Hi, I am looking to purchase a .22 semi auto and possibly a revolver too for plinking. I am leaning on Brownign Buckmark, Ruger Mark II or Mark III, but not sure exactly which to get. I see some Buckmarks, Mark II's and Mark III's on gunbroker in the $300-$550 range, depending on model. Between Buckmark, Mark II and Mark III, which do most of you prefer? I have heard lot of people disappointed with the safety features of the Mark III, but seeings its the newest model, maybe it is best to go with that? I don't exactly like buying used guns; I see a few NIB Mark II's, mostly factory rejects, surplus or something like that.
Does anyone have any other types of .22 handguns/revolvers they like better than the Buckmark or Mark II/III? Any thoughts on S&W 41? I am trying to look for a gun that will help prepare me for using my S&W M&P 45 DA and my Sig P229 Elite DA/SA. The one think I liked about the Walther P22 I tried was that it had lot of snappy recoil for sucha small gun. THis made it more like shooting a larger caliber. I like to have a gun that gives me a realistic feeling of shooting the larger caliber. I was really not very accurate with the Walter, but maybe because it was an overused range rental gun, it seemed off target.
Anyway, I appreciate your suggestions. If anyone can let me know what they consider a good deal for the gun they suggest, I also would appreciate that too. Thanks.
Does anyone have any other types of .22 handguns/revolvers they like better than the Buckmark or Mark II/III? Any thoughts on S&W 41? I am trying to look for a gun that will help prepare me for using my S&W M&P 45 DA and my Sig P229 Elite DA/SA. The one think I liked about the Walther P22 I tried was that it had lot of snappy recoil for sucha small gun. THis made it more like shooting a larger caliber. I like to have a gun that gives me a realistic feeling of shooting the larger caliber. I was really not very accurate with the Walter, but maybe because it was an overused range rental gun, it seemed off target.
Anyway, I appreciate your suggestions. If anyone can let me know what they consider a good deal for the gun they suggest, I also would appreciate that too. Thanks.
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