.22 Target Pistol?
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You should be able to get a bull barrel Mark III with top rail and adjustable sights for about $400 before taxes and shipping just about anywhere, (cabelas, WSS etc.). Or buy a used Mark I, II or III for about $250-$350 off the EE and if you don't like it, sell it and get your whole investment back.
Plenty of youtube videos to help Ontario idiots like me figure out assembly/reassembly.
I did a nice 1.25" 5 shot rapid fire group with my Mark I target on Sunday standing @ 20 yards, with Remington thunderbolts and I'm not a target shooter. I rarely shoot rimfire anymore, but I sure like the way a Ruger fits the hand.
Plenty of youtube videos to help Ontario idiots like me figure out assembly/reassembly.
I did a nice 1.25" 5 shot rapid fire group with my Mark I target on Sunday standing @ 20 yards, with Remington thunderbolts and I'm not a target shooter. I rarely shoot rimfire anymore, but I sure like the way a Ruger fits the hand.
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I like my Buckmark Target 5.5 & S&W M41 as both shoot very well, are easy to strip and will run bulk ammo without issue. Accuracy improves with target type ammo....for me T22 by Winchester works fine. The Buckmark is a little cheaper to purchase than the M41, but they are 2 firearms I'm holding on to. Don't have a Ruger, so I can't say if they're better. Best advice is to get to a club and see if you can try a variety of. 22's and go with the one that feels best in your hands.
I see them on the EE quite often. It's difficult to ignore them. I'm not a Ruger fan, but these pistols are starting to tempt me. Buying used is an excellent way to get started.
There's nothing wrong with the Ruger Mk.1, either- they're often slightly cheaper than the other Mk.'s. As for accuracy, without much effort you can put 10/10 on an 8X11" piece of paper at 50 meters. As mentioned, cleaning isn't hard once you get the hang of it, but honestly- I haven't cleaned mine in a couple of years, it runs just fine.
Watch ARMCO's site- they come up for sale used there, reasonable prices- usually around $300 to $350.
Watch ARMCO's site- they come up for sale used there, reasonable prices- usually around $300 to $350.
You may be able to find a used Walther GSP around. If you can, as another has recommended, bite the bullet and get it. You can then get the .32S&WLong "upper" and a new magazine and shoot centrefire, also.. The GSP with two calibers and a .45 target pistol will let you shoot the NRA 2700 match, and without the .45 you can shoot "standard" "rapid fire" "Centre fire" matches in ISSF (if you have the .32 setup). The initial cost may be steep but they don't wear out too easily - I've tried. I got mine used, it was already old in 1992 when I got it. I've had to replace the ejector on the .32 receiver, the extractor on the .22 receiver, and that's about it. When I was getting into shooting I was looking at the Ruger Mk2, but the guys at the range all said that if I did any serious amount of shooting, I'd outgrow the ruger pretty fast. Started with a used Model 41 S&W - that one liked CCI GreenTag and helped me score 577/600 in a Standard Pistol match...
If you're serious about getting good, save up a little longer, or get a used Ruger, practice with it and get some skills, and save up so you can trade up. (it helps to shoot a LOT of deliberate fire, also, to work on trigger skills, grip, stance...)
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If you're serious about getting good, save up a little longer, or get a used Ruger, practice with it and get some skills, and save up so you can trade up. (it helps to shoot a LOT of deliberate fire, also, to work on trigger skills, grip, stance...)
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Johnn Peterson
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They are good. The .22/.32 combination package with barrels, mags and trigger units including the dry fire unit was probably the finest competition target pistol I've ever had when I was hot & heavy into bullseye match shooting. To my eye, uglier than a mud fence but a fabulous paper puncher.
I see they also have some "High Standard" .22's. Excellent pistol.
Another good find in the used dept. would be a Browning Medalist.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
Just recently found one, and couldn't resist the 3rd series 4 1/2" Colt Woodsman Match Target that was also available.
Deal also made on a heavy 5 1/2" S&W model 41 and a Hi Standard Supermatic Citation which will be picked up once the present registration backlog in B.C. is cleared up or minimized.
Try a beretta Neos. You can swop barrels. More modular design compare to others. Comes with a Weaver rail. Polymer frame, Al slide. Extremely easy to take apart into barrel, slide and receiver. I have a 4.5" $399 blue brand new from Al Fraherty. Pretty reliable.
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- Just West of the GTA
Did you guys ever heard about Margolin Target Shooting Pistol (MCM) - russian beast? Looking to buy one.
I have used one for bullseye for the past two seasons. They are very simple and as inherently accurate as anything. I found some great match grips for mine and I lightened and tuned the trigger a lot. The front is light for a proper bullseye gun, but I now have a two piece clamp on barrel weight on mine. I have about $400 in to it and it which is an incredible value. A buddy of mine and an A shooter who now runs a Walther GSP tried it out at a practice and he shot a couple of rounds better with the margolin than his GSP for whatever reason.
Sillymike had some sage advise about buying a Walther or equivalent to start with if you really want to shoot bullseye, but they certainly do come at a price.
On a budget you can't beat margolin. My second choice would be ruger mark 2. There are a lot of aftermarket parts available if you are interested or become interested in tuning the trigger or improving the grip.
