Ruger Mark VI or SW Victory

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Hi all,

I'm looking to purchase a .22 after owning a S&W m&p 2.0 9mm for a few years.
To anyone that have owned these pistols, what are the pros and cons? I've watched some youtube reviews and hear the S&W has a smaller grip which I'm leaning more towards. It was also the reason why I chose S&W 9mm over the Glock due to the smaller grip. And yes, I'm a female so please take that into consideration.

TIA
 
sureok said:
Hi all,

I'm looking to purchase a .22 after owning a S&W m&p 2.0 9mm for a few years.
To anyone that have owned these pistols, what are the pros and cons? I've watched some youtube reviews and hear the S&W has a smaller grip which I'm leaning more towards. It was also the reason why I chose S&W 9mm over the Glock due to the smaller grip. And yes, I'm a female so please take that into consideration.

TIA
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I have both. Both are very well made, reliable with good aftermarket support. The S&W is a little cheaper to buy. I'd find a shop that has both and see which feels best. Won't go wrong with either. Ignore those who only talk appearance in their advice.
 
I would go victory, but hope you have no warranty issues, no support in canada for that, I have a victory and it runs great. 2 years maybe 4000 rds now, good luck
 
The MK IV is more expensive but doesn't depreciate as much as the Victory. If you are searching for accuracy, I would go with the Ruger with a longer sight radius. You could get the MK IV in 4.25", 5", and 6" length barrels whereas the Victory only comes in a 4.25". The extra 2" will significantly tighten up your groups. Personally, I like the classic looks of the Ruger and if I was also concerned about group sizes, I would get the MK IV Hunter in stainless with rose wood grips and a 6" barrel. I would go with the Hunter vs the Target model because there is noticeable weight reduction from the fluted barrel as compared to the slab side barrel on the Target. If you are set on a 4.25" barrel or money is a factor or you are brand loyal then go with the Victory but I must tell you that the Victory is no M&P2.0... in fact aside from the name it is far from being anything like it.
 
Sorry to add a another choice but I just picked up a Browning Buckmark Medallion last week and feel its a very nice 22. The Medallion may be a bit heavy depending your stature but the other Buckmarks are lighter I believe. The reason I upgraded to this was the great factory trigger and sights. I believe that all the Buckmarks have similar triggers but the Medallion had the great fibre optic front sight. The downside I see with the Buckmarks is cleaning them, not as simple as others. Doesn't bother me as I enjoy gun maintenance but could be an issue for others.
I did trade in my Beretta 92FS .22 (dealer still has it I believe). This was a great gun also but had limited options to upgrade the sights...
 
With my appologies to Grain, both pistols are VG, durable, accurate, and will fire hundreds of thousands of rounds reliably.
The Ruger is more money compared to the S&W, and prettier. The S&W is just plain ugly.

I'm going to point you to the MK4 Target version with the 5.5" barrel. Better balance over the longer barrel & better sights.
BTW, a huge double-welcome to the Forum, and big kudos for actually posting. Welcome !
 
Grain said:
Ignore those who only talk appearance in their advice.
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I say that as appreciation for appearance is completely subjective. A pro for the MK4 is that it's ridiculously easy to take down for cleaning. The Victory is also easy, but not that simple. A strength of the S&W is that you can buy aftermarket barrels from Volquartzen, maybe others. Easily installed, and most importantly you don't require permission from the government. The MK4 is not that way, the upper is the legal firearm, so no barrel swaps.
 
Having recently coached a bunch new bullseye/ISSF shooters I would opt for the Victory especially when they were on sale for 399$.

Out of the box the Victory has better trigger, but the grip is a little small if you have large hands and I flicked on the safety more than once. Ruger most certainly wins in the aftermarket parts race.

One option that’s hard to find is the Hammerli excess 22lr pistol however there are few floating around at CDN dealers for as little as 799$ new.

I should add the Victory comes with a scope mount for those shooters wanting to use a red dot.

Brian
 
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Sureok.
What is your intended purpose for the pistol? Competition or informal target practice?
I've recommended to a few female shooters to buy older model Walther GSP pistols.
Magazine is in front so grip can be very small.

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Should be able to find one for under $1000.00
Built like tanks.
Have a 32SWL vesion and use a Pardini in 22lr. Another possiblity is the Baikal IZH35M.
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or very small grip on Vostok Margolin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1O2UO5jiro
 
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