.22 Pistols - Best of Breed

[kidbear68]

I've decided that I want a .22 pistol and I tend to gravitate towards the MP22, P22, Mosquito style. Just wondering if there are any others I should be looking at and which is the superior pistol .

 

[mlehtovaara]

CZ Kadet is by far the best of the breed, but for half the price I love my M&P22.

I have owned every one of these types of .22 pistols and the M&P is the best bang for the buck, but the CZ is a better and more accurate pistol. It is also twice the price so that is something to consider.

In the target/space gun category my vote goes to the Ruger MKIII Target, and I love the Hunter model.

 

[CDCarts]

GSG's are great for what you pay.. If you are interested in a 1911

 

[Donster 125]

CZ Kadet... Really expensive though.

 

[graydog]

As ststed above the CZ Kadet is one of the best for sure. Another cheaper gun that works very well is the S&W model 22A

Graydog

 

[bfiles]

Yup Cz Kadet. Price point is high but WELLLLLL worth it.

 

[stevebc]

I'd avoid the Mosquito like the plague. Ditto for the Walther P22. Both pistols suffered from cheap potmetal slides that break and the Sig is known for being picky about ammo. I admit to really liking my Ruger Mk.1: not the prettiest pistol I own, but by far the most accurate, and it eats any ammo I feed it.

 

[geologist]

If you are a 12(6), Walther PPK (very rare), German made Walther TPH, Beretta 70 or 71.

Restricted target S&W 41.

 

[condomboy]

If you're in the Cadet range then my favorite .22 is worth throwing in there for consideration as well... S&W 617

 

[Rod B]

The following are quality pistols,

Smith & Wesson model 41, High Standard Trophy, Citation & Victor & the Browning Medalist.

 

[AndrewNS]

Semi's: Ruger Mark II, S&W M&P 22

Revolver: S&W M22 K-17 Masterpiece

**Opinion based solely on research**

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Here's four I mdae a deal on recently, from a gentleman in Victoria. He was selling them for a friends estate.

On the left, from the top down
-Colt Woodsman Match Target
-S&W model 41
-High Standard Supermatic Citation
-Brownimg Medalist

 

[tazik]

Best 22
1- browning Buckmark
2- ruger Mark III

 

[Whiskey Gulf]

I really like my GSG 1911/22lr. Works great and it works with all the ammo I have tried. Your welcome to try it out if you close the Kingston area. Pm me if you want to try it out.

 

[H4831]

The following are quality pistols,

Smith & Wesson model 41, High Standard Trophy, Citation & Victor & the Browning Medalist.

And, the Colt Woodsman Match Target.

 

[Rod B]

And, the Colt Woodsman Match Target.

My error in omitting . The Colt Woodsman Match Target is indeed a quality pistol.

 

[JimmieA.]

I have the GSG1911 and it is good value. I bought a Ruger .22LR/.22WMR convertable revolver and that is fun as well. Longer bbl. on the Mag is best I think. The .22 Mag was close enough to the FN 5.7 mm that I had to try it. The Mag makes more bang and is accurate at 55 yards which a .22LR is not. We have a gong at 55 yards and the .22 WMR will hit it 4/6 shots and I am a really bad shot. The .22 WMR ammo. is not cheap like a .22LR, closer to on sale 9mm actually.

 

[IM_Lugger]

I have GSG and pretty happy with it. If I were looking for a .22 now I'd be deciding between GSG and M&P. I'd say forget about the Mosquito (junk).

 

[Markus]

I bought a CZ Kadet a few months ago from a fellow gunnut and couldn't be happier with it. Its built very well and will readily accept standard CZ75/85 parts if you should need them.

 

[bag1]

Sig P226 Classic 22LR
then when your tired of the 22 you can add an exchange kit from 9mm to .40 cal
or switch back and forth at will.