Choosing a .22

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sailor723

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I'm new to handgun shooting and my first planned purchase (along with a 9mm) will be a .22 semi auto. I'm looking at the Rugar MkIII, the Browning Buck Mark Camper and the S&W 22a. I've shot both the Rugar and the Browning . I've only handled the S&W but like the way it feels. One advantage to the 22a is price. Ellwood Epps has them for $300. Anyone have any experience with these? Would the Rugar or Browning be worth the extra $$?
 
sailor723 said:
I'm new to handgun shooting and my first planned purchase (along with a 9mm) will be a .22 semi auto. I'm looking at the Rugar MkIII, the Browning Buck Mark Camper and the S&W 22a. I've shot both the Rugar and the Browning . I've only handled the S&W but like the way it feels. One advantage to the 22a is price. Ellwood Epps has them for $300. Anyone have any experience with these? Would the Rugar or Browning be worth the extra $$?
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I own the 22A, and both the Ruger or Browning are worth the extra money. Having said that, I don't mind shooting the 22A. The gun is very accurate, and a cheap red dot looks good on it.
 
there are a few other options you can consider too. most of these are reasonably priced too:
- S&W M&P22
- Ruger 22/45 Mk III (I just bought, waiting delivery)
- Ruger SP101 .22LR Revolver (getting in the fall)
- Alfa Proj .22LR Revolver
- Walther P22 (interested in buying, maybe)
- Walther SP22
- GSG 1911 22
- Beretta NEOS/NEOS INOX (even as ugly as they are...)
- Browning 1911-22 (I have, love this gun!)

and the list can actually go on... ;)
 
I have had them all and all three work just fine.

Buy the one you like the best. I put at least 5000 rounds through a 22A with no issues. My son in law now has it and he shoots the crap out of it, they work and they don't cost much.

Graydog
 
The Ruger Mk III has a rather extreme grip angle. It' turns out that for me that angle works better for side on one handed bullseye shooting nicely. But when used in a two handed hold with my upper body square on to the targets the extreme angle requires an extreme wrist angle. It can be compensated for of course. But why not start with a gun that has a grip angle that suits your intended main style of use? So all in all I'd suggest the Browning or S&W if you'll be primarily shooting two handed with thumbs laid pointed forward and the Mk III if you'll be primarily doing single handed bullseye shooting.
 
BCRider said:
The Ruger Mk III has a rather extreme grip angle. It' turns out that for me that angle works better for side on one handed bullseye shooting nicely. But when used in a two handed hold with my upper body square on to the targets the extreme angle requires an extreme wrist angle. It can be compensated for of course. But why not start with a gun that has a grip angle that suits your intended main style of use? So all in all I'd suggest the Browning or S&W if you'll be primarily shooting two handed with thumbs laid pointed forward and the Mk III if you'll be primarily doing single handed bullseye shooting.
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Interesting distinction....thanks
 
Ruger Mark 3: Solid, accurate, good looking and an all around fantastic and proven gun.

Gilbert
 
I have an Ruger MKIII and I love it. I've shoot thousands of rounds and only had one failure to eject. This pistol is very reliable for a .22lr, plus it eat anything without problem. I clean it after each box of 525rds and it would probably be good for 2 boxes before a cleaning is needed.

The pistol is very tight for the cleaning, but after 10-15k rounds it be one easier as the parts seem to be a little less tight.
 
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