.22LR Pistol.....Handgun Permit Required?

[GFarra31 2]

I think the answer is yes, but I thought I'd check in here.     I'm considering a .22LR pistol for plinking fun.

Any recommendations on a pistol?    I know Rugar has one that seems to be highly regarded.   I saw SIG has a new P322 which comes with a 20rd magazine and a threaded barrel.    I know the magazine can be made compliant, is the threaded barrel a NJ no-no?

Thank you, George

[Krdshrk 3,249]

Threaded barrel on the Sig P322 will be fine.  I would look at the Taurus TX22 - great gun.

[CMJeepster 1,970]

Yes, a permit is required.

[FXDX 597]

I have the Ruger SR22, Walther P22 Q, and GSG 1911 22LR. I shoot the GSG 1911 22LR mostly and like the Ruger SR22 next which competes with the Walther P22 Q. I purchased the GSG 1911 22LR on recommendation from a member here.  One thing about the 22LR(s) is they like to run clean and some do better than others with the “bulk” ammo.

links add as FYI

https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/45249/gsg+gsg-m1911s+22+lr+single+22+lr+(lr)+5

https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/ruger-sr22-vs-walther-p22-q

 

As per your title you actually need a permit for a BB or pellet gun in NJ

[GFarra31 2]

Thank you all.    I will check out the recommendations.    I guess I should put an application in for handgun permits.

[124gr9mm 495]

I have a Ruger Mark IV 22/45 and I think it's a great pistol.  Takedown/cleaning is PAINFULLY simple with the Mark IV's.

 

They make a "Lite" version with lots of different colors, rails, and threaded barrel so you can tacticool it:

 

[ChrisJM981 906]

7 minutes ago, 124gr9mm said:

I have a Ruger Mark IV 22/45 and I think it's a great pistol.  Takedown/cleaning is PAINFULLY simple with the Mark IV's.

 

They make a "Lite" version with lots of different colors, rails, and threaded barrel so you can tacticool it:

 

Good luck finding a 22/45 lite. I've been going nuts looking for one. 

[CMJeepster 1,970]

1 hour ago, FXDX said:

Walther P22 Q

This.

[EdF 295]

2 hours ago, ChrisJM981 said:

Good luck finding a 22/45 lite. I've been going nuts looking for one. 

https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search?Keywords=Ruger Mark IV 22%2F45 lite&Sort=13

[GFarra31 2]

That Ruger 22/45 Lite is really sweet looking.    Okay, before I get my cart ahead of the horse.....I need to apply for a handgun permit

This will be my first using the new e-system.    wish me luck

George

[Redeye65 121]

All great handguns above, the Taurus is always highly recommended, the 1911’s are also very fun to shoot, I have a Walther Colt tribute .22 that gets a lot of range time, functions like a 1911, has some weight to it like a 1911. My wife has the sr22 that she very much enjoys and shoots well, although she has pretty much claimed my Walther tribute as her own these days.

[GFarra31 2]

Well....I am hoping to also use this as a gateway to get my wife into handguns.    She likes shooting 20g shotguns (clay pigeon), but never took to my SIGP320 in 9mm.    LOL....its a gateway gun...

But I am looking forward to plinking with it myself.   I've shot my buddy's M&P15 rifle in .22LR and that is just a blast to shoot...all day looong!

Permit application done online.   Now just window shop online and wait

George

[Scorpio64 3,944]

1 hour ago, GFarra31 said:

I am hoping to also use this as a gateway to get my wife into handguns

Whatever you do, avoid at all costs letting her try any of your favorite guns.  Once a wifey has decided she likes one of your guns, yep, you guessed it.  It becomes "her" gun.