Trying to find my first .22 revolver or pistol. Any suggestions?

[netguy1999]

Whatever you plan on buying, just make sure to do your homework. Read reviews. Google can help you make a solid decision. I agree with most here that you get what you pay for.

 

[Epic Ogre]

Remember also that anything you buy used you can sell again for nearly the same money...New guns take a bit more of a hit...Try a few you will soon figure what you like and don't like!

 

[GearaDoga]

Unfortunately, pistols are just plain more expensive, just because they're pistols. $400 is a much more realistic start.

I found my used Buckmark for $299 in Cabela's pre-owned room, and it's a wonderful gun. Keep looking around, you can definitely find quality stuff at affordable prices with a little perseverance.

 

[baldabe]

Just something to remind you of. The firearm is the cheapest part of the sport. Ammo is going to be far more costly.

 

[timandkimandshea]

[/URL][/IMG]Buy my Chiappa .22
Comes with 2 mags, plastic case, trigger lock, custom grips. You can even try it out, if you can get to me near Peterborough, ON
Not quite in your stated price range, but close, and a solid deal.
PM me if interested.
Tim

 

[Lead Loader]

I would say. if you cant afford a handgun, how you going to pay for ammo, range membership, most are $300-400 to start and only up from there.

 

[corro13]

Like most are telling you... 400 or a little north is more of a starting point .... ruger 22's are a reliable start .... make sure to do little reading first before you jump...

 

[Knuckles Muldoon]

Norinco M93, copy of the Colt Woodsman, i got mine last year from Frontier, but they arent making/exporting/importng them anymore and will be tougher and tougher to find.

 

[silverfoxdj]

I have owned the GSG and the Buckmark. I sold the GSG, bought a second Buckmark. Way more accurate

Indeed.. if accuracy is your thing.. it is for me..

 

[silverfoxdj]

[/URL][/IMG]Buy my Chiappa .22
Comes with 2 mags, plastic case, trigger lock, custom grips. You can even try it out, if you can get to me near Peterborough, ON
Not quite in your stated price range, but close, and a solid deal.
PM me if interested.
Tim

Might want to put it on the EE..just saying

 

[TriggerTime]

Agree mostly with previous posts, the purchase price is secondary to the value YOU get from shooting the piece.
My experience with the GSG has been that it's as accurate as I am. Had the guide rod/recoil spring upgrade waiting when the gun arrived. Rubber grips definitely help.
Figure about $500 total into it. Eats any ammo I feed it, mostly Thunderbolts, M22, Rem Golden bucket. Occasionally I dump a mag of Stingers just for the flash, hehe
BTW the mags are readily available and reasonably priced, got a couple extras included in the equation there too.
I was on the fence between the GSG and an M&P 22, but mag availability was (is?) a problem with the Smith...