.22 pistol what are my option ???

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I already own a M&P in 9mm, But the bdget is getting low aprox 500 rdns
2x a week !!!!

So I'm looking for a rimfire pistol ! So far i'va tried the browning buck mark 7 the walter p22... I would like a realible one that is full size & will eat any ammo !!!!

What are my options ????

thanks .
 
My gun cabinet has two .22 LR pistols:
-Ruger Mk 2 bull barrel
-Star model F

Both are reliable for feed/function.
But for better accuuracy, parts availability and gunsmith work option, I suggest the Ruger Mk 2. (or Mk 1 or 3)

PS: For extensive range use, the Walther P22 gets a big fail IMHO. (breaking slides, cheesy alloy material)
I have yet to hear of any bad reports regarding the Beretta 22's, but I have not looked really hard though. Nor do I have any personal experience with them.
 
The Ruger Mark III,or Mark II are very reliable,and not overly fussy about ammunition.My Kimber Rimfire Super is more fussy,but if maintained properly,it is also quite reliable.
 
I just bought a Ruger mark 1 target with a 6 &7/8" heavy barrel. I have tried so far (win wildcat, American Eagle, Federal bulk box, Win white bulk box, and Rem thunderbolt ammo). I have yet to get a single ftf or fte. I have to say.....WOW. I shot about 250 of each brand. ( I got a couple of dud rounds that had to be tried again to fire. Good primer hits, just s**tty primer rims).
I have a Smith and Wesson model 422 semi with a 6" barrel. I have put about 14,000 rounds though it in 2 years and I probably get one or two FTF or FTE per 100, and that usually occurs during long firing sessions where cleaning is required. I say if you can get one of these (in either 4.5 or 6" barrels) or the upscale versions called the 622 or 2206, then you will be doing well. The model 41 by S & W is a top notch gun, but they run in the area of 750 or so bucks. I bought my Smith for 300 and my Ruger for 280. They are both more accurate than me. Can't go wrong with either. Do your research if you choose a Ruger Mark I, II, or III, because there are nearly complete forums dedicated to the pro's and cons of each design/modification with the next generation models. Some people hate the later designs for the "loaded chamber indicator" which apparently can cause premature firing if not kept clean??? Etc etc, Check to see, as there are tons of variations available, blued, stainless, pencil barrels, heavy tapered barrels, bull barrels, different types of sights, aftermarket upgrade parts galore, you are sure to find one that tickles your fancy. My ruger feels like a full sized handgun to me. Quite hefty and solid in construction.
 
If you buy a Sig P226, you could always buy a conversion kit and go with a 9mm, 40cal, or 357. This means you would have options that not all others can provide.
 
62bravorecon said:
around a 1000 rds per month !
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62bravorecon said:
...500 rdns
2x a week......
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Depending on how you read his post it's either he shoots 500 rounds PER VISIT which he does twice a week for 1000 rounds per week or 4000 per month or he's shooting 500 rounds per week over two visits, so 250 rounds per visit, to the tune of 2000 rounds per month. BACK TO REMEDIAL MATH FOR YOU MY FREIND ! ! ! :D

If you're using this for practice to make it better for shooting your 9mm then a .22 version of your 9mm would be ideal. However if you shoot more than this one gun then having an exact replica isn't as important. However your .22 SHOULD mimic your center fire gun's grip angle to at least a decent degree. Since you're shooting an M&P 9 there's a few options that would all be worth getting.

  • S&W 22A. Seems to have a bad rep but I've shot one and found it to be pretty reliable and have more than acceptable accuracy. And the one I shot was a rental range pig so it had seen more ammo in it's lifetime than any of us would shoot in any two lifetimes. Despite this it still worked quite well. If you're on a budget then this would be a pretty good option.
  • S&W 422 or 2206 discontinued but available used. Fine guns.
  • Ruger 22/45 The classic top end combined with a plastic grip that mimics the angle of a 1911
  • Browning Buckmark. Another classic.
  • Sig 226 .22 Pricey but a sweet shooting gun
  • Tanfoglio Force 22. I've got one and it's a sweet shooter that mimics a 9mm nicely for grip. Another pricey one though. Search for my thread on it to see what it looks and performs like.
  • Sig Mosquito. I can't stand the looks myself and they have a very mixed reputation but those that have got them to work love them. YMMV though. Read some reviews and forum results on them.
  • CZ Kadet. Another pricey but highly regarded option. While not cheap folks love the Kadets or their 9mm's set up with Kadet kits. DId I mention they aren't cheap? You can get a S&W22A for less than the cost of a Kadet kit.

There's a huge number of other options but most of them won't be current options. Oh... Except for the new to the market GSG (I think it is) 1911 style .22 being brought in by Blue Line, one of the advertisers. This may well be a winner based on price and the classic shape and size.
 
Say no to the Moskito!!!!!!!

Kadet is worth every penny. Looks Feels and weghs just like a CZ75. Id buy another one but I reload 9mm so 500 rounds a month isn't that expensive. So you may want to look into reloading. You can get a cheap setup like a lee turret with everything you will need including components for around 400 - 500 bucks!
 
I don't know how is that Walther P22 is no good. I had one, used it till I was blue in the face and sold to a good friend. Then I bough another one cuz I liked mine so much. Put 1000's through both and them Walthers get two thumbs up from me. As a 22 trainer they are really good.
 
The P22 may be reliable and it may shoot well. But I find it to be so oddball ugly that I could not stand to have one in the house. It looks too much like the different parts and even portions of a single part were designed by committees that didn't talk to each other.
 
22lr said:
I don't know how is that Walther P22 is no good. I had one, used it till I was blue in the face and sold to a good friend. Then I bough another one cuz I liked mine so much. Put 1000's through both and them Walthers get two thumbs up from me. As a 22 trainer they are really good.
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Slide breakage:

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172363

This also happened to a shooting friend up here in Cold Lake too.
And he has a young family, so his range day attendance is not as often as he would like it to be.
 
A ruger Mark 3 Stainless would be a good choice but you need to be patient to re-assemble the gun after cleaning. My very first choice is the gun i bought last week, the Beretta 87 Target. In my opinion this is the ultimate .22LR hand gun.

SM
 
Ruger or Buckmark.

Best reason? Other than they are great guns, they work with the Ultimate Cliploader. Loads mags in seconds. Especially if you are going through how many rounds per week?

(1000? My finger would get sore pulling the trigger that many time......)

See Canada Ammo above sponsor, for Ultimate Cliploader.

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