Trifler
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While I'd much prefer a factory manufactured one, I've done quite a bit of searching online and it appears that not a single manufacturer makes a pistol in .17 HM2. Kimber had a .17 HM2 conversion for one of their 1911s for a while which they no longer sell. Ruger tried to create a .17 HM2 version of their Mark III pistol, but failed, and when I talked with them on the phone they said they have no plans to try again or to develop a new pistol for the round.
So... now I am looking into the possibility of having one made. I figure anyone on THR who does this kind of work would frequent the Gunsmithing forum so I'm posting here. The gun would be for Plinking and Target shooting, as well as possibly some non-professional competition shooting. I like the .17 HM2 for its superior accuracy over the .22LR so the gun should take advantage of that. I would like it to be able to use detachable magazines of both a ten round size and something larger. I would prefer for it to actually look like a pistol and not a cut-down rifle with a pistol grip. I have no plans to use a scope on it at this time.
I'm interested in finding out what possibilities there may be for a project like this and the kind of money it would cost me and go from there. If it costs too much I'll have to give up on it. Constructive thoughts and suggestions would also be appreciated.
I had one recommendation to start from a Ruger 10/22 semi-auto action.
So... now I am looking into the possibility of having one made. I figure anyone on THR who does this kind of work would frequent the Gunsmithing forum so I'm posting here. The gun would be for Plinking and Target shooting, as well as possibly some non-professional competition shooting. I like the .17 HM2 for its superior accuracy over the .22LR so the gun should take advantage of that. I would like it to be able to use detachable magazines of both a ten round size and something larger. I would prefer for it to actually look like a pistol and not a cut-down rifle with a pistol grip. I have no plans to use a scope on it at this time.
I'm interested in finding out what possibilities there may be for a project like this and the kind of money it would cost me and go from there. If it costs too much I'll have to give up on it. Constructive thoughts and suggestions would also be appreciated.
I had one recommendation to start from a Ruger 10/22 semi-auto action.