How does my starting out plan look?

[Demos]

Hey everyone,
I've been looking to get into handgun shooting for a while, and after much looking around I think I may have finally found out what I wanted to get but thought I should see what you all have to say first. I've already taken a NRA basic pistol course, shot some friends pistols (mostly Beretta) and am experienced with rifles. First, I was going to pick up a 22 lr and have narrowed it to either Mk III Target, 22/45 Bull Barrel, or Browning Buck Mark Camper or Standard URX depending on which feels right, to shoot a lot and practice. Then, a month later thanks to some new laws, I was looking into getting the Ruger P95 to be used (hopefully) exclusively for plinking, but will be kept in the night stand.
Is there anything reason not to get those, or is there something better that it is southpaw friendly?

Thanks,
Demos

 

[loadedround]

The Ruger Mk III pistol is an excellent choice for plinlking and informal target shooting. However if I were to purchase a Ruger semi-auto, either new or used, I would consider the Mk II over the Mk III, simply because it doesn't have all the new "lawyer proof" safety gadgets on it. The Mk II will also have a much better trigger because it does't have a magazine safety bearing on it. I suggest you try both and make up your oun mind. I did!

 

[md7]

Demos,

I have owned the 22/45 for almost 14 years now, and it is the one gun that goes to the range every single time. It really is alot of fun.

On the P 95,

It may not be the most sleek, but it should be plenty tough and reliable. I think you could do much worse.

 

[Greg528iT]

great plan.
I have a MK I and a new MK III.. The bore on the MK I is literally shot out. With that many rounds thru it, you can be assured the trigger group action is as smooth as polishing job could create. When I went to the MK III, I didn't find the "extra features" to be bothersome at all. The trigger is smooth and light. It's a dream to shoot, fun as anything else I own. Even more fun actually with a Red Dot sight on top I can shoot some pretty tiny objects at a distance.

I've heard good things about the Buckmark, so either choice should be a WIN.

 

[wh!plash]

The Rugers and the Buckmark are all great. You really can't go wrong. I should also add that the Smith 22A should belong on that short list also.

 

[REAPER4206969]

All listed are good choices.

+1 to the 22A.