suggestions for a .22lr target pistol?

[cklein6576]

I know that everyone is at the 1500, but I am thinking about joining a NRA pistol club. My glocks wont cut it and I cant afford the .45s. Help me out with some ideas on a .22 that I will be able to use.

 

[pudly]

I'd recommend avoiding the Ruger Mk3 22/45. There are a large number of people (including myself) having serious FTF/FTE problems with that gun. There are fixes for the problems out there, but they are coming from the gun owner community, not Ruger.

 

[bcleven]

serious FTF/FTE problems with that gun.

I agree, there are some issues but on the up side the gun is incredibly accurate.

 

[Jay]

You might consider a used Buckmark, or Ruger Mk II. If you want to go a bit more towards the high end, there's the S&W Model 41. I have all three of those I mentioned, and a couple more, but there's lots out there.If you want to show up in the Marion area, I'd be happy to let you try several different ones.

 

[LuckyBrush]

Sig mosquito, or Walther P22.

 

[paperboy]

I really like my Buckmark. I added a HiViz front sight and can hit shotgun shells at 25 yards. It has NEVER jammed in any way. It will eat anything I put through it, from the expensive to the cheapest ammo. It is the 5.5" camper model. I once put a red dot on it but like the open sights better. The only thing is if you want a scope on it you have to get an after market top rail for it. I had gotten one from Weigland Combat Systems. I absolutely love this pistol and will never get rid of it. If you are interested in one keep an eye on the classifieds here.

 

[samrothstein01]

I would look at Buckmark or S&W22A or S. Both reasonably priced, both awesome pistols!

 

[darrent]

My favorite is the Beretta 87 Cheetah .22LR. My wife and son both have one. If I remember correctly, it was used by the Mossad. I figure that if it is good enough for them, then it would be good enough for my family. It comes in a .380 version also if you want to use it for CC.

As an afterthought, you can get a .22 conversion upper for your Glock.

 

[m_deaner]

Ruger Mark II/III or Buckmark.
Between the two, I prefer the Ruger, but the Browning is nice too.
If you get a Ruger, get a Volquartsen sear and trigger - brings the trigger pull down to about 2-lbs with a nice crisp break.

 

[cklein6576]

I thought about the conversion for the glock, but that trigger is a deal breaker. I went to a shoot to check out what it was all about and it was amazed how that gun felt. I went from all over the place to a 2 -2.5 inch group with a borrowed .45. I don't want to get that crazy....yet.

 

[bwframe]

Ruger Mark II/III or Buckmark.
Between the two, I prefer the Ruger, but the Browning is nice too.
If you get a Ruger, get a Volquartsen sear and trigger - brings the trigger pull down to about 2-lbs with a nice crisp break.

Deaner knows his Rugers. He worked on my brand spankin new MKIII 22/45. He also advised on what upgrades to make, lawyer parts etc. Now it runs like a scalded dog. Watch out steel, we're comin.

 

[Postal Dude]

Cant speak for the other guns mentioned, havent shot those...but I have a Walther p22 and couldnt be happier with it. Lots of fun to shoot.

 

[ChalupaCabras]

I'd recommend avoiding the Ruger Mk3 22/45. There are a large number of people (including myself) having serious FTF/FTE problems with that gun. There are fixes for the problems out there, but they are coming from the gun owner community, not Ruger.

I had these problems out of the box with my MKIII as well. Its an extractor issue.

The factory Ruger extractor does not hold the brass tight to the bolt face. Thus the brass is not presented to the ejector properly, causing all too frequent jams of various descriptions.

Buy a Volquartsen "exact edge" extractor. Its a $12 part that takes 5 minutes to install. It cleared up all of my problems: my MKIII has been 100% reliable in the 500+ rounds I have fired since installation. Before that it jammed regularly at 30 to 40 round intervals. Now I can fire the same ammunition and mags all day with no problems. Accuracy still is and always was very good.

 

[G McBride]

Get yourself a Ruger MK II 5 1/2" Bull Barrel and you will shoot as well as you can. These are very accurate pistols in the middle price range for a .22 Target gun.

 

[Catfish33]

I second on the S&W 22A. Mine is a tack driver.

 

[flatlander]

I had these problems out of the box with my MKIII as well. Its an extractor issue.

The factory Ruger extractor does not hold the brass tight to the bolt face. Thus the brass is not presented to the ejector properly, causing all too frequent jams of various descriptions.

Buy a Volquartsen "exact edge" extractor. Its a $12 part that takes 5 minutes to install. It cleared up all of my problems: my MKIII has been 100% reliable in the 500+ rounds I have fired since installation. Before that it jammed regularly at 30 to 40 round intervals. Now I can fire the same ammunition and mags all day with no problems. Accuracy still is and always was very good.

I've heard of problems but have yet to have any. My step-son has fired a couple of hundred rounds through it and it's worked fine. It's nice to know what the answer is if it starts choking and puking though.
Thanks
Bob

 

[roysecup]

I bought a Buckmark Camper a few months ago and really like it. I would say that it is pretty accurate since I can hit a pop can 6 out of ten times at about 25 yards. And I'm not the best shot. I just wish I had more time to shoot it.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I reccomend the Buckmark also. I can hit a 20 ounce bottle at 25 yards with mine.

 

[IndyGunworks]

ruger MK III with a 6 inch bull barrel... it will outshoot your

 

[Rey B]

Another vote for the S&W 22A/S easiest field strip I've found, accurate, good trigger, available barrels in 4", 5 1/2" and 7" all fit the same frame, easy to mount a red dot sight. Oh yeah and can be had for less than $250.