Hello everyone! I've recently been mulling around the idea of buying a .22 handgun, as I do not own one yet. I'm not horribly picky, but I am looking for some specifics. Below I will list the "wants" I desire in a .22 handgun. Based on these wants, please suggest the .22 handgun you see as the most fitting and why!
Wants:
The two .22 handguns I've done the most research on are the Walther P22 & GSG 1911. From what I've read, both do a good job of filling all my "wants". The only thing that may turn me away from the GSG 1911 is that I tend to avoid buying multiple guns of the same model and I already have a Springfield GI 1911. Then again, can one really have too many 1911's? In addition to my SA 1911, I also have a Beretta 96FS & a Bersa Thunder Plus, all of which I've seen similar models made in .22 form. Of the three models, I think I'd be most likely to get another 1911. Finally, my only other partiality is that every single handgun I own is full metal. I don't have any huge opposition to plastic, but I just haven't shot one that I really liked.
So what other recommendations do y'all have for me? I am still VERY open to suggestion! Let's hear it!
Thanks!
John
Wants:
- Semi-Automatic
- Threaded Barrel (Kestrel 5.56 on the way! )
- Full Size (Not a "pocket pistol")
- Reasonably Priced
- Fairly Accurate
- Reliable
The two .22 handguns I've done the most research on are the Walther P22 & GSG 1911. From what I've read, both do a good job of filling all my "wants". The only thing that may turn me away from the GSG 1911 is that I tend to avoid buying multiple guns of the same model and I already have a Springfield GI 1911. Then again, can one really have too many 1911's? In addition to my SA 1911, I also have a Beretta 96FS & a Bersa Thunder Plus, all of which I've seen similar models made in .22 form. Of the three models, I think I'd be most likely to get another 1911. Finally, my only other partiality is that every single handgun I own is full metal. I don't have any huge opposition to plastic, but I just haven't shot one that I really liked.
So what other recommendations do y'all have for me? I am still VERY open to suggestion! Let's hear it!
Thanks!
John
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