New .22lr pistol (what one)

[DestructionDan]

I have a P22 but kinda small for me.
Want one for just me, for weekend fun and host a can.
I played with the SR22, GSG-1911, M&P 22, Mk3/ 22/45
Likes from best to not so much.
M&P 22, -1 mag can't find extras + 12 round mag FU CA
SR22 - not threaded + 2 mags
GSG-1911 - not SA/DA, can't reach slide release + 1911
22/45 -don't like the feel of the grip + It's a Ruger

All of them are at my local shop
M&P22 $349
SR22 $335
GSG $335
Ruger didn't really look that much (sorry)

So is the SR22 price + extra mag worth the cost to thread the barrel?
Or the the M&P22 that feels oh so nice worth reloading over and over and over..............

 

[ctbreitwieser]

Check out this thread, it should help you out.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo..._handgun_should_i_buy_suggestions_wanted.html

 

[terrehautian]

I love my P22.

 

[Goodcat]

+1 for the M&P22. I've owned every major model .22lr handgun on the market, the M&P is my current and personal favorite. You can't go wrong with any Ruger Mark X pistol though and I'll likely own another. 12 round magazine gets annoying to load, but eventually the mags will go to moderately reasonable prices, or you'll see them used.

 

[leftsock]

I'm quite happy with my Ruger SR22. I only feed it bulk-pack .22lr, and it has never had a problem with it. I haven't measured my accuracy with it lately, but I started out of the box with all shots in an 8" circle at 7 yards. I can tell that my accuracy improves the more I practice with the firearm and get to know it.

 

[Fordtough25]

Voting for the GSG 1911! I'm up to 2000 rounds through mine and she's running strong. I put the aluminum guide rod in from our site supporter becasue it's cheap and not a bad idea. But I haven't had an issue with it and love shooting it. I have 3 mags and they wind up empty too fast.

 

[DestructionDan]

This looks like it's drilled and tapped for a rail, does anyone know for sure?
Ruger 22LR 4.5 TB 10 10150 $332.00 SHIPS FREE
The one with the rail on it has a under barrel rail and that just looks like CRAP

 

[hueycrew]

My Ruger MKll is really nice. The 22/45 lll I have is not as nice. Trigger is not the best. My MKll trigger is crisp and has little take up right out of the box. I bought it about 22 years ago. Only work on this pistol was to change the grip panels to a Houge thumbrest style. Other than that its bone stock and eats any .22lr ammo I feed it.

edit: I did change the grip panels on the 22/45. Helped the feel of the pistol. Brownells sells plenty of parts to make it a really nice pistol. The grip panels came off of a RIA Tactical. I didn't have to worry about buggering them up fitting them to the 22/45.

 

[derrickgoins]

I have a MK III 22/45 and a GSG 1911 and haven't had a problem with either one after about 1,500 rounds through the 22/45 and 700 through the GSG. My vote would be the 22/45.

 

[DestructionDan]

I'll call my guy tomorrow and see if he can get me a MK 2 or 3 Not the 22/45
The MK II lower I had some time ago, felt great in my hand. But couldn't see spending that much on a pac lite upper so I sold it!

 

[dagibson1507]

+1 for m&p . Just ordered 3 mags today if you need a source for extras.

 

[netsecurity]

I like my S&W 22-250. It is a target gun, with a fixed top, and I mounted an Burris Fast Fire II on top of the slide. It is balls accurate. And only costs $250.

 

[gunman41mag]

Nothing beats a RUGER MARK II for the price

 

[Jmak]

Got a P22. do not shot it much. It is a pain to tear down to clean. It shoots well and the can I have adds to it.

 

[terrehautian]

When you say tear down? How far down do you go to clean it? I haven't cleaned mine yet, but I can field strip it and put it back together in 2 minutes.

 

[firehawk1]

I love my P22.

Totally agree with this. About the post stating the P22 is hard to disassemble to clean.... Ever taken a Ruger MkI, II, or III down? I loved my MkIII but THAT handgun was a PITA to take down.

 

[DestructionDan]

Yes a MKII not bad to take apart but a pain put it back together.
P22 is not bad but not good. I have a old one with no guide rod stud tool.
I hate having all these choices. But most likely will be a Ruger SR22 or MK iii

 

[stocknup]

Voting for the Ruger MKII...............

 

[4sarge]

I'd love to have a Taurus Tracker

 

[dagibson1507]

I'd love to have a Taurus Tracker

Interesting supressor host though. How do you thread it?