First pistol - so much choice !

Vladivar

Vladivar

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So I just mailed off the paperwork for my RPAL (now starts the 100 year wait) and I want to get some feedback on a first pistol.

I have decided to go the .22lr route so I can put as many rounds down range as possible during my learning period without breaking the bank too badly.

Question is - what .22lr to buy. I have read a lot of reviews about the Ruger and the Browning Buckmark being almost "must have" first pistols but would like to hear opinions on other options.

What about:

Beretta 21, U22 or 87
CZ 75 Cadet
Kimber Rimfire Target
Sig Mosquito (LOVE the look of this one)
S&W 22A
And as far as the Ruger and Browning go - which of the many variations available would be the best to start with.

Any thoughts or opinions would be welcomed. :)
 
Hello a .22 is a good place to start and learn good handling and shooting. The Ruger pistol are good but have found they work best with high velosity ammo to cycle properly and are bit of a pain to take down a clean and are accurate. The Browning Buck Mark is a great pistol works well on standard velosity ammo easy to take down and clean accurate and just never fails and priced well. The Sig Mosquito has feeding cycling problems that I have seen the Berretta 87 is good but are costly as is the kimber the rest no thanks.

my opinion only hope it helps
 
I too was looking for a nice .22lr and the pistol that was highly recommended was the:

GSG 1911.

Big gun for big hands like mine. I didn't buy a .22, but have shot a Ruger Mark III and don't like it. Small grip (for my large hands) and feels a little barrel heavy to me. Lots of bad reviews for the Sig Mosquito. So you can add the GSG 1911 to your list as this has great reviews and is relatively inexpensive.
 
I bought the S&W 22A (in a nice camo finish) in May. It is a nice accurate pistol with a 5 1/2 inch bull barrel. The gun has a bit of weight to it also, which I like. Never had a problem firing it. I am not an expert on all .22 pistols, as I have only ever fired a handful of them, but I was recomended my S&W from a dealer who had many diferent models for sale, and I am extreemly satisfied with my purchase.
 
for some reason, theres something about .22LR that doesn't appeal to me the slightest bit...

but being a 1911 fan, i would for sure go with the GSG if i was to buy a 22
 
sewktbk said:
for some reason, theres something about .22LR that doesn't appeal to me the slightest bit...

but being a 1911 fan, i would for sure go with the GSG if i was to buy a 22
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I used to feel the same way, and I realized it was the appearance that was letting me down. Lately there are some handsome .22 pistols on the market.
 
yeah i dunno...the looks is one thing, but when shooting 22, i feel like i'm shooting a pellet gun. i don't get the giggles...
 
sewktbk said:
yeah i dunno...the looks is one thing, but when shooting 22, i feel like i'm shooting a pellet gun. i don't get the giggles...
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lol, I hear ya. But after I go through as much centre fire ammo as I can afford, a box of .22 will keep me shooting all day! Plus, I love the high cap mags we can use on .22 rifles.
 
^^touché. when i look at the price on those piles of 22LR ammo boxes at the gun shop, i selectively block it out of my head because realizing how much i spend on 45 ammo in comparison would give me a heart attack right there at the counter. :p
 
+1 on a GSG1911-22. Looks great...works great!

After picking up my Gen4 Glock 17 I decided to get a cheap 22 to have fun and go through 100-200 rounds during every visit to the range. The GSG is great...accurate and well built. For the price I feel it's a great solution for a fun 22 to have along side a .45 or 9 which you can keep for the "special" trips to the range!

I bought 4 extra mags and put a nice Pachmyr grip...525 rounds for $20 out of a 1911 look alike...can't go wrong.;)

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Consider the SIG 226/229 or CZ-75. You can get one now, and then get a caliber exchange kit.

That way, you can do your rimfire training on the same gun, and not have to adjust to a different grip and trigger each time.
 
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