22 LR Handguns opinions/experience?

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Okay I got a few 22 rifles (597 & a 715t) suffice to say kinda got hooked on rimfire...

Next on the shopping list is a handgun or 2... I am all over the place eyeballing GSG and sig 1911s, mosquitos, walthers, Taurus revolvers even the smith and Wesson with the wood grip(10a??).

Even though it may be something of a personal preference I'm going to toss it out there anyways. Thoughts opinions? What is good what is junk? and Why? Is there something I should be looking at that's not on the list?

I am leaning towards the gsg anyone have experience with those?

pictures of your favorites are always appreciated.
 
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I'm one of many who realy enjoys the GSG1911 (same as SIG1911, only it's more expensive).
Have a Mosquito, also, and find it too small.
Try out as many different kinds as you can and see which one you like.
You may find out that you have a preferance for either a revolver or semi.
Ruger MK I, II, and III's and always popular with alot people.
 
Semi-auto .22 can be fussy with ammo with some being jam-o-matics no matter what brand of ammo you stuff in them. I had a Tanfoglio that was like that. On the other hand, I had a Ruger mk2 that cycled reliably with just about every brand on ammo I found. Revolvers are nice because you can fire any brand and type of .22 ammo you like. Everything from sub-sonic shorts to hyper-velocity. :cool:
 
If you like older semi auto 22's some folks still think old High Standard's were some of the best built handguns ever made. Excellent triggers and very accurate. FS
 
I have only seen two gsg 1911's in action. One the rear sight screw was stripped and would not tighten so it would wander. The other the plastic bushing broke shooting the guide rod out. He replaced it with a metal one. Both would not shoot a full mag without atleast a few stoppages. That turned me off to them and I ended up getting a ruger 22/45. That being said I have also read plenty of good reviews on the gsg so YMMV.
 
I have a great time with my Ruger Single Six. Its pretty heavy, feels substantial in your hands and you can shoot for hours for under $20.

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Try to find a used Belgium made Browning Nomad, Challenger, or Medalist if you want real QUALITY which isn't seeen anymore--they're too expensive to manufacture
 
I just got this and didn't shoot it yet, only worked it with snap caps, but since you asked for pics, here's my new favourite handgun.

S&W m17-4(used, obviously). Maybe a hundred dollars or so more than a new taurus, but I'm glad I spent the extra at this point.
I haven't shot a single action that seemed to fit my hands well, but I have played a bit with a ruger single six, and they do feel like they are of reasonably decent quality.

On the point of single actions, while they do have a certain romance to them, I tend to find their loading tedious, part of why I sold the one I had.

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I have a Stainless Ruger Mk.3/45 target and I love it. For a revolver, the S&W Model 17/617 or Ruger Single Six are tried and true favourites.
 
I have a Berretta EOS, probably the easiest semi to strip down. Shoots everything I put in it, fits my girly man hands well. The star wars look you either love or hate.
Have a Norinco Woodsman clone too. Cheap ( < $200 ), shoots anything but a real beggar to strip down. Tiny little gun.
Lastly, have a Ruger revolver. Beautiful little gun, makes me feel cowboyish. Simple to operate, simple to maintain. Takes some time to reload but that gives you time to enjoy.
 
I have a SIG P226 with the .22LR kit, stainless guide rod and upgraded magazine followers (so the slide locks on empty).
Use it exclusively with CCM Blazers. Zero issues, premium quality, excellent accuracy. The grip is somewhat thick, it's a matter of preference, I guess.
It's a 9mm in its other life.
 
I have a MP-22 by Smith & Wesson.
Beautiful hand gun and fuctions flawlessly.

Ruger Mk series handguns are popular as is the GSG1911 mentioned earlier.

You'll find that rimfire pistols pickier on ammo and their functions may sway your judgement to; a reason i stayed away from considering a Mosquito
 
I have a Glock 17 Gen 4 and I purchased the advantage arms .22LR conversion kit and it works flawlessly with Remington golden bullets and CCI mini-mags. This is another good option that gives you a 9mm and. 22LR so you get as much trigger time as possible on the cheap and helps you become more proficient in the operation and handling of your firearm being that you are shooting basically the exact same firearm in either caliber minus some recoil and muzzle flip. Just my two cents.
 
I have a S&W Model 48 with both the WMR and the 22LR cylinders.

Very fine DA revolver, and very accurate with both cylinders.

They are a bit hard to find with the 22LR cylinder, since most were 22WMR only.

Regards, EAgleye.
 
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I have a Berretta EOS, probably the easiest semi to strip down. Shoots everything I put in it, fits my girly man hands well. The star wars look you either love or hate.
Have a Norinco Woodsman clone too. Cheap ( < $200 ), shoots anything but a real beggar to strip down. Tiny little gun.
Lastly, have a Ruger revolver. Beautiful little gun, makes me feel cowboyish. Simple to operate, simple to maintain. Takes some time to reload but that gives you time to enjoy.
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+1 on the Beretta Neos. Reliable, easy to strip down, pretty accurate, and ambidextrous safety for southpaws like me. :D
 
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