Suggestions on .22's

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Hello all,

I've just joined the forum, and this is my first post. I've passed the CFSC/CRFSC and I'm now in the PAL Holding pattern until my license arrives.

I've got a list of firearms on my to buy list, but I need some suggestions with one. I really want a little "plinking" .22. I know of the huge controversy between the Luther P22 and the Sig Mosquito. Neither of them are great causing a lot of FTF's and FTE's (With the mosquito, I've heard it being more common with the composite magazine over the steel.). Who has some experience with this sort of deal?

I'm not a fan of the Ruger's - Don't care much for the aesthetics.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good .22 firearm? I'm a little more partial to a dual action, I especially like the dual/single action of the Sig.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance - and I'm really excited to be a member of this community now! :cheers::popCorn:
 
Credo...welcome to the forum!
This is a great site for info...mostly firearms related. Pull up a seat and enjoy the ride.

If you can get past the "aesthetics" of the Ruger MK series, it really is a great little .22lr that's been proven and built like a tank.

Good luck and see you around.
 
The Browning Buck Mark I'm selling :D.

All seriousness, either suck it up and get a Ruger Mark series or go with the Browning Buck Mark series. They are two of the most popular auto .22's on the market today.

Personally, I don't like anything by Norinco but that's just my preference.
 
Browning Buckmark, S&W 22a-1, GSG 1911, Beretta U22 NEOS to name a few. There's lots of them out there, it just depends on what you want and how much you want to spend.
 
Wow..

This is a lot of stuff to consider for a small .22 handgun. I guess I'll keep researching and keep these suggestions in mind.

Thanks a lot for your help everyone - Mind you I can't do much until that license comes, so I have tonnes of time to research!

Cheers!
~C.
 
U said it again "small .22 handgun"! Get a Norc M93

Surprisengly good value for the price.

M
 
I shot a friends GSG 1911 22. I just ordered one for myself. Not TOO expensive but a good fun plinker. If money is no object then the CZ Cadet seems a way to go.
 
Credo said:
Does anyone have any feedback on the Kimber rimfires? They're up there in price with the CZ...
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Don't spend that much on a .22 unless you going to compete. In which case you'll be looking at a different class of .22 all together (S&W Model 41, Various High Standards - Citation, Trophy and Victory, all the way up to the Pardini).

If you want the .22 for learning the fundamentals then try to keep it under $600. Buy used and you can get some great pistols under $400.
 
Credo said:
...I really want a little "plinking" .22. I know of the huge controversy between the Luther P22 and the Sig Mosquito. Neither of them are great causing a lot of FTF's and FTE's. (With the mosquito, I've heard it being more common with the composite magazine over the steel.)...Does anyone have any suggestions for a good .22 firearm? I'm a little more partial to a dual action, I especially like the dual/single action of the Sig.
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You prefer a double-action pistol, and you're partial to the Sig Mosquito. Rather than the Mosquito, I would suggest that you consider the compact P229 Classic .22 or the full-size P226 Classic .22, each in .22LR. Both accept a centrefire conversion kit (in either 9x19mm, .40S&W, or .357Sig) that is readily available.


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.22 pistol

I have a Browning Challenger II, built in Belgium, with gold trigger.
It is incredibly accurate, and not at all ammo fussy.
You will see them occasionally on the EE, roughly in the $400 range.

Good luck.
Therion
 
I have an original Browning Challenger that I bought at a local gunstore for $325 used. I shoot bullseye and will give the pardini's and s&w 41 shooters a run for their money. Not saying their not better guns, just saying most half decent handguns will shoot better than you can. And yes, I really like my Browning.
 
4n2t0 said:
Don't spend that much on a .22 unless you going to compete. In which case you'll be looking at a different class of .22 all together (S&W Model 41, Various High Standards - Citation, Trophy and Victory, all the way up to the Pardini).

If you want the .22 for learning the fundamentals then try to keep it under $600. Buy used and you can get some great pistols under $400.
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Bingo! All these same thoughts were going through my mind as I read down the replies.

I know the Kimber looks sweet but it won't shoot any better than the guns you can get for less. But if you're one of those who makes enough that money isn't a big issue then by all means fulfill your desires for a fancy .22 handgun. Just don't expect it to shoot any better than a less than half price Ruger, Browning or other option.
 
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