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Question about 22 autos. . .which one?
beantownshootah
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Hi all.
I'm a shooting novice, and I am looking for some advice and opinions on .22 automatic pistols. I am interested in mainly indoor bullseye shooting, with an eye towards developing myself towards competition. Maybe once in a blue moon said pistol might get used for plinking or shooting pests.
Anyway, I have some experience with the S&W 41, and the Rugers MkII and 22/45, but I have never tried any of the many others out there (Browning, Colt, Beretta, lower-end Smiths, etc).
Any that a lot of people like? Any secret gems or ones that give more "bang" for the buck? Any that really stand out in other ways? Are they all pretty much the same? Any that are really poor?
Also, is it necessary to have a match pistol to be competitive? (I'm not talking the Olympics here!). Is a good revolver even worthy of consideration? I saw an ad somewhere on this site for a Ruger Olympics pistol. . .is that a misnomer or do serious competitors actually use something like that model? (I figure the Ruger probably costs half what the Smith does. . .that's a lot of extra practice ammo!).
Anyway, any opinions, anecdotes, advice, or other musings would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, and I'm looking forward to an interesting thread.
I'm a shooting novice, and I am looking for some advice and opinions on .22 automatic pistols. I am interested in mainly indoor bullseye shooting, with an eye towards developing myself towards competition. Maybe once in a blue moon said pistol might get used for plinking or shooting pests.
Anyway, I have some experience with the S&W 41, and the Rugers MkII and 22/45, but I have never tried any of the many others out there (Browning, Colt, Beretta, lower-end Smiths, etc).
Any that a lot of people like? Any secret gems or ones that give more "bang" for the buck? Any that really stand out in other ways? Are they all pretty much the same? Any that are really poor?
Also, is it necessary to have a match pistol to be competitive? (I'm not talking the Olympics here!). Is a good revolver even worthy of consideration? I saw an ad somewhere on this site for a Ruger Olympics pistol. . .is that a misnomer or do serious competitors actually use something like that model? (I figure the Ruger probably costs half what the Smith does. . .that's a lot of extra practice ammo!).
Anyway, any opinions, anecdotes, advice, or other musings would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, and I'm looking forward to an interesting thread.
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They are not easy to find, and if you find one, they will not be inexpensive.
John
The original point and click interface was made by Smith & Wesson
former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, former navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction.
Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
Former NSSA All American
Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
MO, CT, VA.
John
The original point and click interface was made by Smith & Wesson
http://www.highstandard.com/guns.html
Or are these "fake" high standards, not up to the high standard of the previous high standards?
If this website is up to date it looks like these target pistols really aren't that much more expensive than the SW41, which I understand runs about $750 (new).
http://www.highstandard.com/prices.html
OK. . .anyone have anything else to add on these?
Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
Former NSSA All American
Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
MO, CT, VA.
Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
Former NSSA All American
Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
MO, CT, VA.
Due to the, shall we say, "interesting" requirements to obtain a firearms license in the great Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I am not in a position to acquire my dream pistol yet. In the meantime, I'm just trying to do my homework so that I can buy one pistol, one time then not have to worry about it for say the next five years. If its OK, I may find you again when I've learned a bit more and am in a position to actually buy.
(I dont even want to think about if the High Standard is on the People's Republik of Massachusetts "approved" gun list. . .I know the Smith *is*).
Any other tips in choosing a 22?
You will be proud of me. This is my new High Standard Model 107, vintage 1969 Hamden, CT.
Bobski,
You will be proud of me. This is my new High Standard Model 107, vintage 1969 Hamden, CT.
I'm jealous already, and Ive never even seen a High standard before! Is there a story behind that one? Did it cost more than your car?
Meanwhile I checked, and (big suprise) high-standards aren't on the current MA "approved" gun list. . .which doesn't mean its absolutely impossible to legally obtain one, only that it requires six or seven more flaming hoops to jump through first.
Apparently S&W 41s are approved, BUT. . .those are on the list of "high capacity" firearms, meaning you need to have the harder to obtain "Class A" license to get one (or really love hoops).
Again, I certainly don't mind parking a bit of cash into a pistol that will serve me well for several years. . .but that Hammerli. . .I think that's out of my league for now.
I had a Supermatic Trophy Model 107 with 7-1/2" fluted barrel back around 1978. It was positively one of the best shooting pistols I have ever owned. One of those guns that "shoots better than you can". I should never have sold it.
Sorry to hear that they are not on the MA approved roster. I think it would be worth the effort to try and get one if possible.
The prices aren't that bad if you shop around. I know where one is just like mine for $565.00. I paid a little more than that.
IF you can find one of the old High Standard's you will find it to be one of the best functioning/shooting 22 auto pistols ever made. If my memory serves me correctly, they made an "Olympic" model. Heavy barrel, adjustable sights, and from all accounts, a dream to shoot.
They are not easy to find, and if you find one, they will not be inexpensive.
John
The original point and click interface was made by Smith & Wesson
I can't be certain but I believe all the Olympic models were chambered for .22 shorts. The one I had was & it also came with a muzzle break. It was designed for the Olympic style rapid fire course. I sold the gun over thirty years ago but I still have a brick of .22 shorts left that I have never gotten around to using.