.22 Target Pistol?

[tpirovol]

Hi Everyone,

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations on which .22 target pistol to get? Looking for something accurate and affordable.

Thanks T

 

[graydog]

Ruger MK II or MK III are almost impossible to beat for the money they cost and how well they work.

Graydog

 

[tpirovol]

Any dealer with them in stock? Also do you know how much they cost on average?

Thanks T

 

[AWOL]

Nuff said...

 

[Maxkeg]

Browning Buckmark is the best, very easy to take a part for cleaning. Ruger is good too, but the design is so old that the cleaning is pain in the neck.

 

[jackrabbit000]

The S&W Model 41 is one of the best .22 target pistols you can buy.

 

[carsmovies]

The S&W Model 41 is one of the best .22 target pistols you can buy.

And very easy to field strip without any tools.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Getting back into the .22 target aspect of things and with that in mind, I recently acquired a couple. An older Belguim Browning Medalist.

And an older Colt Woodsman 3rd Series 4 1/2" Match Target.

And on the way, a Hi Standard Supermatic Citation and a S&W 5 1/2" Heavy model 41. Should keep me busy at the indoor range this winter.

 

[AWOL]

Ruger is good too, but the design is so old that the cleaning is pain in the neck.

It is true that people from Toronto have a tough time taking the Ruger Mark III apart & put it back together. If you are from Toronto, don't get a Ruger...

 

[Jackspade]

The Ruger is not that much of a pain to take down as many seem to think. Just a bit more to do than other models but once you have done it a couple of times, it is as easy as pie..

 

[Booters]

The S&W Model 41 is one of the best .22 target pistols you can buy.

And very easy to field strip without any tools.

but it blasts affordable right out of the ball park.

 

[jackrabbit000]

but it blasts affordable right out of the ball park.

Accurate and affordable would be a S&W 22a-1.

 

[sillymike]

Depends what's your definition of target shooting, and how serious you want play that game.

If you mean "bullseye" and you are planing on taking very seriously... Might just as well bite the bullet right away and get a Walther GSP/Pardini/FWB right away... it will be cheaper than upgrading guns and will allow you to really focus on your shooting.

If it's for casual plinking, the Ruger MK1/2/3 are pretty hard to beat.

 

[johNTO]

Hi Everyone,

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations on which .22 target pistol to get? Looking for something accurate and affordable.

Thanks T

You may get some more help if you define what you consider "affordable"....
I've owned 3x MKiii's and they are accurate, will eat just about any .22lr ammo and even though I'm from Toronto I managed taking them apart/cleaning them.
I also owned a S&W41 7.5" compensated muzzle. It was very accurate but ammo picky. It's pricey but a VG used 5.5"version can be found for about $500.
All depends on your cash flow and taste.

 

[tpirovol]

Basically I am new to target shooting and looking for sub $500 new.

Thanks T

 

[Geoff B]

Basically I am new to target shooting and looking for sub $500 new.

Thanks T

Then get the Ruger and don't look back!

 

[tpirovol]

Do you have a link to a store with stock?

Thanks T

 

[carsmovies]

It's pricey but a VG used 5.5"version can be found for about $500.
.

Where?

 

[trebor2880]

Where?

.x2

 

[ambishooter]

I got my Browning Buckmark Contour 5.5" from Shooters Choice in Waterloo, very reliable and accurate. I use Federal Bulk, but best with CCI Blazer and Mini-mag. Easy cleaning.

Basically I am new to target shooting and looking for sub $500 new.

Thanks T