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.22 Recommendations?

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#1 ·
I'm wanting to pickup a decent .22 for practice (can't afford to shoot the 45 much!) What are the general reccomendations (under $400ish)
The Walther P22? Ruger MK?
Let's get some opinions...
$200ish would be nice :smt023
 
#2 ·
The Ruger is overall a better pistol, and comes in many different flavors. The P22 is however much smaller, lighter, easier to strip, and it's easy to put a noise reducer on one.

S&W, Beretta, and Hammerli make some nice and relatively inexpensive autos too. If you want a higher quality pistol, look at a used High-Standard or S&W 41.

Some of the better .22's are the double-action revolvers are used Colts and new or used S&W's. Check out Bud's Gunshop website for new S&W.

Probably the cheapest way to get a really sturdy .22 is to get a single-action Ruger Single-Six.

PhilR.
 
#3 ·
The Rugers and the Walther P22 are both good choices and you may be able to find either one used and In good condition for around $200.For the $400 price range...you'll have no problem getting a Fine .22lr handgun

Just stay away from the cheap Sat. night specials.
 
#4 ·
I got the Walther P22 for my wife. We have 400 rounds thru it, no hiccups.I shoot it for a while and then switch over to my XD. Fun little gun to shoot. We paid new $320 with laser.
 
#5 ·
imho you won't go wrong with the ruger mk series,browning buckmarks,beretta neos,or the s&w 22a. if you can find a store where you can hold each one and see which fits your hand and your wallet the best. i have a MKIII and a 22a both are very good pistols and i've never had any trouble with either or them.:smt023
 
#6 ·
My vote is for the Ruger Mark III in various barrel lengths. Ruger has been making them since 1949.
They are well built, shoot straight on and will last a long, long time. The Mark III's are a little difficult
to field strip until you get the hang of it and the gun loosens up after a few hundred rounds.

You can pick up the Mark III4 Standard for $264.00 on Bud's.

My Mark III4 Standard...

 
#7 ·
They're all fun... I chose the Buk Mark, as it seemed to be the most popular here. I haven't looked back. Base gun was ver accurate and way under $400... since then, a few toys have been added...

But at $7.50 per 500 rounds????

Enjoy!

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JW
 
#11 ·
I shot a Ruger MK for the first time the other day and it was a lot of fun. That will probably be my next purchase. Having said this, I haven't shot any of the others to make a comparison, but I don't think you could really go wrong with any of the options. Just pick the one that fits you best and enjoy!

-Jeff-
 
#15 ·
The Walther P22 is a cool looking little gun and it does feel pretty good, I just personally prefered the feel of the Ruger 22/45 with I believe the 1911 grip angle. I will also be looking for a 5" barrel probably when I get one, but let us know what you think of it once you get it out and shoot it, I'd be interested to hear about it!

-Jeff-
 
#20 ·
b-diddy - that little kick is to simulate other larger caliber guns
Ang rita - notice they didn't put the ruger against the walther!!!

if you want to customize and hunt squirls with a 22 handgun then the ruger
if you want a better looking gun and lots of great target and plinking go with the walther
 
#21 ·
b-diddy - that little kick is to simulate other larger caliber guns
Ang rita - notice they didn't put the ruger against the walther!!!

if you want to customize and hunt squirls with a 22 handgun then the ruger
if you want a better looking gun and lots of great target and plinking go with the walther
choices choices choices.

I checked out the Ruger today. Felt well balanced.

Still like the looks of the P22 though.
 
#23 ·
choices choices choices.

I checked out the Ruger today. Felt well balanced.

Still like the looks of the P22 though.
I personally don't understand anyones need for a .22 to be a "cool looking" gun. Although I agree that the P22 is a very cool looking gun, a .22 is simply a gun that is cheap to shoot and a practice gun. Anybody that thinks a .22 Ruger is ugly simply needs to shoot one to realize it's value. Looks being a factor for a .22 plinker don't make any sense to me. Maybe that's just me though???

-Jeff-
 
#26 ·
The Ruger is overall a better pistol, and comes in many different flavors. The P22 is however much smaller, lighter, easier to strip, and it's easy to put a noise reducer on one.

S&W, Beretta, and Hammerli make some nice and relatively inexpensive autos too. If you want a higher quality pistol, look at a used High-Standard or S&W 41.

Some of the better .22's are the double-action revolvers are used Colts and new or used S&W's. Check out Bud's Gunshop website for new S&W.

Probably the cheapest way to get a really sturdy .22 is to get a single-action Ruger Single-Six.

PhilR.
I don't know what gun shop you go to but the single six is not cheap. just under 400 as far as i know. very fine gun i have one and a ruger 22 auto. great way to kill time
 
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