Need help choosing an .22LR pistol

[Torghn]

So I think I have it narrowed down to a Ruger MKIII or a Beretta u22 Neos, but I'm still open to other options, possibly a double action revolver. What I'd like is simply a reliable 22 that can shoot the walmart bulk pack 22lr ammo. The cheaper the better, but I'll spend what it costs to get a good reliable pistol.

 

[equitytrader]

Single. Six.

 

[equitytrader]

Oops, sorry I didn't notice DOUBLE action.

 

[Yosemite**Sam]

Your Ruger and Beretta are both fine choices. I own the neos as a plinker for my kids.

 

[Bongo45]

S&W still makes a nice .22 revolver. They are fairly expensive, but very well made. For a good bit less money you might consider a Taurus. I have a Tracker and it shoots great.

 

[357mag357]

Ruger MKIII

 

[Matt-J2]

I have a Neos w/ 6" barrel that I really like. Hasn't had any problems with ammo so far, or any other function related issues. Taking it out this weekend hopefull for some decent accuracy testing now I have a rest.

The price is certainly right, I think I paid $220 for mine, but you definitely want to hold it first, the grip isn't for everybody.

 

[45Badger]

Get a nice used Ruger MK2. Or a Smith&Wesson model 17 or 18

 

[SoCalShooter]

I have a ruger mkIII now that the bugs are worked out, it works great, I also own a browning buckmark target.

 

[matt_s07]

MKIII-Had it for about a year and it is well worth the money.

 

[marksman13]

Browning Buckmark

 

[Walkalong]

narrowed down to a Ruger MKIII or a Beretta u22 Neos

Ruger

 

[Farnorthdan]

Ruger Mark III Target.....best .22 auto for the money. A real tack driver and very reliable.

 

[stevereno1]

I am going to buy a browning buckmark and install some sort of scope on it (red dot, holographic) that's yet to be decided. I do have a name for the pistol already-The bunnychaser.

 

[glockman19]

Ruger Mark III Hunter

 

[jlbraun]

CZ Kadet.

 

[Lobotomy Boy]

I'm going to go with a Ruger target model when I pick up another .22lr, but the Beretta is a really good pistol, too, as is the Walther P22. The main reason I'm buying the Ruger is that it's for my wife and that's what she wants. I really like my CZ75B with a Kadet Kit conversion, too.

 

[wally]

Biggest plus for the Neos is you can get spare mags from CDNN for $10 each! Biggest minus of the Neos is the safety rotates the wrong way.

Biggest negative of the Ruger is the take down and reassembly procedure.

Our Neos is way more reliable with the cheap bulk pack ammo than are any of my five Rugers.

--wally.