Is a .22 handgun / plr worth it?
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I have great fun with .22 LR pistol, and it seems most of them are pretty acccurate. If I am not shooting .22 LR pistol or Rifle I am shooting .45 ACP revolver or .308 M1A.
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MovedWest
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The MkIII is a wonderful weapon. Probably one of the most reliable and accurate 22lr pistols out there. I fired my dad's MkII when I was 4 and purchased my own MkIII when I was 30. It comes with me on nearly every trip to the range.
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hanno
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My .22 plinker is a CZ 75 SA with a Kadet Kit and yes, spending the whole afternoon shooting without worrying about the cost of the ammo or chasing brass, is worth it.
bigfatdave
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Rimfire remains fairly cheap even when ammo is scarce.
I would say that anyone without a rimfire plinker is missing out on a lot of range time.
I would say that anyone without a rimfire plinker is missing out on a lot of range time.
BCRider
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I've got a couple of .22 pistols as well as a .22 revolver. They aren't going anywhere any time soon other than with me to the range.
But I have to admit that while fun and a great training gun just putting holes in paper gets a little old. Lucky for me there's a speed steel event that has a .22 class and when shooting in that it's all about hearing the target go BING!. Rim or centerfire suddenly become a lot more similar in terms of grin ability when shooting like this.
Even so they are fantastic for working on training, sight aquisition and flinch control. All in all everyone should have one.
But I have to admit that while fun and a great training gun just putting holes in paper gets a little old. Lucky for me there's a speed steel event that has a .22 class and when shooting in that it's all about hearing the target go BING!. Rim or centerfire suddenly become a lot more similar in terms of grin ability when shooting like this.
Even so they are fantastic for working on training, sight aquisition and flinch control. All in all everyone should have one.
Vern Humphrey
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You're kidding, right?
A .22 pistol is a must have.
1. .22 LR ammo is cheap. You can afford to shoot a lot of it. And it is only through shooting you become proficient.
2. The .22 LR has a low report, little muzzle blast, and can be shot in places where people frown at larger calibers.
3. There are probably more matches for .22 pistols than for all other calibers combined.
4. The .22 LR is a fine small game round -- I have killed a lot of squirrels with .22 hanguns.
5. The .22 LR with it's low report and minimal recoil is the best cartridge for introducing women and children to shooting.
6. The .22 LR is just plain FUN!!
A .22 pistol is a must have.
1. .22 LR ammo is cheap. You can afford to shoot a lot of it. And it is only through shooting you become proficient.
2. The .22 LR has a low report, little muzzle blast, and can be shot in places where people frown at larger calibers.
3. There are probably more matches for .22 pistols than for all other calibers combined.
4. The .22 LR is a fine small game round -- I have killed a lot of squirrels with .22 hanguns.
5. The .22 LR with it's low report and minimal recoil is the best cartridge for introducing women and children to shooting.
6. The .22 LR is just plain FUN!!
It's like heroin, but cheaper. If you are worried that .22lr pistols are for "wussies", don't. They are fun and cheap to shoot. Because of the low recoil, you will find new challenges to shooting .22lr guns accurately, and it can all be applied to improving your larger bore pistolcraft.
bigfatdave
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One of the best reasons to own a rimfire pistol (or seven) I've seen here yet.Vern Humphrey said:
Seriously, you'll recoup the cost of a .22 pistol in a few months of shooting, if you compare the cost per round of your centerfire pistol vs. cost per round fired through a .22.
Check out rimfirecentral for a forum devoted to all things rimfire, if you want to do some pre-purchase research. If you really like the Ruger design, used mkII models have a lot less lawyer-designed "safety" features, the only real improvement from mkII to mkIII was to move the magazine release from the heel to behind the trigger. Check out this chart for a breakdown on the different Ruger models.
non2os13
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my rimfire pistols go to the range with me every time.
QUICK_DRAW_McGRAW
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also because it is so cheap you can practice much more compared to a 45 acp or 9mm.
i built my marlin M25 to copy my stevens 200 in .223. made a copy stock etc so i can practice at 1/16th of the price.
first gun i grab when headed to the range is the .22's
i built my marlin M25 to copy my stevens 200 in .223. made a copy stock etc so i can practice at 1/16th of the price.
first gun i grab when headed to the range is the .22's
C-grunt
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My MkIII is one of my favorite guns. Not only is it cheap to feed and reliable, its also very accurate. First time I showed up to the range with it, my father kind of laughed at it. Until my 290 dollar .22 out shot his 1200 dollar Kimber Gold (something) .45 with a trigger job.
But then again, my dad is blind in one eye and three of his fingers have been sewn back on from the last knuckle up. I can usually out shoot him with my duty Glock............. but the Ruger is still my most accurate pistol.
But then again, my dad is blind in one eye and three of his fingers have been sewn back on from the last knuckle up. I can usually out shoot him with my duty Glock............. but the Ruger is still my most accurate pistol.
oneounceload
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If you don't currently get bored with your other handguns, why do you think you would get bored with a .22?
All the same challenges are there, the only difference is the caliber
All the same challenges are there, the only difference is the caliber
Magichelmt
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they are addictive as hell though. I have a Ruger 22/45, 10/22 and I just bought a Taurus Tracker 990 revolver. I go to the range with at least one of them every time. I just got home after shooting 350 rounds of walmart bulk federal for less than $15. I will go again Friday and shoot the 22 and maybe a few mags of .45, but the 22 will always be there. Go get yourself one or two.
Muddflap
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Glad someone besides me doesn't know.
bigfatdave
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hanno
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Well, I thought it meant "plinker" but that was just a wild stab.
Isaac's Grandpa
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I probably shoot my Beretta 101 more than the big bore stuff. I used a Ruger MKII to keep the gophers out of the cemetary across the road from the farm. I wish I had kept that one.
aka108
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Sold off most of my centerfire handguns except for a S&W 625 and a Star M30. Keeping my Colt SM Ace, K-22, MT Woodsman and a cheap little S&W 422. Started out with rimfires and never became tired of them.
jad0110
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As of this writing, I've got 4 22s and love every one of them. I don't think I can pick a favorite, they are each fun in my own way. I suppose my K-22 is my most prized 22 though (and the priciest). My Marlin 60 is the best value; paid $65 for it a few months ago at a local pawn shop. I hope to add more 22s to my collection, such as a Browning Buckmark and a Marlin 39A.
The other nice thing about 22s is that generally the ammo is pretty clean, so cleaning is not required as often, though I do clean my K-22 after every range outing due to it's value.
As for fun, shooting tin cans, CD ROMs and water filled bottles is at least as much fun with a 22 as most any other handgun cartridge. Granted, blowing apart a computer keyboard with a 12 gauge is hugely satisfying
... until you have to pick up all the little pieces.
Heritage Rough Rider, 22 LR / 22 Mag
CZ-452 Trainer
S&W K-22 (Model 17-0)
Marlin Model 60
The other nice thing about 22s is that generally the ammo is pretty clean, so cleaning is not required as often, though I do clean my K-22 after every range outing due to it's value.
As for fun, shooting tin cans, CD ROMs and water filled bottles is at least as much fun with a 22 as most any other handgun cartridge. Granted, blowing apart a computer keyboard with a 12 gauge is hugely satisfying
... until you have to pick up all the little pieces.Heritage Rough Rider, 22 LR / 22 Mag
CZ-452 Trainer
S&W K-22 (Model 17-0)
Marlin Model 60
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Thanks guys for the responses. I'm looking for another fun gun and have been debating getting a .22 or a 9mm carbine like the Kel Tec sub2000 or Hi Point 95
And yeah, the plr I was asking about is the Kel Tec PLR22. It's definitely not your basic target pistol, the draw to me is it's 27 round magazine.
Right now, I currently have a 9mm pistol, a Mosin and a shotgun. While I do enjoy target shooting with the pistol, I can only go through so many rounds without it starting to add up now days. Plus, I have to admit, some of the most fun I'm having shooting is with the shotgun and Mosin and blasting things to kingdom come. I know that sounds rather neaderthalish, but what can I say? Nothing like seeing things get annihilated or blown 20+ ft into the air.
Anyway, I know a .22 has it's place and benefits, and buying 550 rounds for less than $20 is appealing. I just don't want to get one and get bored with it fast. But, I think I'm getting talked into one. Just have to decide between the PLR 22 or something like the Ruger Mark III.
And yeah, the plr I was asking about is the Kel Tec PLR22. It's definitely not your basic target pistol, the draw to me is it's 27 round magazine.
Right now, I currently have a 9mm pistol, a Mosin and a shotgun. While I do enjoy target shooting with the pistol, I can only go through so many rounds without it starting to add up now days. Plus, I have to admit, some of the most fun I'm having shooting is with the shotgun and Mosin and blasting things to kingdom come. I know that sounds rather neaderthalish, but what can I say? Nothing like seeing things get annihilated or blown 20+ ft into the air.
Anyway, I know a .22 has it's place and benefits, and buying 550 rounds for less than $20 is appealing. I just don't want to get one and get bored with it fast. But, I think I'm getting talked into one. Just have to decide between the PLR 22 or something like the Ruger Mark III.
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