Best .22 pistol out there?

[mrthehorse]

Watched a few more different reviews and it looks like it's a fairly reliable and accurate pistol, more then one Tauras "avoider" was impressed.

If I didn't have "more then enough" .22lr pistols I'd be tempted to drop $450 Cdn on one.

The trigger and ergonomics are comparable to PPQ's and VP9's.... which are both quite nice. One guy had issues with one the magazines causing missfeeds but a basic tune up/ cleaning of the magazine solved that issue. Some other people had some issues feeding second round out of a 16 round loaded mag but since they would be neutered to 10 here that shouldn't be an issue.


Has anyone tried one?

I picked up a used Grand Power CP 22 off the EE a few years back and it's one of my favorite .22lr pistols, It seems to shoot everything reliably which is a huge deal with .22lr pistols in my experience.
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Yeah, I'm still patiently waiting for access to EE to see what's on there before buying something from a store.

 

[Can-down]

I have one and haven't had any issues with it. I only have about 300 through it, though. I like it.

Good to hear!
Does it come with the standard threaded barrel and adapter?
Is it easy to find extra mags? How many did it come with? How are they modified to 10?

The competition model with the open top slide and fixed barrel optic mount looks nice as well.

 

[Can-down]

Yeah, I'm still patiently waiting for access to EE to see what's on there before buying something from a store.

Stock comes and goes both in store and used... waiting for the first one is not the same as waiting for the next one...

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Do you want it to simulate a combat type centre fire pistol, or can it be something more target oriented with a superior trigger and sights?

 

[Can-down]

Do you want it to simulate a combat type centre fire pistol, or can it be something more target oriented with a superior trigger and sights?

Not to speak for the OP however, so far my take is he's liking glocks, CZ's and wants something for casual plinking fun.
The Tauras might have a superior trigger compared to most striker fired pistols of yester year, but the sights are combat style....

 

[mrthehorse]

Not to speak for the OP however, so far my take is he's liking glocks, CZ's and wants something for casual plinking fun.
The Tauras might have a superior trigger compared to most striker fired pistols of yester year, but the sights are combat style....

You're 100% correct.

That said, NOW I'm considering forgoing a pistol (for now) and picking up a GSG 16. Less hassle getting it home and to a range. In the meantime, I can obsess over the pistol decision.

But I digress.

 

[lowburb]

Good to hear!
Does it come with the standard threaded barrel and adapter?
Is it easy to find extra mags? How many did it come with? How are they modified to 10?

It doesn't have a threaded barrel and it came with two magazines. IRUNGUNS has extra mags in Canada. The magazines are 10 round mags but they are the same as the 16 round mags except for the groove where the button slides. There are videos on Youtube about this. I ended up replacing the sights as the original wouldn't hold where I needed them to be. There are fixes on Rimfire Central but I decided to order some parts from Tandemkross.

 

[Can-down]

It doesn't have a threaded barrel and it came with two magazines. IRUNGUNS has extra mags in Canada. The magazines are 10 round mags but they are the same as the 16 round mags except for the groove where the button slides. There are videos on Youtube about this. I ended up replacing the sights as the original wouldn't hold where I needed them to be. There are fixes on Rimfire Central but I decided to order some parts from Tandemkross.

Thanks lowburb! Good to know there are aftermarket sights available.

 

[Meroh]

You're 100% correct.

That said, NOW I'm considering forgoing a pistol (for now) and picking up a GSG 16. Less hassle getting it home and to a range. In the meantime, I can obsess over the pistol decision.

But I digress.

Saw one of these at the club a couple weeks back; also a pot-metal POS.

 

[mmcintyre1220]

Personally I am a huge fan of the Browning buckmark line. I have 2 of them, both have very high round counts (25k+) with no issues aside from buffer replacement. I also have an old Ruger MK1 from 1954. God only knows how many rounds have went down the pipe. Aside from replacing the rebound spring support and firing pin rebound spring, its also had no issues.

 

[Brutus]

Saw one of these at the club a couple weeks back; also a pot-metal POS.

More Umarex junk. Maximum profit from plastic and zinc. Race to the bottom.
I prefer steel & walnut of older Swiss Hammerli.

 

[langfordbc]

I like my Browning 1911-22. Much more than my Colt Walther full size and G44.

 

[mrthehorse]

Thanks again, guys for all the feedback. In the end, I decided not to go the .22 route and today bought a Girsan MC28 V2 at SFRC. Sure it'll be more expensive to shoot, but I won't have to worry about jams, picky ammo etc etc.

 

[Scotty454]

Thanks again, guys for all the feedback. In the end, I decided not to go the .22 route and today bought a Girsan MC28 V2 at SFRC. Sure it'll be more expensive to shoot, but I won't have to worry about jams, picky ammo etc etc.

Man I don't know if I'd say something like that out loud before actually shooting a new gun, lol.

 

[Meroh]

Thanks again, guys for all the feedback. In the end, I decided not to go the .22 route and today bought a Girsan MC28 V2 at SFRC. Sure it'll be more expensive to shoot, but I won't have to worry about jams, picky ammo etc etc.

You sound pretty optimistic. Time will tell.

 

[mrthehorse]

You sound pretty optimistic. Time will tell.

I'm an optimist. It's easier that way.

 

[Chumlee Bumsnag]

If you change your mind, have a look at the Ruger MK IV Hunter. I just picked one up and am blown away by the workmanship and ease of disassembly. It's crazy accurate but the trigger pull and reset could be better. I bought the Volquartsen gold upgrade trigger kit for it and will probably install it this weekend.

 

[Can-down]

Looks good Bumsnag!

I've always liked the Hunter model and the current model's improved takedown design is a bonus.

 

[ambishooter]

For non-match grade pistol, can't go wrong with Ruger (Mark IV for easy disassembly) or Browning Buckmark. Both very accurate. SW 41, a highly regarded highly competitive near match grade level. GSG-SIG 1911, cheap entry level fun, ammo picky and you might have to do an upper rebuild after 15-25K. CZ Kadet series or conversion kits are very robust and very accurate. Or grab a decent .22 conversion kit for your 1911, Glock or a SIG P226 22 cal, then grab a centerfire kit.

As mentioned, with Ruger pistols, Volquartsen Accurizing Kit, you will get a very nice trigger in drop-in components. You can also reduce trigger pull with Buckmark, but be careful if you are not ready for a fairly complex task. I have a Buckmark Contour with red dot, very accurate. I still have my Ruger Mark III 2245, a pain in the butt to disassemble until you get the feel for it. But there are other ways to clean pistols without a full disassemble.

Enjoy your pistol. It is nice to have a .22, fun without breaking the wallet.

If you change your mind, have a look at the Ruger MK IV Hunter. I just picked one up and am blown away by the workmanship and ease of disassembly. It's crazy accurate but the trigger pull and reset could be better. I bought the Volquartsen gold upgrade trigger kit for it and will probably install it this weekend.
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[Chumlee Bumsnag]

I did the install today and it went well. Of course youtube was front and center. The trigger pull is amazing now. No magazine disconnect now. The gold trigger is just enough bling to go with the stainless.