Most accurate .22 ... revolver or auto??

[grndslm]

My story: I bought a S&W Sigma 9mm. I'm sure it's the most reliable pistol, up there with Glocks... but it'd take me all 16 shots to hit something 15 feet away from me. It might not have been broken in, or it might have been the heavy trigger pull... but that wasn't the gun for me. I sold it with 200 rounds thru it for the same price I bought it for, so I'm OK in that regard.

Now, what am I really looking for?? A .22!! It's the one ammo I can find at every store. I think that is my deciding factor, even tho it's not the strongest. In fact, I'd prefer the absence of recoil to hit my target quicker if I happened to miss my first shot.

Anyway... best accuracy with a .22?? I'm guessing a Ruger? I was considering a Walther P22 (maybe even with silencer threads so I could shoot it on my friend's property in the country), but it seems that the P22 is very similar to the S&W Sigma in that it looks and feels great... but you have to unload the whole clip to hit your target.

Most accurate/reliable revolver or autoloader... .22 caliber... preferably with silver slide/top and/or white dots for easy aiming at night time. That was my favorite feature from the S&W Sigma was the silver slide and white dots... and the reliability (it was firing while a Glock .45 was failing to eject, but of course it *was* new).

I need all the advice I can get, so bring it on.

 

[grndslm]

I think .357 is the only caliber I'd consider besides .22 and perhaps 9mm again. I'm almost leaning toward trying a cheap revolver (Taurus?)... but I'd prefer you experienced guys help me out.

Thanks in advance!

 

[KYShooter]

What kind of money are we talking about here, if your willing to pay for it a S&W M41 is about as accurate as it gets. If you looking for something less expensive a ruger with a bull barrel would be a good choice.

 

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

What are you using this pistol for?

 

[grndslm]

As for price, I'm ALWAYS looking for value. I'm not gonna spend the most, and I'm sure as hell not gonna spend the least. I thought the S&W Sigma was a good value... which it *is*... just not in accuracy, the most important function of a gun (go figure).

As for the gun usage... it's for every day carry. At the same time, I'm drawn to a feature like a silencer adapter to shoot out in the country... but again, accuracy is top dog in my search this time.

If there was such an awesome gun that met all my requests, I'd pay the price, but we'll see. I'll take at least a week before I decide what to buy.

 

[PzGren]

Just to improve your skills to hit a regular sized target 15 to 50 feet about anything will do. If you want a gun that will last for a lot of shooting, has a sufficient trigger and accuracy, $250 will buy you a Ruger 22/45 or Browning Buckmark in the simplest version.

 

[sniper5]

Most accurate (Something I'd take to the Olympics)? Hammerli, Pardini, Benelli, or Walther ISP. But you better sit down when you look at the price. Intermediate (Something I'd LIKE to have to shoot the smallbore NRA round)? S & W 41. Pretty good (better than most shooters)? Ruger Mk 3, Buckmark, Walther, Hammerli Trailside.

Good revolvers, like S & W & Ruger will probably be around Intermediate class.

Like everything else, others will have their opinions as well. Mine, like everything else, is worth what it costs.

 

[Pilot]

Ruger MK II. Try to find a used one over a MK III. Or a Browning Buckmark.

 

[moewadle]

CZ Kadet is your answer

if you have almost $600 to spend. CZ Kadet.....I love mine.

 

[mrt949]

You get what you pay fore .BUY JUNK GET JUNK.Buy ruger or smith wesson .

 

[Cowboygunsmith]

Depends on the gun and the shooter. I have seen all makes that shoot extremly well and the best brands that would not hit anything. However with a good gunsmith any of them can do fairly well. No hard feelings but as a gun smith I have found 90% of the weapons will out shoot the shooter.

 

[scottaschultz]

I have a Beretta Neos and it has an Inox (stainless steel) slide (like the SW9VE - which I also have and will not give up), but you can get an all black version for a little less money. I paid right around $300 for mine. It comes with either a 4.5" or 6" barrel so if you really are going to carry this, the shorter barrel might be the better choice.

As far as "quiet rounds", you might want to look at CB Longs. I shoot these all the time with my Ruger Single Six revolver so feeding isn't an issue. The case on the CB Long is the same size as a .22LR, but the bullet itself is smaller so I don't know how they will feed in a semi-auto.

Mine is strictly a range plinker. Now of course there is the issue of a .22 only being slightly better than a sharp stick in the eye in terms of being use in a defensive situation, but there are already tons of threads on that issue so we won't go there.

Scott

 

[Jed Carter]

Junk? I have not seen any Junk recomended. The Ruger and Browning are fine range pistols, if you want a .22 carry weapon then the CZ kadet or the Beretta 87 cheetah are good choices. I have shot and handled the SIG mosquito and Walther P22... Cannot recomend either one. I currently own a Ruger Mk II, Browning Buckmark Target and Beretta 87 Target... I take the Beretta to the range everytime... the others... not so much.

 

[highlander 5]

What 9 mm do you have? CZ,Barreta,and Glock have 22 conversion kits in the $200-$300 dollar range. Remove upper,replace with 22 conversion and you got a 22. Same trigger pull/balance.

 

[fedlaw]

I have a SIG Trailside Target. I run approx. 350 rds. through it at least 10 times a year x the 6 years I've owned it. Excellent trigger and ergo's. It is totally reliable, except the slide stopped locking back about 3 years ago. As for accuracy, I have never had a reason to doubt the test target that came with the gun: 5 shots in 1 small cloverleaf @ 25 meters. It is way more accurate than I am. Unfortunately SIG stopped importing them.

 

[Floppy_D]

I run a Ruger MkIII 22/45, and it's probably the one pistol I'll never part ways with. The round count is into the 5 digits, and it still runs like a top. As to the Taurus for carry, there's a Model 85 in my pocket right now.

 

[Birdmang]

High Standard.

 

[9mmepiphany]

if you like the S&W Sigma, why not look at the S&W 22A

i'm not sure i understood some of your original post. was it the Sigma or the Glock that you would need 16 rounds to hit something at 5 yards?

the .22lr will allow you the increased practice to improve your shooting. the 22A, Ruger and Browning Trailside are all good basic pistols to start with. they all have more than enough accuracy until you can place all your shots into a group

 

[JV_2108]

As far as 22s, I own 3 - all S&W revolvers. A 617 x 6", a 317 x 3", and (just got it today) a 351 PD (actually a 22 WMR). You could very reasonably/easily carry the 317 or the 351 PD. For me, I'm planning on carrying the 351 PD. To have any accuracy with it, I expect I'll have to practice quite a bit. Seems to me to have a fairly heavy trigger for the size. (Heavier than the 317 for sure).

 

[B yond]

I enjoy my S&W 22A. I stuck a $35 red dot on top, and the thing is heavier than my 45, which greatly reduces felt recoil and helps with quick followups.

As for accuracy; I use this thing to make soda cans dance at 50 yards. I have no problems hitting the cans exactly where I need to to send them airborne.

I have noticed that accuracy tends to improve when the gun is dirty. Go figure. So now I don't clean the bore unless I have a good reason to. The barrel comes off so you can clean the action very easily.

P.S. I'm amazed no one has corrected your usage for the term 'clip' when you meant magazine. Usually that one gets pointed out in the first post or two.

 

[9mmepiphany]

P.S. I'm amazed no one has corrected your usage for the term 'clip' when you meant magazine. Usually that one gets pointed out in the first post or two.

figured he had enough problems without piling on

 

[Dogbite]

Ruger, Browning, Sig. Smith and Wesson makes some very nice full sized 22 revolvers as well. My dad has a Taurus 22 revolver 4" barrel. Not impressed, trigger sucks out of the box.

 

[grndslm]

P.S. I'm amazed no one has corrected your usage for the term 'clip' when you meant magazine. Usually that one gets pointed out in the first post or two.

Hah... yea, I usually say magazine. Dunno how I let that slip. It was extremely late last night when I'd started this thread, and I had several Budweisers in me.... soo...

As for the recommendations, I have plenty to look into. I can't believe I never considered a Browning before. The Buckmark is starting to look really nice, but there's at least 5 other guns that were recommended. I'll be accepting more recommendations all week.

 

[MCgunner]

I bought one of these, one of those, over the years. I don't know why I never bought a Ruger, maybe just 'cause everyone else had one, but finally I did and I'm not sorry. 1/2" little groups at 25 yards, 1" at 50. I have a scope mounted on it, could take it off, but I like it. I just kick myself not having owned a Ruger all these years. I've made up for that, though, with a Mk2 I found at a gun show a while back.

 

[RyanM]

If you couldn't shoot a Sigma accurately, you won't be able to shoot a DA revolver either. It takes practice to master a long, heavy trigger, and the Sigma's trigger is pretty much identical to your garden variety stock revolver, IIRC. Sigmas' mechanical accuracy is fine.

Though if this is for a concealed carry piece, you should really look into another 9mm. If you're unwilling to put in the practice it takes for a DA-style auto, maybe give Glocks another try. The 9mms are the most durable and reliable, being the originals.