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12-31-2019, 03:25 PM
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.22 handgun recomendations
hey guys , the .40 is getting pricey to shoot often so im'm thinking i need a .22 handgun. what do you guys use ? and what is junk?
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12-31-2019, 03:37 PM
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S&W 17 revolver
Browning Challenger semi-auto, ideally one made in Belgium with gold trigger
either is a really classy choice!
I would not have the patience to load and unload a single action .23 revolver but that is just me
good luck
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12-31-2019, 04:44 PM
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Ruger Mark IV™ Hunter
Got one of these gems, accurate, reliable, easy to strip down and clean.
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12-31-2019, 04:54 PM
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Really like my Ruger IV light model. Ease of takedown is great.
Buckmark are good as well, not as nice to clean. Not horrible but I haven't shot it since purchasing the Ruger.
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12-31-2019, 05:10 PM
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Recently got a browning 1911-22 for Xmas to practise with cheap/ warm up before the real guns
And teach my kids how to handle a pistol
So far no complaints. Won't fire unless a mag is in is the only drawback but just a nuisance. Also I paint penned the front sight.
Accurate though ! Seems good
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12-31-2019, 05:10 PM
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Can you get a 22 that mimics your 40? ie M&P22. If so, I’d maybe go that route. If not the Venerable Ruger Mark II’s and up are pretty hard to beat.
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12-31-2019, 05:16 PM
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S&W Model 41
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12-31-2019, 06:00 PM
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Got the boss a Sig marked GSG 1911 chambered in .22 a couple years ago that hasn't really had any issues.
I have a Sig mosquito in .22 that shoots flawlessly using the cheap 1400 round buckets of .22. It doesn't care for pricier ammo.
We have a Ruger Bearcat that's also fun to shoot. Along with a few other .22 revolvers.
We love our revolvers but I would reccomend a semi auto. They're just so fun and cheap to shoot.
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12-31-2019, 06:12 PM
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Ruger Single Six are plentiful & economical. Can be fun to switch to mag, shoot the shotshells. Knew a guy had a S&W 10 shot revolver. It could use up some ammo. Lol
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12-31-2019, 06:41 PM
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12-31-2019, 09:30 PM
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get a
Ruger MKII 5.5 " bull barrel
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12-31-2019, 09:32 PM
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1911-22
A Sig Sauer or GSG 1911-22 semiauto. I have the Sig and love it.
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12-31-2019, 09:35 PM
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Ruger single six... way easy on the ol’piggybank...lol... a brick of .22’s should last you one or two seasons... can’t beat the fun factor.
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12-31-2019, 09:48 PM
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S&W model 41
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12-31-2019, 10:31 PM
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Taurus 96 Target
Had a few semi's over the years and then went back to a wheel gun. A Taurus Model 96, a more or less copy of the S&W Model 17. K-Frame size, six inch barrel, adjustable sights, six shots, blue steel, trigger overtravel stop, wood target style grips. The cylinder flutes and topstrap is grooved marking it as an older one probably from the 70's. Its a full sized revolver and surprisingly accurate. I had a spring break/wear out about ten years ago and my gunshop sent it away and Taurus rebuilt the entire internals at no cost. Just like a brand new gun but better. Taurus is a brand that deserves a second look.
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12-31-2019, 10:41 PM
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S&W Model 41
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Buying brand new you’re looking at $1500+. Keep an eye out on cgn and you can get them a bit cheaper usually.
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12-31-2019, 10:43 PM
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Absolutely right Dalton! I have a couple model 41s, I like them so much. My shooter is a 1979, and I have a minty Mid 60s, pre A prefix. I shoot my Model 41 more than any of my other guns. The Model 17 is great too, but the 41 is best. Another good choice is a Colt Woodsman or Challenger. Fantastic guns.
But get a 41. I got both of mine for under $900 shipped (each) on GunNutz. Just have to watch for them.
As far as a brick lasting for a long time....not so much. I have run about 2500 rounds through mine in the last month.
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12-31-2019, 11:33 PM
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And this tells a bit about why you should get a Model 41....
https://www.americanrifleman.org/art...sson-model-41/
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01-01-2020, 05:54 AM
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had several
A 17,41,Ruger MKI and now a MKII.The 41 was very picky about ammo .The MKII will digest everything accurately.
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Originally Posted by Bush Critter
Ruger single six... way easy on the ol’piggybank...lol... a brick of .22’s should last you one or two seasons... can’t beat the fun factor.
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I have two, 22/22mag and a 17HMR
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Grew up with a Colt Woodsman in my hands. Damned accurate and reliable!
The Browning Nomad is another I rather like:
Latest acquisition was a Herbert Schmidt (W. German) convertible 22LR / 22 WMR:
All of them are FUN!!!
Cheers,
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01-01-2020, 04:48 PM
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High Standard Victor
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Originally Posted by wolf308
Recently got a browning 1911-22 for Xmas to practise with cheap/ warm up before the real guns
And teach my kids how to handle a pistol
So far no complaints. Won't fire unless a mag is in is the only drawback but just a nuisance. Also I paint penned the front sight.
Accurate though ! Seems good
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Its a great little gun. My son shot one for a couple of years. Many thousands of rounds with no issues. The magazine safety is easy to get rid of, cut the tab off the back of the trigger and it is gone.
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01-02-2020, 12:21 PM
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Walther PPQ2
Love it
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01-02-2020, 01:39 PM
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I have a Vostok Margolin semi auto 22 and like iron mentioned I too have a German Herbert Schmidt have had it for over 40 years.
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01-02-2020, 02:00 PM
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22 pistol
I have owned a GSG 1911 in 22 and it was great. Feels like a 1911. Have a Ruger Mk3 ditto. Reliably feed cheap ammo all day long.
Also have 2 Browning Medalists, 2 S&W M41s and there is no comparison in terms of quality. These are beautifully made old-school pistols. Both have marvellous triggers.
Tradex has some medalists and also some Hi Standards in the $500 range. Have never seen a Hi Standard, but believe they are also beautifully made.
Depends on what you want, but I would suggest semi auto over revolver.
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01-02-2020, 08:26 PM
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I had the opportunity today to shoot a brand new Model 41 next to my 1979 Model 41. My mags worked perfect in the new gun, and the trigger was excellent, as good as my old gun... The only real difference was the grips, the new laminate stocks are much meatier and not as comfy as my old gun. But all in, a beautiful perfect target 22! Just $600 more than I paid for mine.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IronNoggin
Grew up with a Colt Woodsman in my hands. Damned accurate and reliable!
The Browning Nomad is another I rather like:
Latest acquisition was a Herbert Schmidt (W. German) convertible 22LR / 22 WMR:
All of them are FUN!!!
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My Herbert Schmidt has too big a gap between the cylinder and the barrel
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I just got a mkiii in early December . Nice pistol and shoots any ammo , even the cheap wilcat/thunderbolt etc. Pain in the butt to take apart . had to watch youtube video's .
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01-04-2020, 02:10 PM
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.22 handgun recomendations
Quote:
Originally Posted by 88thunderbird
I just got a mkiii in early December . Nice pistol and shoots any ammo , even the cheap wilcat/thunderbolt etc. Pain in the butt to take apart . had to watch youtube video's .
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I have one as well for a few years now, very fun and reliable as long as you keep it properly lubed. The new style mkiv’ are way easier to pull apart. Fair warning though, if you ever decide to do a trigger job (Volquartsen kit), be prepared to use some very special language during the process....
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