Best rimfire pistol out there

[kidcom]

Too bad they messed with the classic lines and put that fugly rail on it and that stupid looking front site.

Ooowww that smarts. Mr. Smith will be turning over in his grave......

 

[Bigbubba]

Probably the best are:
Walther SSP, which I have and is a dream to shoot, but expensive to buy,
Walther GSP expert, which I would love to have, also very pricey,
Pardini SP rapid fire, again I have, shoots the lights out, pricey.

All three make a S&W 41 look like a piece of junk

 

[TT1900]

Probably the best are:
Walther SSP, which I have and is a dream to shoot, but expensive to buy,
Walther GSP expert, which I would love to have, also very pricey,
Pardini SP rapid fire, again I have, shoots the lights out, pricey.

All three make a S&W 41 look like a piece of junk

Outdated, possibly, but hardly junk. While those you listed are good competition guns they are too focused for all around use. The S&W 41/46, Hammerli 208/212/215, and High Standard Supermatic's are better rounded guns due to their more conventional ergonomics and neutral balance. As the S&W 41 is the only one still in production it has the advantage of factory support, spare parts, and an established aftermarket.

 

[diopter]

Last S&W to win an Olympic event was the single shot hinged S&W Third Model Perfected in the 1923 50m Free Pistol event.

 

[NoDanger]

I really like the Smith and Wesson M&P .22

 

[TT1900]

Last S&W to win an Olympic event was the single shot hinged S&W Third Model Perfected in the 1923 50m Free Pistol event.

Because all anyone does with rimfire handguns is aspire to compete in the Olympics?

 

[Canuck44]

For the money the Ruger or any of the Browning iterations of the Challenger/Buckmark series. 15 years ago I bought a CZ .22 Kit for my CZ 85 Combat and, while expensive, compared to a dedicated .22 pistol is as accurate as I can shoot and dead nuts reliable due to it's design with any ammo you want to run through it.

Most folks just want a plinker and the above covers it. For dedicated serious target work there are better more expensive options.

Take Care

Bob

 

[Got Juice?]

Because all anyone does with rimfire handguns is aspire to compete in the Olympics?

Lmfao. No doubt eh? I hate to say it. But bullseye shooting (to me) is exciting. Ranking right next to watching cement set

 

[Bigbubba]

Outdated, possibly, but hardly junk. While those you listed are good competition guns they are too focused for all around use. The S&W 41/46, Hammerli 208/212/215, and High Standard Supermatic's are better rounded guns due to their more conventional ergonomics and neutral balance. As the S&W 41 is the only one still in production it has the advantage of factory support, spare parts, and an established aftermarket.

HI. No offence, I didnt say a S&W 41 WAS junk, i said these 3 make it look like junk.....

Anyway, if was looking to balance price, use, etc I would get a Ruger MkIII target for about $700-800. For one the mag holds 10 whereas the 3 I listed only hold 5
If I was looking for cheap I would get a cheap anything 22

I was just stating what I thought was "the best" shooting 22 for target shooting