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I just recently purchased a .22 to help train my nephew.  I almost went with an M & P .22 compact, but I thought it a bit too small for his hands, let alone mine.

 

I went with a Ruger 22/45 lite. 

 

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I think it better for my nephew - not as much recoil. The M & P .22 compact was just too small and light weight... almost the same as the Walther P22 my mom owns.

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I'm pretty sure he wasn't refering to the Mosquito but to something like the 226 in .22.

 

Anyway, Ruger all the way. I have a MkII and the wife has a MkIII. They are both unbreakable, they both run any ammo I've ever fed them with no drama. I also have a Buckmark that I prefer from an ergo's point of view and has a nicer trigger, but it is finicky eve after a trip back to the mothership. 

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I love the S&W M&P 22, and it is my favorite 22 pistol.  I don't have any experience with the 22 Compact, but know that it is made in America, and if it is anything like the Walther-made full-size M&P 22, then it is a winner.   If it was available, I would have probably have chosen it over the larger version, but wouldn't, now, unless it shares the same magazines.    If it fits your hands, I would say go for th M&P unlesss your defensive handgun platform is a Walther PPQ, etc..

 

As for the Ruger suggestions, the Rugers are extremely durable, versatile and upgradeable pistols, but they have their drawbacks as well..  I  like the Ruger Mark III Hunter Target version distributor exclusive in  stainless with the 5.5" fluted bull barrel.  It is perfect for mounting a scope.  However, I would trade it anytime for a comparable Ruger Mark II, stainless, with a 5.5" bull barrel in similar condition.   The only positive it has over the Mark II is the location of the magazine release.  As far as versatility goes, I think the most versatile 22 handgun is the Ruger Mark III 22/45 Lite with the 4.5" barrel.

 

But, as someone suggested, you cannot go wrong with a nice .22Lr revolver such as a Ruger SP101 double-action revolver.  Everyone needs a .22LR revolver.

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Does the mkiii ran any ammo you throw at it?

I have run a few different manufacturers through my MKIII, and I have never had a malfunction. It's a solid performer with many aftermarket options. I love shooting steel matches with it.

 

 

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Gonna get a .22 pistol. Thinking

 

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Or

 

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Any reason why either or good or bad? I know some .22's can be a pain

 

I just went with an Advantage Arms .22LR conversion kit for my Glock 19.

 

http://www.advantagearms.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=AASOS&Category_Code=GLK

 

 

 

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