Looking for a cheap .22LR - any suggestions?
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scythefwd
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bensdad,
Well, there could be two explinations for this...
Either I have a bunch of cheap guns that don't shoot well (my guns are cheap, but most shoot well enough)
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Even a broken clock is right twice a day. May be I just got lucky
Well, there could be two explinations for this...
Either I have a bunch of cheap guns that don't shoot well (my guns are cheap, but most shoot well enough)
or
Even a broken clock is right twice a day. May be I just got lucky
trader vic
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Inexpensive .22
Another vote for the S&W 22A, lots of fun & very accurate. Buy your ammo by the brick because it will be that much fun to shoot. It makes a good training tool for the new shooter. I never go to the range without it. NRA PATRON LIFE MEMBER
Another vote for the S&W 22A, lots of fun & very accurate. Buy your ammo by the brick because it will be that much fun to shoot. It makes a good training tool for the new shooter. I never go to the range without it. NRA PATRON LIFE MEMBER
moooose102
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[QUOTE.2LR autoloader around $200? "Previously Owned" Ruger MK II
.22LR/.22Mag revolver? Ruger Single-Six, again previously owned in the $200 category][/QUOTE]
+1 ! it is pretty hard to beat either of these rugers for toughness / reliability. i also own a walther p22, which i love. for some reason, some folks think they are junk. but mine has worked very well for me. i can only guess how much ammo it has devoured, but i would say in the neighborhood of 2k rounds (erring on the light side).
.22LR/.22Mag revolver? Ruger Single-Six, again previously owned in the $200 category][/QUOTE]
+1 ! it is pretty hard to beat either of these rugers for toughness / reliability. i also own a walther p22, which i love. for some reason, some folks think they are junk. but mine has worked very well for me. i can only guess how much ammo it has devoured, but i would say in the neighborhood of 2k rounds (erring on the light side).
CajunBass
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Don't buy a "cheap" gun. An "inexpensive" one is ok, but that's different.
To tell you the truth I haven't seen a "bad" 22 handgun in a while. I'm a "Ruger guy" so I'll tell you to get a Ruger. Don't worry about the Mk II or the MK III (or even a MK I if you happen to find one). For all intents and purposes there isn't a dimes worth of difference. They both shoot just fine. Get the one you can find the best price on.
A 22 is the gun you will most likely shoot the most. You want to get as good a one as you can afford. Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Browning, Beretta all make good guns. Do a little hunting and you can find one. Buy one of those in your price range.
To tell you the truth I haven't seen a "bad" 22 handgun in a while. I'm a "Ruger guy" so I'll tell you to get a Ruger. Don't worry about the Mk II or the MK III (or even a MK I if you happen to find one). For all intents and purposes there isn't a dimes worth of difference. They both shoot just fine. Get the one you can find the best price on.
A 22 is the gun you will most likely shoot the most. You want to get as good a one as you can afford. Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Browning, Beretta all make good guns. Do a little hunting and you can find one. Buy one of those in your price range.
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jad0110
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My Heritage was a tack driver as well. In fact, I let a Single Six nut try it at the range and he was shocked to find that it was at least as accurate as his Rugers.
From what I gather, a good Heritage is capable of pretty surprising accuracy.
punkndisorderly
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Take the wife to the gun store and let her pick whatever .22 she likes. My wife tends to gravitate towards the old SAA style single actions. She like the Ruger MKIII Competition Target I have but likes the lighter weight and more involved process of her Single Six. She also prefers my single shot bolt action .22 rifle to the Remington 597 we have.
She says she finds the loading, cocking, firing, unloading, reloading process relaxing. She also likes the way the grip feels in the hand and classic good looks.
Also, have her go through the process if she hasn't ever purchased one before. It's a valuable experience. My wife just bought her first firearm all by herself this weekend. Well, I was there but told her to get whatever she wants and that I'd answer any questions but wouldn't offer any opinions. She ended up with a Single Six in .32 H&R.
She says she finds the loading, cocking, firing, unloading, reloading process relaxing. She also likes the way the grip feels in the hand and classic good looks.
Also, have her go through the process if she hasn't ever purchased one before. It's a valuable experience. My wife just bought her first firearm all by herself this weekend. Well, I was there but told her to get whatever she wants and that I'd answer any questions but wouldn't offer any opinions. She ended up with a Single Six in .32 H&R.
Mr. Bojangles
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Walther P22. Mine eats cheap bulk ammo just fine, with an FTF rate of about 1:200 (probably common with cheap ammo regardless of the firearm.) It "looks" similar to most semiauto revolvers, which can help an inexperienced shooter build confidence. And she may let you shoot it
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rbernie
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When I went to buy some 22LR handguns for my wife and children to learn on, I wanted them to have a gun that mimicked the grip angle of the larger handguns that they were likely to start using as they got more comfortable with shooting.
For that reason, I got a Buckmark ($250) and a Single Six ($250). I also recently found a High Standard 'Sentinel' DA revolver ($175) that I think they'll like.
For that reason, I got a Buckmark ($250) and a Single Six ($250). I also recently found a High Standard 'Sentinel' DA revolver ($175) that I think they'll like.
Furncliff
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My Dad left me a HiStandard (Supermatic). The ladies in the family really like the slender angled grip and they were happy to shoot very well right from the start. A used Sport King (one made in Ct.) would be ideal At the last show I visited there was a nice one for $250. Used of course. Well made guns and quite accurate. All steel.
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