Thinking about getting a .22 pistol for putting a bunch more rounds down range in hopes of improving my accuracy, would like something metal framed, I shoot a ruger p89 and sp-01 both in 9mm. Any suggestions? Hoping for reliable feeding, and of course accuracy would be a bonus
Opinions for good reliable .22 pistol
- Thread starter seebarg
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You don't get more reliable than a revolver. If semi if what you are after, for accuracy look at a target pistol such as the Ruger 22/45. Pistols such as SIGs and Glocks all have .22 versions but they are more plinkers and will not have the same accuracy as a designated target pistol.
Definitely looking for a pistol, already have a ruger single six in .22, want something to practice with that is a bit cheaper to shoot, that simulates the 9mms I normally shoot
Love my Buckmark and I like my Ruger Mark IV but I prefer the Buckmark. Very accurate and eats any ammo all day. Have a look at the Smith and Wesson 22 Victory aswell. Hoping to get mine on Thursday. I would avoid the Beretta U22 as the trigger is less than stellar. Have you considered the Kadet 22lr conversion for your SP-01? The Smith and Wesson MnP 22 and the Grand Power K22 X-Trim are also worth a look as they both are very accurate and would more resemble your 9mm's but they are not metal framed.
I can't speak to the M&P but the Grand Power K22 I had was very fussy about ammo and a bit of a jam-o-matic at times.
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ambishooter
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Browning Buckmark Contour, Ruger Mark IV, used Ruger Mark II, III Target, 22/45. A used S & W 41 or a CZ 75 Kadet (or even a Kadet conversion for your SP01, if you can find one)
My MKIII Hunter has been one of my best gun purchases overall. I swapped out all the guts with Volquartsen parts and the trigger has a clean break of 1.25#. I also added Williams Firesights on the rear, keeping the original front FO sight. It eats any ammo and is very accurate, making single handed shooting fun. It wasn't cheap, and I knew that getting into it - but this was one of the few times I truly went with: buy once, cry once and I very glad I did.
The Grand Power K22S has a reinforced polymer frame with a steel chassis and a steel slide and all steel internals which is unheard of for the .22LR pistols. Disassembly for cleaning takes a few seconds. I recommend it without any hesitation. It’s a very reliable pistol. I’ve been shooting Blazer, American Eagle HP, Mini Mag Varmint, Mini Mag Plinking, Federal Auto Match, Federal Champion HP Value Pack, Aguila Super Extra and CCI AR Tactical. My pistol has already 950 shots on it. For that number of shots I’ve had 1 FTEject with the Aguila Super Extra (1255fps/40gr), 2 failures to ignite and 1 FTEject with the Federal Champion HP Value Pack (1260fps/36gr). That’s all. It's a large pistol (full size) and fits my hand like a glove. It comes with four backstraps to fit any shape of a hand.
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look at the new Mark IV from Ruger...it also comes in the 22/45 variant.
easier take down which means easier cleaning and maintenance...however, for those eager to get the new Mark IV, there might be some nice deals on the EE of one's trying to liquidate Mark III's.
I sold mine off in anticipation of this one.
easier take down which means easier cleaning and maintenance...however, for those eager to get the new Mark IV, there might be some nice deals on the EE of one's trying to liquidate Mark III's.
I sold mine off in anticipation of this one.
Cameron SS
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Iveshot buckmark, ruger miii and sw 617 . The Mkiii and 617 are excellent
I've had a bunch of them over the years and nothing compares to the Ruger or Buckmark. Lots of aftermarket parts available for the Ruger but the Browning is easier to maintain. I say choose whichever fits your hand better.
