.22 target pistols
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rockstar.esq
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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
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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.
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
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Hi Standards like this Victor...
...........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
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Cz 75 Kadet .22 check one out. Nice pistols.
greener
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22A or Ruger MK III
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.
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
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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.
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