Questar has the Sig 226 in .22 for $609..just received mine ..quality build..nice feel in hand
I want to buy a handgun
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Questar has the Sig 226 in .22 for $609..just received mine ..quality build..nice feel in hand
i want to buy a handgun .
you will not go wrong with a ruger mark 11 or asingle six . but like some of the other members say buy a center fire and loading equipment for said gun buy a real good gun safe that can't be broken into or carried off, i had mine stolen the police really hold that against you .enjoy !
you will not go wrong with a ruger mark 11 or asingle six . but like some of the other members say buy a center fire and loading equipment for said gun buy a real good gun safe that can't be broken into or carried off, i had mine stolen the police really hold that against you .enjoy !
I own .45ACP, 9mm, .38/357 HG's. I just ordered a SA .22LR/.22Magnum (comes with two cylinders) "Cowboy" style revolver mainly for my son to shoot.
For $302 delivered and cheap ammo I'm excited about shooting it! Between myself and my son shooting the CF's my wallet is starting to get a little light.
Just my $0.02
For $302 delivered and cheap ammo I'm excited about shooting it! Between myself and my son shooting the CF's my wallet is starting to get a little light
. Just my $0.02
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I don't think you can go wrong with any Ruger. The Ruger Mark III will suit you just fine...if you can afford the little bit extra go with a target barrel model.
I'd approach it this way:
-- Set out a maximum budget number
-- Look at Berretta, Ruger, Browning, S&W, and, yes, Norinco (Sig is probably getting
outside your budget from what you mention). BTW, there's a great thread on
Norinco steel and workmanship currently on this forum, and the orginal post is a 5
star read. Turns out their steel is outstandingly GOOD!
-- Touch them, feel them in your hand, feel the balance
I have an old Browning Challenger I which I really like. My wife tried the Berretta Neos and didn't like it at all, nor the Ruger. We both disliked the S&W 22A (422). She bought the Browning Buck Camper for $319 brand new and loves it.
Truth is if your not experienced as a pistol shooter, they'll all perform about the same for you, so it comes down to feeling right in your hand (grip, balance etc), sights, and confidence. If you feel good about your firearm, it'll work for you.
Think about used?
-- Set out a maximum budget number
-- Look at Berretta, Ruger, Browning, S&W, and, yes, Norinco (Sig is probably getting
outside your budget from what you mention). BTW, there's a great thread on
Norinco steel and workmanship currently on this forum, and the orginal post is a 5
star read. Turns out their steel is outstandingly GOOD!
-- Touch them, feel them in your hand, feel the balance
I have an old Browning Challenger I which I really like. My wife tried the Berretta Neos and didn't like it at all, nor the Ruger. We both disliked the S&W 22A (422). She bought the Browning Buck Camper for $319 brand new and loves it.
Truth is if your not experienced as a pistol shooter, they'll all perform about the same for you, so it comes down to feeling right in your hand (grip, balance etc), sights, and confidence. If you feel good about your firearm, it'll work for you.
Think about used?
Marstar sometimes has Norinco's (see earlier post on Norinco quality) for $149, and some other bargains like Durlov single target .22 for the same price.
But as I said, HOLD one first to get a feel for what sits well in your hand.
But as I said, HOLD one first to get a feel for what sits well in your hand.
I bought one of the Norinco M93's a few years back from Armco. It was supposed to be tuned and tested but it fell through the cracks and got shipped without tuning.... It had some problems feeding and extracting rounds and I was also not to impressed with the loose rear sight. The rear sight could have been fixed easily with some loctite but I just sent the gun back to Gunnar ( At my own expense) and bought a used Ruger MK II for about $100 more.
The MK II is a way nicer gun then the M93.
The MK II is a way nicer gun then the M93.
I'm not a Norinco fan. In fact I've never owned one, or even seen very many.
BUT read the thread I refered to, it might change your mind about them. A lot can happen in a few years.
I happen to have recently bought a Browning NOT a Norinco, but the point is read the thread and then see what you think about trying a Norinco for your next "everyday" pistol.
I've got quite a few Norinco's that I enjoy very much but the M93 got sent back....
What thread are you referring to?
Norinco is not a manufactuer. They distribute guns made in many different factories around China and the quality is not the same...
I don't know how to link to a thread, but it's in the "Pistols and Revolvers" Forum under the title "Norinco Steel in the 1911's ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)" and the original GREAT post was by "incorrigible". It's easy to spot in the Forum because it has a 5 star rating and has had lots of posts today.
Enjoy!
I've read about Chinese steel but mostly in regards to the 1911's
I really don't think the steel is an issue with the M93 in .22lr but the loose rear sight and un reliability was a major turn off for me.
To link a thread just copy and paste the address of the thread.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=503286
Thanks! Duhhh !!! So simple! I didn't think it could be that easy. Must be the three martinis I've had already!
As for Chinese quality issues, I posted something earlier in this thread. I've been in China many, many times for 30+ years and you can get great quality and you can get crap. You have to be very insistent to get quality and specify every QC test and every procedure. If you do that, you'll get great products and a great price. If not, they'll cut corners every time just to make a few extra RMB.
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Thanks!, but I wore my trigger finger out with all the typing.
After MANY years it is done.... next week THE paper work on a new to me Mark II and new to me Super Black hawk in 357 mag is done... The holder and belt included has to be worth $200 at least!!!! what a deal!!
Make me an offer once I get them... I mostly wanted the blow back 22.. However the super black hawk is a solid unit!
Make me an offer once I get them... I mostly wanted the blow back 22.. However the super black hawk is a solid unit!
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good 22lr auto? Ruger 22/45 mark 3, I have lots of rounds through this gun. I lost count somewhere after 20,000... must be at least 25,000 by now)
very low maintenance, simple to take apart once you are shown, try you tube.
very accurate, no problems hitting 4inch plates at 25 yrds or so I can shoot the tacks off at 15 yards if I do my part.
every misfire I have had was either mag related, or was a ammo related hangfire.
I bought mine for about 350$ new came with two mags.
