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ballsout
05-18-09, 22:52
Look for a good .22 pistol. Just got rid of the walther p22. Any suggestions on what might be better than that? I would also like to stay in the same price range if possible.
thopkins22
05-19-09, 00:14
Reliable .22lr pistols=Browning Buckmarks and Ruger Mark I/II/IIIs and 22/45s. Plus they'll feel like a man sized pistol after that W22.

If you have a Glock I've heard good things about the Advantage Arms conversions, but I've also heard that they can be picky on ammo. Plus side is ten times the practice on the trigger.
Robb Jensen
05-19-09, 06:19
I second the recommendation for a Ruger or Browning.
TOrrock
05-19-09, 09:41
I second the recommendation for a Ruger or Browning.




3rd's

Rugers are about as bomb proof as a pistol gets, the Brownings are good pistols as well.
Littlelebowski
05-19-09, 09:57
Ruger.
DRich
05-19-09, 10:18
Yet another vote for the Rugers and Brownings. My Buckmarks get a lot of range time.

If you're not dead-set on a semi-auto, there are quite a few very nice .22LR revolvers on the market, too. I love my S&W Model 63.
The Dumb Gun Collector
05-19-09, 10:25
IMO the Rugers are the best dedicated 22 pistol. I sold mine to fund a AA conversion for my Glock. The AA conversion isn't as accurate and is more picky, but it does allow me to practice shooting my G17 for cheap. But If I was buying a target or hunting pistol ruger all the way.
Texpatriate
05-19-09, 10:26
I have a Sig Mosquito that I really like. I've never had any problems with it with quality ammunition. I run CCI Mini mags through mine almost exclusively and it has been very reliable. I've also had a browning buckmark and it was a great pistol as well. If you want more of a target pistol the browning and ruger are a good way to go. But I wanted something that would match the feel and controls of my P229R, so I got the mosquito. It has both a safety and a decocker, so I just ignore the safety. Lots of fun to shoot. You can also get one with a factory threaded barrel for a suppressor. :D
Frens
05-19-09, 11:01
yeah, Ruger or Browning.
too bad Sig and Walther use of pot metal slides :( :rolleyes:

I went with a BuckMark and really like it.
TOrrock
05-19-09, 18:09
Basic workhorse Ruger Mk. II Standard 6" fixed sights.....I've taught a lot of new shooters on this pistol.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/Handguns/P1020238.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/Handguns/P1020240.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/Handguns/P1020237.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/Handguns/P1020239.jpg
the_fallguy
05-20-09, 02:46
I think the Ruger 22/45 is a great dedicated training pistol. I also like the Smith & Wesson 422 if you can find one.
Buck
05-20-09, 02:56
High Standard Military...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/jcm9371/Pistols/hs-milhd.jpg
Freakdaddy
05-20-09, 10:07
I personally went with the Buckmark and am very pleased. I found out only 200 of these were made so I'll most likely get another Buckmark to keep the round count down on this one. You'll be happy with either one and you'll probably be able to find a Ruger easier then a Browning in the shops. This is my Buckmark Damascus:
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g80/Freakdaddy2/Browning/DSC01210.jpg
bobbo
05-20-09, 10:20
Yet another vote for the Rugers and Brownings. My Buckmarks get a lot of range time.

If you're not dead-set on a semi-auto, there are quite a few very nice .22LR revolvers on the market, too. I love my S&W Model 63.

the S&W 617 is one sweet revolver also, but he wanted to stay in the same price range.:p I went with the buckmark and I love it.
FlyAndFight
05-20-09, 12:07
I shot a friend's Browning Buckmark this past weekend and loved it.

I also picked up a Beretta Neos for my daughter, a little over a month ago, and it's a solid shooter. Pretty good accuracy, built in rail and very important, easy to field strip and clean. The Ruger and Browning are a little more difficult to do so.