22 LR Handguns opinions/experience?

I have owned, or have friends who own almost everything reccomended here so far, and IMHO there isn't a better .22 semi that doesn't look like a space gun than the CZ Kadet.

It is very pricey however, and after trying and buying many others I have settled on the Smith & Wesson MP 22!

I wrote a review of it awhile back, and if you go to my profile and search my recent threads you will find it.

Essentially I put 1000 rounds through it without cleaning and it ran almost flawlessly. Aside from my Ruger MKIII I haven't had any other .22's perform like that.

Revolvers in .22 lr are reliable for a time, but need to be cleaned regularily even at the range as the cylinders get gummed up with crap with cheap ammo.

After everything, I would not sell that MP 22, and the only other .22 handgun I would consider is a Single Six, or SP101.

I just hate the spacegun look of most .22's. Makes me think of star wars, and I just can't fall in love with em.
 
I started with a Sig 226 Classic in .22 lr and never had a ftf or jam with hv ammo.
Owned a High Standard Victor ...std velocity only ..very accurate but parts are difficult to find.
Owned a Browning Buckmark..functioned well but not very accurate..( relatively)
Presently shoot a Hammerli 208 ...very accurate but std vel only and not every brand of it...a Benelli MP 90...my go to gun for bullseye and for plinking a STI conversion on a 1911 frame (AMT)...still working on it feeding consistently although it is very accurate.
Probably your best strategy is to try as many as you can and then choose one...the right choice depends a lot on what you plan to do with it...a plinker has different criteria than a bullseye gun.
 
If the Walther P22 didn't have that stupid stabilizer on it, that would be the sweetest 22lr handgun in Canada. I have shot the mosquito, single six, kadet, Ruger mk.III, woodsman, etc etc etc

People hate on the p22 so hard, I owned one, but eventually I couldn't live with the stabilizer so I sold it. I have a kadet now, and it's not as good, but it doubles as a 9mm so whatever
 
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22a is the only star wars like gun that has really caught my eye

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M&P22 is looking good

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GSG i think is my favorite

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But there is the revolver I keep looking at...

One day I'm sure I will own them all and probably more...:ar15:
 
If you want to shoot lots and lots of 22 ammo, then get a Ruger or Browning, and get a device called the Ultimate Cliploader. You dump a box of 50 cartridges into it and then proceed to load 5 mags in about 20 seconds.

Canada Ammo at top of page used to carry them. http://www.mcfaden.com/cliploader.html


We have lots of 22s to choose from. However the Ruger with a 5.5" Bull barrel goes to the range every time.
 
I have a GSG runs fine so far no complaints. But I prefer my S&W Model 41. They are in 2 completely different classes of guns. Depends on your budget and what you are expecting out of the gun. But if you buy a 41 you will never regret it.

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Testyboy said:
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.
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Can I ask where you purchased the conversion kit and how much it was for your Glock 17 Gen 4,

Thanks ..
 
Stay away from the Sig Mosquito. Too many reports of metal failures. Frame and slide cracking.

I have owned pretty much all of the mainstream .22 hg's and always return to the excellent Ruger MK series. Stone cold reliable and last forever. Ruger single six being my favorite wheel 22.
 
silverfoxdj said:
Can I ask where you purchased the conversion kit and how much it was for your Glock 17 Gen 4,

Thanks ..
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I picked it up from wolverine supplies and I think it was around $425 then I purchased a few extra mags but I can't recall what the cost of those.
 
I love my m93 (Norinco). But I'd look hard at a Browning Buckmark if I wasn't into tinkering. They offer a great value, IMO.
 
I suggest the Ruger MK II since you seem to be leaning toward a semi.
These things are usually reliable feeders of all ammo, and never had misfires either.
Built from solid steel and you can fire any kind of high velocity ammo with no worries of damage.
Accurate - action cycles independent of sights.
Nice factory sights and slide locks back on last shot for safety.
Not overly expensive for a good used one. Stay away from the stainless, as I had issues with one of these and I do not think Ruger got the machining of the SS metal right.
Can customize with grips, trigger, etc. and parts are easily obtained as well as spare mags.
My five cents for a beginner 22 handgun that will take abuse and please you for many years.
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I've got 1 Ruger Mk 1, 2 Mk 2s one of those is a heavy barrel, a Colt Huntman, Ruger Single Six with both cylinders and the cream of the crop is a High Standard Super-matic trophy. It puts them all to shame. Next on the pecking order is the MK 11 heavy barrel which is a lot of gun for the money. The single six is a pain to load and eject and frankly isn't a particularily good shooter with the LR cylinder. Its pretty good with the 22 Mag wheel. The Huntsman and short light barreled Ruger are plinkers that just happen to work all the time. Not bad considering Noah used the Huntsman to shoot rats on the arc.
 
boss-hog2 said:
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
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Agreed. I'll never be selling my Challenger. A Ruger Mk II is also a good choice, tho.
 
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