.22lr handgun

[Toml]

I like the Rugers and Hi-Standards, too. (Mark II, Bearcat, SP101; HD-M.) But the Sig/Hammerli Trailside PL22 is my favorite small caliber sidearm. Fixed barrel accuracy, perfect balance, light weight. A grooved topstrap makes it a cinch to add accessory sighting devices.

Mine made a warranty trip to the Custom Shop due to poor functioning, but it has been worth it.

Sig recommends the use of standard velocity cartridges in this pistol.

 

[Sig 556]

I just purchased a MKIII Hunter, and very happy with it.

 

[huntsman]

I finally finished my little buying spree. I ended up with a lot of stuff - about $14,000+ worth. I'll leave it at that.

Anyways, I somehow managed to end up with about $1,000 left.

I'd spend what's left on 4" Diamondback.

 

[au2183]

You can get a SW Model 41 for under a grand, but it should not be used with HV ammo. Just SV is recommended, CCI SV to be exact.
Another option is a SW 617. I own both, and both are sweet shooters. I also have several older SW 17's and pre 17 K22s. They can be had for what you want to spend also. Great guns and great shooters. They dominated the target scene in the mid 1900s.
So I guess it comes down to what you want to use the gun for. Either way, you will not be disappointed with a SW.

 

[Deanimator]

If you've got at least one M1911, buy a Marvel .22lr conversion. They're good enough to compete with. Reasonably priced too.

 

[PhiloebeddoUSA]

+1 the model 617. You can get one brand new in the $600-$650 range on gunbroker. Older prelocks a bit less.

The diamondback isn't a bad idea but you would be hard pressed to find one in great shape under $1000 right now. Not to mention that they are so sought after by collectors/investors, you might never want to shoot it to keep it in a minty state.

best of luck

 

[.cheese.]

I'd spend what's left on 4" Diamondback.

Wouldn't that be out of my price range, even used?

 

[Col. Plink]

How do Browning Buckmarks compare to their Hi Standards? I'm guessing unfavorably, but they did come out later. I really like mine (slab-sided), better than it has a right to be. New bull-barrel (6"?)ones sell for $300 at Academy.

 

[omalon]

I took my new single six 22/mag 6.5" blue to an indoor range for it's first firing and I was surprized at how well it performed. The first 3 shots at 25' were dead center. I moved out to 75' (The max for the range) and still got a 2" grouping. The lighting at this range is poor and I am looking forward to shooting at an outdoor range at 100 yds to see what happens. Looks like the folks at Ruger spent some time adjusting the sights on my revolver, I assume they use a bore sigther. The lady at Ruger says my gun was made 4/09 in the NH Plant.

I was running short on time and only fired 48 LR's and 12 Mag's and I like the performence of the Mag's but not the price.

 

[huntsman]

Wouldn't that be out of my price range, even used?

If you just go by Gun Broker prices then maybe, do you have an FFL you trust? If so tell him what you want and what you'll spend let him try to find it. That's what I do.

 

[mljdeckard]

I'm still loving my Ciener 1911 conversion kit. It likes hotter ammo to cycle the heavier slide, but I also got 3 15 rd magazines for it. If you already HAVE a 1911 it's easy, but I'm thinking about building a dedicated frame for it with lighter springs to be able to cycle more ammo easily.

 

[10-Ring]

I've got a Ruger MK II Slabside -- prolly put 1/2 a bazillion rounds through it over the years. Then I picked up a 22lr wheelgun and it's all I've shot since -- great trigger, accuracy & fun

 

[TimboKhan]

Whoa. I didn't realize it's been made that long.

Ruger was quite literally founded on the premise of the MkI. In fact, this year marks the 60th year that the Ruger Mk? series has been manufactured. I find it somewhat incredible that after 60 years, there have been basically three model changes, and that's it. In my time, I have owned 3, of which I still have 2. My old MkII blued bull barrel was sold to my buddy in order to buy my current stainless MkII bull barrel, and I also have the plain jane standard model, which was purchased with the idea of buying a Tactical Solutions upper. I have been totally satisfied with all areas of operations and have shot gazillions of rounds out of them with no real issues to speak of.

 

[Bob J]

Another vote for the Ruger..... I have a MkIII and it is a hoot to shoot..... Very accurate and 22lr is a cheap date....

 

[searcher451]

A nice Colt, a nice Ruger, a nice Browning Buck Mark -- all are good choices. Get something that doesn't have a slide made of pot metal and you'll be very happy. Get something that uses pot metal for key components and you'll no doubt be shopping for something else ... sooner rather than later.

 

[kd7nqb]

Love my Mark II I have the government target model, I also have a lot of experience with the Sig Mosquito and love it too, its a little pickier on ammo though. Just make sure to get one of the newer sigs.