Whats a good .22 pistol to get, no real knowledgable on .22s

[Midskier]

This - Ruger Mark III or Ruger Mark 22/45.

End of conversation.


and this - Just go to Youtube to learn how to reassemble it if you go this route.

our 22/45 does take some some effort and a sharp eye to strip and reassemble but you will be rewarded with trouble free shooting experience we typically clean ours after every brick through it........ 5.5" target barrel shes heavy and dead nuts on

my wife loves her LCR in 22lr once you learn the trigger curve it will shoot very tight groups good luck

Dan T

 

[Bigtanker]

I have a 10 inch MKII that I love. A bit to learn the takedown /reassemble but it's not bad. I love the weight of the 10 inch target. 53 oz. To bad the don't make them anymore. But if you can find a used one, give it a feel.

 

[covert justice]

I own a Ruger SR22. I love it. It is just my opinion, but you should take your purpose for the handgun.

 

[ncthorn]

Depending on how you plan to use the handgun, you really should consider the Bersa Thunder 22. I have been really impressed with mine and the price is definitely right. Nowhere else will you find a gun so similar both externally AND internally to its full caliber brother.

 

[TR1032]

Ruger 22/45 or SR22. Had good luck with both. The SR22 is definitely easier to disassemble and reassemble, but with some practice and patience the 22/45 isn't really that difficult either.

 

[clayshooter99]

For the dollar spent, either the Buckmark or Ruger MK III. The buckmark is easier to clean and deal with jams but I really like my last MK III, I would estimate that thing ate around 25K rounds.

 

[gklatv]

...and basically play around with when we go out and shoot with friends.

Ruger SR22 gets my vote for quoted purpose. Comes with 2 mags.
And as others mentioned, revolvers are great, too. S&W Model 17 or 18 should be good for targets.

 

[RobbyMaQ]

If you want a pure target/hunting/plinking pistol:

S&W 41 (or 22)
Browning Buck Mark
Ruger Mark II or III (incl. 22/45)
Beretta Neos

If you want something that is similar to a carry gun for training in addition to plinking:

Ruger SR22
S&W M&P 22
Walther P22 (some people swear by them, some swear at them)

Good luck!

Everyone has their favorites, but YOUR favorite is what counts. It starts with your intended use. This post by houghmade sorta speaks volumes.

 

[billybob44]

But if you can find a used one, give it a feel.

I have a 10 inch MKII that I love. A bit to learn the takedown /reassemble but it's not bad. I love the weight of the 10 inch target. 53 oz. To bad the don't make them anymore. But if you can find a used one, give it a feel.

Tank, we're still talking about .22 handguns?? Right??..Bill.

 

[g3man]

Walther P-22 gets my vote for overall. Threaded barrel, compact, reasonably accurate. I also have a Beretta Tomcat, Ruger Single Six convertable, and a 50s Ruger Mk 1. All work well and I love them. Beretta is my favorite one to carry.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Lots of good ideas here. The Browning, Smith 22, walther, Ruger, all good. I like my sig 229 classic. Same lower runs a .40, .357 sig, or 9mm upper with a thirty second change. Gives me trigger time on my favorite platform for cheapo moola.

 

[Lock n Load]

Ruger MKIII Hunter... the best of the MK II with great new features like fiber optic sights, easy to scope and a real mag release on the side vs. heel of grip.

6" is a good size, weight and very accurate.

 

[gunrunner0]

+1 for the MK II, the take down and reassembly really isnt that bad after you do it a few times. I've had one for 4 yrs and love it. Also in the revolver field, the Ruger Single-six is built like a tank, but if you can afford it the S&W 617 is in my opinion, one of the best all around .22 revolvers out there as far as reliability and accuracy go.

 

[CptCrik]

The Ruger SR22 is a very good choice.

 

[No2rdame]

I love my S&W 22A. It's uglier than sin, but then again I think that's part of what I like about it. It may not be quite as high-quality as the Ruger or Buckmark, but the price on the 22A is pretty reasonable. I think all of the guns mentioned in here are respectable choices, IMHO.

 

[HighStrung]

My wife absolutely loves the SP-101 in .22lr that I bought for her (though the picked it out) a year ago. We did put a 10# main spring in it (she's a wimp and had a hard time pulling the hammer back after 50 or so rounds) and she's not had any problems since. My opinion, I love this little gun myself, it's accurate and who does't love a wheel gun.

 

[gregkl]

+1 for the MK II, the take down and reassembly really isnt that bad after you do it a few times. I've had one for 4 yrs and love it. Also in the revolver field, the Ruger Single-six is built like a tank, but if you can afford it the S&W 617 is in my opinion, one of the best all around .22 revolvers out there as far as reliability and accuracy go.

+1.

 

[palerider0485]

for the money rugers are really nice, colt has some new 1911s that look nice...

 

[Slawburger]

Ruger MK II has been a staple for a long time. There are other good target/plinking .22 handguns but no one is going to sneer at a Ruger Mark II or III.

 

[jh46544]

Another vote for the Smith & Wesson M&P .22, I love mine.