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I have a MK II, a couple of MK IIIs and now a 22/45. I was actually surprised that I find I now prefer the 22/45 best. I anticipated that it might feel a bit top heavy, but my 5 ½” barreled gun has nice balance and feel, and after modifying the trigger and eliminating the mag safety, it has a very good trigger and is very accurate.
Curious why you didnt include the smith and wesson 22a and the smith and wesson model 41 or the browing buck mark
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Originally Posted by onenut58
I agree - I'd have voted for the Buck Mark
Thanks for the great info. I'll be looking into these.
I went with the Ruger SR22. I got it cause I always hear good things about it and it's One of the lightest and smallest and half the reason of getting it was to get my wife more confident around guns. She loves it
The SR22 is a reliable and accurate little pistol within its design. I enjoy shooting mine and have confidence in it. Iif you are doing to seriously hunt, the MKIII or something similar is likely a better choice. As a camp gun though, the SR is light, easily packed and reliable. Ruger also makes the 8 shot SP101 in .22 LR and it is an outstanding and reliable shooter.
I have 3 Ruger MKIIs, 2 Ruger MKIIIs and a Browning Buckmark. The Buckmark has the better trigger of all. I would recommend a MKII over the MKIII anytime. The chamber indicator is plastic and requires additional cleaning.
I second RustyNut's reply. I have an old blue Mark I, with a 5.5" bull barrel that I bought over 30 years ago. My brother-in-law has the 22/45 in stainless, with a 5.5" bull barrel. I like his gun better, but I have always been pleased with mine. There is a learning curve to go through on the reassembly, but you can get help with almost anything like that on youtube, if you get stuck. Great guns. These guns evolved from the first firearm built by Ruger in 1949. If you want to see the most interesting Ruger 22 pistol ever made, Goggle "Ruger Amphibian".
Late to the party, but for me the choice is the SR22. But I own a SR40c and the SR22 functions quite similarly. Mark III for target though.
Jeff
The Ruger Mark III 22/45 Hunting series with the 5 1/2" fluted barrel has an excellent balance and feel to it, and is incredibly reliable as well as accurate. If you remove the magazine disconnect safety and replace it with an after market bushing, not only will the magazine drop free but the trigger feel is improved and disassembly is much easier.
Ruger 22/45 mag disconnect removal - YouTube
I just picked up a Ruger MK III 4 and I LOVE it!!
Why would you limit to Rugers only, I have a Beretta Neos and it's a great gun. I'm not sure it's ever a good idea to limit your choices t a single brand.
I second the neos. I picked up one with a 6" barrel this week and I love it. It was only ~$250.
Plus if your wife wants pick you can get it with pink grips.
I dont care for a little gun like the SR22, i do like ruger though.
Im wanting an M&P because i like how it looks and feels like a full size.
I have an MK1 and it shoots great but i wish i had the MK3 because of the mag release. One thing i dont like about my MK1 is the mag release.
The charger is cool ide like to have one of those also but it looks like an awkward gun. Not really a free hand shooter but not really a rifle either.
Don't want a little gun like the SR22? Have you looked at the GSG 1911 or GSG 922?
Are you insinuating that the Sig Sauer/GSG 1911-22 (same gun) is as small or smaller than an SR-22? If so, you're out of your mind. I own a Sig 1911-22 and it is identical in size to my 45 ACP Govt 1911.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tip
No - OP stated they did not like the small size of the SR22 -- I simply offered up the Gsg-1911 or 922 as a larger alternative. Reading is fundamental.
I purchased a Ruger SR22R about two weeks ago...
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I ran 80 rounds through it today without any malfunctions...
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