Need recommendations on a .22

[jc650]

I'm lookin to buy a .22 and it can be a revolver or semi it does'nt matter. It can be new or used too. I was at my local gun store and the Sig Mosquito was recommended. I did do a search and found that many didn't believe the Mosquito was up to the standards of other Sig's. I still havent totally ruled that out but I'd sure like to hear what other .22's people use and like. Thanks in advance.

Btw the only restriction is that I'd like to keep the cost under $500 if I can. Pistol will be used pretty much for target practice only.

 

[Brian Williams]

My favorites
S&W 35 and a Colt Woodsman

both together add up to just under $600

 

[jonnyc]

Try as many as you can, and then get a Browning Buckmark.

 

[f4t9r]

Mosquito did have some issues, I had 2 of them and was never happy.
i would agree on the Browning Buckmark. That is one of my favorite 22 pistols

 

[SaxonPig]

Any of the Ruger auto models will serve you well.

 

[jc650]

I have looked at some Rugers and Ill have to check out the Browning.

 

[chris in va]

Do a search for "22" on here for hours of reading. Many people have asked the same question hundreds of times.

As for the Sig, skip it. Many problems reported with it. Personally I have a CZ Kadet that is fantastic, but not many people bring that one up on here compared to the Rugers and Brownings.

 

[CajunBass]

How much money do you wan to spend? Brownings and Rugers come up most often for a reason. They both work very well. The CZ that Chris mentions gets good marks when it does come up.

I wouldn't recomend the Sig, or the Walther P-22. Other than those two, take your pick.

Lately I've been smitten by revolvers. My latest a Smith & Wesson 17-3 is a joy to shoot. Not cheap, but worth it.



Not a great picture, but a great gun.

 

[Pilot]

I've got three Ruger MK II's. You really can't go wrong with these. I also have the CZ Kadet Kit which I use on both my 75B and PCR. All are very accurate and reliable.

 

[NGIB]

My Mosquito is perfect and a joy to shoot - but what do I know. I've put over 2500 rounds of Federal bulk pack thru it in probably six months and had no problems not ammo related. I agree the early ones were troublesome but I like and wouldn't sell mine...

 

[foghornl]

Never even seen the Sig "Mosquito", so I have no opinion on it

I do have both a Ruger Single-Six Convertible (.22LR & .22Mag cylinders) and a MKII auto. Both guns are waaaaaay up on the "Fun Gun" list. Have shot a Browning Buckmark and an OLD Colt ("Woodsman", maybe??) and liked both of them, too.

Oldest brother has one of the early model Ruger autos that he bought sometime in the late 60's, and it still puts the lead where he aims.

 

[fxstchewy]

I like my ruger MKIII.

 

[jjohnson]

Ruger Autos

I bought my MK I Target over 30 years ago, my 22/45 ten years (or so) ago, and they've gone through tens of thousands of rounds between the two of them. They're still in perfect operating condition, more accurate than I am, and utterly reliable as long as they get very minimal cleaning and average quality ammo.

I've never lusted for a 22 auto of another sort. Honest.

 

[NG VI]

I really like my Kadet kit, I use it on my PCR frame, but the standalone pistol is also available, and it comes on a standard 9mm frame, so if you have any other CZs, you would have a spare frame.

 

[MCgunner]

Ruger Mk2 here.

 

[jc650]

Thanks for all the help so far. The Browning looks real interesting.

 

[ctgmi]

I’m partial to either a S&W 617 or a Taurus Tracker and believe it or not I prefer my Tracker over my 617.

 

[Cohibra45]

jc650

I highly recommend buying this one right now!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=111013574

It is in your price range and will only appreciate!!!

I have the exact same pistol I bought when I turned 16 back in NC and it is a solid shooter and a true tack driver for accuracy.

Take care and good luck,

Kelly

BTW, I am in no way associated with this pistol...just wanted to find and offer a great deal. It probably won't last long at that price!!!

 

[candr44]

If you want a dedicated .22 the Ruger or Browning Buckmark will do well. I have a Buckmark but prefer my 1911 with a .22 conversion kit. With a conversion kit you have the choice of two calibers in the same gun.

 

[Smaug]

Add another vote for a used Ruger Mk. II. I have the Target Model with the 6-7/8" tapered heavy barrel. It is an absolute tack-driver with its red dot sight. It was around $250 used when I bought it in 1997. Even a new Mk. III or 22/45 by Ruger should cost you well under $500.

The Browning Buck Marks are easier to disassemble than the Rugers, but I like the elegant, solid, tubular receiver of the Rugers. It is effectively one piece with the barrel, which means that once you get your sight tightened down and zeroed, it is not going to lose zero on you.





Starting with a quality 22 is a good plan. Spend the money that is necessary to get an accurate & reliable one that is not ammo-finnicky. You will be shooting this gun a LOT over the next several decades. In other words, buy once, cry once. Buy cheap, buy twice.

 

[Comanche180]

22

I have a Buckmark and a Ruger MkII, both with 5.5 inch bull barrels, great shooters. Today I saw a used MkII Target going for $225. I wish I had the money. Pick one and a lot of ammo and go shooting.

 

[jc650]

Im really liking the Buckmark or Ruger at this point. Im gonna get to the Gun Store soon to see what they have to look at. Prices online dont seem too bad either.

 

[Springfield_1911SS]

I have an older Ruger Mark I and love it, now Ruger makes the Mark III

 

[Lex]

So far, I love my Ruger Mark III Hunter. Points easy, very accurate, great balance!!

 

[jjohnson]

Both are Good, JC.

Hey, I think we forgot to mention - maybe you should see if you can rent and test fire both handguns (the Buckmark and the Ruger). They're both pretty good - I've never owned a Buckmark but have shot a couple of them. I still like the Rugers best, but I can't tell you the Browning is "wrong" at all. I won't speak ill of the Colt Woodsman, either. I think Ruger is still the best value for your money on a "shooting gun" that's likely to see a lot of use.

If you can shoot them both, you can figure out what works best for you.

Let us know what you wind up with, huh?