S&W Victory is cheaper than Ruger Mark IV?

[jrslv]

Hi All!

Cabela's currently sells S&W Victory Rimfire for $520 i.e. much cheaper than the seemingly comparable Ruger Mark IV Target Rimfire, which is priced at $700 (the stainless version).

Is Ruger Mark IV that better? What am I missing?

Cheers,
Jaroslav

 

[Scotty454]

Tenda has the S&W Victory for $379.99! Smokin' deal if you're looking for one.

Disclaimer: I don't work for Tenda or Smith and Wesson. Lol. Just think it's a great deal for someone looking to get into a .22LR pistol that isn't a 1911.

 

[Halger280HVMag]

Missing, is the comparative price shopping.
Not all pricing is the same at all outlets.

Hi All!

Cabela's currently sells S&W Victory Rimfire for $520 i.e. much cheaper than the seemingly comparable Ruger Mark IV Target Rimfire, which is priced at $700 (the stainless version).

Is Ruger Mark IV that better? What am I missing?

Cheers,
Jaroslav

 

[4n2t0]

Better is subjective but the Ruger has time and a very good reputation on its side. Personally, I'd get the SW if I was only going to plink.

 

[paul792]

The Ruger has a one button take down feature which makes it appealing to most. I don't have a problem with taking out the one Allen head bolt to take down my victory. It's a fun little pistol that has chewed threw every brand of ammo I've tried. I shoot at least 4-500 rounds threw it each trip to the range. Really want to order the trigger and compensator from tandam Kross soon.

 

[jrslv]

The Ruger has a one button take down feature which makes it appealing to most. I don't have a problem with taking out the one Allen head bolt to take down my victory. It's a fun little pistol that has chewed threw every brand of ammo I've tried. I shoot at least 4-500 rounds threw it each trip to the range. Really want to order the trigger and compensator from tandam Kross soon.

And what about Ruger® SR22™ Rimfire Pistol - will it chew through every brand of ammo as well?

 

[paul792]

And what about Ruger® SR22™ Rimfire Pistol - will it chew through every brand of ammo as well?

I have no experience with any Ruger rimfire pistol. But my 10/22 was picky. That's why I sold it and got a couple Henry's... A pump and lever. Both eat everything flawless.

 

[Scotty454]

I have no experience with any Ruger rimfire pistol. But my 10/22 was picky. That's why I sold it and got a couple Henry's... A pump and lever. Both eat everything flawless.

...This isn't relevant to pistols at all, with the exception of maybe the blasphemous Charger "pistol". lol

 

[Meroh]

Better is subjective but the Ruger has time and a very good reputation on its side. Personally, I'd get the SW if I was only going to plink.

Not seeing guys shooting all that well with them lately.

 

[bertn]

Don't know about the victory but sold my ruger mark 2 after getting a browning buckmark.

Might want to add that one to the equation.

 

[JoKa]

Steel challenge, we see the top three guys run Ruger, Buckmark and S&W.
So they are all very capable guns.
ALL have had issues at one point or another.

Personally I grew up shooting the old MKII and III so I love my MKIV 22/45 lite. If you need to clean in the middle of a match it is the best.

 

[marcooool]

I have both Victory and Ruger Mark IV competition. Ruger is more good looking and easier to clean. But Victory’s stock trigger is even better than the Tendamkross trigger I put on Ruger. I like both and shoot them equally. Both can get 3-inch group with 10 round at 25 yards when I perform well. I barely get any FTE or FTF with either one.

 

[4n2t0]

Not seeing guys shooting all that well with them lately.

Then they don't know how to shoot.

 

[airbatic]

Both are way cheaper at other stores. I prefer the mk4 for the toolless takedown

 

[drill702]

The S and W has a polymer grip frame and upper is stamped and welded sheet metal . That may be some of the difference in price.

 

[dee.ess.emm]

Really can't find a better deal for a quality .22 handgun ,unfortunately the price has now gone back up to $499 at go tenda , i scooped one at $380 yesterday, super pumped , and looking forward to trying it, and adding some accesories. anyone else add some accessories to their s&w victory ? i'm thinking of adding a green dot and a scope. any ideas ?

 

[Meroh]

Really can't find a better deal for a quality .22 handgun ,unfortunately the price has now gone back up to $499 at go tenda , i scooped one at $380 yesterday, super pumped , and looking forward to trying it, and adding some accesories. anyone else add some accessories to their s&w victory ? i'm thinking of adding a green dot and a scope. any ideas ?

People will argue, but if you have good eyesight, the holographic and dot optics are more of a handy-cap over the iron sights.

 

[Grain]

One neat option that I hope is more useful eventually is the Victory's ability to change barrels with just one bolt too. Would be great to have a couple different lengths to play with.

 

[Wal-Mart Greeter]

Really can't find a better deal for a quality .22 handgun ,unfortunately the price has now gone back up to $499 at go tenda , i scooped one at $380 yesterday, super pumped , and looking forward to trying it, and adding some accesories. anyone else add some accessories to their s&w victory ? i'm thinking of adding a green dot and a scope. any ideas ?

It's actually at 369$ now. It's part of their 5 day sale, it will be at that price until 3pm May 16th. You must have caught it back up at 499$ just between sales...

 

[hatman1793]

Smith & Wesson laid an egg with the so-called Victory model. Butt ugly, unsophisticated, & looks like it was handmade as a “one-off” in a middle eastern bazaar gun shop with only hammers & hand files.