Trashyshoots
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I really dig the ruger mk4 but the trigger leaves a lot to be desired. However you can grab a mk4 and a volquartsen trigger kit and (probably) be within your 600$ budget.
Comparing a semi to a revolver is apples to oranges. Compare a used 41 to a Woodsman or High Standard VictoryCollectors really have driven the price of used S&W revolvers beyond their value as shooters, in my opinion. $700 gets you within a couple of hundred dollars of a good used Model 41, which a significantly better gun (in most ways) than a .22 Masterpiece.
The good news is that the semi-autos mentioned on this thread are pretty decent guns. Considering the OPs requirements, one of them seems like the obvious answer.
Comparing a semi to a revolver is apples to oranges.
Wow! Have prices gone up that much? I bought the Mark III Competition 6-7 years ago and paid half that price for a new gun.I ordered one of these 2 weeks ago. Because of all the gun buying frenzy caused by the virus it shipped yesterday. It cost just a few bucks shy of $600 shipped. It will be my first decent .22 handgun of many I’ve owned over the years
. I guess so. I can’t think of anything that hasn’t gone up in price in the last 6-7 years (save gasoline these days). However my nephew says he paid around $6C for a Mark 2 Competition 25 years ago. I paid $3C for a 22/45 Mark lll target 7 years ago. It was the cheapest Ruger standard I could find at the time. I’d say you got one hell of a good dealWow! Have prices gone up that much? I bought the Mark III Competition 6-7 years ago and paid half that price for a new gun.
Yeah, my single six was $400 otd in 2012. Same gun is $700 now. Not worth $700 though.Wow! Have prices gone up that much? I bought the Mark III Competition 6-7 years ago and paid half that price for a new gun.
Yeah, I love my Mk III Competition and think I got a good deal on it. Knowing what I do now, I'm not sure I'd pay $600 for one, when I could buy a S&W Model 617 for a hundred dollars more. For that matter, I'd probably rather save a little more money and get a S&W M41.Yeah, my single six was $400 otd in 2012. Same gun is $700 now. Not worth $700 though.
Call 1911,
the problem with the Hammerli International/ 215 is that they are not importable into the U.S. in the way it is pictured in your photo. Having them retrofitted with a safety, using an export agent and a licensed and registered importer, paying import duty and laser engraving the gun, will add substantially more to the European used gun purchase price than any trigger job would cost on a Ruger Mk, or even a Volquartsen does set you back. On top of that, they should be shot with standard velocity ammo only and that would make the Hammerli a poor choice for falling plates and bowling pins.
However, the quality, reliability and sturdiness of the old Hammerli International is well worth the price for anybody who can pay it and can make use of the accuracy.
By the way, you have the wrong mag release in your gun... and below is not a Hammerli 208 but a 211.
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I've never owned a handgun but am thinking of getting a 22 target pistol. I have big hands and you know what that means: big gloves. I am looking for something with some style to it, not just a boring black gun. Would like to keep it under $600. Any suggestions?
Hi folks!
I'm new to this forum so I hope to not step on any toes here too soon.
Might not be an (easy to get) option at your place but IMHO the best bang for the money would be a Hämmerli 208 or 215.
At my place they usually go for about €400 which would be US$450 at the momen
The Ruger MkIV is a great gun but many people don't like the grip angle.
If you are a 1911 guy, like I am you'll luv the Hämmerli.
I also prefer older guns to newer and if it's Swiss Made like the 208/215 there's no chance I'd get me something like a MkIV.
You do not have to shell out extra money for an acceptable trigger coz the original one in the Hämmerli is already superb.
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