Otherwise when I've gone out to fire off a few hundred rounds I've always take a number of guns with me, variety is the spice of life.
 
neos said:
Ruger MK II Target with 5 1/2" bull barrel. Will eat anything up.
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This here. I got mine new in 1985 and it just keeps humming along. I haven't used any ammo yet that it will not cycle. Of course some are more accurate than others.

Auggie D.
 
I've had a Browning Buckmark and a Ruger MkII, both of which were just blued standard models with standard profile 4.5 inch barrels, IIRC.

The Buckmark was superbly accurate, probably because of its better trigger and Propoint dot sight. As well, I was a new pistol shooter when I had the Ruger, so wasn't really that good with it so it is not fair to judge it.

I only used high velocity ammo and do not recall any kind of malfunction with either one. Both were acquired in good used condition with at least a a couple thousand rounds through each, so they were already broken in good. They could easily shoot 400 rounds between cleanings.


I also had a Smith Wesson 48 and 17-2. I don't recall either revolver jamming or failing to fire except with Remington Thunderbolt ammo. The 17 also had sticky extraction issues with the Thinderbolts.

Both revolvers were boringly accurate but the 17 was easier to shoot well due to being a K frame.
 
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The rimfire pistols/revolver's I've had are...

Heritage 22lr/22mag, never any issues, still own.
Ruger single six and single 10, never had any issues, both were great but heavy (don't own either any longer.)
Walther p22, after about 1000-1500 rounds slide failed, learned the slide was made of zinc. (sold off the parts) loved this gun, so disappointment to find out it was Zinc.
ruger sr22, maybe 1-5 jams out of 1000+ rounds (could have been ammo or limp wrist). not ammo picky slide is solid aluminum (sold because its Prohib in canada)
colt woodsman 1931 man. year, yes jams a tad bit but nostalgic, perfers standard velocity ammo. (gifted to a friend)
issc M22 (glock looking) POS, it was cool looking and neat concept but poorly done, it only liked Premium High velocity and only on a day that the sun lined up with halleys comet, and 3 unicorns were within 100 yards...(if you get my point) LONG GONE

Other then that, I've shot many Buckmarks and Mark Rugers and they all fired Flawlessly as well, If you go the revolver route you shouldn't have any issues, for example the Heritage is Probably one of the cheapest guns made ($99) here in Iowa on sale and I wouldn't sell it for anything, a: not worth it cause its el cheapo to begin with, and B: its so fun for everyone, easy to shoot and not heavy being made of mainly alloy (except barrel/cylinder) mine is the 4.75". and lastly, it has the ability to become a 22mag within less then 1 minute just by switching the cylinder, I know in canada you cannot pistol hunt but its an awesome rabbit gun, and even a lil funner on the range in 22mag.

I will be buying a new Ruger sr22 (long slide) to replace the one I had before I move back home to Canada this summer because again that gun is super light, super reliable and loads of fun for Youngsters to shoot, it also mimics modern handguns, this time it won't be the (lady lilac model) daddy will prevail, this time.....lol

I'm not sure if the new SR22 Long Slide is Available to you up in Canada yet but hands down it has been NONE picky with ammo and super reliable, it fits perfect (has back straps to modify grip) and plinks better then most. the jams I occurred very well could have been the ammo or most likely limp wrist, they only ever happened when kids or unskilled fired it....go figure, we have a few ammo cans of crap ammo that usually got feed to the sr22.

john.
 
My favorite 22 pistols have been a Korth revolver and Sig p210 with 22 conversion . Have shot many many 22 semis and to date the one that stands out as being able to eat anything...Literally any 22 ammo is the CZ Kadet. Not the kit...The kadet itself
They are no longer made but come up for sale on occasion. Many 22 semis are outstanding however more often than not they are fussy about ammo and run flawlessly when fed a steady diet of their favorite fodder. It can be a crap shoot on finding a 22 semi that will digest all ammo flawlessly. It's much less of a crap shoot with the CZ Kadet.

In addition to its stout digestive system it's a sweet shooting pistol and more accurate than most.
 
My Browning Buckmark is very accurate, feeds nearly any ammo reliability. Magazines are easy to load by hand, and especially easy and fast with Ultimate clip loader (my prefrred for range with the Buckmark pistol) or the MAGLULA XV80B (fits in your pocket when out and about with my Buckmark rifle). Keeping both.

Ruger Single six was very reliable and accurate. I like revelovers too, but not the load and unloading of 22lr. Sold it but it was a very good experience, and good training for my son and daughter for accuracy, and not wasting ammo.
 
King0265 said:
I'll second the Beretta 71. Mine is accurate and bulletproof
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Is anyone still selling these? I remember them being pretty common for a short while a year or two ago but when I went looking for one just the other day I couldn't find any... Are these an EE only item by now?
 
I once had a High Standard HD Military which wasn't fussy about which flavour of ammunition I used. I think I had only 4-5 jams in many 1000's of rounds. I just made certain to clean everything well before putting it to bed.
 
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