So today in the mail I finally got the letter to pick up my 3 new permits which i did!! Applied in November at Woodbridge PD, now it sounds like a long time but check it. My cousin did not send out the reference sheet until 3 weeks ago! she held on to it unknowingly... so if you go by that it only took them about 2.5 weeks to approve em, which matches nicely with the 17 days i waited in August for new permits.

 

 

So with 3 permits to spend I was looking at a .22, a revolver, and not too concerned with the 3rd at the moment.

 

And the .22 is where I'm at a loss, I was gonna pick up the m&p22 or the GSG... then I saw the Ruger Single 10 which is absolutely beautiful! idk what to do, I wanted a 22 for more range time, steel, and hopefully rimfire action. Can't do most of that with the Single 10.... but damn have you seen it!! and it takes care of my want for a 22 and revolver in one permit. I'm really stressing over this lol.

 

Also when I got home UPS delivered my Cr SpeedSuper Hi-Torque "Deluxe Red" belt, and 3 Ghost 360 Mag pouches.. which I'm really liking cause you don't have to slide them on they clamp on and can be easily removed, they each also came with an extra pouch attachment so you can change the orientation of the mags. Anyone else use em?

 

 

So .22 what to do?????

I think the 22 depends on what you are looking to do. The GSG is good for 1911 training (BTW, If you are going in the 1911 direction, check out the Browning 1911-22). The M&P22 is good for training with the full-size M&P. Do you have the full size version of these guns? If you aren't buying a 22 to become super proficient with the full size version, then get one for fun. I prefer the purpose build 22s to the scaled down clones. The 10 shot Ruger and S&W are both nice looking and could be passed down to your grandkids.

A lot of people will point you towards the Ruger Mark II/III. I think they are well built and good shooters. If you are a Glock fan, you will probably like the Ruger. It has that sloping grip reminiscent of Glocks and Lugers.

I actually prefer the Browning Buck Mark. It is a great feeling, reliable, and accurate 22 pistol. It has a good bit of heft too, making it not feel like a toy (like many of the scaled down 22s). This is my BuckMark Plus. You are welcome to give it a try some time at Shore Shot or Central Jersey.

Elvis, if you want to check out the GSG let me know, I'll let you shoot mine.