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Range: .22LR to begin elimination of Semi-Autos.
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I have a red dot on a Ruger Charger I bought months ago from a member that I'm saving for this summer, if I ever trim down my .22LRs & 9mms.
Then, I have a Bushnell red dot I bought to put on one of my surviving .22LR pistols, perhaps my Smith 41.
Now, with this one, I have 3 red dots. It is always interesting to see where the journey leads.
There is so much I don't know, but I enjoy the learning.
The 41 would be a great candidate for red dot installation!
Probably mentioned I have a Charger too. I have a Kidd barrel on it. Have not shot it much since I bought it. Will have to start shooting it again. It has a Burris 2-7X handgun scope on it. Will be interested your range report on the Charger this summer.
Probably mentioned I have a Charger too. I have a Kidd barrel on it. Have not shot it much since I bought it. Will have to start shooting it again. It has a Burris 2-7X handgun scope on it. Will be interested your range report on the Charger this summer.
Sold the Ruger Charger since I bought a Ruger 10/22 Mannlicher .22LR rifle with a Nikon Prostaff 3-9 x40 scope and didn't need the Charger anymore (both bought off members here).
Planning to sell a couple more .22LR whenever I get around to listing them: S/W 41 & Colt Target.
Really difficult to let them go, but hard choices have to be made to trim the safe.
S/W 41 at 20' on a rest using CCI SV (1070 FPS) with lead round nose.
I love the weight of this pistol.
Colt Target at 20' on a rest using CCI SV (1070 FPS) with lead round nose.
Always liked this pistol, and since it was a Colt, I had to try it out.
Browning Buckmark Hunter (not a Target as marked) at 20' on a rest using CCI SV (1070 FPS) with lead round nose.
I have always just loved this gun with its 7.25" barrel.
It shoots better than about anything else I have.
Planning to sell a couple more .22LR whenever I get around to listing them: S/W 41 & Colt Target.
Really difficult to let them go, but hard choices have to be made to trim the safe.
S/W 41 at 20' on a rest using CCI SV (1070 FPS) with lead round nose.
I love the weight of this pistol.
Colt Target at 20' on a rest using CCI SV (1070 FPS) with lead round nose.
Always liked this pistol, and since it was a Colt, I had to try it out.
Browning Buckmark Hunter (not a Target as marked) at 20' on a rest using CCI SV (1070 FPS) with lead round nose.
I have always just loved this gun with its 7.25" barrel.
It shoots better than about anything else I have.
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Some quick range time using a rest at 40' & 30'.
Using the S/W Victory with a red dot, Browning Buckmark Hunter and my latest and greatest:
Ruger Mark 3 with a Volquartsen barrel, some springs, and flat trigger.
I'll put a red dot on the Mark 3, or a used Nikon pistol scope I bought.
Using the S/W Victory with a red dot, Browning Buckmark Hunter and my latest and greatest:
Ruger Mark 3 with a Volquartsen barrel, some springs, and flat trigger.
I'll put a red dot on the Mark 3, or a used Nikon pistol scope I bought.
With a scope and rest that should turn in some really impressive groups.
I had a 22 pistol vs. 22 pistol "battle" myself yesterday with my Ruger MKII 5.5" against my MKII series 22/45 4" which ended in a tie! The MKII has a Burris 1X and the 22/45 a Vortex Venom.
You're getting better! Keep moving that target back!
Even at 40' I'm having to use binoculars to see where I'm hitting, but I do want to try 50'.
When I go to Point Blank, they go up to 75', so that will be humbling.
None (few??) of us can see where we are hitting with a .22 at 50'. All you need to see is your sights and the fuzzy blob of the target.
I you want to see where you are hitting without retrieving the target get a spotting scope.
Bullseye shooters use pistol boxes with a scope mount like these. Many are homemade.
Ok then!
The MKII was sent to Clark Custom Guns 25 years ago for a trigger job and drilled and tapped for a Ruger scope base. The 22/45 still has the stock trigger although I have a Volquartsen sear and trigger - just have to get up the motivation to attempt installing them. Anyway both targets ended up scoring the same.
Recently stumbled on a Beretta 87 Target. Took it to the range for a function check and discovered it shoots a lot better than my eyes can see.
Always wondered about this gun.
They cost about $920 new and I've never seen them used.
You should show some targets for our entertainment.
Always wondered about this gun.
They cost about $920 new and I've never seen them used.
You should show some targets for our entertainment.
Will post some pics soon. Found this on AL for 350 and I jumped on it. Covered with dirt/dust, has a couple of dings and only one mag, but cleaned up good and shoots like a Beretta.
Will post some pics soon. Found this on AL for 350 and I jumped on it. Covered with dirt/dust, has a couple of dings and only one mag, but cleaned up good and shoots like a Beretta.
Will look forward to it.
You stole it!
I had this and enjoyed it, but it wasn't as accurate as some others I had:
$400 new; $300ish used.
Beretta's M9-22 is an exact replica of the M9 in .22 caliber and features the same operation, controls and takedown as the venerable Beretta M9. M9-22 features removable sights, interchangeable grip panels. Beretta's Bruniton finish with military-style markings is highly resistant to sweat and corrosion, and a tool-free disassembly latch makes it simple and quick to take the pistol apart for cleaning. This semi-auto pistol has a reversible magazine release and an ambidextrous safety/decocker making it suitable for right- or left-handed shooters. This model has a 5.3" barrel and comes with a 15-round magazine.
Type Pistol
Grips Black Rubber
Action Single/Double
Safety Ambidextrous
Series 22LR
Weight 26.08 oz
Caliber 22 long rifle lr
Capacity 15+1
Weight Range 16.00 oz to 31.99 oz
Barrel Length 5.3"
Frame Material Aluminum
Slide Description Black Bruniton
Barrel Length Range 5.00" to 5.99"
Sight Configuration Dovetail
Me too!
But, I bought a Ruger Mark 3 from a member here with a Volquartsen barrel and some trigger and spring work done that was very accurate and decided to keep it instead.
I have the Colt Target up for sale. If the Smith 41 is slow to sell,
that won’t bother me at all because I do love it.
In my perfect world,
I would be able to keep both of them.
I love my 7.25 inch barrel Browning Buckmark Hunter, but I don’t know if it will survive in the long run.
Also, the Smith Victory that I bought that had been used for matches would be another one I would love to hold onto.
Fortunately, my finances going into retirement are good enough that I don’t have to be in a hurry to “liquidate.“
Range pics of 5 different .22LR.
I need to trim one or two of the semi-autos (the Ruger LCR .22LR snub nose is just a novelty).
The S/W Victory beats everything else so far, but I thought it might be the next one eliminated.
It has a red dot, though, so that is giving it the edge.
Used same ammo: CCI Standard Velocity, 40 grain, 1070 FPS, solid lead round nose.
I was constantly adjusting the sights on each that needed it.
Everything was done on a rest with the semi-autos, but the revolver was 2-hand.
40 feet: SW Victory w/red dot is 1st (10 rds.) with the S/W 41 (2 rds.) last, in the red.
20' rounds added to the above pic using the numbers below each target.
30' with the Victory with a red dot having the tightest groups. S/W 41 improves (adjusted sights more).
20' Ruger LCR .22LR D/A only added 4 times to the above 30' pic.
Barrel only 1.875 on the snub nose.
I need to trim one or two of the semi-autos (the Ruger LCR .22LR snub nose is just a novelty).
The S/W Victory beats everything else so far, but I thought it might be the next one eliminated.
It has a red dot, though, so that is giving it the edge.
Used same ammo: CCI Standard Velocity, 40 grain, 1070 FPS, solid lead round nose.
I was constantly adjusting the sights on each that needed it.
Everything was done on a rest with the semi-autos, but the revolver was 2-hand.
40 feet: SW Victory w/red dot is 1st (10 rds.) with the S/W 41 (2 rds.) last, in the red.
20' rounds added to the above pic using the numbers below each target.
30' with the Victory with a red dot having the tightest groups. S/W 41 improves (adjusted sights more).
20' Ruger LCR .22LR D/A only added 4 times to the above 30' pic.
Barrel only 1.875 on the snub nose.
