To buy a .22 caliber pistol? And what kind

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I like shooting much like all of us on this site but I am new to shooting pistols. To ask the question should I buy a .22 or a higher caliber 1911? And if yes to buy which one? I have shot a browning and just loved it. Not to sure looking for some suggestions
 
This is a good review summary that shows some good suggestions for the different styles of shooting (plinking, vs target, vs training ....). One thing is for sure though, what ever you buy it won't be your last one - these .22's are super fun and very addictive.

 
I'm not trying to be rude, but this question gets asked like once a week. Use the search function and you will find some great threads about good choices for a first pistol. And FYI go 22 to learn the basics on the cheap before you go spend $$ on a high cal 1911.
 
I personally have a .22 H&R revolver and a Ruger Mk.2 ontop of some other centrefire handguns, and I still really enjoy using them. The Ruger .22 semi's are excellent. The GSG 1911's are also a good bet from what I hear. The Browning 1911/22 looks like an awesome little piece too.
 
The Beretta 70 series are a great little pistol, and are hard to beat. Good used ones can be found if you look around a bit.
 
There seems to be quite a few of these Beretta 70,s around, at dealers and the EE..... well worth the $350-400, good looking,accurate,reliable and all steel except the grips.
Mine works well with low cost standard velocity ammo which is a bonus.
Can't get mine apart yet but I have heard that they do come apart so there is hope.
This picture off the web this may be a Model,74...mine has the rear sight on the rear of the slide:

 
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Sig 1911-22 or a gsg1911 they will feed any ammo you put in it and its almost identical to a full size 1911so it be good practice till you get a full-size 1911 but if I was you I would get nork 1911 to. You could proble get a gsg1911-22 and a norinco 1911 fore around 700 before tax
 
Whenever this question get's asked I recommend studying the market and buying a used Ruger Mark 1, 2 or 3 at a reasonable price. If you don't damage it, you will be able to get most of your money back if you ever want or need to sell it.

You should be able to pick up a Mark I target for about $250-$300 or a Mark II or III target for around $350 shipped. Extra magazines would be a bonus.
 
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silverfoxdj said:
The usual recommendation is a Ruger or Buckmark in 22 and can't argue with that..
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I've owned both in the past and these two are a good start. Both fed all the cheap bulk ammo with excellent accuracy.
Once you get into premium pistols such as S&W 41 and High Standard top models accuracy is superb, but ammo will be finicky as to feeding.
 
lejarretnoir said:
I've owned both in the past and these two are a good start. Both fed all the cheap bulk ammo with excellent accuracy.
Once you get into premium pistols such as S&W 41 and High Standard top models accuracy is superb, but ammo will be finicky as to feeding.
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Totally agree and surprisingly my 617 as well
 
Generally speaking, if you have plans of getting into paper punching, I'd suggest one of todays semi auto of decent quality. Picking which one is much like deciding what PU truck to buy, Dodge, Ford or GM. If you have the opportunity available, get in with guys at a local club and try a few out before you decide. Also, this isn't to say a decent semi auto can't be used for plinking but for my money, if plinking was going to be my game, I'd likely go for a good revlover.



I still have trouble deciding,;) hence the present vatiety:).
 
I picked up a Beretta model 71 as my first .22 pistol, easy to strip and clean. I'm also discovering as I get more time at the range very accurate too. My first .22 handgun but I already know it won't be my only one.
 
Johnn Peterson said:
Generally speaking, if you have plans of getting into paper punching, I'd suggest one of todays semi auto of decent quality. Picking which one is much like deciding what PU truck to buy, Dodge, Ford or GM. If you have the opportunity available, get in with guys at a local club and try a few out before you decide. Also, this isn't to say a decent semi auto can't be used for plinking but for my money, if plinking was going to be my game, I'd likely go for a good revlover.



I still have trouble deciding,;) hence the present vatiety:).
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That's a classy selection right there no wonder your having trouble..:)
 
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