Plinking pistol recommendation

[boilerbrown]

I'm looking for suggestions for a pistol for target shooting. I'm looking to spend $300-$400 on this. So far I have been looking at .22's but I'm open to any suggestions. I currently have a mark 4 series 70 Colt 1911 that I love to shoot but I need something less expensive to work on my accuracy.
What does the collective wisdom here recommend?

 

[DepTaylor]

You absolutely cant go wrong with the Ruger Mark 3s or 22/45s. They are a staple to any gun owners collection. They are so much fun an inexpensive to shoot.

That is my vote!

 

[singlesix]

.22 lr = plinking IMHO. I have several .22lr pistols and revolvers, Ruger and Browning gets my vote.

 

[barrelmaker_2002]

I'm looking for suggestions for a pistol for target shooting. I'm looking to spend $300-$400 on this. So far I have been looking at .22's but I'm open to any suggestions. I currently have a mark 4 series 70 Colt 1911 that I love to shoot but I need something less expensive to work on my accuracy.
What does the collective wisdom here recommend?

One of the following:

- a .22 conversion kit for your 1911

- a Ruger 22/45

A marvel precision unit 2 conversion will be right around $400 and a tactical solutions unit will be about $500. A Kimber conversion will be closer to $300.

 

[NHT3]

Ruger MK III with the 1911 gripi or maybe one of the Rock Island XT-22s.. All steel 1911 22LR pistol built like a tank.

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[rockhopper46038]

I unfamiliar with the Rock Island XT-22, which sounds interesting, but I very much like my GSG1911.

 

[FordMan79]

Browning Buckmark. Great plinker in my opinion.

 

[gregkl]

Just check out the 22/45 and others before you buy. I was set on the 22/45 because it has a similar handhold as my 1911. However when I handled one at the range and in the LGS, I really didn't like it. The poly frame with the 5.5" bull barrel did not feel good in my hand.

I am going with the Mark III(regular) instead. It feels much better and it will still help with improving my skills for the 1911.

 

[joshualee49]

+1 on the GSG. Walther/Umarex makes a colt 1911 clone in 22lr also but its at the top of your price range for the most basic of the three models they make. I've seen used gsg 22s go for 250-275 at the lgs.

You can't go wrong with a Buckmark. I just think they are God awful ugly

 

[tboat]

High Standard

 

[boilerbrown]

I like the mk III responses, my problem has been finding one under $400. I haven't seen a buckmark, but I'd like to feel one of those too. I don't really care if the gun is similar to the 1911. I just want something that is fun to shoot, accurate, and will fit my big meatmits. I've held the Sig mosquito and the Ruger SR22 and they were both too small. I will be looking Saturday at the stores in Ft. Wayne, Bluffton and Huntington. I want to get down to Bradis, but I don't think I will be in Indy anytime soon.

Thanks for the input so far, and keep it coming.

 

[gunman41mag]

I have two RUGER MARK II, They are very accurate

 

[Bunnykid68]

Rugers that everyone has mentioned. Walther P22 and the Ruger SR22

 

[Hoosier45]

Another vote for Ruger MK2 or MK3, or Browning Buckmark.

A Ruger with the Volquartsen trigger makes a great target pistol.

 

[jdeere18]

I have a 1974 Ruger Mark I and it still shoots like a brand new gun I would highly recommend any of the Mark I,II,III guns

 

[gregkl]

I like the mk III responses, my problem has been finding one under $400. I haven't seen a buckmark, but I'd like to feel one of those too. I don't really care if the gun is similar to the 1911. I just want something that is fun to shoot, accurate, and will fit my big meatmits. I've held the Sig mosquito and the Ruger SR22 and they were both too small. I will be looking Saturday at the stores in Ft. Wayne, Bluffton and Huntington. I want to get down to Bradis, but I don't think I will be in Indy anytime soon.

Thanks for the input so far, and keep it coming.

Williams gun site has two for less than $400.

 

[Zombiekilloftheweek]

Ive had great luck with my Ruger SR22 so far, plus it only cost me $299

 

[hooky]

Regarding the Ruger Mark III 22/45 pricing, just be patient and troll your local shops or the classifieds here. I picked up a used 22/45 for under $250 out the door at Target Sports in Sheridan last summer. It just needed a good cleaning and it's been a reliable, fun and accurate little plinker for me and my son.

 

[D.T.O.M.]

the Ruger Mark III 22/45 gets my vote!

 

[Fordtough25]

I enjoy plinking with my Ruger Single Six or GSG 1911. Both are fun and accurate! A good friend just picked up an SR22, very nice also.