First .22 Pistol

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Hey Fellas,

I just got my RPAL and have already acquired a Tokagypt chambered in 9mm. I've been reading some other threads and a general consensus seems to show that a .22 handgun is the best way to start off in shooting handguns.

I have had desired the Ruger Mark III Hunter for a year and a half while my wife has the Ruger Single Six with two different cylinders on her wish list. Both guns are coming down in price, at least they have within the last six months or so.

http://www.ruger.com/products/markIIIHunter/models.html

I was wondering if anybody on here owns either and could offer some insight as to issues or the awesomeness of either. I appreciate any help you can offer.
 
I have experience with a Ruger Mark III Target. You can't really go wrong with this type of pistol. Well made, seems to fire any ammo, and quite accurate. Also consider a Browning BuckMark -- also quite accurate and a joy to shoot.

Note that the rear sights on Rugers tend to become loose -- the set screw and (sometimes the pin), tend to loosen. I have been advised by others to use loctite or clear nail polish to remedy the situation.
 
Just ordered up a ruger MKIII target for my first 22 handgun, from what I've read, you can't go wrong with that one.
 
Own a Mark II Competition, Had a Mark III 22/45, and had a single six with both cylinders. All very good reliable firearms, I really had no serious issues.

The Mark III was a little fussy with ammo until a put in an aftermarket extractor (aprox $12), that fixed it. The mark II always did and still does eat anything.
 
I just picked up a brand new MK3 Target.
I've used a few different brands of .22lr but it's eating up the cheap Winchester 555's that caused feed issues for my 10/22 VLEH.
I bought the MK3 for my son to shoot 'cause 9mm and .45ACP is getting expensive but I'm enjoying it so much I've ordered a Hogue grip and looking for a compact red dot.
 
was at the range with a chap shooting the mark 3 target. had it scoped with a cheap red dot and was consistently shooting one inch groups at 25 yards. Dang was it impressive. If you do buy one, I'd highly recommend firing 500 rounds of cci minimag through it first, break in the slide and springs then tone it down to eley sport for great results and a smooth firing gun.
 
Smith & Wesson 22A is also a good value for a new shooter if you are on a tight budget, can be found for around $300....eats all ammo...extremely easy to break down and clean
 
johNTO said:
I just picked up a brand new MK3 Target.
I've used a few different brands of .22lr but it's eating up the cheap Winchester 555's that caused feed issues for my 10/22 VLEH.
I bought the MK3 for my son to shoot 'cause 9mm and .45ACP is getting expensive but I'm enjoying it so much I've ordered a Hogue grip and looking for a compact red dot.
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That's all fine, but what are you getting, as a replacement, for your son?
 
Excellent. Thank you for the juicy little nuggets of information. I'm having my first restricted shopping date with my bromance later on today. Naturally this will be followed by a trip to the pub for a sit-down and parlez-vous to assemble an acquisition scheme. Schooners are my ally.
 
if you are looking to get into semi-auto style/training look at some of the other options like the gsg 1911 .22lr ($379) with last shot hold open feature/solid build quality, sig p220/226/229 classic 22 models ($609) with no last shot hold open, walther P22, etc...

or if you just want a reliable, accurate shooter than your bang on with the ruger line of pistols, buckmark, etc
 
I have the single six.

.22LR works great.

But the .22 Magnum cylinder does not work so great. The cases get jammed after firing. It is nearly impossible to remove them with the ejector rod. I have had to remove the cylinder and use a hammer and screwdriver to remove the spent cases.

But like I said. The .22LR works great.
 
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