what 22lr
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SleazyRider
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If I had to begin my .22 collection all over again, I'd begin with the Browning Buckmark Camper.
toivo
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Browning Buck Mark or Ruger Mark III (or II) are the standards. If you're in the mood for something less target-oriented, I'm fond of these little guys:
http://www.bersa.com/bersa-thunder-22-nkl
http://www.bersa.com/bersa-thunder-22-nkl
Tcruse
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Ruger Mark III 22-45 Target
Eats everything and is accurate and trouble free
Eats everything and is accurate and trouble free
DeadFlies
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I'd start with the "search" option first. There must be a dozen different threads on this very subject in the last thirty days alone.
That being said, I really like my Neos. It's built like a bank vault and probably a bit cheaper than most Brownings and Rugers.
That being said, I really like my Neos. It's built like a bank vault and probably a bit cheaper than most Brownings and Rugers.
roachcore
You didn't specify if you wanted a revolver or autoloader.The Ruger mk series and Browning Buckmarks are as good as it gets in there class. The Smith 22a autoloaders are good shooters for the money.Any old Highstandard is probably a keeper.Ruger single six's usually can be had used at a good price.Not to many newer .22's i would run from.I do however fail to see the attraction of a .22 autoloader that has to be fed high end ammo to run right. The biggest advantage of a .22 is cheap ammo.mtcw.Fluffi.
You didn't specify if you wanted a revolver or autoloader.The Ruger mk series and Browning Buckmarks are as good as it gets in there class. The Smith 22a autoloaders are good shooters for the money.Any old Highstandard is probably a keeper.Ruger single six's usually can be had used at a good price.Not to many newer .22's i would run from.I do however fail to see the attraction of a .22 autoloader that has to be fed high end ammo to run right. The biggest advantage of a .22 is cheap ammo.mtcw.Fluffi.
kolob10
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Ruger Mark III or Browning Buckmark.
Ruger Mark III or Browning Buckmark.
Deltaboy1984
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Ruger or Buck.
I have a few 22s in different flavors:
Advantage arms 22 LR conversion on a dedicated Glock 23 lower (I was tired of switching).
SigArms 22 LR conversion on a Sig P220.
Walther P22.
Ruger Mark II Target mode, 6 7/8" barrel.
Sig 522 Rifle.
I personally use the 22 conversions for combat shooting: Draw from concealment, shooting multiple targets, etc. then I use the same gun model with full house loads for defense.
The Mark II is solely for Target shooting. Longer distances (>50 yards).
The Sig 522 is just a fun gun.
The Walther is the gun I indoctrinate new users to shoot. It's a pain to reassemble for me after field stripping.
Advantage arms 22 LR conversion on a dedicated Glock 23 lower (I was tired of switching).
SigArms 22 LR conversion on a Sig P220.
Walther P22.
Ruger Mark II Target mode, 6 7/8" barrel.
Sig 522 Rifle.
I personally use the 22 conversions for combat shooting: Draw from concealment, shooting multiple targets, etc. then I use the same gun model with full house loads for defense.
The Mark II is solely for Target shooting. Longer distances (>50 yards).
The Sig 522 is just a fun gun.
The Walther is the gun I indoctrinate new users to shoot. It's a pain to reassemble for me after field stripping.
777TRUTH
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I went with the Ruger because the Buckmark is so hard to find at this time.
He asked the question in the "Autoloader" forum.
I have four Ruger MK II's. I won't buy a III due to the uneccessary changes Ruger made. They may not bother you, and can even be addressed with a few parts, and a little installation work.
If you go with a Ruger, you have to decide on steel frame, Luger like grip angle of the MK II/III or polymer framed, 1911 style grip of the 22.45. Both are good shooters, and one of my MK II era Rugers is a 22/45, and I like it a lot. The lighter weight is easier to carry if that is something to consider.
StrutStopper
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Love my MK III 22/45. I shot it stock for a bit over 1000 rounds then started tinkering. Love it even more now. Reasonably priced, accurate, eats everything. I have received several bulk boxes of ammo from friends at the range that are frustrated that their gun just doesn't cycle the stuff. No problem with the Ruger though. What more can you say?
nachogrande
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I've owned mostly rugers over the years and they were all accurate. mk 1 taget, mk 2 gov't bull bbl both excellent but can be a pia to take apart & put back together plus you gotta pick up brass. single six works good and can get a spare cylinder for 22 mag. but my fav was the big/heavy 6" S&W 10 shot revolver mdl 17?
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Me also in addition to ruger 22/45 and a Single six.
MachIVshooter
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If I were to buy a .22 Autoloader today, it'd be a S&W 22A.
Tough to go wrong with a Browning Buckmark. Affordable, accurate, reliable, and lots of aftermarket goodies to turn your $300 gun into a $600 gun. If you're looking for something more "combat style" the Ruger SR22 pistol is a great choice. Reliable, plenty accurate, and just a ton of fun to shoot.
gpwelding1
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all of the above are excelent suggestions.just what ever you do,dont go with the taurus pt-22.my wifes is notorious for failing to feed,and i dont like the lever that makes the barrel pop up for loading.i have hit it with my thumb several times while fireing.
very picky on ammo.
very picky on ammo.
MCgunner
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The standard answer is Buckmark or Ruger Mk2/3. I added this for about 325 from a gun show a while back. It meets your criteria, feeds anything, decently accurate, though my Mk 2 will outshoot it. It's a Ruger SR22, just introduced some months back. It's a keeper, light, pocket sized, yet 2" at 25 yards accurate with federal bulk pack and I shot 1.5" with it the other day when I tried RWS target in it. My Mk 2 has a scope on it and will shoot federal bulk pack into 1" at 50 yards, sort of in another class for accuracy.
i'm in the same boat looking for a .22LR... my choices are limited to what's available locally:
Beretta U22 Neos 6"
Bersa Thunder 22
Tanfoglio Force 22
S&W 22A
Walther P22
Walther SP22
I've test fired the Bersa and Tanfoglio... The Tanfoglio was terrible... A lot of FTEs and FTFs ... the Bersa fared slightly better...
The problem now is the others don't have T&E units for test firing so I'll have to rely on advice...
Beretta U22 Neos 6"
Bersa Thunder 22
Tanfoglio Force 22
S&W 22A
Walther P22
Walther SP22
I've test fired the Bersa and Tanfoglio... The Tanfoglio was terrible... A lot of FTEs and FTFs ... the Bersa fared slightly better...
The problem now is the others don't have T&E units for test firing so I'll have to rely on advice...
I have several .22 autos.
1. Ruger MK3: By far the best choice out of the selection you'll have today. The only other gun that rivals it is the Buckmark. Both are great guns. Don't let the loaded chamber indicator or the mag disconnect worry you, there are thousands of these guns out there and very few reported issues. Mine is the only .22lr automatic that has honestly never had a jam in many, many thousands of rounds.
2. Walther P22: It is a decent gun but if I had it to do over I'd have spent my money elsewhere. It has a zamak slide and is very ammo sensitive. I don't have a problem with zamak construction when the price reflects this, in the P22's case it doesn't. I will admit though that it is an extremely comfortable little gun though and most people love the feel of it.
3. Phoenix HP22: Alright gun for the casual shooter, will digest a wide assortment of ammo without a problem. Limited lifespan of 3-4k rounds due to its compact size and zamak construction. These things make it a poor choice for frequent shooters but a decent choice for those who must carry small caliber pistols for health reasons.
1. Ruger MK3: By far the best choice out of the selection you'll have today. The only other gun that rivals it is the Buckmark. Both are great guns. Don't let the loaded chamber indicator or the mag disconnect worry you, there are thousands of these guns out there and very few reported issues. Mine is the only .22lr automatic that has honestly never had a jam in many, many thousands of rounds.
2. Walther P22: It is a decent gun but if I had it to do over I'd have spent my money elsewhere. It has a zamak slide and is very ammo sensitive. I don't have a problem with zamak construction when the price reflects this, in the P22's case it doesn't. I will admit though that it is an extremely comfortable little gun though and most people love the feel of it.
3. Phoenix HP22: Alright gun for the casual shooter, will digest a wide assortment of ammo without a problem. Limited lifespan of 3-4k rounds due to its compact size and zamak construction. These things make it a poor choice for frequent shooters but a decent choice for those who must carry small caliber pistols for health reasons.
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