WhiteKnight
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And for ~$300, I wonder why.
.22LR Pistol Options
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And for ~$300, I wonder why.
Highland Ranger
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Yeah, you get what you pay for; at the same time, Brownings I was looking at yesterday were nicely finshed and not that much more expensive.
Igloodude
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I've had Ruger MkII, Ruger 22/45, and a Buckmark Micro amongst my family's shooters, all have been worth the money and had no problems worth mentioning. My S&W Model 41 (bought new in 1997) has gone through several thousand rounds without a single failure.
Almost any new .22 semiauto you buy could use a trigger job, but if you're using it for plinking rather than bullseye competition you could get by without it.
Almost any new .22 semiauto you buy could use a trigger job, but if you're using it for plinking rather than bullseye competition you could get by without it.
Peter M. Eick
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My old ruger mk1 bull barrel is by far the easiest gun to clean and break down of any I own. With nothing but the gun and a magazine you can break it down to component parts in about 15 to 20 seconds flat. That is if you take your time. The only thing that even comes close is a SIG or Beretta but even that takes more time.
Easy guns to clean and use.
Easy guns to clean and use.
I love my Mark II 678GC!
There is a report of a problem with the Mark III being susceptible to AD if dropped on the new feature known as the "loaded chamber indicator." http://www.markii.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=1689
The poster reports Ruger is working on a fix. Read the lengthy thread if interested.
There is a report of a problem with the Mark III being susceptible to AD if dropped on the new feature known as the "loaded chamber indicator." http://www.markii.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=1689
The poster reports Ruger is working on a fix. Read the lengthy thread if interested.
Does anyone have anything to say about the Hammerli/Sig Trailside pistols? Some people were shooting them at the range yesterday and they looked like they were really happy with them, kept touting how accurate, comfortable, and well balanced they were.
I can get a Mark III 5 1/2" Bull for $290, or a Trailside 4 1/2" Standard for $340. Since I can't get to the range to test either one out side by side now, which of these two would you suggest by word of mouth alone?
96 and 98 on the NRA pistol safety course yesterday, so we're all set for CCW in a couple of weeks, so now I'm getting antsy and starting to look at every .22LR pistol I can find again... I can't wait. Thanks.
I can get a Mark III 5 1/2" Bull for $290, or a Trailside 4 1/2" Standard for $340. Since I can't get to the range to test either one out side by side now, which of these two would you suggest by word of mouth alone?
96 and 98 on the NRA pistol safety course yesterday, so we're all set for CCW in a couple of weeks, so now I'm getting antsy and starting to look at every .22LR pistol I can find again... I can't wait. Thanks.
If my hands were a bit smaller than they actually are and I wanted to spend about $300.00 on a .22 handgun I wouldn't hesitate to buy the Beretta Neos.
I have shot a couple of these pistols and am impressed by everything but the too small grip.
Accuracy, reliability, overall finish quality, everything was excellent
These are great buys for anyone but the ham fisted.
I have shot a couple of these pistols and am impressed by everything but the too small grip.
Accuracy, reliability, overall finish quality, everything was excellent
These are great buys for anyone but the ham fisted.
Nick96
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My recommendation would be a double action (DA) .22 revolver from S&W or Ruger (no other manufacturers). New or used - any model from these makers will be fine. By the way, most Double Action (long trigger pull to cock hammer & shoot in one stroke) revolvers are also capable of shooting Single Action (cock the hammer and very light pull on the trigger to make it shoot). You will see these commonly referred to as DA/SA revolvers.
Why? A DA revolver is the better platform for developing good shooting skills. If you can shoot a DA revolver well - you can shoot any kind of handgun well. And S&W & Ruger consistently produce the best mass production, high quality DA .22 revolvers at reasonable prices.
The Ruger .22 auto is also a very fine handgun (I've run thousands & thousands of rounds through one in particular for over 28 years). Quite frankly though, it is almost boringly simple & accurate. Most anyone with a reasonable understanding of basic mechanics - and sufficient hand / eye coordination to drive an automobile can consistently punch holes in a 6" diameter target at 15 yards with any Ruger .22 auto after minimal practice.
A S&W or Ruger DA/SA .22 revolver will typically cost a bit more than the same makers .22 autos. Thus, many people start out with the autos. However, if you are really interested in learning how to shoot handguns well - the revolver is the better investment.
Why? A DA revolver is the better platform for developing good shooting skills. If you can shoot a DA revolver well - you can shoot any kind of handgun well. And S&W & Ruger consistently produce the best mass production, high quality DA .22 revolvers at reasonable prices.
The Ruger .22 auto is also a very fine handgun (I've run thousands & thousands of rounds through one in particular for over 28 years). Quite frankly though, it is almost boringly simple & accurate. Most anyone with a reasonable understanding of basic mechanics - and sufficient hand / eye coordination to drive an automobile can consistently punch holes in a 6" diameter target at 15 yards with any Ruger .22 auto after minimal practice.
A S&W or Ruger DA/SA .22 revolver will typically cost a bit more than the same makers .22 autos. Thus, many people start out with the autos. However, if you are really interested in learning how to shoot handguns well - the revolver is the better investment.
Sistema1927
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My 1958 vintage Ruger Standard Model runs flawlessly all day long using the bulk pack Federal ammo from Wally World.
I never clean it, I just wipe the outside down with a little CLP after each session.
I never clean it, I just wipe the outside down with a little CLP after each session.
Brian Williams
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I have a Ruger MKII competition model and it is a great gun, My daughter bought one for her husband for their wedding and I gave my old Ruger 3 screw singlesix to my son for his birthday. BUT I will recommend a S&W 35, it is a 6 shot J frame with target sights and a 6"barrel. If every household and child in the wourld had access to a little 22 revolver like this the world would be full of gunnuts. Barring the j frame get a K22.
Look at the tapered barrel M2s before you buy.I have always preferred them over the bull barrels as they are lighter.
4 3/4 fixed sight
6 fixed sight
6 7/8 aadjustable sight
all are available in blue and stainless
Avoid the Mk3stick with the Mk 2.
4 3/4 fixed sight
6 fixed sight
6 7/8 aadjustable sight
all are available in blue and stainless
Avoid the Mk3stick with the Mk 2.
Red Tornado
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I recently went through the same thing. After narrowing the choices to the Browning Buckmark, Sig Trailside, and Ruger, I ended up with a Ruger 22/45. It's still a model of the Ruger Mk II, but the angle of the handle is aligned like a .45.
My theory is, if I ever get a 1911 (and I will some day) the 22/45 will be better for practicing. It's also much closer in grip to my 9mm in my bedside stand.
FWIW, I got the Ruger 22/45 5 1/2" SS Bull barrel, and I'm just tickled. I've only got about 400 rounds through it so far, but it's been flawless. I didn't even clean it before shooting...the range was on the way home from the gun store, and I couldn't resist.
I'm using the $8.96 Remington brick .22 ammo from Wal-Mart, and I've had great luck in both the 22/45 as well as my 10/22.
It may not be the best .22 pistol on the market, but it's given my no reason to think it's not.
However, I'm sure I'd be equally happy with either of the other choices as well.
Pick one, don't look back, you'll have the rest later.
Good shooting,
RT
My theory is, if I ever get a 1911 (and I will some day) the 22/45 will be better for practicing. It's also much closer in grip to my 9mm in my bedside stand.
FWIW, I got the Ruger 22/45 5 1/2" SS Bull barrel, and I'm just tickled.
I've only got about 400 rounds through it so far, but it's been flawless. I didn't even clean it before shooting...the range was on the way home from the gun store, and I couldn't resist. I'm using the $8.96 Remington brick .22 ammo from Wal-Mart, and I've had great luck in both the 22/45 as well as my 10/22.
It may not be the best .22 pistol on the market, but it's given my no reason to think it's not.
However, I'm sure I'd be equally happy with either of the other choices as well.
Pick one, don't look back, you'll have the rest later.
Good shooting,
RT
Take a look at the Ruger Single Six, had one for years in SS and a 6 1/2 barrel, my first handgun. Shoots straight, and has the extra 22 mag cylinder. Never had a POS, got the trigger lightened, and is a great range plinker for a first timer....
ggamyang
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Browning Buckmark
russlate
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I'm comfortable buying used, which opens the market up a lot. But then I've been doing it for 30 years and more. I can't say enough of the old High Standards. Their field models with fixed sights in when in good condition are wonderful.
Day before yesterday I used my credit card when I saw a tight used Charter Arms Pathfinder 22 ( not the Charco or Charter 2000 ) with 3" adjustable sights for $150. Another shop has a used Browning Challenger ( pre- Buckmark ) for $225. If it's there again next month, hmmn...
The shop I bought the Charter at also had a nice looking older K-18 pre underlug 6" but wanted $550. It would be well worth it for someone else. I just wasn't in the mood though.
Day before yesterday I used my credit card when I saw a tight used Charter Arms Pathfinder 22 ( not the Charco or Charter 2000 ) with 3" adjustable sights for $150. Another shop has a used Browning Challenger ( pre- Buckmark ) for $225. If it's there again next month, hmmn...
The shop I bought the Charter at also had a nice looking older K-18 pre underlug 6" but wanted $550. It would be well worth it for someone else. I just wasn't in the mood though.
Buy a Ruger MKII, I have three of them and I will probably buy a forth to put in my ar eventually. They are very rugged and durable firearms and have a great many aftermarket parts and options available for them. If it doesn't work I won't own it and I sure won't recommend it. As far as the MK III goes I would not buy one, that loaded chamber indicator sets against the rim of a cartridge when it is in the chamber. Dropping it against the chamber indicator stud might cause sorrow.
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ninenot
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I've had a MarkII Stainless Slabside 6 7/8ths for several years. Put a red-dot on top and it's a very, very good shooter; I can do ground squirrels at 10 yards, one shot.
NEVER had a feeding problem, but I do have to read the manual every time I field-strip, clean, and re-assemble.
Economical, reliable, accurate. And my wife can use it, (well)--as can my children, although it's a little heavy for the 8-year-old.
NEVER had a feeding problem, but I do have to read the manual every time I field-strip, clean, and re-assemble.
Economical, reliable, accurate. And my wife can use it, (well)--as can my children, although it's a little heavy for the 8-year-old.
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