looking for makes/models of .22 semi pistols

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hi all, my first post is this:
im an absolute newb. just passed my restricted test.
loving this site.
I would like to buy a 22 cal semi auto pistol for affordable range plinking.
I only know of two that i could find, Ruger MArk 3 [which i kinda dont like the looks of] and the Sig Mosquito [which has horrendous reviews online for fussy feeding]
Im loking for any other sugestions. I would like to buy something currently produced as i want to buy BRAND NEW.
thank you in advance
 
;)You know what they say about what you read.
A Mk2 Ruger is nice, and won't foul as much as the 3.
bull barrel 5.5 inch , a nice gun indeed. Also the old bottom eject lever for the mag is better than the fix they did on the mk 3.
hope this helps, oh do like the sig aloth:cool:
 
Ruger MkII

+1 on the Ruger MkII 5.5" bull barrel.... :cool:

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NAA.
 
I was in the same situation as you a couples of month ago. I was not attract by the look of the ruger MK pistols, but after some research and chating with many shooters i came to the conclusion that the Ruger is the most logic choice in regard of reliability. And also the fact that you don't need to use specific type of bullets. In fact it shoot anything that you can find at any local store, Including the cheapest plinking rounds.

I love my 22/45 MKIII
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I'm more than pleased with my Browning Buckmark Bullseye Target URX. Everybody always mentions Rugers, but the Brownings are sleeker, just as accurate and easier to field strip:

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I shot a few hundred rounds through the range's "Rent-A-Gun" S&W 22A. While it had a few fail to ejects or fail to loads in that time keep in mind that this was a range pig and saw a HUGE amount of use. Typically 800 to 1000 rounds between cleanings. Overall I was impressed enough to consider it as a very likeable option along with the Buckmark.

But before I could buy one I found a sweet used S&W 422 and went that way instead. Great pistol so far after around 600 to 800 rounds through it.

I've shot the range's Rugers as well and nothing anyone here says is wrong in any way. Great guns. But they didn't do it for me due to their weight. The mass cut down on the felt recoil so much that it took away from my shooting experience and was just not as enjoyable. But there certainly isn't any issue about the Ruger's reliability or ability.
 
The Ruger mark III can have issues with jamming although it is very easy to fix. I was recently in your boat but decided on the Mark III 22/45 stainless. Very nice pistol, I'm very happy with it. But I am starting to do mods to it just for fun. The regular mark III (instead of mark III 22/45) is much easier to change grips on though.
 
S+w 422 or 2206 great used target 22,s can be had relatiively cheap.CZ kadet 22 version of a CZ 75.nice gun but pricey.
 
Congrats on your RPAL !!

There are tons of threads and posts on this very topic of newbies and their first .22 pistol. Take 3 or 4 hours out of your life and look around the forum. Do some searches .22 pistol, CZ, Berreta, first hand gun, so-on. Have fun keep us posted on what you buy and why and if you like it or not. I am the one that is probably most vocal on the poor performance of the Mosquito, my brother has one and I shoot it often and feeding and ejection is not up to a $500+ gun. I have a $300 used Beretta Neos and it is perfect, especially compared to the Mosq. Others do not seem to have this issue. the classic buckmarks and rugers are safe bets to start with and you can always change later by selling them relatively easily.
 
I would get a Sig-Sauer P226 in .22LR over the Mosquito. From what I have heard, the Mosquitoes are inaccurate and unreliable.

As an added bonus, it can take the standard 9mm/.40/.357 Sig top ends.
 
But those top end conversion kits typically cost as much as a lower cost range dedicated .22. And with a kit you can't have both on the bench and switch from gun to gun easily.

For myself I really find that shooting a mag or two of .22 then picking up my 9mm or .45 really helps avoid a lot of flinch related issues. Not to mention that it spreads out the expense of the centerfire shooting while still providing quality trigger time. This has proven to work so well and be so much fun that I can't see NOT having a .22 on the bench for a session regardless of what else is there in addition.
 
If you are going to any gun shows and you see a Russian (Soviet) made Vostock pistol, I can highly recomend them. Mine cost $250 is very accurate and the only drawback is feeding, they do not like truncated cone or wadcutter style bullets, they only feed round nosed reliably. You may find one at a reasonable price, and if so consider buying it.
 
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