.22LR Semi-Auto Pistol

FLIPEXED · 02-16-2009, 02:38 PM

I want to buy a .22 pistol that will be awesomely accurate right out of the box. This will strictly be for plinking. Certainly will be adding a red-dot down the road sometime.

Almost bought a Ruger Mark III the other night; if it weren't for the 30 minute wait just to talk to one of their sales guys it would be in my safe right now :(

Anybody have experiences with the any of the other options? i.e. (beretta neo, s/w 22a, browning buckmark)

Coug91 · 02-16-2009, 03:21 PM

I've owned a couple of the Ruger pistols - both were MKII's and liked both very much. Both were also takget models- 5" bull barrel, and 6 7/8" slabside. The slabside was more accurate than my 10/22T. I will have another, someday.

KillermondoDude · 02-16-2009, 04:44 PM

Ruger Charger for me

got a simmons scope 2-6x32
got a Hornet trigger system coming in
Got Metal lips 21 round banana clip
getting matching anodised bolt and trigger release

now for the sad part i paid for it a week and a half ago and just found out today the one that was being sent doesnt exist and they are tracking another one down
This shop depending on how they handle me will either have a customer for life or i will bgo in to file paperwork and pick up my weapon and that will be the last they ever see of me

thejrod · 02-16-2009, 05:56 PM

I've got an oooold Ruger MKI - it's a fun shooter, and still pretty accurate.

I'd probably get a Ruger 22/45 if I were in the market right now. 6" bull barrel, and toss a mini red dot sight, and you'd have some good squirrel shootin fun.

Metonymy · 02-16-2009, 05:59 PM

A buddy of mine just bought the Browning today. He was debating between that and the Ruger Mark III. He went with the Browning because the grip was a smidge bigger and felt better in his hand.

I on the other hand am strongly considering getting a Walther P22...

FLIPEXED · 02-16-2009, 09:10 PM

Thanx for the responses guys! Yah the ruger is blatantly looking at me in the face; I'm not one to be a gun fan boy but everyone I've talked to loves the MKs. I'll probably pick one up in the next week or so and post pics.

Metonymy... i actually got to hold a p22 a couple days ago. I little small but very nice nonetheless. Just don't get it in the ghastly camouflage design.

Kolat · 02-16-2009, 09:31 PM

I got a .22 cal pistol today......

T

Coug91 · 02-17-2009, 05:29 AM

Tec-22... a blast from the past. That can be fun if it cycles.

Coug91 · 02-17-2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLIPEXED

Thanx for the responses guys! Yah the ruger is blatantly looking at me in the face; I'm not one to be a gun fan boy but everyone I've talked to loves the MKs. I'll probably pick one up in the next week or so and post pics.

Metonymy... i actually got to hold a p22 a couple days ago. I little small but very nice nonetheless. Just don't get it in the ghastly camouflage design.

Pink or ACU digi-cam?

Mine is green frame with the black slide. Bought it to carry when I don't need/want to carry a 40 or 45 and as a host for the suppressor.

FatFugg · 02-17-2009, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coug91

Tec-22... a blast from the past. That can be fun if it cycles.

The key word being IF!

Metonymy · 02-17-2009, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLIPEXED

Metonymy... i actually got to hold a p22 a couple days ago. I little small but very nice nonetheless. Just don't get it in the ghastly camouflage design.

Nope. I want the black on black version.

Jakey poo · 02-17-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kolat

I got a .22 cal pistol today......

T

Jakey Likey

GixxerPete · 02-17-2009, 01:59 PM

Ruger MKII 22/45 here, with 5" stainless bull barrel. Wicked accurate out of the box. I'm about to order some Hi-Vis sights from Ruger for it, we'll see how that goes.

FLIPEXED · 02-17-2009, 05:47 PM

Kolat has all the good toys. It didn't look like the ACU... it had a darker camo on it.

This is the one want... it's stainless steel and fluted.

I have a red dot scope just waiting for her.

GixxerPete · 02-17-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLIPEXED

Kolat has all the good toys. It didn't look like the ACU... it had a darker camo on it.

This is the one want... it's stainless steel and fluted.

I have a red dot scope just waiting for her.

Nice! Mine is very similar to that, but bull instead of fluted barrel. If you get that one, lemme know what you think of the sights, those are the ones I was gonna order from Ruger for mine.

oremike · 10-12-2009, 02:14 PM

Hammerilli Trailside, most accurate .22 right out of the box IMHO
Thats the factory 25 meter 10 round target to the left

northwestgrizzly · 10-26-2009, 03:57 AM

I have had a Walther P22 for about 3 years and it has worked flawlessly.A little small but nice for a lite concealed carry.:)

WarriorDriver · 10-26-2009, 07:42 AM

Mine is more accurate than my 10/22rifle too, but way overkill for a plinker....

My brother just bought a MKIII Ruger, very nice pistol.

sunofnun · 10-26-2009, 07:42 AM

I have a mk2 slabside.. it will shoot the tits off a bumblebee.

stumprat · 01-01-2011, 10:05 AM

Most accurate pistol I have ever owned. And handles like a dream.

saread · 01-01-2011, 10:37 AM

Benelli, Ruger, Walther, High Standard, I'll throw this one up against any of them:

For plinking, I don't think you can go wrong with a Mk II or Mk III. The stock triggers universally suck. Get a Volquartsen trigger and sear, call Clark and get an oversized hammer bushing. Total cost is less than $75. Follow the directions from the video on the Volquartsen site for the installation. You won't believe the difference in accuracy you will get from the improved trigger. It will be a terrific pistol for a relatively small investment.

sunofnun · 01-01-2011, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stumprat

Most accurate pistol I have ever owned. And handles like a dream.

I love those hi-standards.. shot them as a kid.

Quote:

Originally Posted by saread

What exactly do you have there? S&W 41 base.. clark barrel. Specs please? Did you buy it done, or have the work done yourself?

THanks!

saread · 01-01-2011, 09:14 PM

New S&W Model 41 I sent to Clark Custom Guns for a conversion: 5.5" STC barrel; trigger job, bolt face check (square and dimensions), polish internals, tune magazines, function check and test target. I added the Burris Zee rings and an Ultradot Matchdot scope. Probably will add a set of Nill anatomical grips; although the stock set is very workable.

Phenominal shooter; exquisite trigger. The test target was nine shots inside of a half inch at 50 yards (one flyer put the 10 shot group inside 3/4"). It will shoot x's and 10's all day long. If only I could do so well......

sunofnun · 01-01-2011, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saread

New S&W Model 41 I sent to Clark Custom Guns for a conversion: 5.5" STC barrel; trigger job, bolt face check (square and dimensions), polish internals, tune magazines, function check and test target. I added the Burris Zee rings and an Ultradot Matchdot scope. Probably will add a set of Nill anatomical grips; although the stock set is very workable.

Phenominal shooter; exquisite trigger. The test target was nine shots inside of a half inch at 50 yards (one flyer put the 10 shot group inside 3/4"). It will shoot x's and 10's all day long. If only I could do so well......

it's pretty damn sexy. and sounds like it shoots like butter. JEALOUS>

sig40shooter · 03-18-2011, 01:21 PM

ruger mark II for sure. not too fancy but great to shoot! Good luck!

Dennis

PiNk TCP · 03-18-2011, 02:10 PM

Just sayin?

PiNk TCP · 03-18-2011, 04:15 PM

GSG 1911 .22LR 5" BL Wood Grips 10RD

Thanatos · 03-23-2011, 08:27 PM

I love my S&W 22A with the 7" barrel. I got it for $260 at Sportco and upgraded to the laminated target grips. Best cheap accurate target pistol I have owned. Probably not as accurate as my IZH-35 though!

reppinthe509 · 03-24-2011, 01:36 AM

this thread is over 2 years old FFS

FLIPEXED · 03-24-2011, 09:59 PM

wow 2 yrs? Just realized i didn't update what I bought. I got a 22/45 MKIII bull barrel it shoots awesome :)

02-16-2009, 02:38 PM	#1
FLIPEXED Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: Lacey, Wa Posts: 113	.22LR Semi-Auto Pistol I want to buy a .22 pistol that will be awesomely accurate right out of the box. This will strictly be for plinking. Certainly will be adding a red-dot down the road sometime. Almost bought a Ruger Mark III the other night; if it weren't for the 30 minute wait just to talk to one of their sales guys it would be in my safe right now :( Anybody have experiences with the any of the other options? i.e. (beretta neo, s/w 22a, browning buckmark)

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02-16-2009, 03:21 PM	#2
Coug91 Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Spokane Posts: 223	I've owned a couple of the Ruger pistols - both were MKII's and liked both very much. Both were also takget models- 5" bull barrel, and 6 7/8" slabside. The slabside was more accurate than my 10/22T. I will have another, someday.

02-16-2009, 04:44 PM	#3
KillermondoDude Marksman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Washington on the wet side Posts: 328	Ruger Charger for me got a simmons scope 2-6x32 got a Hornet trigger system coming in Got Metal lips 21 round banana clip getting matching anodised bolt and trigger release now for the sad part i paid for it a week and a half ago and just found out today the one that was being sent doesnt exist and they are tracking another one down This shop depending on how they handle me will either have a customer for life or i will bgo in to file paperwork and pick up my weapon and that will be the last they ever see of me

02-16-2009, 05:56 PM	#4
thejrod Gunslinger Joined: Jan 2009 From: Marysville, WA Posts: 47	I've got an oooold Ruger MKI - it's a fun shooter, and still pretty accurate. I'd probably get a Ruger 22/45 if I were in the market right now. 6" bull barrel, and toss a mini red dot sight, and you'd have some good squirrel shootin fun.

02-16-2009, 05:59 PM	#5
Metonymy Marksman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Washington Posts: 370	A buddy of mine just bought the Browning today. He was debating between that and the Ruger Mark III. He went with the Browning because the grip was a smidge bigger and felt better in his hand. I on the other hand am strongly considering getting a Walther P22...

02-16-2009, 09:10 PM	#6
FLIPEXED Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: Lacey, Wa Posts: 113	Thanx for the responses guys! Yah the ruger is blatantly looking at me in the face; I'm not one to be a gun fan boy but everyone I've talked to loves the MKs. I'll probably pick one up in the next week or so and post pics. Metonymy... i actually got to hold a p22 a couple days ago. I little small but very nice nonetheless. Just don't get it in the ghastly camouflage design.

02-16-2009, 09:31 PM	#7
Kolat Marksman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Spokane Posts: 371	I got a .22 cal pistol today...... T

02-17-2009, 05:29 AM	#8
Coug91 Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Spokane Posts: 223	Tec-22... a blast from the past. That can be fun if it cycles.

02-17-2009, 01:59 PM	#13
GixxerPete Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Renton, WA Posts: 519	Ruger MKII 22/45 here, with 5" stainless bull barrel. Wicked accurate out of the box. I'm about to order some Hi-Vis sights from Ruger for it, we'll see how that goes.

02-17-2009, 05:47 PM	#14
FLIPEXED Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: Lacey, Wa Posts: 113	Kolat has all the good toys. It didn't look like the ACU... it had a darker camo on it. This is the one want... it's stainless steel and fluted. I have a red dot scope just waiting for her.

10-12-2009, 02:14 PM	#16
oremike Gunslinger Joined: Oct 2009 From: Creswell Posts: 23	Hammerilli Trailside, most accurate .22 right out of the box IMHO Thats the factory 25 meter 10 round target to the left

10-26-2009, 03:57 AM	#17
northwestgrizzly Gunslinger Joined: Oct 2009 From: Yelm, WA Posts: 20	I have had a Walther P22 for about 3 years and it has worked flawlessly.A little small but nice for a lite concealed carry.:)

10-26-2009, 07:42 AM	#18
WarriorDriver Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Ltown, WA Posts: 237	Mine is more accurate than my 10/22rifle too, but way overkill for a plinker.... My brother just bought a MKIII Ruger, very nice pistol.

10-26-2009, 07:42 AM	#19
sunofnun Moderator Joined: Jan 2009 From: lynnhood Posts: 632	I have a mk2 slabside.. it will shoot the tits off a bumblebee.

01-01-2011, 10:05 AM	#20
stumprat Gunslinger Joined: Jan 2011 From: Chehalis Posts: 19	Most accurate pistol I have ever owned. And handles like a dream.

01-01-2011, 10:37 AM	#21
saread Gunslinger Joined: Nov 2009 From: Bothell, WA Posts: 42	Benelli, Ruger, Walther, High Standard, I'll throw this one up against any of them: For plinking, I don't think you can go wrong with a Mk II or Mk III. The stock triggers universally suck. Get a Volquartsen trigger and sear, call Clark and get an oversized hammer bushing. Total cost is less than $75. Follow the directions from the video on the Volquartsen site for the installation. You won't believe the difference in accuracy you will get from the improved trigger. It will be a terrific pistol for a relatively small investment.

01-01-2011, 09:14 PM	#23
saread Gunslinger Joined: Nov 2009 From: Bothell, WA Posts: 42	New S&W Model 41 I sent to Clark Custom Guns for a conversion: 5.5" STC barrel; trigger job, bolt face check (square and dimensions), polish internals, tune magazines, function check and test target. I added the Burris Zee rings and an Ultradot Matchdot scope. Probably will add a set of Nill anatomical grips; although the stock set is very workable. Phenominal shooter; exquisite trigger. The test target was nine shots inside of a half inch at 50 yards (one flyer put the 10 shot group inside 3/4"). It will shoot x's and 10's all day long. If only I could do so well......

03-18-2011, 01:21 PM	#25
sig40shooter Gunslinger Joined: Mar 2011 From: Tahuya, WA Posts: 19	ruger mark II for sure. not too fancy but great to shoot! Good luck! Dennis

03-18-2011, 02:10 PM	#26
PiNk TCP Rifleman Joined: Feb 2011 From: Seattle, Wa Posts: 173	Just sayin?

03-18-2011, 04:15 PM	#27
PiNk TCP Rifleman Joined: Feb 2011 From: Seattle, Wa Posts: 173	GSG 1911 .22LR 5" BL Wood Grips 10RD

03-23-2011, 08:27 PM	#28
Thanatos Gunslinger Joined: Aug 2009 From: Kitsap County WA Posts: 38	I love my S&W 22A with the 7" barrel. I got it for $260 at Sportco and upgraded to the laminated target grips. Best cheap accurate target pistol I have owned. Probably not as accurate as my IZH-35 though!

03-24-2011, 01:36 AM	#29
reppinthe509 Marksman Joined: Jul 2009 From: Spokane Posts: 423	this thread is over 2 years old FFS

03-24-2011, 09:59 PM	#30
FLIPEXED Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: Lacey, Wa Posts: 113	wow 2 yrs? Just realized i didn't update what I bought. I got a 22/45 MKIII bull barrel it shoots awesome :)