If I had $500 to spend on a .22, I would...

[VeggieH]

walther p22 add laser scope and barrel extender,with left over money buy lots of ammo..............

 

[Fumbler]

Fumbler....what kind of mod are you refering to on the MKlll 22/45 because the 1911 grips do not fit their polymer frame with built in grips...

Basically you grind off the molded grips until you get a flat surface, then install grip screws and put in 1911 grips.

Here's a good link:
http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=347

 

[SX1guy]

Fumbler.....Excellent, thank you for the info and links....

 

[WoofersInc]

If adding a suppresor is planned look for something that comes already threaded or can be threaded easily. If you go with the Ruger a Tactical Solution Pac-Lite upper puts you right in the $500 area. Another fun option is a Ruger Charger with a threaded barrel. A little bit big for a pistol but good accuracy and all the 10/22 aftermarket works on it.

 

[moewadle]

CZ Kadet

Add a few more dollars and get the CZ Kadet.....Better than any of those others. You will love it. Or...spend $800 and have the CZ75 in 9mm and the conversion to .22. Two great guns.

 

[LancerMW]

id go with a buckmark over the mk2/3, just personal pref

 

[chrisb507]

I would get a SIG 226 Classic 22lr. This is not the SIG conversion kit and it is not the Mosquito. It’s a from-the-factory .22lr. It can convert to a center fire caliber, too. http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=7&productid=260

It runs around $500 retail and online. It’s a few hundred dollars cheaper to buy the .22 and convert up, than it is to buy a 9mm and convert down:

226 in .22lr: $608 (MSRP) + $350-$400 conversion to 9mm = around $1000
226 in 9mm: $975 (MSRP) + $350-400 conversion to .22lr = around $1350​

I was ready to pick up a Buckmark URX until I handled the Sig. Wow. The ability to upgrade to a 9mm on the same frame is just a bonus.

 

[capttom]

I had a similar quandary. I bought a 75 year old Woodsman for $460, am shooting the heck out of it, and, lacking any children of my own, bequeathing it to my one of my grandnephews so that he can do the same when I die in 15-20 years from now (if I'm lucky) when I'm near 80. The second will get my granddad's Remington 12-A, the third my dad's Winchester SxS 12 gauge.

 

[kentucky_smith]

...and the answer is:


A used Buckmark Standard for $250. Found it this morning at a nearby pawn shop, after looking over much of central Kentucky trying to find one in stock. Will probably order a Tactical Solutions threaded barrel and start working on tax stamp/suppressor soon.

 

[Jed Carter]

I wannaseesome pictures! When its finished of course.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I had a similar quandary. I bought a 75 year old Woodsman for $460, am shooting the heck out of it, and, lacking any children of my own, bequeathing it to my one of my grandnephews

Same here -- I got a 71 year old Woodsman for $225, and I shoot the heck out of it -- I've shot 3/4" groups at 25 yards with this gun, and knocked down squirrels more than 50 yards away. My grand daughters get first pick, but I also have a nephew and 4 great-nephews who will get something.

 

[huntsman]

Add a few more dollars and get the CZ Kadet

that would be my 2nd choice

 

[Floppy_D]

Fumbler....what kind of mod are you refering to on the MKlll 22/45 because the 1911 grips do not fit their polymer frame with built in grips...

It'll look like this when you're done:

 

[cornman]

$500? You mean what 2 .22 should you get?

 

[Vern Humphrey]

How about this from www.gunsamerica.com ?

COLT THE WOODSMAN (GA Number: 976716247) Classified Ad
Colt Automatic Pistols (22 Cal.)
FIRST SERIES .22 WITH 6 1/2" BARREL. 75% BLUE AND COLT BROWN PLASTIC EXTENDED GRIPS. TOP PISTOL IN PHOTO.

Seller: Bromleys Gun Shop (FFL Dealer) $399.00

Colt Woodsman 4" .22LR Serial #1046xx-S (GA Number: 988174248) Classified Ad
Colt Automatic Pistols (22 Cal.)
Colt Woodsman 4" .22LR Serial #1046xx-S. Minor blue wear. Mechanical excellant, all original. Several detailed pictures on request. Part of an estate ...(read more)

Seller: LINCOLN CITY SPORTING GOODS (FFL Dealer) $495.00

COLT WOODSMAN (GA Number: 976803735) Classified Ad
Colt Automatic Pistols (22 Cal.)
.22 CALIBER THIRD SERIES 4 1/2" BARREL. 95% BLUE EXCEPT GRIP AREA IS FADING. EXC. WALNUT THUMBREST GRIPS.

Seller: Bromleys Gun Shop (FFL Dealer) $499.00