.22 pistols

[Milkshakeed]

I'm looking for a .22 pistol to plink around with (.40 ammo is costing me to much) What is a good one to get?

 

[Dargasonus]

I own a Ruger Mark III and I'm a huge fan of it. Huge after market for internal parts, receiver/barrels, and grips.

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So many .22's out there, any particular style that strikes your fancy?

 

[oneshotonekill]

Mk lll's are a lot of fun and not too pricey. If you want to spend a lil bit the S&W 41 is a good shooter but expensive.

 

[Milkshakeed]

I would like one with the feel of the guns I already own. I have an XD40 and a 9mm Colt Commander.

Cheaper would be good since I am in college again and not making what I once did. But I don't want something that will break on me and have to buy another one.

I'd also like it to be concealable (I have my permit).

 

[Dargasonus]

Have you held a Walther P22? They are very well made guns but a little small for my personal tastes.

 

[Milkshakeed]

I like the look of the Walther and looks like it would feel like my other handguns. Size may be a problem though. I have large hands.

 

[Milkshakeed]

I shot the S&W 41 (or one like it) when I was younger and loved the feel of it. Kind of pricey for me right now though.

 

[JSeroka]

I have put thousands upon thousands of rounds through 2 different Walther P22 that my brother owned and it is a CHAMP! That is my next pistol purchase for sure. That .22 is the best in my opinion, it can handle thousands without a problem. Though I have seen between the two they they liked to cycle different rounds differently. One had issues with the federal 555 box, and the second does NOT like the Remington 550 box ammo. Now they both never had any issues with stingers or anything else but those two ammo brands I saw issues with on each one respectively.

 

[cbseniour]

I own a couple of Rugers and love them,however there are a bunch of good 22's out there and <$20 for a box of 550 makes them even more fun to shoot.

 

[Dargasonus]

I have put thousands upon thousands of rounds through 2 different Walther P22 that my brother owned and it is a CHAMP! That is my next pistol purchase for sure. That .22 is the best in my opinion, it can handle thousands without a problem. Though I have seen between the two they they liked to cycle different rounds differently. One had issues with the federal 555 box, and the second does NOT like the Remington 550 box ammo. Now they both never had any issues with stingers or anything else but those two ammo brands I saw issues with on each one respectively.

Yeah I've heard of cycling issues with lower power ammo with the P22's

 

[gunman41mag]

I'm looking for a .22 pistol to plink around with (.40 ammo is costing me to much) What is a good one to get?

I have two RUGER MARK II a 5.5 bull barrel & 6 7/8 inch bull barrelI think they are great

 

[ViperJock]

I have a Ruger mark 3 with a bull barrel which is a tack driver. BUT I don't shoot it much cause I hate cleaning it. Just got a sig Mosquito. Doesn't have the same out of the box accuracy, but it is a lot easier to strip and clean. Also came threaded for a can and had an extra spring for lower power "utility" loads. Paid $350-ish for each so pretty reasonably priced. Also prefer the Sig grips but as above the Ruger grips are easy to exchange.

I have a friend with the Walther and it shoots fine as long as you feed it the good stuff. If you give it the $20/500rnds stuff it doesn't cycle the slide sometimes.

IMO get the Sig if you just wanna plink, get the Walther if you want a tiny carry gun, get the ruger with a rail and a bull barrel if you are gonna want to shoot any matches.

 

[Dargasonus]

The only thing that I have a hard time with on my Mark III is the breach face, but once you get out the LCI and use a toothbrush or similar tool it's not too bad to break free the caked on residue.

 

[HamsterStyle]

The p22 is a fun gun. Mine runs best with Remington thunderbolts. I haven't tried any of the higher velocity stuff though. It also has a threaded barrel for future suppressor ventures. Chances are that it's not the last one I'll own either. I love it.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

The only .22 pistol I own is a Buckmark. It is insanely accurate, reliable, and has a smooth trigger.

 

[T-Mann]

Well,

If you have a XD and want something that feels similar, what about the SW M&P22

And, if you meet the requirements, they are less than $300.

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[VERT]

I either own or have owned many .22 pistols. Browning Buckmark, Ruger Mk I/II, Walther P22, Smith & Wesson 41.

For quality it is hard to beat the Model 41. But that comes at a price.

IMO the best value in .22 pistols are the Browning Buckmark or Ruger 22/45. They have the feel of a larger gun, are well made and accurate. Of these two I currently own the Buckmark. This will the the third one that has been in my collection. All of them were/are excellent guns.

The Wather P22 is a decent training gun, but is not a Browning or Ruger. It is small, light, and has little recoil. Accuracy is what you would expect from such a gun.

Long story short get yourself a Browning or a Ruger and don't look back.

 

[ISHOOTHST'S]

Well,

If you have a XD and want something that feels similar, what about the SW M&P22

And, if you meet the requirements, they are less than $300.

I am waiting for these to hit stores.

 

[gunman41mag]

I have an ADVANTAGE ARMS 22 LR kit for my GLOCK 35

 

[Milkshakeed]

Well,

If you have a XD and want something that feels similar, what about the SW M&P22

And, if you meet the requirements, they are less than $300.

What requirements?