Recommendations on a .22 LR non-revolver pistol?

[700 LTR 223]

Ended up with the M&P in 22!

I like the look of those M&P 22s I have seen. Let us know how it shoots!

 

[Dead Duck]

Without even reading any of the other posts I'm going to repeat what I'm sure most have already told you.

Ruger - Ruger - Ruger
They really have been building semi-auto 22s for a long time and very successfully. My family has had a few varieties of the MK2 and MK3. I've had friends with some 22/45s and he loves them. Lots of parts available and aftermarket options. Including suppressors and suppressed barrels. Quietest out there and even more so if you get a bolt stop on it.

Mk4 -
Long awaiting an easier way to break-down the MK3 and now they call it the MK4. I'm waiting for the newness to wear off before I pick one up. In case of any updating that needs to be done.

 

[WanderingSol07]

Yes, I use my Android phone, Samsung Galaxy 7. You can use the G-Sight app, free to download and use the 10 shot portion. But I downloaded the Itarget Pro app that is used with the Itarget laser (identical to the G-Sight laser). Itarget lets me shoot an unlimited amount. I point it at the target of my choice and it records the laser strikes on the paper with 'bullet holes'. If you are using a bulls-eye target with numbered circles it will 'keep score' for you as long as you align and size the 'bulls-eye' to match the paper target.



The above is what it looks like using my paper target. As you can see you can save the target when done shooting to maintain a record. I've shot over 4,800 times since February and just this last week had to change the three batteries in the laser. Be sure to use gun oil on the o-rings before inserting the laser in the chamber, else they will wear out prematurely.

 

[jimmothy86]

Yes, I use my Android phone, Samsung Galaxy 7. You can use the G-Sight app, free to download and use the 10 shot portion. But I downloaded the Itarget Pro app that is used with the Itarget laser (identical to the G-Sight laser). Itarget lets me shoot an unlimited amount. I point it at the target of my choice and it records the laser strikes on the paper with 'bullet holes'. If you are using a bulls-eye target with numbered circles it will 'keep score' for you as long as you align and size the 'bulls-eye' to match the paper target.

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The above is what it looks like using my paper target. As you can see you can save the target when done shooting to maintain a record. I've shot over 4,800 times since February and just this last week had to change the three batteries in the laser. Be sure to use gun oil on the o-rings before inserting the laser in the chamber, else they will wear out prematurely.

Thank you for the info! Definitely getting one of these!

 

[jimmothy86]

I like the look of those M&P 22s I have seen. Let us know how it shoots!

Like a dream! I want another one! Maybe a mkiv or maybe a sig mosquito, although I think I saw someone say avoid those like the plague...

 

[BrettonJudy7]

looking at a Ruger SR22, Beretta NEOS, and Walther P22, was wondering others opinions of them or if there are other suggestions to add to the list!?

Thanks in advance!

I'm a supporter of the walther. I have one with the compensator and its a load of fun to shoot!

 

[capthis]

Ended up with the M&P in 22!

I'm sure you'll be pleased with that. A buddy of mine who comes and shoots, has shot his a lot! 1,000's of rounds through it. I've shot it too, and it's a decent gun!

If you get the chance shoot a Ruger

22/45 or MK series​

or a Browning Buckmark. They are quite a bit more accurate, and my Buckmark for instance has also had 1,000's of rounds through it with all kinds of shooters. Great training pistol!

 

[doddg]

Ended up with the M&P in 22!

1. The Smith Compact 22LR is wonderful. Good price (at Cabelas last summer), good feel, good accuracy, and absolutely no ammo issues, and I have run the good, the bad and the ugly through it to test it.

 

[Jeepster48439]

I see Grab-A-Gun has the Ruger Mk IV 22/45 with 5.5" barrel for $285. Not sure it is a good deal, but it is their Wednesday Special this week.

https://grabagun.com/ruger-mkiv-22-...m_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=Daily Email

 

[rm34545]

Another one to add to the list

looking at a Ruger SR22, Beretta NEOS, and Walther P22, was wondering others opinions of them or if there are other suggestions to add to the list!?

Thanks in advance!

I'm surprised no one's mentioned the S&W Victory. The gun is easy to upgrade with aftermarket parts (e.g. TandemKross) and is a real shooter. I use mine in Steel Challenge competitions all the time.

If you have smaller hands, the Beretta NEOS is a great gun. It's also very easy to take apart and clean.

 

[shootersix]

all these posts and no one's said a ruger mark 4 yet?....oh wait I forgot to type that in purple!

my biggest complaint about the mark 4 is.....WHY THE HELL DIDNT THEY MAKE IT SOONER!!!!!....the push button takedown is the easiest takedown I've ever seen on any gun!

I used to dread cleaning my mark's (1 mark 1 and 2 mark 3's) and I waited till they were so dirty that they were jamming like crazy, but since I started shooting bowling pins and steel challenge, I've become an expert at reassembling them, in fact at a steel challenge shoot, I had a problem with my tac sol upper on a mk3, and had to change it back to my "stock" upper, and changed it so quick, the guy next to me said "how the hell did you do that so quick?"

but op, you didn't do bad with the m&p 22 (I have a full size) they're nice guns, but imho, they wont match up to a ruger "mark series" you'd be amazed at how custom you can make a mark 3!, mine has a 2# pull, with a reset that's perfect (thanks volqartsen!)

 

[seedubs1]

The VQ triggers are silly nice.

all these posts and no one's said a ruger mark 4 yet?....oh wait I forgot to type that in purple!

my biggest complaint about the mark 4 is.....WHY THE HELL DIDNT THEY MAKE IT SOONER!!!!!....the push button takedown is the easiest takedown I've ever seen on any gun!

I used to dread cleaning my mark's (1 mark 1 and 2 mark 3's) and I waited till they were so dirty that they were jamming like crazy, but since I started shooting bowling pins and steel challenge, I've become an expert at reassembling them, in fact at a steel challenge shoot, I had a problem with my tac sol upper on a mk3, and had to change it back to my "stock" upper, and changed it so quick, the guy next to me said "how the hell did you do that so quick?"

but op, you didn't do bad with the m&p 22 (I have a full size) they're nice guns, but imho, they wont match up to a ruger "mark series" you'd be amazed at how custom you can make a mark 3!, mine has a 2# pull, with a reset that's perfect (thanks volqartsen!)

 

[Guyinwarsaw]

Browning Buckmark

 

[D.R.SCOTT]

I have a Ruger MK4 and a Beretta Neos DLX and would recommend both, but I enjoy the Neos more to be blunt. Especially with the carbine kit and an adjustable trigger for pre/over travel right out the box.

 

[doddg]

I'm surprised no one's mentioned the S&W Victory. The gun is easy to upgrade with aftermarket parts (e.g. TandemKross) and is a real shooter. I use mine in Steel Challenge competitions all the time.

If you have smaller hands, the Beretta NEOS is a great gun. It's also very easy to take apart and clean.

1. I love my Beretta Neos with a 6" barrel.
2. Doesn't seem like a gun for smaller hands to me, never noticed, plenty of grip for me.
3. Just shot it an hour ago, and I made up my mind to sell my Bersa Thunder 22LR after shooting both of them (trying to trim down).

 

[Haven]

The SIG 1911-22 is made by GSG, and is the same thing as the GSG 1911-22. I have the SIG, and like CameraMonkey said, it is a joy to shoot. It is heavy enough that there is no recoil. I got mine used from someone on INGO, but they are not that expensive brand new. It is a fun little gun to shoot.

 

[JettaKnight]

Young whippersnappers got it easy.... cursing and crying while trying to reassemble a Ruger M III build character.


Actually, once you remove the mag disconnect it's not so bad. I learned a lot about gun mechanics from Ruger pistols and rifles because the triggers so bad out of the box. And after that, my Target and Lite models are the bee's knees.




If Ruger can make a BX trigger group, why don't they sell the rifle with that trigger group?

 

[Areoflyer09]

Young whippersnappers got it easy.... cursing and crying while trying to reassemble a Ruger M III build character.


Actually, once you remove the mag disconnect it's not so bad. I learned a lot about gun mechanics from Ruger pistols and rifles because the triggers so bad out of the box. And after that, my Target and Lite models are the bee's knees.




If Ruger can make a BX trigger group, why don't they sell the rifle with that trigger group?

I started with a MkIV but quickly discovered I hate the way the saefty digs into the webbing between my thumb and finger. My wife shoots it currently, she doesn’t have an issue with the safety.

Picked up a MkIII 2245 Lite and figured out the disassembly/reassembly pretty quick. It’s a tight fitting gun, but I haven’t had the horror stories others have had. Had I known what I know now when I bought the MkIV, I would have just gone to a MkIII.

 

[snorko]

The S&W 41 is a great pistol, picked up the one below as a package off Ingo and couldn't be happier. However, it is the least shot .22 I own. Because it's so nice, I tend to toss a Buckmark or M&P22c in the range bag for plinking more often than not.

5.5" & 7" barrels, hard chrome finish by orig. owner.

 

[doddg]

WOW, snorko!!!
Awesome!!!
Yes, I can see parting with a few semis to have that.