[Bravo11]

I have a Browning Buckmark with a red-dot holographic sight. I'm looking at getting another .22 pistol and putting a telescopic scope on it. Right now a Ruger MKIII Hunter is what I'm looking at but mainly because I don't know what else is out there. Benelli and Pardini(sp) are probably out because of budget constraints.
I plan on using it as a target pistol, not a plinker.
Thanks

[Plink]

The Ruger heavy barrels are usually tackdrivers from the factory. It's my favorite platform to build on. If you find that you need even more accuray, you can always drop a Pac-Lite barrelled receiver on it.

[Frandy]

Many prefer the Target model, but I got a very good deal on the Hunter, so I went for it. No regrets at all. With my aging eyes, I prefer regular sights to the HiViz, which I didn't realize until I owned and shot it. Since then (and this photo), I've replaced the Hi-Viz with the standard Ruger sights. Your mileage may vary.

I do generally use the red dot anyway.

http://homepage.mac.com/franman/.Pictures/Handguns/MKIII-1...serial.jpg

[12many]

I concur with Frandy. I have the same pistol and replaced the rear blade and front sight with the sights from a 5.5 inch bull barrel. It is very accurate and reliable. I also put VQ target grips on it and a new sear. I am very pleased with my offhand groups at 60 feet. I keep working my way back.

Great pistol, but the barrel is long and kinda heavy. It feels heavy. Anyway, if you are going to add on scopes then it may get too heavy.

I also have the 5.5 bull barrel. Very similar, and similar weight, but not as long so it does not 'feel' as heavy to me. I use it for hiking with a holster and plinking.

[JoeHatley]

I plan on using it as a target pistol

S&W 41 would be a good choice.
http://www.iowatelecom.net/~hatley/41_l.jpg

Joe

[Bravo11]

Those SW 41's look nice(I've never handled or shot one) but S&W are proud of them. MSRP is $1153.
Everything keeps going back to Ruger.

[ACP230]

Do you shoot Bullseye matches?
Do you shoot Centerfire and .45 matches as well as .22?
If so, you might want to consider a Marvel .22 Conversion Unit for your .45.

The coach of the local Jr. Pistol Team is switching everybody over to them.
(The team competes at the Nationals at Camp Perry every year).

Adult Bullseye shooters around here are also going the Marvel route.
They are very accurate conversions and generally cheaper than buying a Smith M41. Not as inexpensive as a Ruger though.

[ADKWOODSMAN]

I like the smith 41 with the 5 inch barrel. I've owned mine for 35 years and it's still going strong!

[bdutton]

+1 ditto on the marvel conversion fo 1911. Damned accurate and helps you learn the .45 trigger.

[Bravo11]

I don't shoot competitive bullseye I just want to shoot target and try to better myself. I would shoot competitive if I ever had got good enough.

[JoeHatley]

MSRP is $1153.

Street price is much less. I paid $730 for mine last year. Bud's has them for $787 right now.

Good Luck...

Joe

[ArchAngelCD]

I have a special run S&W M22A and it's a great shooter. It has a 7" Flutted Bull Barrel and a green Fiber Optic front sight. I got it used for $285.

There are a lot of different M22A's on the S&W site. I would suggest buying the higher end M22A Product # 107437. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=11101&langId=-1&productId=12751&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=15710

If you would rather a Bull Barrel then Product # 107431 is a good pistol too.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=11101&langId=-1&productId=14716&tabselected=over&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=15710

Both pistols above are available in 5.5" or 7" barrels.

[rchernandez]

I don't shoot competitive bullseye I just want to shoot target and try to better myself. I would shoot competitive if I ever had got good enough.

That's the whole point of Bullseye for the most part --- start shooting matches to get better. There is no better method at getting "better", like trial by fire.

I'd recommend finding a Ruger Mk II with a 5-1/2" bull barrel. You'll need to find a Bullseye Gunsmith to work the trigger down to the legal 2lbs (or slightly more). For red-dot, go with the 1" Ultradot.

Good luck.




Here's an idea:
http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=33393&d=1136265328

[skeeter1]

I've always admired the S&W Model 41.

MSRP is $1153.

Street price is much less. I paid $730 for mine last year. Bud's has them for $787 right now.


Like JoeHatley said, don't pay too much attention to the MSRP. The last one I saw at the shop (7" barrel, NIB) was $789. Still a lot of money, but it's one of the finest .22 target pistols ever made. My Beretta 87, nice as it is, isn't in the same league and still cost me $650.

Good toys cost good money. :(

[Stevie-Ray]

I'd recommend finding a Ruger Mk II with a 5-1/2" bull barrel.Couldn't have said it better myself. The middle one here is a good choice.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/GitchiManitou/100_0232.jpg?t=1176422384

[Tortuga12]

Can't go wrong with a good High Standard! Adjustable trigger, changeable barrel (if changeable is really a word), good sights, and affordable!

[aubie515]

Don't rule out the IZH 35M if you can find one.

http://www.pafoa.org/forum/imagehosting/17045913636ef986.jpg

The Ruger MKII/IIIs are nice, but I wouldn't consider them a target 22.

http://www.pafoa.org/forum/imagehosting/17045913636bd852.jpg

The S&W 41's are nice and I've seen them pretty reasonable used.

[Baphomet]

My MKII is painfully accurate and plenty accurate enough for casual bullseye shooting. Drop in a Volquartson sear, and have an over-travel stop-screw installed to clean up the slop in the factory trigger-pull, and you can get a 'pull that's crisp as a cracker and down around #2. If you want to shed some weight you can go to a Tac-Sol/pac-lite upper or the Volquartson upper.

This isn't the very best target I've ever shot with my MKII, but it's typical of what I know the pistol is capable of (five rounds, 25 yards, CCI Mini Mags (and dang if I didn't flinch that flyer!)):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/Baphomet/Target002.jpg

[MrBorland]

I don't know if they'll accept red dot sights, but how 'bout a Browning Medalist? I'm lusting for one. Supposed to be exceptionally fine shooters and (to me) very fine looking as well.

http://www.gunsandammomag.com/classics/0505/

[The Real Wyatt]

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned a Taurus 970 revolver yet. An astonishigly accurate .22 at an affordable price. 300 dollars or so and you get half inch groups at 50 yards.

[Bravo11]

That Taurus looks like a good shooter but I'm wanting a semi. Besides the fluted bbl vs. a slab bbl, what are the differences between the Ruger Hunter and the Ruger Competition?
Also, what advantage does a slab barrel give you over a bull(full round) barrel?