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Need help choosing a .22.....*EDIT*
eastwood44mag
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I've been trying to choose a .22 auto for a long time (for practice when I don't want to use the .45). Problem is I can't find one that agrees with me. Hopefully you can offer some help yet again. Here's what I've experienced:
Ruger:
-I absolutely hate the Mark series grips--there's no way I can shoot that reliably. The angle is just so unnatural.
-22/45 has too slim a grip for me. The angle is great, but I'm not a real fan of polymer guns (dunno why), and my hand wraps almost completely around it (not comfortable)
S&W:
-Model 22 has too small a grip, feels like a kid sculpted the shape in play-doh. No way it will work for me.
Browning:
-Buckmark: Looks nice, feels nice, costs half as much as my car (I don't know if that means it's a great gun, or my car is a POS)
Beretta:
-Neo: Looks like something out of a sci-fi convention. Balance is fantastic, grip seems do-able. Safety cuts into my hand--not something I want in a gun.
Sig:
-Can't even find them at the shops, cost a lot more than I want to spend (or can spend).
Walther:
-No balance, way too small. The grip only fits half my hand--feels like holding a derringer.
I'd really like to find a nice .22 auto to practice with and be able to use for small game, but it doesn't seem like there's one made that works for me. Anyone else have ideas?
Thanks.
EDIT:
I don't have a 1911, nor am I planning to buy one right now (don't need it, can't justify spending the money....yet), so 1911 conversion kits are not an option. If you know where to get conversion kits for Rugers, then by all means, let me know.
Ruger:
-I absolutely hate the Mark series grips--there's no way I can shoot that reliably. The angle is just so unnatural.
-22/45 has too slim a grip for me. The angle is great, but I'm not a real fan of polymer guns (dunno why), and my hand wraps almost completely around it (not comfortable)
S&W:
-Model 22 has too small a grip, feels like a kid sculpted the shape in play-doh. No way it will work for me.
Browning:
-Buckmark: Looks nice, feels nice, costs half as much as my car (I don't know if that means it's a great gun, or my car is a POS)
Beretta:
-Neo: Looks like something out of a sci-fi convention. Balance is fantastic, grip seems do-able. Safety cuts into my hand--not something I want in a gun.
Sig:
-Can't even find them at the shops, cost a lot more than I want to spend (or can spend).
Walther:
-No balance, way too small. The grip only fits half my hand--feels like holding a derringer.
I'd really like to find a nice .22 auto to practice with and be able to use for small game, but it doesn't seem like there's one made that works for me. Anyone else have ideas?
Thanks.
EDIT:
I don't have a 1911, nor am I planning to buy one right now (don't need it, can't justify spending the money....yet), so 1911 conversion kits are not an option. If you know where to get conversion kits for Rugers, then by all means, let me know.
Comments
In all reality I'd go something in 380 or larger. Kel Tec has a 380 thats smaller than your wallet.
I have large hands and thought the grip panels cleaned up the poor feel. It is 3/4 the size of a P99, is that also too small?
With the right ammo, it shoots flawlessly. The five inch barrel gives decent accuracy.
I also have a little Beretta tomcat or bobcat .22. But that wouldn't suit your needs either. Good luck.
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S&W K - 22 ?
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=44110754
S&W model 41
High Standard
S&W model 41
I'll just go ahead and sell my car and most of my guns to buy that.
I'd like to keep this at $300 or less (preferrably much less), but still reasonably accurate.
SS Fluted. To me they are like a fine P'08 Luger or a nice Walther P-38
... they are natural pointers. My son's just gave me another almost new
Mk. II the other night.
Those High Standards are nice, too - I have two Victors that I probably
should shoot more often. A Woodsman, in excellent shape, is also a treat.
... guns are 'personal experiences', I guess. [:D]
1911 conversion kit? (assuming you have a 1911)
Browning?
They are all nice shooting and you should be able to get close to your budget in the used market.
Just my two cents......Ed
The RamLine mag beside it is one of two 14 rounders I bought, (and it fits flush) since the factory mags are only ten rounders.
...so true, very well balanced. I have let friends that do not shoot handguns often, and with the MKII they shoot extremely accurate, I should get a commission from Ruger, as many of said friends went out and bought one, after shooting mine so well...[:D]
BUT!!!
Since I got the Buck Mark,The Ruger hasn't been shot much.I see Buck Marks for under 3 bills pretty often around here.
BW
Extremly accurate and love the way it feels and shoots.
Allison. John and Mike bought me a used MkII Standard in excellent shape
the other day and took it with them when they took out the new 45-70 Guide
for sighting in, yesterday. Their targets were all still in the living room this
morning. Below, is Allison's shot at 7 yards.
We've been looking for a 'comfortable' gun for her to shoot.
She likes the Colt's 'gangsta guns' Mods. '03 in .32 and '08 in
.380. She also likes the HSc Nazi .32. She'll 'tolerate' the .38
Chief's Special (as long as the loads are mild), the PPK/s, and
the Maks - BUT - she put a box and a half of Federal through the
MkII and was looking for more when they finally dragged her out!
She's very tall and slender and thought the bull barrels were too
heavy and unbalanced for her small wrists!
S&W K-22 with bushnell Red dot on top, off sandbag at 25 yds 1/2 inch groups.
Colt Buntline Scout factory sights off sandbag at 25 yds. 1 inch groups.
A stainless Ruger MkIII Hunter - can't be beat! [8D]
Calssic, Zip, fine looking pistolas ya'll got there! mines just a plain jane...[:p]
I only scope'em when I hunt'em - but you're right, the gals sure love'em![:D][:D][:D]
Too bad the MK rugers are best buys to me.
My walther jams alot and is inaccurate.
My benelli atlanta is cool and a tackdriver
...D & T for the base I suspose? What brand are they? Classic, your rings look a lot like my Leo rings I have on my rifles, what type of rings?...and while I'm asking so many questions, what did ya'll have for breakfast?...[:D][:D]
With a few exceptions, I absolutely won't waste my time with any handguns that sport anything less than 4" barrels! They just don't work for me - my brother Tom wouldn't shoot anything BUT 4"ers! .. he was what you'd call an 'expert pistolero!' He could/would shoot circles around anyone/everyone who challenged him!
Give me a 6" and I can score all day long - well, USED TO score all day long! ... not so much as I used to but I'm still respectable on the range![:D][:D][:D]
weatherby beretta .22 L/R, nice piece of kit. i used one for 3yr, no problems ,accurate![;)]
Mond,
I guess you are Italian after all. You look like you could be Sylvester Stallone's brother.
...?? I'm lost, nothing new, but, WTH are you talking about? Not had your morning cookies yet?...[:D][:D]
quote:Browning: -Buckmark: Looks nice, feels nice, costs half as much as my car (I don't know if that means it's a great gun, or my car is a POS)
Not off my cookies, pneumonia has not done me a lot of good, but hey, he asked for it.[}:)][:)]
If the Smith 22 grip is too small for you, you might prefer the oversized target grips for it.
If you like to shoot a .45 just buy the .22 conversion from Kimber and stop worrying about this.
Another vote for High Standard, though you probably aren't going to find a good one for under $300. (I like the slant grip, but since you hate in the Ruger, you probably aren't going to like it in the High Standard).
If the Smith 22 grip is too small for you, you might prefer the oversized target grips for it.
If you like to shoot a .45 just buy the .22 conversion from Kimber and stop worrying about this.
$300 conversion kit and a $700 pistol. Looks like about a grand to be spent. While I'd like to get a Kimber some day, I can't really justify spending a grand on anything at this point.
Now here's an odd-ball question for anyone who may be able to answer. There's a Browning Buckmark with HUGE grips (wood all the way around the frame, thick as all get-out). Anyone know what model that is? The campers and the like have the little plastic crap that doesn't work for me. Thanks.
Here is the 31 Buckmark models available now. Is it there?
Several grips available, pick out what you like. Mine are walnut and engraved walnut. I have small hands and they fit me very well indeed.