I don't think I would but I only have a couple of hundred rounds through the TX22 so far. Both triggers are pretty good, with the trigger being lighter in the TX22 and the TX22 can fire without the mag installed, if either of those things are important to you. Either one is a great plinker. I don't know if you can still get a new M&P. Both feel light in the hand, with the Taurus being the lighter of the two.
Good 22lr pistol? Not target type
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I don't think I would but I only have a couple of hundred rounds through the TX22 so far. Both triggers are pretty good, with the trigger being lighter in the TX22 and the TX22 can fire without the mag installed, if either of those things are important to you. Either one is a great plinker. I don't know if you can still get a new M&P. Both feel light in the hand, with the Taurus being the lighter of the two.
I was looking for the same thing and settled on the PPQ .22 with the 5" barrel and fibre optic front sight. Tons of fun and I have run that thing hard and it has not let me down. Fits like a glove in PPQ kydex holster from Soley Canadian. I still have my old trusty Ruger MkII for more target style shooting.
As far as 'good' pistols go, you won't find anything nicer that the used High Standards in the Equipment Exchange. But it seems to me that what you want is a training analog to a centerfire pistol, so what I would suggest to you is choosing the .22LR version of the centerfire pistol that you really want. If you want a S&W, get a S&W. If you want a Walther, get a Walther. If you want a Taurus, get a Taurus. If you want a Ruger, get a Ruger. And finally, if you want a Glock, get a Glock.
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What is your definition of target? Paper punching, or full on Bulleye? I can do all with my Buckmark..
Pretty much every 22LR pistol made this day, has been modified for "run in gun" With Victory, Ruger and Buckmark is leaders for Steel Target etc...
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^^This^^ If you do choose an S&W MP 22, get some Williams Firesights to replace the originals.
Then any of the tactical / duty looking options mentioned in this thread should work. You said no 1911 pattern, no target format, and I assume no revolver from your comments. I'm guessing you don't care about hammer vs. striker fired.
I think these are the commonly available options so far:
Glock 44
M&P 22
Ruger SR22
Taurus TX22
Walther PPQ22
There are also harder to find / more costly options:
Beretta M9-22 and 87
CZ Kadet
Sig 226, and other 22 conversions
Am I missing anything?
Generally, I'll add that if you want a holster and extra mags, I'd source these before committing to a particular pistol.
And if you can handle the pistol options in person, you really should. They will all feel very different in the hand. No point in picking out a plinking pistol that doesn't make you want to shoot it.
And if you can handle the pistol options in person, you really should. They will all feel very different in the hand. No point in picking out a plinking pistol that doesn't make you want to shoot it.
I was thinking the same thing.I guess it's the tacticool look some people want.
Perhaps, the best full size .22LR pistol in Canada. I bought one in 2016. So far, over 4,000 shots through the pipe without even one hickup.Usually, I've been using various brands of HV ammo. It has a steel slide which is uncommon. A very accurate pistol. Unfortunately, the original GP K22S disappeared from the Canadian market. The new version is the Grand Power K22 TS with 6" barrel which is unfortunately (but predictably) over $200 dollars more expensive than the K22S.
