22 pistol questions

[marcw85]

I'm looking to get a 22 pistol soon just for plinking around. I'm not sure which direction to go. At first I was looking at the bersa 22 but read that it has feeding problems as well as the walther p-22. As for as DA revolvers Taurus seems like they have a couple of good ones, but I have very little experience with them. I have shot Rugers before and liked it but I want something a little different. I'm trying to keep it under $350 and no SA's. If anyone has any experience with any of these let me know how it worked out

 

[noob]

i enjoy shooting my GSG-1911 22, suppressed and unsuppressed.

 

[03protege]

I like my ruger mkII and would like the sp101 in 22lr.

Beyond that I would be interested in the Sig mosquito.

 

[Hattrick 22]

I don't have any experience with the pistols you listed, however i have a buck mark and a rugar mark 3 and they are both awsome to go plinking with. I did a good bit of research before i ended up buying those two. As im sure you have done as well i picked two best that suited me, and from others experiences never seemed to have very many if at all any issues.

Hope this helps.

And good luck with finding a nice plinker.

 

[NOLASHOOTER]

What about this guys Buckmark? Seems like a good deal.

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?66034-WTS-Browning-Buckmark&highlight=buckmark

 

[SGT_Kramer]

I know what you mean about wanting something different but honestly when it comes down to .22 pistols it's ruger or a comprimise. And listen right now I'm telling you not to buy a sig mosquito as everyone I know that has one including me has had nothing but problems with sigs little turd attempt to make a .22.... There I told you so thats off my chest.

 

[Robhic]

As a dyed-in-the-wool Ruger owner, I can't say or see anything bad about them. I had a Buckmark and liked it except for it was a massive PITA to cock if you had a misfire or something that required pulling that almost-smooth slide back. The Rugers are easier to cock in this circumstance and are quite accurate and durable guns. Add the fact that you can modify them many ways and make a great firearm even better and you have a winner!

If price is the only factor, I'd suggest just spend a bit more (if you have to...) and get an inexpensive MkIII Ruger. The Standard models in 3" and 6"' (my favorite) are pretty reasonably priced.

 

[03protege]

I know what you mean about wanting something different but honestly when it comes down to .22 pistols it's ruger or a comprimise. And listen right now I'm telling you not to buy a sig mosquito as everyone I know that has one including me has had nothing but problems with sigs little turd attempt to make a .22.... There I told you so thats off my chest.

That's good to know, I was under the impression that the Sigs were GTG. Did you try it with high-quality ammo or just bulk pack?

 

[Phoenix 6.0]

i love my buckmark. awesome gun. and mine is easy to cock. only FTFs i have had have been ammo related.

they must have changed the slide from when you shot one Robhic. mine is easy to cock.

 

[belmor]

I am going to buck the trend, I have several .22's but one of the best bang for the buck is my Smith and Wesson 22A, it has been very reliable and is easy to takedown for cleaning. I am getting ready to change the grips and convert it to a bull barrel with hi-viz sights but it shoots great right out of the box.

~B~

 

[bayoupirate]

Buy the buckmark listed here and you will not have regrets.

 

[SGT_Kramer]

That's good to know, I was under the impression that the Sigs were GTG. Did you try it with high-quality ammo or just bulk pack?

I tried several high quality types of ammo . It was sent back to sig twice . Second time it came back it was sold with full disclosure. The 2 guys that bought with me both have had issues. Mine it seemed that the actual machine work with slide to frame fit was off considerable amount. I'm no gun dummy by any means but it would not run. I bought the ruge 22/45 while it was gone the second time and never even shot it upon second return.

 

[Nomad.2nd]

Ruger or Buckmark under your price point...

Whichever you'd rather, (I went with both)

 

[TomTerrific]

Ruger Ruger Ruger

 

[Skiney]

i love my buckmark. awesome gun. and mine is easy to cock. only FTFs i have had have been ammo related.

they must have changed the slide from when you shot one Robhic. mine is easy to cock.

+1

I used mine(buckmark camper) to deter an armodillo that was destroying my backyard just the other evening! Mine also very easy to cock, no issues whatsoever:}

 

[Hattrick 22]

Ruger or Buckmark under your price point...

Whichever you'd rather, (I went with both)

+1 both are great little pistols.

If price is a big deal have you considered maybe looking at gunbroker.com and pawn shops? Might get lucky on a nice plinker.

 

[3fifty7]

Ruger Ruger Ruger

YES YES YES

Ive played with a couple of Buckmarks but Im loyal to my Rugers.
Stay away from a Mosquito
Rugers 101 seems pretty decent, Id shy away from Taurus.
Ive looked at the 1911 framed .22s and unless you get an old school Colt Ace the new ones are pretty much the same with different names painted on.(Which isnt a bad thing, Ive read positive reviews of most.)

 

[rsmoree]

Ruger Mark III

 

[dwr461]

Buckmark or Ruger. They're the two best semi automatic full sized 22's on the market in my opinion.

Dave

 

[hunter5567]

The Ruger SP101's are nice guns but they quit making the 6 shooter models and they are 500 on up so might as well get a new one that's a 10 8 shot for $550.
Go with a Ruger 22/45 or Mark 3 or a Mark 2 (preferable) or the Buckmark.
The S&W is a good gun also and even the Beretta Neos. I'd rather have an all steel pistol.
I wouldn't recommend any pot metal guns like the Walther or Skeeter.
Tar-asses need not apply either with their Lifetime of sending it back for repair at $60 a pop for overnite shipping.
S&W's have outstanding warranties and they will send you a shipping box for free.
Ruger's have outstanding warranties also. i don't know about the Brownings but you shouldn't have any problems with any of these 3.