Ohioguy Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I don't currently have a 22 pistol. I would like to purchase one for practice (to save some pennies) and side matches. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Vigilante Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 You have a lot of choices. How much did you want to spend? The Ruger 10-22's are an obvious place to start and most are an inexpensive option. You can also go the way of the revolver if that is what suits you. Ruger Single Six is what I have. Taurus and S&W also have some models in .22. What is your regular semi-auto? May be able to get a .22 Cal conversion unit for it-I have the CZ Kadet kit for my CZ Phantom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Knight Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I would say a conversion kit for a gun you already have. That way it becomes a training tool as well as a pistol for a side match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohioguy Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 I have a Glock 17 and a 625. I thought about the conversion kit, but I would rather have another gun. I am looking for a semi auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&W627shooter Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Browning Buckmark--accurate, great grip angle (unlike the Ruger), easy to mod (tactical Solutions barrel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calishootr Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Ruger mkII, is about as rugged as it gets, I have one that i put a dot on yrs ago, and put literally 1000's of rounds thru it, and there are litterally tons of extra's you can get for the ruger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohioguy Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Browning Buckmark--accurate, great grip angle (unlike the Ruger), easy to mod (tactical Solutions barrel) I would love a 5.5 Field, but they are as rare as hens teeth. I have an FFL, deal with four different distributors, and out of 24 sku's only 3 are available, and thats all four d's combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 S&W Model 41. Buy once, cry once, love it forever. If you get into shooting steel with it you can get a Steel Challenge specific barrel that allows direct mounting of a C-More; there simply isn't a better combination for steel available. Certainly, it's not the cheapest, but it'll last for ages and is unlikely to disappoint. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 A couple of threads with links to pics and video of what I was talking about: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=966476 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=802775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 S&W Model 41. Buy once, cry once, love it forever. If you get into shooting steel with it you can get a Steel Challenge specific barrel that allows direct mounting of a C-More; there simply isn't a better combination for steel available. Certainly, it's not the cheapest, but it'll last for ages and is unlikely to disappoint. R, +100 to Bart's comments. I was leary about the money for the Model 41....but when I got to shoot the gun for the 1st time I KNEW it was worth it. I never knew a .22 pistol could be so nice and a great shooter. I posted in here before but we were nailing an 8" plate at 50 yards with my Model 41 with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohioguy Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 I agree with the 41 statements. However, the $800 is keeping me from pulling the trigger so to speak. I sold a Browning HP to fund a new 22, my NRA Instructor class, and a new range membership. The 41 would eat up all that. I am leaning more towards the Ruger 22/45 or the Mark III. I am not a big fan of Ruger guns, but I have heard good things about both guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I agree with the 41 statements. However, the $800 is keeping me from pulling the trigger so to speak. I sold a Browning HP to fund a new 22, my NRA Instructor class, and a new range membership. The 41 would eat up all that.I am leaning more towards the Ruger 22/45 or the Mark III. I am not a big fan of Ruger guns, but I have heard good things about both guns. If you look carefully sometimes great deals are possible on used, like new M41s. Right now there seem to be quite a few that are coming out of safes and closets for the first time in decades. I bought one off Gun Broker that was from 1972/73 and it was 99%+...it's the gun I put the Bully SC barrel on that I use in the one video from above. Total delivered was $515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheik_djibouti Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 +1 shawn knight advantage arms conversion kit for your glock 17- the benefits of using the same gun to practice for your... uh.. same gun are pretty obvious. http://www.advantagearms.com/ sub-caliber training is fun, inexpensive and very effective at letting you focus on the fundamentals of the first shot without the recoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 +1 shawn knightadvantage arms conversion kit for your glock 17- the benefits of using the same gun to practice for your... uh.. same gun are pretty obvious. http://www.advantagearms.com/ sub-caliber training is fun, inexpensive and very effective at letting you focus on the fundamentals of the first shot without the recoil. Yeah, the problem is actually finding one! I've been looking and haven't found a single one for a G17/22 anywhere except a couple on Gun Broker where they wanted almost double the normal list of around $260. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 If you possibly can, go ahead and buy something good enough to at least shoot the iron sight division in the Steel Challenge, just in case. And just about any decent conversion, or Ruger or Buckmark will work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Knight Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I will say that if you really wanted a complete gun for practice that a Buckmark or a 22/45 would be a really good choice as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic_jon Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I have a Browning Buckmark Hunter with Cocobolo grips and love it! It came with an integral scope mount (Picatinny rail) and a fiber optic front sight, I put a 35.00 BSA 2x scope on it and plink out smiley faces on targets at 25+ feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I agree with the 41 statements. However, the $800 is keeping me from pulling the trigger so to speak. I sold a Browning HP to fund a new 22, my NRA Instructor class, and a new range membership. The 41 would eat up all that.I am leaning more towards the Ruger 22/45 or the Mark III. I am not a big fan of Ruger guns, but I have heard good things about both guns. Like Bart I searched and searched and Bart and TG Reaper assisted me in finding one to buy. I found a great Model 41 for less than $650 including shipping and FFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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