22 pistol poll

I own a BERSA 23 and two TX22's. Actually two BERSA .22's as I also have the T22. I voted for the TX22, but in all honesty I could have picked either. The BERSA needs high velocity ammunition due to it's all metal composition. That's the only drawback. Both guns are accurate and reliable and a lot of fun to shoot. My M23 is probably 25 years old, and nothing shows much wear. The TX22 is polymer and too new to determine long time how it will stand the test of time. I have about three thousand round through one of the TX's with no problems that weren't ammunition related.

The correct answer is (D) Beretta Model 70S! Just kidding but with it's easy to see sights, great SAO trigger, and stellar reliability I think it's still one of the best medium frame size .22s.

Of the three listed I would go with the Astra Constable.

D. None of the above.

Have three Taurii Tx22's, about 1K rds through each. One FTF. No issues. I see now that that is different than the PT22 but I'm still not changing my answer

Since this list is of older pistols, I'll assume the PT22 to be an older metal frame version. However, a tip up barrel, no extractor, double action only Taurus PT22 would not be my choice over the other two single action/double action pistols unless you just had to have the smallest of the three.

I have a Beretta 21 that the PT22 mimics, with the Beretta having an SA/DA trigger.

I also have the current version of the Bersa in .22LR and it is a better gun than my 21 at everything except being small.

I have no experience with the Astra. I'd like to own one, but wouldn't shoot it much if parts availability is an issue.

So, put me down for the Bersa.

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Hoyte said:

Which is the superior handgun?

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Superior and those 22 pistols, good one.

Of those three; the Astra. Built like a .380. Reliable as the sun rise.


My personal favorite small frame .22 is the Daewoo DP22. Similar to the Walther PP but better.
Beretta 70S nice too but tiny sights hurt my eyes these days.

usp9 said:

Of those three; the Astra. Built like a .380. Reliable as the sun rise.
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My personal favorite small frame .22 is the Daewoo DP22. Similar to the Walther PP but better.
Beretta 70S nice too but tiny sights hurt my eyes these days.

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I thought that Daewoo made TV'S and small cars

CDW4ME said:

Superior and those 22 pistols, good one.
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Superior out of those three. Imagine if you were to go into a gun shop and wanted a classic pre-owned .22 pistol and those three were on your collection list, but you only wanted to buy one right now. Which one would get your money if you were the collector?

LUCKYDAWG13 said:

I thought that Daewoo made TV'S and small cars

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The Daewoo Precision Industries K2 is a very interesting small car.

chicharrones said:

The Daewoo Precision Industries K2 is a very interesting small car.

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No kidding i had know idea that
They made firearms too

I wouldn't mind having a Daewoo K7 either.

If someone could twist my arm hard enough to make me choose one of those it would be the Astra.

I love the looks of the Astra. I would, based on what one of the posters said about good reliability, get that gun. One reason I like small barrel guns. (recently bought the LCPll 22.cal)

I have shot the Taurus and it was a very good shooter.

The Astra also reminds me of the Phoenix HPA 22 which I love to shoot (own two of them) Also love the way it feels in my hand. They typically go for $150.00 or less. Saw a used on in my local LGS for $250.

LUCKYDAWG13 said:

I thought that Daewoo made TV'S and small cars

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Lol! KIA makes CNC machining centers and Kyocera (the cell phone company) makes quality indexable cutting tools...

I have a pair of PT22s and 22short Beretta that mimics it, but is DA/SA. All work fine for mouse guns.

Years ago, I owned an Astra Constable in .22 Lr, and really liked it. It was reliable and decently accurate. It’s’ only drawbacks were that it was a little heavy (being all steel), and, well, it was an Astra. Still, it gets my vote.

What's the story behind offering those three specific choices?

OK, thanks for the explanation. That swings me to vote Astra.

"Which is the better 22 pistol?

None of the above choices! Colt Woodsman group, Ruger Standard, etc., Hi Standard, ad inf.