Whats the best 22 handgun

[MarlinMan68]

Thats a question you need answer for yourself.You need to ask do I have $250 to spend(S&W 22A) or more for a nice revolver or semiauto.

 

[maxmayhem]

I agree partially

I partially agree...I do not like the quality of the walther 22 but I would recommend the ruger too.

FAIL. This is not the normal response with Sig Mosquito owners. Most will tell you they are very picky about ammo and not as accurate as most other .22LR pistols. I was an owner and got rid of mine because it just was not reliable.

For semi-auto, I've always heard good things about the Ruger Mark III, the Browning Buckmarks and the Walther P22 (if you can get past how small the gun is).

 

[maxmayhem]

The ruger looks to be $300 and the Browning about $400.

 

[oneshotonekill]

My MK lll shot just as good as my buddys S&W 41! I must have gotten a good one because he was even impressed by it....and the trigger isn't bad either.

 

[buzzined]

I have a S&W 22A bought it on sale for $200. I buy the bulk federal ammo at walmart. have shot about 2500 rounds throught it with no problems.

 

[Sgt Stoner]

Although its the only 22 handgun ive fired.. I love my Beretta Neos!! Very accurate, fun to shoot, and dummy proof on disassembly and cleaning.

 

[crispy]

I have the same question. Sorta. What's the best .22lr for shooting steel AND WHY?

I like the looks of the S&W 22A and the Beretta NEOS better (yeah, I know I'm the only one) and they are cheaper.

But everyone says "forget that, just get a Ruger or Browning". But they are just so 1900's...

What's so much better about them? Accuracy? Trigger? Speed? Modifications?

 

[Brett244]

They cost more.. So they have to better right?! HAHA

I have found that the 22a and my dads MKIII bull barrel shoot pretty much the same.. Neither of them fail to eject or fail to shoot, both are dead nuts accurate, neither are picky with the ammo you give them. The Ruger is a bit heavier, but not too heavy to use. I don't really find either guns to be "good" looking. I feel like the MK series have just always been a pretty solid platform, making them a more popular pistol.. But I believe between the 2, it is just what feels better in your had. And, Do you wanna spend $250 or $400. My choice is the 22a every time, its a perfect plinker and at a good price.

EDIT: I do like the ruger iron sights more than the 22a. 22a are bulky and somtimes hard to line up. But a bit of polish will make you some cheap 3-dot sights.

 

[1911 mike]

What is the firearm to be used for? Target? Self defense?? I carry a 22 mag NAA Black widow as a back up. If just for fun a Walther P22 is a great 22 and I would stay away from the Sig's as they are ify with a lot of different ammo's.

 

[billt]

I would stay away from the Sig's as they are ify with a lot of different ammo's.

The only Sig to stay away from is the Mosquito. The full sized .22 versions of the P-226 and P-229 are very reliable. Bill T.

 

[leedawg77]

I second the SIG Mosquito. Also Ruger 22/45 is good. Always been a fan of Walther P22 too, feels great in the hand and reliable.

 

[paperboy]

Personally, I prefer the Ruger MKIII. Either in 22/45 or the all steel model. Very, very accurate and come with sight rail that doesn't interfere with the sights. Don't let the negative talk about them being a pain to strip down, after you do it a couple of times they are a snap!!!!

 

[b j]

As you can see my favorite is the mk3 22/45,i use it for FNS.Also have a mk2 that is great.

 

[Steve09]

I would have to say either the sig mosquito or walther p22.

 

[col132]

I hate to comment on "the best" of anything, but if I could only pick on 22 cal then it would be a 5 1/2 bull barrel Ruger.

 

[Dog1]

I would avoid the Sig Mosquito or the P22...having had the P22, that would not run at all and knowing 3 people that had the Sig, that was not reliable at all, I would stick to the Ruger 22/45 or the MkIII's.

I had both and both are accurate and reliable.

Now my personal pick would be a S&W Model 17, K22.

I absolutely love mine.

 

[SCriswell]

I would buy a wailther p22

 

[silkpoet]

What are you using it for would be my first question. Carry, plinking, target shooting? There are an enormous variety to choose from for each of those categories.

 

[mjelder]

I enjoy the Walter p22s as well as the ruger mkii and iii

 

[nwolfe]

I love my stainless MK II with a bull barrell.