ADKWOODSMAN
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I'm with Joel, my 41 is flawless and has been for 36 years.
Best .22 for competitive shooting, and fun?
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Research competition .22 pistols and you will find they are a different animal than a plinker. Even the Smith M41mis an entry level pistol. With the price of the Smith bothering you then don't even consider most of the other models. Just pick one of the common, quality made plinkers like the Rugers or Brownings that feels good in your hand and have fun. Do your homework before you buy as you can find other pistols that would serve you well that are no longer made. IMO some of the better choices will be found on the used market as they are discontinued models.
Justin
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This is true. That's why if someone is asking about a .22 that is multi-purpose; competition, plinking, small game hunting, training noobs, etc. I always recommend the M41.
I love the Walther GSP, as well as the guns made by Pardini and Hämmerli, but I wouldn't ever recommend one to someone who's looking for an all-around range gun that would also serve them well in the occasional pistol match.
Even though the M41 could be considered an entry-level pistol, plenty of people have made Master with them.
This is true. That's why if someone is asking about a .22 that is multi-purpose; competition, plinking, small game hunting, training noobs, etc. I always recommend the M41.
I love the Walther GSP, as well as the guns made by Pardini and Hämmerli, but I wouldn't ever recommend one to someone who's looking for an all-around range gun that would also serve them well in the occasional pistol match.
Even though the M41 could be considered an entry-level pistol, plenty of people have made Master with them.
MD_Willington
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S&w 617 ??
I am now a proud owner of a Mark III hunter.
Thanks for the advice! (the 41 is high on the list for the next one)
I did seriously consider the S&W 41 but it is priced very high and it sounds like it is picky about ammo, and more than I need at this time. As I get better and get more serious about competing then I can invest in a very good handgun.
I figure that Mark III would be the best all around choice for me. It should eat almost anything. I like the grip and take down is no problem for me.
I'm also sure that I'll be comfortable tinkering with the Mark III (trigger) and maybe even remove that mag safety that is not really safe at all because you have to put the mag in and dry fire to take it down.
I did make it to the range was able to get a 10 round group the size of a quarter at 15 yards with CCI Mini Mag. I think that's pretty good. But that was in the first 10 min and as time went on the groups got larger I'm guessing that it's because of diff ammo and fatigue. Regardless it was still lots of fun.
I will get some type of optic for it soon, probably a red dot. Need to research that next
Now to find some matches and get out and have more fun with it!
Thanks for the advice! (the 41 is high on the list for the next one)
I did seriously consider the S&W 41 but it is priced very high and it sounds like it is picky about ammo, and more than I need at this time. As I get better and get more serious about competing then I can invest in a very good handgun.
I figure that Mark III would be the best all around choice for me. It should eat almost anything. I like the grip and take down is no problem for me.
I'm also sure that I'll be comfortable tinkering with the Mark III (trigger) and maybe even remove that mag safety that is not really safe at all because you have to put the mag in and dry fire to take it down.
I did make it to the range was able to get a 10 round group the size of a quarter at 15 yards with CCI Mini Mag. I think that's pretty good. But that was in the first 10 min and as time went on the groups got larger I'm guessing that it's because of diff ammo and fatigue. Regardless it was still lots of fun.
I will get some type of optic for it soon, probably a red dot. Need to research that next
Now to find some matches and get out and have more fun with it!
earplug
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I just got back from the range today, practicing Bullseye.
The more I shoot my MARVEL the better I like it.
I have it fitted with the weaver scope rail. and a UltraDot. I cut the rail off behind the scope once I found where I wanted it. Makes cleaning and checking the breech very easy.
The lower is a nice used Springfield frame 1911A1 with a very nice trigger. Any decent 1911 frame would work. This one has been stippled and undercut below the trigger.
I have changed grips to a left hand Herret and the mainspring housing from flat to arched. This is the type of modification anyone can do with a 1911, Triggers of various lengths are available.
All internal 1911 parts are easily ordered once you have a frame.
I shoot CCI Standard Velocity and its been weeks since I had a failure to feed or fire.
Going this route will also prepare you for a centerfire 1911.
The more I shoot my MARVEL the better I like it.
I have it fitted with the weaver scope rail. and a UltraDot. I cut the rail off behind the scope once I found where I wanted it. Makes cleaning and checking the breech very easy.
The lower is a nice used Springfield frame 1911A1 with a very nice trigger. Any decent 1911 frame would work. This one has been stippled and undercut below the trigger.
I have changed grips to a left hand Herret and the mainspring housing from flat to arched. This is the type of modification anyone can do with a 1911, Triggers of various lengths are available.
All internal 1911 parts are easily ordered once you have a frame.
I shoot CCI Standard Velocity and its been weeks since I had a failure to feed or fire.
Going this route will also prepare you for a centerfire 1911.
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