- Location
- Northern Ontario
I just ordered the Buckmark UDX Stainless from Al Flaherty's. The price is the best I've seen in Canada in a year. Classic pistol with a really modern updated look.
.22 LR Pistol... what to buy?
- Thread starter Caldezar
- Start date
- Location
- West Quebec
Nice choice it shoots well and feels good in the hand with a nice trigger.
my wife just picked up a Browning 1911-22 Black Lable. If you have small hands, it is not a bad little pistol for just over $700. If you want a really nice target pistol, consider the Browning medalist, Challenger or the S&W 41. They're in the $350 range and are much more accurate then the tactical pistols.
Excellent choice. Reliable, looks good, and accurate. Trifecta of goodness.
Moe
Before you dismiss the guns you say look "European", whatever that look is, stop and consider a few things.
First of these is that rimfire guns do not have the chamber volume and pressure to move a heavy slide. The guns such as the M&P and GSG use slides made from die cast alloy to keep the slides light enough to work with the low impulse energy of the rimfire cartridge. If you think that you are getting a steel slide think again.
The half slides on guns like the Buckmark, Neos and S&W 22a are small because they ARE steel and they need to be small so they are light enough to work with the .22's Same with the specific size of the bolt on the Ruger pistols. So these guns look like they do because of the ammo they use and not to try to be different or follow some odd styling exercise.
First of these is that rimfire guns do not have the chamber volume and pressure to move a heavy slide. The guns such as the M&P and GSG use slides made from die cast alloy to keep the slides light enough to work with the low impulse energy of the rimfire cartridge. If you think that you are getting a steel slide think again.
The half slides on guns like the Buckmark, Neos and S&W 22a are small because they ARE steel and they need to be small so they are light enough to work with the .22's Same with the specific size of the bolt on the Ruger pistols. So these guns look like they do because of the ammo they use and not to try to be different or follow some odd styling exercise.
Well I have had many .22 pistols first was a Ruger MKII, and my last .22 purchase was a Ruger.
I know how accurate and dependable Ruger is but decided I would try something new but based on a tried and true design.
So my 22/45 has a poly frame (super light) and a aluminum steel sleeved barrel which is light, accurate, and threaded.
The sights are adjustable and it came with a weaver rail. Comes down to what will give me a dependable, acurate shooter, with all kinds of mods and parts available unlike many overseas models....
Anyways, not getting rid of this 21st century pistol, and my kids love shooting it as well.
I know how accurate and dependable Ruger is but decided I would try something new but based on a tried and true design.
So my 22/45 has a poly frame (super light) and a aluminum steel sleeved barrel which is light, accurate, and threaded.
The sights are adjustable and it came with a weaver rail. Comes down to what will give me a dependable, acurate shooter, with all kinds of mods and parts available unlike many overseas models....
Anyways, not getting rid of this 21st century pistol, and my kids love shooting it as well.
Firearms modeled after the early Eastern European handguns. (ie. Luger or Nambu) The heavily angled grip, long narrow barrel, etc. etc. I just don't like the look or feel of them. I know they come heavily recommended for good reason, but the truth is that I'd rather just save and buy a 9mm or .45 down the road than buy a .22 I really don't like. I'f I can't stand looking at it or holding it, then buying it is a waste because I'll never use it.
Well I have had many .22 pistols first was a Ruger MKII, and my last .22 purchase was a Ruger.
I know how accurate and dependable Ruger is but decided I would try something new but based on a tried and true design.
So my 22/45 has a poly frame (super light) and a aluminum steel sleeved barrel which is light, accurate, and threaded.
The sights are adjustable and it came with a weaver rail. Comes down to what will give me a dependable, acurate shooter, with all kinds of mods and parts available unlike many overseas models....
Anyways, not getting rid of this 21st century pistol, and my kids love shooting it as well.
Wow... this is the first Ruger .22 I've seen that I actually find appealing. I'm going to have to go take a look at one in person.
OkayShooter
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Nova Scotia
hmmmm..... given how it seems like you want the look of a full size pistol, here is one option. Not cheap though. I have a first generation Grand Power K22 X-Trim. Once I found ammo it likes, along with some great support from the regional rep to upgrade a couple parts, it runs fairly well. The comment BC Rider made about steel slides being too heavy for most .22 ammo is right. The slide has been milled to reduce weight, but it's still really heavy. Hence my trouble finding the right combo of ammo and springs to make it run reliably. It's getting there!
The newer version of this pistol has a lighter slide and should be more reliable. Or you can opt for the K22S with an even lighter slide that should be even more reliable. This pistol feels wonderful in my hands and is really accurate. Here are a couple attempts of mine to shoot at a scaled down B8 target at 20 yds.
The newer version of this pistol has a lighter slide and should be more reliable. Or you can opt for the K22S with an even lighter slide that should be even more reliable.
This pistol feels wonderful in my hands and is really accurate. Here are a couple attempts of mine to shoot at a scaled down B8 target at 20 yds.
thegrandpoohbah
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Terrace, BC
If you are set on something with the look and feel of a full size centrefire handgun then the Sig P226 22LR may be worth a look. You can convert it to a 9mm or .40S&W with one of the Sig X-Change kits down the road if you so wish.
