Need help on choosing a target .22 handgun

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Looking for help from the experts on choosing a real quality .22 semi auto target .22 handgun.

I already have a S&W model 41 but I want one more for the herd.

I have tried the Ruger MK III comp. gun but it left something to be desired.

Does anyone out there know much about the match Kimber?

I do not want the browning buckmarks, Neos or S&W M&P 22. I am looking for a quality gun with adjustable target sights on it.

Any help on this matter would be much appreciated.

Thanks Graydog
 
graydog said:
I am not sure what I want. I really like the S&W model 41. What guns are comparable or better then those?

Graydog
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That's kinda the wrong question. Without knowing how you plan on using the gun it's almost impossible to say what may be better or worse. What is the intended use?
 
If you want a top end target 22 capable of competing with the best, take a look at Pardini or the current crop of high end Walther. For Pardini, google Western Markman.
 
Blastattack said:
That's kinda the wrong question. Without knowing how you plan on using the gun it's almost impossible to say what may be better or worse. What is the intended use?
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Hi
All I shoot is targets, no competitions anymore. It is just target shooting at the club once or twice a week. I do not need anything ultra fancy, I just like good stuff.

I was looking at the Kimber 1011 match .22 pistol but I really do not know anything about them.

Graydog
 
Highstandards and The mod 41 are both classic north American target guns.
There are also 1911 target topends as well.

How good of a shot are you? With .22's it comes down to ammo and skill to make small groups.
 
graydog said:
Hi
All I shoot is targets, no competitions anymore. It is just target shooting at the club once or twice a week. I do not need anything ultra fancy, I just like good stuff.

I was looking at the Kimber 1011 match .22 pistol but I really do not know anything about them.

Graydog
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Graydog- Knowing what I know about you (that you love S&W revolvers and don't like many semi-autos), I think you will probably be disappointed with most guns that are out there. You already have a very fine piece with the Model 41, why tempt fate?
 
High Standards might do well for you, and they're not super expensive. Or a new Walther SP22.

Otherwise you'll want to look at stuff like Walther GSP or SSP, Pardini, Hammerli, Matchgun if you want to get nuts. I picked up a French Unique DES 69 for a ridiculously good price, there might be some left. Details in the linked thread.
 
A good factory gun is the Ruger Mk II with the bull barrel, the Mk III being the newer version. They've got everything you need for fun, accurate shooting. If you want a pistol that crosses over into how standard strikefire pistols operate, same magazine release etc, S&W came out with the M&P22 circa last year. I own one and it's acceptably accurate after a warmup shot or two.
 
I started target shooting (Bullseye) with a Buckmark, went on to a Ruger MkII, then a Model 41. I now shoot a GSP 22 Exp with a .32 upper, and a S&W 14-2 .38. If you already can shoot the 41 consistently, think of moving up to the GSP. you won't be sorry. HOWEVER, a Model 41 in the right hands will almost equal a GSP !! Just my 2 cents.
 
I started out with a High Standard Victor for many years before upgrading to a Walther GSP. Another thing you can do is use good high quality ammunition. Believe it or not at fifty yards my scores drop at least 10 points if I use cheaper Federal ammunition.
 
Brewster20 said:
I started target shooting (Bullseye) with a Buckmark, went on to a Ruger MkII, then a Model 41. I now shoot a GSP 22 Exp with a .32 upper, and a S&W 14-2 .38. If you already can shoot the 41 consistently, think of moving up to the GSP. you won't be sorry. HOWEVER, a Model 41 in the right hands will almost equal a GSP !! Just my 2 cents.
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Nice to know I think I plateaued at the 41
 
You want a real target pistol like your Smith or pistol to screw around with? Your Smith is a top of the line pistol. If you want to go 'up' you're looking at one of the European pistols mentioned by mrakimbo.
Your budget will determine what you can have, of course. Two grand is likely the starting point these days.
 
This might seem strange but I have one of these and the accuracy is great, the cost is low. It is single shot so a PITA that way but accurate. My gun came from these guys posted below.
http: //downeasttrading.joesalter.com/detail.php?f_qryitem=9999
 
Greydog--- I went through this conundrum myself a year ago. Finally I caved and bought a Pardini from John Berta at Western Marksman. The price brought tears to my eyes and made me weak in the knees. Now two cases of ammo later it only brings tears of joy. Should have bought a Pardini years ago. The high rake angle is an adjustment for some people but I prefer it.

Now get this.... in 10,000 rounds I haven't had a single malfunction with any of CCI SV, RWS Target, Eley (all) or any kind of Lapua ammo. I did get a 3 dud rounds with 2 bricks of Fed 714 but this is not the guns fault.

I understand that the Pardini firing pin may break every 60,000 rounds or so but a spare is included in the tool kit and are readily available for minimal cost. Nothing else breaks on these pistols and the trigger is infinitly adjustable and absolutely sublime.

Sure it's a hardcore pistol but why not treat yourself to the best at least once. If it doesn't work out for you... tell your wife it was all my fault!!!

Brad
 
graydog- I own two excellent .22 RF by Browning. A Medalist and an International II. Other than going into full competition models, I think my two models would be what you are looking for.

Cheers

Phil aka tazzman

PS: A well-tuned Volquartsen Ruger Mk II can go a long way too! Phil
 
well I shoot a browniong buckmark camper series , and my bro has a ruger mk3,,there both super good 22s for target and plinking,,, the ruger is way more expensive than the browning... why im not sure ,, But one thing [in my opinion] when it comes to cleaning I would pick the browning any day ,,, I also like the trigger on the browning,,,the ruger has a 2 stage trigger and im no fan of 2 stage triggers ,but both very good pistols,,
also have a gsg ,but that's a different piece all together
 
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