Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22)

Boobar · 04-21-2009, 02:21 PM

I am here looking for suggestions on a new .22 pistol. A number of years ago I owned a S&W model 22A handgun and I foolishly parted with it. I am in the market for a new one and I was wondering what everyone else had and if they had anything other than S&W that I should be looking at (I'm sure there is).

Considering:
S&W
Browning
Ruger
Walther
?

Smokin Gator · 04-21-2009, 02:22 PM

Ruger with the bull barrel is my favorite.

Boobar · 04-21-2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Ruger with the bull barrel is my favorite.

My buddy just got one with a semi-bull barrel which is what prompted me to start looking for a new one of my own.

Smokin Gator · 04-21-2009, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boobar

My buddy just got one with a semi-bull barrel which is what prompted me to start looking for a new one of my own.

I have put thousands of rounds through mine. Both of my kids learned how to shoot with it. I can't imagine a better .22.

Prospector · 04-21-2009, 02:40 PM

About 20 years ago I picked up a used Ruger MKII with the bull barrel and a competition trigger, and I just love it. Bit of a pain to properly clean, though.

You looking for a pistol or revolver?

TXRebel · 04-21-2009, 02:41 PM

Revolver- Ruger New Model Super Single Six Convertible .22/.22Mag, unless you can find on old model three screw.

Autoloading- Ruger Mark III

Boobar · 04-21-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prospector

You looking for a pistol or revolver?

Isn't a revolver a pistol.

Would prefer a semi-auto.

TBone · 04-21-2009, 02:52 PM

a .22 isn't a gun its a pea shooter. I shoot the S&W 1911 45 acp. Nothing like saying hello with one round.

04-21-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBone

a .22 isn't a gun its a pea shooter. I shoot the S&W 1911 45 acp. Nothing like saying hello with one round.

I don't think he wants it for home defense, Paul.

replicant_argent · 04-21-2009, 03:01 PM

where is that "foot-in-mouth" smiley, I have wanted to use it at least 4 times today.

For an auto, the Ruger Mark III is one of the finest .22s I have had the pleasure to put holes in cans and paper with. The Beretta Neos evidently gets fairly high praise, and is easy to clean, but it may not have the style or ergos that make a plinker a favorite.
2 other choices you may want to look at, the Walther P22, I dig the looks of them, and the Ruger 22/45, which evidently has very close ergos to mimic a 1911, an added bonus for muscle memory and .45 "practice" on the cheap.

Boobar · 04-21-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

I don't think he wants it for home defense, Paul.

Exactly, I have my Springfield Armory 1911A1 .45 for that.

68TriShield · 04-21-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boobar

Isn't a revolver a pistol.

In some circles it is. In some, a pistol is any semi auto and a revolver is a revolver. I like to call them wheel guns

Edit:I have the Springfield too

Sorry I can't help on the 22 Bob.

stitch · 04-21-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

In some circles it is. In some, a pistol is any semi auto and a revolver is a revolver. I like to call them wheel guns

Edit:I have the Springfield too

Sorry I can't help on the 22 Bob.

I would have known you'd be just old school enough to use the term
"Wheel Gun"

...I oughta make you an honorary Cowboy!

bobarian · 04-21-2009, 04:27 PM

I like Ratter's Sig Sauer Trailside.

Browning BuckMark .22 is also a nice little gun.

livwire68 · 04-21-2009, 04:42 PM

I like the walther P22 and it has a few different options in configuration and colors.

http://www.waltherpistols.com/catego..._Handguns.aspx

wrench turner 85 · 04-21-2009, 05:11 PM

sig mosquito, the Ruger MKII are fine guns but thay are a PAINE IN THE ASS to clean

WildBlueSooner · 04-21-2009, 05:14 PM

I have a browning .22 which I love

Ratters · 04-21-2009, 06:23 PM

I'm a big fan of my Browning Buckmark Camper. Great pistol for the money. Accurate, nice trigger, very reliable with a large variety of ammunition.

I like my Sig Mosquito but it will only use one type of ammunition reliably.

Boobar · 04-21-2009, 08:15 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions, I am headed down to my local gun shop on Friday to handle a few and maybe bring one home.

JE3146 · 04-21-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBone

a .22 isn't a gun its a pea shooter. I shoot the S&W 1911 45 acp. Nothing like saying hello with one round.

Tell that to the people who have been injured and killed by .22LR's at fault of neglect or disrespect for the fact it is a very lethal round.

04-21-2009, 02:21 PM	#1
Boobar Rubber Room Wall Bouncer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Northcentral PA Posts: 428 Trading: (37)	Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) I am here looking for suggestions on a new .22 pistol. A number of years ago I owned a S&W model 22A handgun and I foolishly parted with it. I am in the market for a new one and I was wondering what everyone else had and if they had anything other than S&W that I should be looking at (I'm sure there is). Considering: S&W Browning Ruger Walther ? __________________ Bob

04-21-2009, 02:22 PM	#2
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) Ruger with the bull barrel is my favorite. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

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Prospector I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Arizona's beautiful Verde Valley Posts: 2,500 Trading: (11)	Re: Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) About 20 years ago I picked up a used Ruger MKII with the bull barrel and a competition trigger, and I just love it. Bit of a pain to properly clean, though. You looking for a pistol or revolver?

04-21-2009, 02:41 PM	#6
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Re: Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) Revolver- Ruger New Model Super Single Six Convertible .22/.22Mag, unless you can find on old model three screw. Autoloading- Ruger Mark III __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

04-21-2009, 02:52 PM	#8
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) a .22 isn't a gun its a pea shooter. I shoot the S&W 1911 45 acp. Nothing like saying hello with one round.

04-21-2009, 03:01 PM	#10
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) where is that "foot-in-mouth" smiley, I have wanted to use it at least 4 times today. For an auto, the Ruger Mark III is one of the finest .22s I have had the pleasure to put holes in cans and paper with. The Beretta Neos evidently gets fairly high praise, and is easy to clean, but it may not have the style or ergos that make a plinker a favorite. 2 other choices you may want to look at, the Walther P22, I dig the looks of them, and the Ruger 22/45, which evidently has very close ergos to mimic a 1911, an added bonus for muscle memory and .45 "practice" on the cheap. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade. Last edited by replicant_argent; 04-21-2009 at 03:09 PM.

04-21-2009, 04:27 PM	#14
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) I like Ratter's Sig Sauer Trailside. Browning BuckMark .22 is also a nice little gun.

04-21-2009, 04:42 PM	#15
livwire68 Las Vegas Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In the Asylum Posts: 509 Trading: (7)	Re: Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) I like the walther P22 and it has a few different options in configuration and colors. http://www.waltherpistols.com/catego..._Handguns.aspx __________________

04-21-2009, 05:11 PM	#16
wrench turner 85 I'm the Ocho Cinco! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 276 Trading: (0)	Re: Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) sig mosquito, the Ruger MKII are fine guns but thay are a PAINE IN THE ASS to clean __________________ dam you party liquor

04-21-2009, 05:14 PM	#17
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) I have a browning .22 which I love __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

04-21-2009, 06:23 PM	#18
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) I'm a big fan of my Browning Buckmark Camper. Great pistol for the money. Accurate, nice trigger, very reliable with a large variety of ammunition. I like my Sig Mosquito but it will only use one type of ammunition reliably.

04-21-2009, 08:15 PM	#19
Boobar Rubber Room Wall Bouncer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Northcentral PA Posts: 428 Trading: (37)	Re: Suggestions Needed For A New Handgun (.22) Thanks for all the suggestions, I am headed down to my local gun shop on Friday to handle a few and maybe bring one home. __________________ Bob