I know this goes against everything everone says when it comes to 22lr pistols but I'm just going to come out and say it... I want a "tacticool" pistol... so when you eliminate the rugers / revolvers / buckmarks / etc. from the list which is the best way to go? I am currently looking at the follow, any input is appreciated!

- Sig Mosquito (heard bad things about reliability)

- Walther P22 (Same as above)

- GSG 1911 (Seems like this is impossible to get)

- Sig P226 22lr version (More expensive than the mosquito but can be converted to higher caliber)

- Kimber 22lr

- A 9mm that can easily be converted to 22lr.

Keep in mind cost IS a big factor here so take that into account (this kind of eliminates the kimber 22, etc.)

How much can you spend? My is advice is wait, save your money and buy a good quality pistol. You will enjoy it rather than a "jamomatic" that you will sell and lose money. Any of the CZ 75 series are good and I know some one the bought the .22 conversion and it's more accurate than his friend's Sig .22.

I've read that the Sig Mosquitos are jamo-matics, although I shot one and did not jam at all. Maybe because of the ammo. They like CCI minimags. I have a Walther P22 which shoots nice. No jams, but again using CCI minimags. The only problem I had with the Walther is the white dot fell out of the front sight. This seems to be a common problem, but can easily be corrected. I beleive there is a fiber optic front sight available for it. I've had one about 1 1/2 years.

 

The Sig with the conversion may be better, but more expensive. I'm also not sure how reliable they are.

S&W 22A

Beretta Neos

 

or are those too "target pistol'y"?

 

I've read that the Sig Mosquitos are jamo-matics, although I shot one and did not jam at all. Maybe because of the ammo. They like CCI minimags. I have a Walther P22 which shoots nice. No jams, but again using CCI minimags. The only problem I had with the Walther is the white dot fell out of the front sight. This seems to be a common problem, but can easily be corrected. I beleive there is a fiber optic front sight available for it. I've had one about 1 1/2 years.

 

The Sig with the conversion may be better, but more expensive. I'm also not sure how reliable they are.

 

Walther P22 is tiny! I fired Sigman's at the Bullet Hole on Tuesday. It felt like a toy!

 

Maybe a Glock w/ conversion?

Walther's mag release location is a little wacky...

The Walther does feel very toy-ish in the hand, and it's particular about what you feed it. Mine chokes on anything that isn't MiniMags or Federal bulk pack. It gets dirty quick and needs to be cleaned after every range session.

 

That said, it's a cheap little gun to play with, but never mistake it for a bullseye gun at anything longer that 15 yards or so. It'll hit the target further out, but the short sight radius and oddly small grip don't lend themselves to precision shooting. Also, the mag release on the trigger guard takes some getting used to.

 

YMMV

 

K

I know you want a more semi-auto looking .22, I did also...... but in end..... $ for $ .... you will be better off with the standards ....

 

I chose the Ruger MKIII 22/45, for the more conventional grip ..... now that it has broken in.... its a great gun.

 

The Buckmark and the S&W 22a are also great guns....

I have a 226 Elite with stainless frame. I go t a 22 conversion for it and it's been flawless. I did upgrade to a stainless guide rod and last round lock mag followers. I think the SS guide rod might have something to do with reliability.

 

I think any alloy/plastic gun in 22 will be way too light. (Walther P22 and Sig Mosquito). Someone already suggested, the CZ75 with their 22 conv kit is probably the way to go if you don't want to get a Ruger/BuckMark/SW.

Take a look on a Beretta Cheetah 87. Those are super nice SA/DA with a super smooth trigger. All metal pistol. Those go for 750 +-

I don't know if this is "tacticool," but you can't get a better .22 than one built by Jim Clark Sr. back in the 60's.

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =175308520

 

My other suggestion would be a S&W Model 41

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =176097309

 

or a S&W Model 46 (41 with plastic grips, only about 5000 made but you can get them for less than a 41).

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =174474465

 

You can send a 41 or 46 to Clark Custom guns to be acurized, trigger job, reliability package and whatever else you want, and end up with something like this:

This is the 22 I own:

 

tell me it is not tacticool...

This is the 22 I own:

 

tell me it is not tacticool...

 

 

its not tacticool

but it's got a freakin laser!

S&W 22A

Beretta Neos

 

or are those too "target pistol'y"?

 

I've read that the Sig Mosquitos are jamo-matics, although I shot one and did not jam at all. Maybe because of the ammo. They like CCI minimags. I have a Walther P22 which shoots nice. No jams, but again using CCI minimags. The only problem I had with the Walther is the white dot fell out of the front sight. This seems to be a common problem, but can easily be corrected. I beleive there is a fiber optic front sight available for it. I've had one about 1 1/2 years.

 

The Sig with the conversion may be better, but more expensive. I'm also not sure how reliable they are.

 

Walther P22 is tiny! I fired Sigman's at the Bullet Hole on Tuesday. It felt like a toy!

 

Maybe a Glock w/ conversion?

 

That was Chris's gun. I had the Walther PPS and Sig P226

Woops. Well I fired someone's on Tuesday. Too many people there to remember names/forum names.... lol.

What about a Beretta Cheetah 22lr. Pricey, But oh so sexy.

Here is what I would love to have. Smith & Wesson Model M&P1522P, 22LR Pistol w/ A3 sights.

 

Take a look at the ATI GSG 1911. Really COOL looking gun and shoots great!