Nicest 22LR pistol

X2 on Ruger Mark 3 with the majestic speed strip kit. Also if you want to go revolver, get a Smith and Wesson 617. They are really Worth the money.

carpetmonkey said:
Hard to beat the S&W 41!

For something a little bit more flashy, you could try to dig up a S&W 622 (which will also use your type-41 magazines). Not so fussy if you keep them clean and well lubed.

If you would like something more substantial (okay, heavy), a Ruger MKIII Hunter or Competition is the ticket. Just make sure you invest in a Majestic Arms speed strip kit;
it does away with the magazine disconnect safety, cleans up the trigger a bit, and makes pulling the bolt for cleaning a snap!

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buy a Walther SSP. ABSOLUTELY the best. Or a Walther GSP Expert. A very close 2nd.
They are for sure the nicest.

Try one if you can find one.
They make a S&W 41 look like a Norinco
 
Really like my Walther GSP, the sight picture on it is really nice! And, it has the least problem with FTF's of all my .22 handguns. The firing pin leaves a nice wide and deep mark in the fired casings. Couple of things to note though, they usually come with grips that are made for one handed shooting. I can still grip with two hands, but it's not as comfortable as my other .22's. Also, the 5 round mags are fairly expensive. I ordered up extra ones from the US that cost about $90 each.

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Bigbubba said:
buy a Walther SSP. ABSOLUTELY the best. Or a Walther GSP Expert. A very close 2nd.
They are for sure the nicest.

Try one if you can find one.
They make a S&W 41 look like a Norinco
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I'd say that the limiting factor is me and my old eyes. Was trying out some the 25m bulls-eye challenge from another thread, and so far my best groups are with my trusty old Ruger 22/45 with a TRS25 mounted.

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The S&W 41 with red dot mounted was pretty good too
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Moving back to iron sights, my groups opened up a bit
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The sights on the Walther GSP are very nice though. Got some tighter groups with that.
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zippp0 said:
these days the Pardinis are the go -

As for the '41s - their day has past (unfortunately)
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Gillis2 said:
X2 on Ruger Mark 3 with the majestic speed strip kit. Also if you want to go revolver, get a Smith and Wesson 617. They are really Worth the money.
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These Majestic kits have been mentioned twice in this thread. Who sells them in Canada? Can they be shipped across the border without issues?

I own a mkIII right now, but my first rimfire pistol was a Smith & Wesson 622 that I wish I still had! The only issue I ever had with it was that the plug that held the recoil spring/guide rod in place broke a few times S&W sent me a couple new ones, and I the no Istill had a spare when I sold it.

Oh and I had a Sig mosquito for a while, but it doesn't really bare mentioning. Was so amo picky it was far more frustrating than enjoyable. Accurate when itddid go bang though.
 
I know Murray carries them. You can find them on his web site MGardner.com under Magazines & Pistol Parts. After watching various YouTube videos and doing the field strip and reassembly on my 22/45's a dozen times or so, it's pretty easy and I didn't find the need to get them for my Ruger 22's.

Boomer454 said:
These Majestic kits have been mentioned twice in this thread. Who sells them in Canada? Can they be shipped across the border without issues?

I own a mkIII right now, but my first rimfire pistol was a Smith & Wesson 622 that I wish I still had! The only issue I ever had with it was that the plug that held the recoil spring/guide rod in place broke a few times S&W sent me a couple new ones, and I the no Istill had a spare when I sold it.

Oh and I had a Sig mosquito for a while, but it doesn't really bare mentioning. Was so amo picky it was far more frustrating than enjoyable. Accurate when itddid go bang though.
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Nicest? Just my opinion of course. A S&W 17 with 4.25" barrel and a set of Goncalo Alves finger groove combats.



Or a Colt S70 Gov't Model mated up with a Colt .22 conversion unit.



Either of these is an absolute joy to shoot.
 
My m & p 22, was very fussy for the first 1000, its now starting to do better, a fellow CGN'er told me he lubes the s**t out of his so thats what I did, and it really does help. has to be warm to shoot, does not like the cold days, just too tight I guess. But a very accurate pistol, especially in my wife's hands, she seems to get a beautiful group, where I just like pulling the trigger I guess. LOL
joenl said:
My M&P 22 is a fussy eater. But a great shooter. Will not feed any Winchester regardless of $$ associated with it.
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Hey VanMan - great shooting - the M41 is a great pistol - it has a single stage trigger, limited sight adjustments, no recoil compensators and limited trigger adjustments; design moves on - the 57 Chevy was a great car for its day - but they don't make them any more. The Model 41 was designed in '57, sold in '58 (and yes - they are still produced). Homo Sapiens have been working on pistol design for nearly 60 years since the Model 41 was introduced. It is a classic - like the Beetle, but time has moved on. for a sample of pistols check this link out

http://www.midwestshootingacademy.com/pistols.shtml#4

.22 pistols listed include:

Baikal, Matchguns, Hammerli, Benenni, Walther Pardini, Feinwerkbau

Great pistol but time has moved on
 
deadman said:
Nicest? Just my opinion of course. A S&W 17 with 4.25" barrel and a set of Goncalo Alves finger groove combats.

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:agree: Everyone needs a nice revolver in their 22lr collection, and the S&W are among the nicest!

Speaking of 'must' have 22lr... a collection is not complete without some sort of Free Pistol. Shooting off-hand @ 50M is always fun :)

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If you 'want' another semi, it might be worth your while to track down a Hammerli 208. From my point of view, they are a 'nicer' M41

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Wow, what a treat to read everyone's replies and see the awesome pics! I'm so glad I asked the question. Lots of great advice, thank you, and now lots of things for me to check out. I have to say the comment about the S&W 41, that time moves on, was what I was thinking. I love this gun, and am finally starting to see some nice results (I plink at the Range - that's it, and that is all that I want to do). But having so much trouble with trying to get a replacement part for an older model recently....I realize it just might be time for me to get something else that isn't older than me. However that said, some of the new stuff....maybe it's an acquired taste? 4dobes.
 
Are you looking for parts for your Model 41? Try Murray Charlton, I've been able to get parts for him. What were you looking for?

4dobes said:
Wow, what a treat to read everyone's replies and see the awesome pics! I'm so glad I asked the question. Lots of great advice, thank you, and now lots of things for me to check out. I have to say the comment about the S&W 41, that time moves on, was what I was thinking. I love this gun, and am finally starting to see some nice results (I plink at the Range - that's it, and that is all that I want to do). But having so much trouble with trying to get a replacement part for an older model recently....I realize it just might be time for me to get something else that isn't older than me. However that said, some of the new stuff....maybe it's an acquired taste? 4dobes.
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Ruger Standard, Mk1 or Mk2, or any of the variations. Feels like a real pistol, reliable and well tested.
 
VanMan said:
I know Murray carries them. You can find them on his web site MGardner.com under Magazines & Pistol Parts. After watching various YouTube videos and doing the field strip and reassembly on my 22/45's a dozen times or so, it's pretty easy and I didn't find the need to get them for my Ruger 22's.
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As mentioned, Murray - mdgardner.com - and Dante Sports are the (2) I know of.

The kits not only make removal of the bolt a snap by not having to fiddle with the mainspring housing, but also come with a 'target' hammer and bushings,
which not only clean up the feel of the trigger, but also eliminate the magazine disconnect safety.

I feel the kit totally worth it, when compared to sourcing the Volquartsen MKII accurizing kit (which only addresses 2 of the 3 issues)
or the cheaper route of Sam Lam's bushings (which work great, but only address 1 of the 3 issues).
 
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