advice on 22 target autoloaders?
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zx12rider
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Buckmark
Very well made gun for a good price. Accurate to boot.
Very well made gun for a good price. Accurate to boot.
Phil DeGraves
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Ruger Mk2T or Mk3T.
shooter429
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Browning Buckmark UDX
Excellent, fit, finish, ergos, sights, trigger and everything else and are the easiest .22 to work on. They are very reliable, accurate and backed by a quality service department. I have had many different .22 brands over the years, but I decided that the Buckmarks are the best for me and all mine. I have changed the stable over to all Buckmarks. I traded my MK3 in on one and loved it so much I bought another. My kid tried it and sorta claimed it; so I got another and it got claimed by another kid. And on it goes. Bottom line: everybody that tries em, loves em. They will shoot many types of ammo well, making a day at the range affordable and very fun. Oh, and if you want custom parts, there are lots of those available too.
Shooter429
Excellent, fit, finish, ergos, sights, trigger and everything else and are the easiest .22 to work on. They are very reliable, accurate and backed by a quality service department. I have had many different .22 brands over the years, but I decided that the Buckmarks are the best for me and all mine. I have changed the stable over to all Buckmarks. I traded my MK3 in on one and loved it so much I bought another. My kid tried it and sorta claimed it; so I got another and it got claimed by another kid. And on it goes. Bottom line: everybody that tries em, loves em. They will shoot many types of ammo well, making a day at the range affordable and very fun. Oh, and if you want custom parts, there are lots of those available too.
Shooter429
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S&W 41 - not sure what break the bank is but these are $800ish depending on where you are and which version you get.
(Lots of other threads on here about .22's, also check rimfirecentral.com)
(Lots of other threads on here about .22's, also check rimfirecentral.com)
earplug
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Buy a search for target .22
The banks are already broken. How much money do you have left?
What pistols do you own now?
What target game do you want to play?
The banks are already broken. How much money do you have left?
What pistols do you own now?
What target game do you want to play?
Currently I have a Ruger Mk2, a S&W 41, and a Mitchell Arms version of the old High Standard "Victor" target pistol. They all shoot well with the S & W being the most accurate and fussy about ammo. I just got a new lady shooter started and I am trying to see what is out there and affordable, mainly for her. So far I am leaning toward another Ruger, either the Mk2 or 3 in a 4" bull barrel since they seem to be a bit cheaper (allowing for more ammo and range time!) and they seem to have a ton of aftermarket parts and accessories available. But all opinions are welcome...
tomh1426
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Best bang for the buck has to be the Beretta NEOs, Its very reliable and accurate, VERY easy to take apart and the mags are only $9.
It just looks a little wierd!
It just looks a little wierd!
DevilDog0402
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Ruger MKII w/ bull barrel.
AirForceShooter
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+1 on the NEOS
For the money a great buy.
AFS
For the money a great buy.
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SwampWolf
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I'd go with the Ruger. Very accurate and trouble-free.
Average Joe
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Ruger MK series, or Buckmarks.
KBintheSLC
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I've always used Ruger MKII and MKIII pistols. Once you learn how to take them apart, they are a real gas.
The link in my signature will help you with field stripping.
The link in my signature will help you with field stripping.
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+1 Browning Buckmark
Mike OTDP
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Frankly, I would look for a CT-made High Standard, a S&W Model 41, or a Baikal Izh-35. These will be far more satisfying to shoot than the plinkers.
SwampWolf
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Not wanting to "break the bank" is why most of us are recommending something like the Ruger or Browning. If cost is no object, well...
Deadheadted37
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Go with a U22 Neos, can't go wrong.
mauiglide
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I went with a Ruger Mark III Hunter with 6 7/8" barrel. I got it almost a month ago. I mounted a Aimpoint H-1 Micro red dot scope on it and it shoots like a dream. Field stripping it is not as bad as some would make it out. I watched a couple YouTube videos and read some instructions on the Gun Talk website and all was good.
shooter429
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My comment was based on the fact most people
who say they want a .22 target pistol, mean an accurate, plinker. If we are talking about actual Bullseye .22s, that is a different thing all together. If you are shooting competition, guns and prices start at a grand and go way up from there. Is tthat what you are looking for?
Shooter429
who say they want a .22 target pistol, mean an accurate, plinker. If we are talking about actual Bullseye .22s, that is a different thing all together. If you are shooting competition, guns and prices start at a grand and go way up from there. Is tthat what you are looking for?
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Sorry for the Double Tap
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heavyshooter
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I have a Ruger Mark III 22/45. It has the 1911 grip angle and the and the drama switches (i.e. slide release, mag release, safety) are located in the same general areas as the 1911. This allows me to practice 1911 style without paying .45 ACP ammo prices. I am happy with it.
It is polymer which I do not like much (the 1911 grip angle is only available in polymer). But the price was excellent. I don't paid less than $250.00 for it NIB. I was planning on getting a SIG Mosquito, but I was unwilling to pay the SIG price for a gun that would serve a 1911 practice role.
It is polymer which I do not like much (the 1911 grip angle is only available in polymer). But the price was excellent. I don't paid less than $250.00 for it NIB. I was planning on getting a SIG Mosquito, but I was unwilling to pay the SIG price for a gun that would serve a 1911 practice role.
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Gotta throw my CZ into the running! CZ kadet is great. Comes as a pistol or a conversion slide. Mine has run 100%. Accurate, comfortable (doesn't feel like a toy, its a full sized handgun... well mines on a compact frame but still), well built, attractive, reliable, etc. I've heard lots of good things about the Neos and lots of people seem to have the buckmarks. I personally dislike the Rugers. I'd rather give myself a lobotomy than disassemble/reassemble one. The bull barrel one that I used to shoot (fathers) always jammed, multiple times per magazine. I suspect it was more ammo related but still, worth noting.
Sunray
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"...Once you learn how to take them apart..." That's the easy part. Getting them back together isn't.
"...for her..." You need to take her shopping and have her try a few on for size and feel. The pistol has to fit her hand properly. A bull barreled Ruger may be too heavy for her. Changing grips can help fix that though.
"...without breaking the bank..." Kind of depends on how big the bank is and if she wants an entry level pistol. The Rugers are good entry level pistols, if they fit your hand. aftermarket grips can be had. However, serious, competitive, target pistols they ain't.
"...these are $800ish depending on where you are..." Used. Not that buying used is a bad thing. Does depend on where you are though. MSRP is $1,232.00 for a new one. They are very particular about what ammo they'll both shoot well and cycle the action too. No two of 'em will do it with the same ammo either. Far moreso than other .22's, rifle or pistol. The price of the ammo means nothing either. Mine will shoot Remington Target and IVI Standard Velocity(don't think it's available Stateside.) for bullseye. HV ammo cycles it just fine. Haven't bothered to fin dthe most accurate HV ammo. No handgun hunting up here.
"...for her..." You need to take her shopping and have her try a few on for size and feel. The pistol has to fit her hand properly. A bull barreled Ruger may be too heavy for her. Changing grips can help fix that though.
"...without breaking the bank..." Kind of depends on how big the bank is and if she wants an entry level pistol. The Rugers are good entry level pistols, if they fit your hand. aftermarket grips can be had. However, serious, competitive, target pistols they ain't.
"...these are $800ish depending on where you are..." Used. Not that buying used is a bad thing. Does depend on where you are though. MSRP is $1,232.00 for a new one. They are very particular about what ammo they'll both shoot well and cycle the action too. No two of 'em will do it with the same ammo either. Far moreso than other .22's, rifle or pistol. The price of the ammo means nothing either. Mine will shoot Remington Target and IVI Standard Velocity(don't think it's available Stateside.) for bullseye. HV ammo cycles it just fine. Haven't bothered to fin dthe most accurate HV ammo. No handgun hunting up here.
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