Which .22 is the one to get?

[choochboost]

I want a semiauto .22 that is accurate, feeds reliably, and is relatively easy to break down and clean. I don't care how big or small it is. What should I be looking at? I keep hearing about the Browning Buckmark, Ruger Mark II, and Beretta Neos. What are the pros and cons of each. PLease don't just recommend one...tell me why you're recommending it. If you can compare it to others that would be helpful too. Thanks in advance.

 

[Syphonius]

There are many threads on that exact topic. I suggest searching for buckmark and neos.

I have a buckmark. I like the way it fits my hand and the way the trigger feels. I also find the breakdown to be quite easy (although some people feel the screws are a strike against the breakdown). Can't really give any other pros or cons than that.

 

[Ala Dan]

When faced with the same decision 'bout a year ago, I narrowed my
choices down to a Browning BuckMark or a Ruger MK-III KMK-512.
Having owned a Ruger MK-II KMK-512, I knew what a pain they can
be too break down for cleaning. Yes, I know this is accomplished
without the use of tools~! But, the BuckMark was chosen based
not only on the ease of cleaning (with suppied hex key), but also
based on accuracy from others that I had shot in the past.

My decision was too purchase the Browning BuckMark.22LR Classic
Plus SE [part #: 051361490] with Rosewood Pro Target and Tru-Glo
Marble (green fiber optic front sight) with 5.5" bull barrel. At the time
my cost was only $280 + applicable sales tax.

 

[chuckles]

My vote goes to the Buckmark. I don't own the Ruger but it is on my list. I have a Std. Buckmark with both a 4" and a 6" barrel. Love it and it has been a perfect shooter. I think either one would be a good choice.

 

[jeffdt]

Sig Trailside, 6" barrel. A breeze to take down and an absolute tack driver. Excellent sights. I group clover leafs at 25 meters shooting CCI Pistol Match ammo.

Jeff

 

[pauli]

which model trailside do you have? the sights on the base model leave something to be desired.

 

[Frandy]

I own and shoot a 6" Trailside*, but I have owned Ruger MKIs and MKIIs and have shot Buckmarks. I like them all. True, the Rugers are the hardest to field strip, but they are also the "hardiest" or at least seem to be. I like my Trailside trigger better than Rugers and better than some Buckmarks I've shot but equal to other Bucks. I prefer the stock grips on the Buckmarks better than the stock grips on the Rugers. The stock grip on the Trailside is wonderful in the hand but an ugly duckling if that matters to you.

All are good shooters. If you can't get your hands on them to shoot or at least hold, I imagine you probably will like whichever one you buy for the reasons you select it.

Oh, and there are plenty of used ones out there. If you get one that wasn't abused, you save dough and get a good shooter.


* The sights on my Trailside are the base, fixed sights. Still a tack driver, though I tend to use a red dot with it.

 

[treebeard]

I still have my Browning Buckmark from like 6 years ago, and it is a real nice .22. It is really accurate and the best thing is how inexpensive it is to shoot.

 

[perpster]

Look at these 2 Marlins

Marlin 70PSS (Papoose): takedown .22 s/a weighs less than 4 lbs. No tools needed. 7 shot mag.

Marlin 39A Golden: takedown .22 lever action (comes apart with a coin). A classic .22 lever and a standard by which most others measured. Ooops, this isn't a s/a, but worth looking at anyway.

And , MADE IN USA

 

[cookekdjr]

Can't go wrong with the Ruger MK series or a Browning Buck Mark.
I prefer the Buck Mark, but I highly recommend both.
-David

 

[skynyrd1911]

Colt!

 

[Justin]

If you can swing the cost, a S&W Model 41 is ideal. Very easy takedown, the most accurate US made .22, and will feed reliably, though you may have to do some ammo testing.

 

[DavidBR]

You nailed it Justin

If you can swing it you cannot go wrong with the S&W 41. Mine is 12+ years old and is more accurate than anyone that shoots it. It's easy to shoot well - I've used it many times taking a non-shooter to the range to introduce them to shooting. It's also a piece of cake to break down and clean.

You may have to experiment with ammo (mine likes Remington green box). Wolff sells a spring kit for under $20.00 that will let you tune the gun to whatever you want to shoot.

My son uses it for his practice gun when he is home. At competitions he shoots the school's Walthers. BTW - He qualified for the NRA collegiate nationals next week (Yes, I'm bragging)

 

[ZenMasterJG]

Another vote for the S&W model 41... I don't own one (savin' up the pennies) but a friend of mine has several (lucky #$^*&!) and its pretty easily the most accurate gun i've ever shot.