22 Pistol Recommendations

Wildcat · Jul 18, 2012

I think I have decided I need something else to play with and I don't have a 22 pistol, so I thought why not. I was just curious if anyone had any recommendations. I know sig makes a couple (one 1911 though I think its a GSG) there is an M&P 22 along with many others (walther, ruger...). Anybody have any opinions?

Wall · Jul 18, 2012

I've been thinking about getting an M&P22 with threaded barrel

Topshotdudley · Jul 18, 2012

I really like the walther p22!

The Antichrome · Jul 19, 2012

I love my Buckmark.

I dont know why, but I really want a Ruger LCR.22

Guy Griffith · Jul 19, 2012

Hi Wildcat,
I've shot a Sig Trailside / Competition Model for about 10 years now mainly for fun stuff like bowling pin matches, Ruger Challenges, etc. They have a great Hammerli Trigger and like most .22's, keep em clean and they will run. I'll try and attach a video of the 2011 Nebraska Ruger Rimfire Challenge where I took 3rd overall with this Sig pistol and my converted Colt M-4 which has a CMMG .22 cal barrel. There were shooters out there with 1,000's of dollars in custom pistols, rifles and scopes that day.
If accuracy is important this would be a great choice. As you can see in the video we had 10 rounds to make 10 shots on many of the stages.
Hope this helps.
Guy

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Dustin Cantrell · Jul 19, 2012

What are you wanting from the pistol? Plinking, cheap training for a similar larger caliber pistol, matches, etc?

I have a Ruger Mark II 22/45. I bought it for plinking, trigger control practice and to get my gf more comfortable with shooting. I picked it up NIB for $225. If I were looking for a .22LR pistol that had controls more similar to most modern semi-auto pistols of larger caliber I'd probably look at a M&P22. Shoot a few different ones if you can.

Matt1911 · Jul 19, 2012

MKIII 22/45

foghorn918 · Jul 19, 2012

I've got a Sig Mosquito, it's a jam-o-matic. Stay away from it. I've also got the GSG 1911 .22 and it's great.

If I had a M&P centerfire I would probably get the M&P 22 then too for cheap practice with a similar feeling gun.

If Wall posts a picture of his Buckmark setup - You will want one like that (I know I do)

Wildcat · Jul 19, 2012

I have heard that about the Mosquitos. I have a hard time defining the exact purpose that I would use this for, which is ok, just means more guns! I really want something that I can get a lot of trigger time on and not break the bank. My wife has also finally been convinced to "try" shooting guns. I don't want to start her with something that she think has to much recoil or she will quit after the first shot and not try again. I am kinda leaning towards a M&P style 22 and a target style 22.

Adam Striegel · Jul 19, 2012

Wildcat said:
I have heard that about the Mosquitos. I have a hard time defining the exact purpose that I would use this for, which is ok, just means more guns! I really want something that I can get a lot of trigger time on and not break the bank. My wife has also finally been convinced to "try" shooting guns. I don't want to start her with something that she think has to much recoil or she will quit after the first shot and not try again. I am kinda leaning towards a M&P style 22 and a target style 22.

Get her a Walther PPK .380. I bought one of those for my wife and she loves it. They have almost no kick and are accurate as all get out.

Jeff T. · Jul 19, 2012

The Antichrome said:
I love my Buckmark.

Me too, I have the model with the heavier barrel. Camper?
It has eaten every kind of ammo I have put in it, and it is as accurate as I am able to make it be.

Iggie · Jul 19, 2012

Matt Rigsby said:
MKIII 22/45

I have had mine for years and it keeps on ticking. My first gun! Though now I really want a tactical solutions upper and suppressor for it. It also is the first gun my daughter shot... and possibly my wives too!

JoesGlock · Jul 19, 2012

The Antichrome said:
I love my Buckmark.

+1 on the Buckmark. I have had mine for about 4 years and have had a great time shooting it. My wife and I have put thousands of rounds through it!

PDN · Jul 19, 2012

S&W Model 41 is a very nice target pistol (I love mine)... Although Ruger Mark III/IIIs and Buckmarks are a bit cheaper and have a great reputation as well.

My first .22 pistol was a S&W K-22 Masterpiece revolver receivedon my 12th birthday. Great, great gun. Still have it and shoot regularly over 30 years later. I have a current model as well which is a Model 617 and holds 10 shots. It's a great gun as well.

dennishoddy · Jul 19, 2012

Ruger mark III hunter is what I use for steel challenge, and general plinking. it now sports a Volquartsen Muzzle brake. I need to take a new pic.

Iggie · Jul 19, 2012

dennishoddy said:
Ruger mark III hunter is what I use for steel challenge, and general plinking. it now sports a Volquartsen Muzzle brake. I need to take a new pic.

What optic do you have on there?

DoctorJJ · Jul 19, 2012

My wife has a Sig mosquito. We've put several hundred rounds through and I hate to jinx us, but we've never had one malf of any kind. I've only used CCI minimags.

White Kid · Jul 19, 2012

Wildcat said:
I think I have decided I need something else to play with and I don't have a 22 pistol, so I thought why not. I was just curious if anyone had any recommendations. I know sig makes a couple (one 1911 though I think its a GSG) there is an M&P 22 along with many others (walther, ruger...). Anybody have any opinions?

Ruger SR22 or the Browning Buck Mark, that's the way to go.