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.22 Auto
nord
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My son is looking for a quality small bore semi-auto pistol. Preferably not a round barrel and not under 5". Probably a .22 caliber.
So far he's looked at Browning, SIG, Beretta, and Ruger. Since I'm not a pistol person I really don't know just where to send him.
Price is one of those things that we consider, but we we don't consider it ahead of quality. Much better to spend an extra hundred now than wish we had later.
Suggestions gladly accepted.
Thanks.
So far he's looked at Browning, SIG, Beretta, and Ruger. Since I'm not a pistol person I really don't know just where to send him.
Price is one of those things that we consider, but we we don't consider it ahead of quality. Much better to spend an extra hundred now than wish we had later.
Suggestions gladly accepted.
Thanks.
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I like the variety & options that Ruger offers, plus they are built like a tank. If he wants a light gun with an easy slide, I'd look at a used S&W like the 622, 422, etc.
But, the bottom line is, it boils down to personal choice.
Neal
My vote for an older .22 semi auto would be the Colt Woodsman (mine are all Huntsman), but those have round barrels.
All of the ones mentioned are good options. I like the Ruger Mark II. Yes it can be a PITA to disassemble, but how often is that really necessary? I had a Ruger Standard pistol for years. I took it in for a complete cleaning a couple of years ago. When I went to pick it up the gunsmith told me he could solve a Rubic's cube quicker than assembling the pistol.[:)]
I will mimmic the others with the Browning Buck Mark. I have had nothing but good luck with them. If you are able to find an older standard onw with the 6 inch slab sidded barrel, or if you look on the auction side, you can even find an NRA Endowment one that comes with two barrels....in stainless and its fancy too! Imagine that fancy and good shooter.
I will take the Time to endorse a S&W 41 if he can find one in his budget range, and the Rugers are not that much of a problem if you take them down and re-assemble about 20 times, you will get the hang of it. The high standards, even the entry level Dura-Matic M-101, are good shooters.
If you tale a look at the auction side, and do a search under pistols for "22 auto", you will be amazed.
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