What is the best .22 made today?

[gmh1013]

I was looking at a Smith 22a today but like the looks of the Browning also for 20 bucks diff.
I dont know much about .22 auto's since I shoot revolvers 95 percent of the time....what the best auto in the 250-300 price range?

 

[KzooClaybuster]

You can't go wrong with either the Ruger MkIII or Browning Buckmark. Owning both a MkII and a Buckmark, I am definitely a bigger fan of the Browning, but either option would be money well spent.

 

[nwilliams]

S&W Model 41 is probably the best current production .22 auto handgun on the market today.

However in the price range you are looking for I would say any of the Ruger Mark pistols and 22/45 would be your best bet.

The Browning Buckmark is very nice as well.

 

[DM~]

S&W Model 41 is probably the best current production .22 auto handgun on the market today.

I totally agree!

For cheap, i'd go with the Buckmark!

DM

 

[Rex B]

definitely skip the S&W 22a. plastic receiver.

 

[hanno]

CZ 75 Kadet

http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-75-kadet/

 

[jfrey]

A lot of folks won't believe it, but I shoot a Buck Mark and father-in-law shoots a S&W 41, the accuracy is the same and my trigger is actually better. I'll take the Buck Mark over the S&W or a Ruger any day. With an Ultra Dot 25 mounted on top it is a tack driver.

 

[9mmepiphany]

S&W Model 41 is probably the best current production .22 auto handgun on the market today.

However in the price range you are looking for I would say any of the Ruger Mark pistols and 22/45 would be your best bet.

The Browning Buckmark is very nice as well.

I'll put the Hammereli Sp-20 up against the M-41 for best current production .22 auto pistol.

But, it that lower price range, I lean toward the Buckmark just for the better feel of the frame

 

[REAPER4206969]

definitely skip the S&W 22a. plastic receiver.

The frame is aluminum.

 

[Pilot]

Ruger MK II

Browning Buckmark

 

[mattlove444]

Mark 3 for sure. I have countless rounds through mine and it just keeps on tickin

 

[Ala Dan]

You have your answer, either a Ruger or a Browning BuckMark~!

 

[TonyT]

The finest USA manufactured 22 pistol is the S&W Model 41.Amongst the imports teh Walther GSP and the Pardini SP are excelent choces. I have all three and prefer the Pardini for bulseye pistol matches. I used the Walther GSP and S&W41 for many years.

 

[Pilot]

Tony,

The OP specified $250 - $300. If you want to sell me an S&W M41 for that price range, the check is in the mail.

 

[GWARGHOUL]

Ruger MKIII hunter.

 

[9mmepiphany]

TonyT,

if Pilot backs out, I'll give you $300 for that M-41

 

[451 Detonics]

The Buckmark hands down. I have owned several Rugers but sold them after getting a Buckmark.

 

[rellascout]

Next on the s&w LOL

Seriously I like my Ruger MKII

 

[NG VI]

If you were looking to spend little more than that I would definitely go with the CZ Kadet.

But at that price, I'd go with a Buckmark or maybe a Beretta Neos, you don't hear much about them so I assume that makes them another sleeper gun like the FNP or Bersa.

 

[Redlegvzv]

Ruger MKIII hunter.

Ruger Mark III Hunter is my favorite 22 semi.