NEED ADVICE, to choose a 22 semiauto

[art.h]

Since I've suffered a stroke and have difficulty with long guns, I'm looking for a way to target shoot and practise. Never been interested in hand guns so I need advice, one handed doulbe action fire from a chambered round required. 5 or 6 inch barrel length preferred. thanks for any replys Art

 

[HeShootsHeScores]

Check out the S&W22A. It is inexpensive with a $340 list price in the States - not sure of Canadian pricing. S&W also makes the model 41 but is almost 4 times the price at $1232 in the US.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...ING&attributeValueOperator1=EQUAL&isFirearm=Y

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Are you sure you want double action? Personally, if it was double action I'd go for a S&W revolver, but otherwise I'd want a single action semi-auto. High Standard's my fave but the S&W41 or a Ruger are all good choices.

 

[Wendell]

Since I've suffered a stroke and have difficulty with long guns, I'm looking for a way to target shoot and practise. Never been interested in hand guns so I need advice, one handed doulbe action fire from a chambered round required. 5 or 6 inch barrel length preferred. thanks for any replys Art

It sounds like you're describing a CZ 75 Kadet.
http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=34

The Kadet pistol is the perfect training or plinking pistol, weighted and balanced just like the CZ 75. Like its centerfire counterpart the CZ 75 Kadet is an all steel .22 cal. rimfire model complete with adjustable sights.

http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=34
http://www.cz-usa.com/data/downloads/common/CZUSA%20Catalog%2007.pdf

 

[(Ronin)]

Hard to beat a Ruger MKII or III for run of the mill accurate .22's.
You'd have to go higher up the price chain to get slightly better.

 

[ruel_CZ]

It sounds like you're describing a CZ 75 Kadet.
http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=34

http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=34
http://www.cz-usa.com/data/downloads/common/CZUSA Catalog 07.pdf

I have a Kadet, maybe a little expensive for a .22 but a very good gun for practise and have a lot of fun !!

If you want a .22 who look like a real pistol, buy this one

 

[Crazi]

Browning Buckmark. $320. Very nice.

 

[sgt.rock]

S & W model 422 or 622. A great little gun for the money.

 

[timothydgordon]

I'm assuming double action for competitive shooting? Bullseye or small calibre IPSC?

I personally really like the semi-auto S&W .22lr pistols. The Beretta Neos is nice too. I've shot the Walther P22 extensively and really it isn't bad. This might not be the right pistol for competitive shoots though. If you avoid hypervelocity ammunition with the Walther, it will stand up and is "okay" accuracy wise however, shooting one handed I think you're going to want to stick with high velocity/standard anyway. A quick note about standard velocity .22lr ammunition, on larger/heavier pistols and conversion kits, standard velocity ammunition can fail to cycle the slide. Also, semi-auto .22lr pistols are much cleaner when firing jacketed ammunition, I made the mistake of shooting .22lr non-jacketed ammunition intended for the rifles through my instructors .22lr pistols and he made me clean the barrels/firing pin channels etc. it wasn't fun. Apparently, the barrel isn't long enough and causes heat issues with the lead fouling.

Goodluck, I wish you the best, I know dealing with a stroke isn't easy but it's great that you're seeking alternative ways to enjoy sports you like!

Tim.