Hey all. I have 1 more pistol permit set to expire in June(+extension) and I have been thinking about a .22 pistol. I am clueless when it comes to .22s so I need some education. I want to get my girlfriend into shooting plus I want a cheap plinking pistol. So I figured I should look into an inexpensive .22(I went a little over my budget on the Kimber....so it would have to be $330ish or less).

 

SR-22s seem to be priced nicely for what you get, but is there anything else in that price range I should look at?

You're gonna get a bunch of different suggestions, but here's mine: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/62621

Should be able to find one for just a bit over $300.

You can't go wrong with a Ruger Mark III or a 22/45... Great quality gun and great fun to shoot.

 

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How about a GSG 1911-22?

 

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/75559

I favor easy takedown pistols, for cleaning & maintenance. I suggest any 22LR revolver. Plus you can shoot CCI quiet ammo in a revolver that does not involve cycling.

Maybe you already have a .22 pistol and don't even know it.

 

By any chance do you have a Glock, Sig P226 or Beretta 92/M9? If so, you can buy a conversion kit that will turn your high-caliber pistol into a .22 pistol.

Maybe you already have a .22 pistol and don't even know it.

 

By any chance do you have a Glock, Sig P226 or Beretta 92/M9? If so, you can buy a conversion kit that will turn your high-caliber pistol into a .22 pistol.

Quite an expensive solution. I favor rock solid bull barrels also.

Only pistols are the M&P and Kimber. The Kimber conversion is around $330. For that price I might as well just buy a purpose built .22,

Just picked up a used Beretta Neos - it's dang nice. Not too expensive either.

SW 22A and Ruger Mark III are both in the 2-300 range. They both shoot very nicely, but I am personally not a fan of the mag release on the 22a and the bolt ears (or looks) of the Mark III. A Mark III will probably be joining the family at some point though because they are just so accurate.

just got a Sig Mosquito...fun little plinker

There is a Taurus revolver in the Marketplace that i probably a good value.

 

My recommendations would be:

 

1. Ruger Mark II (any flavor) but I prefer a stainless one with a 5 1/2 bull barrel. Learn how to break it down on Youtube.

2. Taurus 992 Hunter (.22LR, .22WMR) and double action

3. Ruger Single Six combo (.22LR, .22WMR)

4. Buckmark, nice but too ammo sensitive

5. Ruger SR22, lousy trigger

 

 

My favorite .22LR pistols are Colt Huntsman/Woodsman and CZ Kadet, but they would be a bit more...

 

Other thoughts

 

New SR22 This is nice, but I think the trigger is lousy

Ruger 22/45 I prefer the all-steel Mark II/III

Frow what I recall, my Taurus 94 revolver and Colt-Umarex Colt Rail semi-auto were pretty inexpensive. With the 94, you can shoot shorts, longs and long rifles.

The revolver suggestions are a very good idea.