good .22lr pistols

**ballsout** · 05-18-09, 23:52

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, 01:14

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, 07:19

I second the recommendation for a Ruger or Browning.

**TOrrock** · 05-19-09, 10:41

Originally Posted by gotm4

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, 10:57

Ruger.

**DRich** · 05-19-09, 11:18

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.

**Greg Bell** · 05-19-09, 11:25

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, 11:26

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.