Author Topic: .22lr handgun (Read 11172 times)

Sawdust · « **on:** June 18, 2009, 04:08:25 PM »

Looking for suggestions regarding what .22lr handgun to procure.

Will be used for introducing noobs to shooting and general enjoyment.

Any help/opinions would be highly appreciated...

Sawdust

charby · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:10:44 PM »

revolver

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:16:38 PM »

Ruger Revolver. You might be able to find a single six for cheap.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:36:42 PM »

Speaking of Single Six, I have a 70s vintage SS model with box conversion cylinder, and little felt baggy for cylinder I'm planning to sell. It also has a Belt Mtn base pin installed.

Chris

Ex-MA Hole · « **Reply #4 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:42:21 PM »

Walther P22?

Someone had to be different.

HankB · « **Reply #5 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:43:17 PM »

I'd look for something along the lines of an S&W K-22, preferably a blued, six-shot version. (Pre lock, of course.) An M17 if you prefer a "target" gun, and an M18 for a 4" barrel "combat" style revolver.

41magsnub · « **Reply #6 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:44:19 PM »

I can't speak highly enough of my single six. Accurate and can take any amount of abuse. I've used to to start a number of folks on pistol shooting.

El Tejon · « **Reply #7 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:53:15 PM »

I like the Ruger 22/45. I bought five of the MkII 22/45 to use as trainers.

Until last summer (2008) you could buy them for $200. I bought my last one for $250.00 at 500 Guns in Speedway.

500 Guns, Speedway, Indiana: http://fivehundredguns.com/

The new 22/45 MkIIIs retail for a little less than $300 around here.

I really love my Smith 17s and 18s, but I can no longer find them for $200. Those days are probably long gone. I still haunt pawn shops and the occasional estate sale, but can no longer find them this cheap.

17s and 18s are rising steadily. Someone I know paid $500 for a pre-18 recently.

I am also a fan of the Smith 63. I dropped $350 for a minty one last year before this model started to climb as well.

Good luck. Tell us what you chose.

roo_ster · « **Reply #8 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:54:46 PM »

S&W K22 or M18 if revolver is you deal.

Ruger 22/45 if semi-auto is your preference.

I would avoid SA revolver for noobs:
1. De-cocking over a live round with a noob sounds like too much fun for me
2. DA revo or SA auto will have a manual of arms similar to a CCW/HD weapon

Balog · « **Reply #9 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:56:37 PM »

I actually really like the H&R break open .22's.

French G. · « **Reply #10 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:57:13 PM »

Browning Buckmark is a good cheap pistol, I gave mine to my nephews once I upgraded. Now for me it is only Marvel conversions on a good 1911. Good trigger, same ergonomics once you move a trainee to a real gun.

Balog · « **Reply #11 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:58:16 PM »

Quote from: French G. on June 18, 2009, 04:57:13 PM

Browning Buckmark is a good cheap pistol, I gave mine to my nephews once I upgraded. Now for me it is only Marvel conversions on a good 1911. Good trigger, same ergonomics once you move a trainee to a real gun.

What do you all recommend for .22 1911 conversion slides? Jonathan Aurthur Ciener?

mtnbkr · « **Reply #12 on:** June 18, 2009, 05:08:43 PM »

re: $200 K22s...

I haven't seen them for that price in at least 10 years around here. I just paid $475 plus shipping and transfer for my 17-2 and was happy to pay that price. Finding a decent K22 for less than $500 is getting tricky.

That said, the K22 (17 and 18) is a fine gun and worth even $500 if in good shape and if DA revolvers are your thing.

Chris

El Tejon · « **Reply #13 on:** June 18, 2009, 05:15:30 PM »

$500 in 2009 is a decent price, especially where you live.

However, don't forget I live in a gun-saturated state which keeps prices lower. There are more guns in my state than there are in the states of the Confederacy, but the election has just made the market nuts.

I paid $200 for a Smith .22 just a couple of years ago and am glad that I got a few before the prices have more than doubled.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #14 on:** June 18, 2009, 05:20:26 PM »

Quote from: mtnbkr on June 18, 2009, 04:36:42 PM

Speaking of Single Six, I have a 70s vintage SS model with box conversion cylinder, and little felt baggy for cylinder I'm planning to sell. It also has a Belt Mtn base pin installed.

Chris

Shoot me a PM with a pic and price....

SADShooter · « **Reply #15 on:** June 18, 2009, 05:31:14 PM »

I'll throw in a mention for the Taurus 94 among the revolver options. I'd prefer a Smith, but new ones are 2.5 times the cost of a serviceable Taurus.

MechAg94 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 18, 2009, 06:22:37 PM »

I've had a 22/45 Target model for years. Good pistol. Doesn't need a great deal of cleaning. It already has a lot of plastic so there not a great need to keep it polished.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #17 on:** June 18, 2009, 06:27:07 PM »

Quote from: SADShooter on June 18, 2009, 05:31:14 PM

I'll throw in a mention for the Taurus 94 among the revolver options. I'd prefer a Smith, but new ones are 2.5 times the cost of a serviceable Taurus.

I had a 94 for a little while. Terrible trigger and I could not shoot it accurately for anything. Other people could, so I think the accuracy was my issue, but the trigger wasn't. With a lighter mainspring, it was a bit better, but reliability suffered greatly.

Smiths are expensive, but they generally appreciate, unlike Taurus.

If you can find one, a Ruger SP101 in 22lr would be nice. Unfortunately, Ruger doesn't make them anymore. No clue why, everyone who has one loves it.

Chris

Leatherneck · « **Reply #18 on:** June 18, 2009, 07:21:24 PM »

Seems to me that the attraction of a .22 should be its similarity to the real defense weapon at hand, to enable cheaper ~~fun~~ training. Different strokes...

TC

bedlamite · « **Reply #19 on:** June 18, 2009, 07:25:27 PM »

Ruger Mk2 or 22/45 is a great choice. I'd avoid the Mk3. Single six of you want a single action revolver, Smith K-22 if you want a double action.

grampster · « **Reply #20 on:** June 18, 2009, 07:38:58 PM »

i've had a S&W mod 63 since late 70's. Beaucoup rounds. Just like a Timex watch....just keeps on tickin'.

Headless Thompson Gunner · « **Reply #21 on:** June 18, 2009, 07:53:18 PM »

Quote from: Balog on June 18, 2009, 04:58:16 PM

What do you all recommend for .22 1911 conversion slides? Jonathan Aurthur Ciener?

I have a Marvel conversion that I used to use for matches. It was wicked accurate, but somewhat temperamental. The ammunition that I liked best was especially dirty, and that caused issues. All in all, it was a good piece of kit.

I've used friends' Ceiner conversions, and I found them inferior to the Marvel. Your experiences may be different, though.

French G. · « **Reply #22 on:** June 18, 2009, 07:58:15 PM »

Quote from: Balog on June 18, 2009, 04:58:16 PM

What do you all recommend for .22 1911 conversion slides? Jonathan Aurthur Ciener?

I recommend Marvel only. It handily beats Ciener and Ciener derivatives in mechanical accuracy (Marvel is fixed sights and barrel) and customer service.

Balog · « **Reply #23 on:** June 18, 2009, 07:59:55 PM »

Thanks for the advice. JAC was the only conversion that came to mind, I've no connection to them.

Tuco · « **Reply #24 on:** June 18, 2009, 10:22:12 PM »

I had a Ruger MKII 6-7/8 GVT for several years. Traded it in part for for a shotgun, but I'd buy another.
Heavy, but accurate as all get out.

My Ruger 4-5/8" Single Six (old model) carries much better and is a nicer piece for everything except longer range accuracy.

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