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An Actual Gun Question
M1Garandlover
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Lately I have been thinking that since I have a plethora of 22LR that I should acquire a 22 revolver and a 22 semi auto handgun for plinking/target shooting. So my question to you is...
What type of 22 revolver do you have or recommend? I am partial to S&W
What type of semi auto would you recommend?
Ruger?
I was thinking of a Walther P22 but I have heard that they are not the friendly with all ammo.
Thanks
What type of 22 revolver do you have or recommend? I am partial to S&W
What type of semi auto would you recommend?
Ruger?
I was thinking of a Walther P22 but I have heard that they are not the friendly with all ammo.
Thanks
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I am looking for parts list and or a schematic to a colt 1873 S.A.A. 2nd generation in .45 colt. Can you guys here help?
For the auto, a Smith 41, High Standard, or any of the Ruger models.
in my opinion anyway [8D]
An older Smith k-22 or if you want something more modern, a 617 10 shot.
For the auto, a Smith 41, High Standard, or any of the Ruger models.
in my opinion anyway [8D]
+1
MKII if you can find one.
I like the older 422/622 auto. Not a fine target gun like the 41, but a great plinker & trail gun. Plus, it's light & easy to operate, so a great gun for a woman or child to learn with.
Neal
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For a .22 automatic you might consider a High Standard Sharpshooter. This is a solid High Standard pistol without the fancy target options tacked on to it and it makes a great all around .22 pistol:
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The new Rugers have the mag release in the same place as a 1911 but you still have to pull the mag out.
Don't know what to tell you for a revolver other than get one with interchangable cylinders that way you can shoot .22 mags if you get bored with the .22 lr.
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I like the Walther P22 and the Sig Mosquito but they only come with 1 10 rnd mag and that just pi55e5 me off.
I would also suggest finding 9 shot revolver with a 6 shot .22 mag cylinder. Just make sure it's a swing out model. Those can be fun and they shoot anything .22. The revolver pictured is actually a 6 shot cowboy gun. I have to load and unload 1 rnd at a time and it sucks. Thats why I say get the 9 shot.
I also have a Ruger MKIII MK512 22/45 never fired. But i can't say much about it because... But Rugers are good. And in all honesty the ONLY thing that can hold you back is your budget. And if that isn't a problem, then I would say buy what feels good, looks cool and shoots a wide variety of ammo (.22 short - .22 Mag including those super cobri rounds that use the primer only (no powder). I can't recall anyone ever saying "I hate this fing gun, wish I had never bought it" when speaking of their .22 pistol.
me i have 2 mkII and 1 22-45 MK III
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Found new shooters love it too.
and iv`e got a ruger single six as well as a colt new frontier...both shoot very well.
Get a Buckmark. The older High Standards are not able to eat a steady diet of high-speed 22 ammo, the frames will crack.
Good point. I don't know about cracked frames, but the 41 is designed for standard velocity ammo as well.
The 22 Combat Masterpiece (Model 18):
The K22 masterpiece (Model 17):
The Colt Officers Model Target:
A later Officers Model Match:
The Diamondback is horrendously pricey these days but very nice:
You can't go wrong with a Ruger 22 auto. This one for plinking:
This one for serious shooting:
But really, any well made 22 pistol is a joy.
Too old to live...too young to die...
RustyBones told you right. I also like the H&R 999 if you can find one.
Why, shucks, Jim, I wisht Ida knowed you was one of them when you was over thisaway. Ida showed you my antique (the one in my range bag, not the one behind my zipper. You'd prob'ly only want to see the one what works.) First handgun I ever fired was my Dad's H&R Sportsman. That was the early version. In early '50s it became the 999. Earlier had the fat target grips, and were a dream to shoot. A 999 is worth its price if you can find a goodern. If you really luck out -- and there are still a few on the auctions -- and can find a Sportsman in good condition don't pass it up.
It's a sweet shooter. In lawyer-ruled America they don't make 'em like that any more, and more's the pity. If you find a good one it's accurate, easy to shoot and maintain, and the closest thing to an orgasm in steel you're wont to find. There are some things engineers did right, and this is one.
I would say you need to hold and pull the trigger on each before you buy.
For a revolver (I know I'll probably get laughed at for this), I like the older Charter Arms Pathfinder with a 6" barrel.
Auto? Ruger or Buckmark.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=176562689
Ruger MkII
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=176635798
Goatroper, I got my 999 in January 1979. I loaned it to my brother once and sure enough, he managed to lose the rear sight. It's hard to find parts for those things. The guy at Numrich told me I'd better not lose this one, 'cause I just bought the last one there was.
Good you found the sight when you did.
I came into possession of my Dad's old (mfg mid- to late 30s) Sportsman some years ago -- unfortunately, that was after someone had apparently fired it with an obstruction in the barrel, making a nice bulge halfway down. Real heartbreaker, but still valuable to me. I can remember him helping me fire it when I wasn't big enough to hold it up by myself.
Came across another some years later, mfg. 1950 and in very good shape -- and reasonably priced. Great shooter.