Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22)

Col. Kurtz · 04-21-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Boobar

I am here looking for suggestions on a new .22 pistol. A number of years ago I owned a S&W model 22A handgun and I foolishly parted with it. I am in the market for a new one and I was wondering what everyone else had and if they had anything other than S&W that I should be looking at (I'm sure there is).

Considering:
S&W
Browning
Ruger
Walther
?

I had a chance to try out a ruger MKIII and a Browning Buckmark when I was looking a cool little .22. The back of the trigger guard on the Ruger killed the back of my trigger finger,(not recoil), more like a ring that fit too tight. I was always banging into it. Not comfortable at all. Reminded me of getting in and out of a Geo Metro, just darned aggravating.

Now the Buckmark, it's ticks like a sewing machine, and has great ergonomics. Love that little gun. Glad I had a chance to try both before I bought.

If money were no object, the Sig is a fine choice. Wish I could say I had more experience with that one.

How about an old Colt Woodsman? If you can find one.

replicant_argent · 04-22-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

If money were no object, the Sig is a fine choice. Wish I could say I had more experience with that one.

Just doing a little research.... because I am slightly in the market also.

It appears, from what I found in a few quick searches, the Sig Mosquito is evidently very picky about what you feed it. I think the tolerances may just be a bit too tight on that fine Swiss product. For a trouble free plinker I can fill with walmart ammo on the go, I want something that doesn't annoy me with FTF, FTL, FTE, bent rounds, stovepiping or any other irritating malfunction.

hotreds · 04-22-2009, 07:23 AM

Beretta .22 LR

Ashcan Bill · 04-22-2009, 10:10 AM

Personally I've had good luck with Ruger.

I have a MK II with a 10" bull barrel that I mounted a Leupold scope to that's scary accurate. I've owned it over twenty years now and have yet to have a problem with it. Ruger stopped making the MK II a few years ago, but there are lots of used ones on the market with low mileage and for good prices.

I've owned a number of .22 wheel guns, and still have a Huntsman, but in my experience nothing has ever compared to the MK II in terms of accuracy.

JJG · 04-22-2009, 02:48 PM

I've always thought the Rugers were just super cool looking and fun to shoot (especially w/ suppressor

) I've always shot a buddy's though, so I've never had to clean one.

White97Jimmy · 04-22-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Beretta .22 LR

Was wondering when it was gonna be mentioned!

Both ZYA_LTR and I have Beretta .22's. Although they aren't as popular as others, I know that it takes whatever I feed it. I've had 2 FTF's in 4 years of owning it.

I really wanted a Sig Trailside, but I just didn't have enough money at the time. It would have went along really well with my other Sigs.

04-22-2009, 07:23 AM	#3
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04-22-2009, 10:10 AM	#4
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,903 Trading: (6)	Re: Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) Personally I've had good luck with Ruger. I have a MK II with a 10" bull barrel that I mounted a Leupold scope to that's scary accurate. I've owned it over twenty years now and have yet to have a problem with it. Ruger stopped making the MK II a few years ago, but there are lots of used ones on the market with low mileage and for good prices. I've owned a number of .22 wheel guns, and still have a Huntsman, but in my experience nothing has ever compared to the MK II in terms of accuracy.

04-22-2009, 02:48 PM	#5
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) I've always thought the Rugers were just super cool looking and fun to shoot (especially w/ suppressor ) I've always shot a buddy's though, so I've never had to clean one.