[cannibal4]

Can anyone recommend an inexpensive (if there is one).22 target pistol .
My son and I shoot alot of 9mm, 38's and .40 but it's getting expensive..
Thought of perhaps .22's any ideas or recommendations?

Thanks,
Cannibal4

[BlkHawk73]

Ruger MK series (I, II, III) or Browning Buckmark.

[Ala Dan]

I like Browning Buckmarks~!:cool: I have a Buckmark Plus SE, with the
adjustable target rear sight and a Tru-Glo marble fiber optic (green)
front sight. And with my 59 year old eyes, it sure helps a whole bunch.
There are several good, quality .22 caliber autoloaders out there; some
prefer the Ruger MK-II's and III's.:uhoh: I guess to sum up, in choosing
pick the one that is best for you~!:D

[cavman]

I have a Ruger Mark III Hunter (that I have been very happy with) and am under the impression from many that this (Ruger .22) platform has many after-market companies out there, that make a lot of things specifically for the Rugers; ie grips, improved (Volquartsen) triggers, speed loader things that allow you to load your magazines in ~3 seconds, for example.

I can't say for sure about the other .22s ,but if you want to ever "do" things to your pistols, the Ruger offers many options.

have a great day
cavman

[holycrikey]

+1 for the Ruger's. Excellent .22. I've never had a problem with any of them. My only complaint (as is with many .22's), they are a PITA to disassemble and put back together. Not my favorite part.

Very reliable though. Accurate as well

[brennan]

Sig Trailside or Beretta 87T

[cmidkiff]

+1 on the Browning Buckmark, and lots of magazines for it :)

My kids and I have put thousands of trouble-free rounds down range with mine.

[usp9]

Colt Woodsman Match Target,
S&W 622,
Beretta U22,
Browning Buckmark,
I would recommend the Browning. Of the two above in current production the Browning is very accurate, has good balance, a sweet, sweet trigger, isn't too expensive, and looks good to boot. I've come to enjoy it even more than the colt, and that's saying a lot!

[Zen21Tao]

I was at a local gunstore today and was impressed by the feel of the Sig Mosquito. One thing I look for in a 22lr handgun is the feel of a fullsize larger caliber handgun that I have. For example, my Kinger Target is the perfect companion for my 1911s and the Mosquito would make a perfect companion for my P239.

[Jenrick]

S&W 622 is what I've got and I love it. Got it cheap to <$200.

-Jenrick

[Soybomb]

My s&w 22A was cheap and works great. Aluminum frame and lifetime warranty. Perfect for me.

[david_the_greek]

look into getting a conversion kit for one of your firearms if they are available.

[Dienekes]

Consider a 4 3/4" Ruger Standard Auto, new or a good used one if you can find one at the right price. We have one for every member of the family around here. Zero the fixed sights, and if the trigger isn't up to your expectations put in a Volquartsen kit. Everything you need and nothing you don't. With a little care it'll still be going strong when your son hits 70.

[Majic]

Inexpensive and target pistol just doesn't add up. Now a good plinker will fit. ;)

[Zen21Tao]

I know you said you are looking for a 22 pistol but I just wanted to say that if you consider a 22 rifle a possability take a look at the Feather AT22. It is an increadibly fun gun to shoot and very accurate. The Feather is unique in that it is a gun you can take to the range for a target gun (with or without a scope) and then turn right around and use for a lazy afternoon plinking gun. I have had one now for about 12-14 years and it doesn't get old.

http://featherusa.com/
http://featherusa.com/img10.gif

[hksw]

IMO, as others have suggested, starting off with a mid grade Ruger MkII/III or Browning Buckmark should get you off to a good start. After a while, you might want to use more anatomical grips for better feel and comfort. From there, if you still think you'd like to go a little better and are willing to pay the price, look into the SW41's, Benelli MP-90/95s, Pardinis, Hämmerlis, etc.

[JoeHatley]

recommend an inexpensive (if there is one).22 target pistol

Hard to beat a Ruger MK II. They can be found used almost everywhere in the country, with prices in the $200 --> $250 range.

http://www.iowatelecom.net/~hatley/mkii_r.jpg

A lot of inexpensive fun...

Joe

[xingr8]

One more vote for the Rugers. They may not be the greatest out of the box, but the trigger responds well to a little work and and I don't know of any other .22 with more aftermarket support. Here is mine. It is way more accurate than I am. Golf Balls at 25 yd. are good practice.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/XingR/KMK678GC.jpg

Also, try the 'Ultimate Clip Loader'. The have them for the Ruger and the Browning Buckmark. I can load all seven of my magazines in about 30 seconds. It makes it too easy to go through 500 rounds in 40 minutes or less.

http://www.gunblast.com/Cliploader.htm
http://www.1bad69.com/ruger/ultimatecliploader.htm

[Pilot]

If you want the low end of .22 target pistols (real target pistols) the Benelli MP95E is the ticket. Only around $700 - $750. Or the Russian Baikal which is about half that price.

[Plink]

I've had a wonderful time with a Ruger 22/45 with 5.5 inch bull barrel. It's a little tack driver and can be found in the $220-250 range almost anywhere. There are a lot of custom parts of you want more out of it in the future.

[Jenrick]

xingr8: Don't suppose you know if the ultimate cliploader would work on S&W 22 series mags?

-Jenrick

[xingr8]

Jenrick,

Sorry, don't know for sure, but I doubt that it would. Their ads only mention Ruger and Browning. Next time you get a Ruger and S&W mag side by side, take look at how similar they are. If the lips are close to the same shape and the thumb button is on the same side, it might work. Hope so. The UCL makes 22LR a whole lot more fun.

[Paradiddle]

Older S&W K22 - classic revolver and very accurate.

[Zen21Tao]

Sig mosquito. Around $350

http://www.davesguns.com/serverpics/FirearmsPage/Sig-mosquito-01.jpg


Sig Trailside. Around $299 (from CDNN)

http://www.praxagora.com/lunde/photos/trailside-6-right-full.jpg


Kimber Rimfire Target. Around $600-$700 new
http://www.m1911.org/images/kimber22-01.jpg

[Haymaker]

They will keep you poor with aftermarket goodies to turn one into a target gun:o but the parts are there, including spare mags.

I'm older than dirt & was raised on and shot QUALITY target pistols:evil:
Still got my Hi Standaed Supermatic Citation with interchangeable barrels, barrel weights and MANY factory magazines:p
Hi Standard owners are not snobs, they are just acutely aware that they have the BEST!:neener:

& BTW: What are the US Olympic pistol teams using now:confused: ;)

[sturgis]

I have a Standard SS MS that I put a HiViz front sight on and a Plus Nickle SE. Each have about 6000 rounds through them. Both are highly accurate at 75 feet and never have given me any problems.

[Pilot]

BTW: What are the US Olympic pistol teams using now

Dunno. Pardini?

[rockstar.esq]

Since no one else will say it, I guess I will. The Ruger grip angle is unique which is a hallmark or a stain depending on if it works for you. The Sig mosquito has a zinc alloy frame, I'm sure it's safe and it'll work I would however be concerned should it ever fall on a rock... My personal opinion on the aftermarket stuff for Rugers is that it's because Ruger simply won't offer modifications or improvements to it's design (plus if you install any aftermarket stuff on your gun, you'll void the warranty). I own a Buckmark and I will agree that the trigger is great and that the accuracy is better that many other options. However I would be remiss not to mention that they use two screws on the top of the action that holds the whole shebang together. I have found that gettting the gun to stay together for more than 500 consecutive rounds requires tightening of the screws. I am not fond of designs that require screws to be removed for takedown. That being said, there simply aren't many .22LR designs that don't have this problem. So I went looking for a replacement and I think I've found it. I'm planning on obtaining a Beretta 87 Target. The screws holding the counterweight on are the only ones required for takedown. This is less objectionable given that the firearm will operate without the weights, whereas the rear sight, as well as the top half of the action on the Buckmark is held together with it's screws. One other point is that the sight radius will have a considerable effect on your accuracy. After owning two Buckmarks, one with a 6" barrel, and one with a 4" barrel, I'd never buy a 4" again. The precision afforded is well worth the extra price.

[wally]

Rugers are good, and you have a choice of "Luger-like" or "1911-like" grip angles with the MkII/III series or the 22/45 polymer frame series.

I have two compalints against our Rugers. PITA to take down for cleaning and they are more ammo sensitive that are our Buckmark, Neos, or S&W M22A. The Buckmark is about as bad to take down as the Ruger, the Neos is a snap, the M22A comes apart easily but needs three hands to put back together.

Main complaint against the Neos is the safety rotates the "wrong" way and its looks are too radical for some. Both the Neos and M22A got creative with mag release locations to the detriment of the designs IMHO.

All are good, but none are perfect, the prices are reasonable.

--wally.

[Furncliff]

Hi Standards like this Victor...http://images.gunsamerica.com/upload/976703901-1.jpg ...........are great shooters, they hold their value well (some are appreciating). They are accurate and take down is a 5 second affair, push one button. Prices vary, there are quiet a few models ck. Guns America. Buy one made at one of the Conn. locations. These tend to become "family pieces", my daughter has already dibbed the one my dad gave me.:)

[CraigJS]

Cz 75 Kadet .22 check one out. Nice pistols.

[greener]

The best buy for the low buck may be the S&W 22A (circa $200). I've put several thousand rounds through one and have been very satisfied with performance and accuracy. That is until I fired a Ruger Government model last week. I now have a Mk III Hunter. It's raining too much to run to the range today, but I can't wait to fire the new toy and the old one side-by-side.

[RustyFN]

I have a Ruger Mark III and love it. It will eat anything I feed it without any problems. I hear the buckmarks are a nice gun but I don't have any experience with them. I hope I don't offend anybody but I know two people with a Walther P22 and they both have problems with them. You can't go wrong with the Ruger.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=41874&stc=1&d=1152154450