Hi all, I keep going back and forth what to do so I could use some advice, I have ne permit left and want a 22, so my question is do I use the permit for a dedicated 22 handgun maybe a ruger mark iii or m&p 22 or do I buy a conversion kit and save the permit for a different handgun. I have a Kimber 45, walther ppq and glock 19, if I was to buy another handgun what would you suggest, I don't think I want a revolver but could probably be swayed.thanks

I prefer dedicated .22lr pistols. 2 of the 3 you already own would be my suggestions for a 9mm pistol. I have a Walther P22 and love it. It's a small frame pistol, and people either love it or hate it when I let them shoot it. You can't go wrong with the M&P22. I've heard nothing but good things about it.

+1. I prefer dedicated 22 pistols as well. My Browning Buckmark is so easy to shoot that my wife has claimed it as her own.

I won't let my wife touch my Buckmark! She has her own guns, including her S&W 22A that she actually loves. We rarely use the S&W 617, but everyone that has shot it loves that gun.

Dedicated 22 all the way. The Buckmark and the Mark III will cycle any ammo which is not generally true of conversion 22s, such as my wifes' Sig which doesn't like Federal at all. Then use the conversion idea for a 9 if made for what you have in your others.

Same money with better reliability and flexibility.

I agree with everyone else. If what you want is a .22 then get a dedicated .22. I like the Ruger 22/45, but the Buckmark is also a good choice.

I would only get a .22 conversion if you did not have a 9mm already and only one permit in hand.  I have a Buckmark and love it. I try to shoot it as often as possible. I was at the range on Friday and shot off 250 rounds of two different ammo, American Eagle and Winchester, and not one misfire. I would imagine mags are cheaper for a dedicated .22 pistol as well. 

I cant say enough about my Sig 226 classic (22LR). It costs around $500 eats every type 22lr ammo I've given it. And with just the change of the slide you can change calibers.

I changed mine to a 9mm and now use it as a 15rd home defense gun. Its very accurate and a snap to clean.

In a state as restrictive as ours guns that can convert to different calibers no permit needed are the way to go.

Mags for the Buckmark are not cheap__in the $30 range. That should not be the deciding factor though, in a week/month you won't even remember it. Also, if the longer barrels don't turn you off, they contribute to the ease of accuracy on longer barrel models like many of the dedicated 22s.

Mags for the Buckmark are not cheap__in the $30 range. That should not be the deciding factor though, in a week/month you won't even remember it. Also, if the longer barrels don't turn you off, they contribute to the ease of accuracy on longer barrel models like many of the dedicated 22s.

 

Check CDNN for inexpensive Buckmark mags. That's where I got mine.

Probably won't go over to well but CTD is pretty much the least expensive place to grab Buckmark mags

A few months back I got two factory Buckmark mags from Cabelas for $48. Not sure what aftermarket mags go for if they make them.

To compare I sam Kimber .22 mags selling for $50 a piece which is crazy. Maybe they were gold plated. lol

Ruger fan boy here so I would say mkii or iii accurate as hell fun and eats almost all ammo. Magazines are 20 a price if I remember right

Thanks everyone,I ended up purchasing a ruger 22/45 mark iii. Cant wait to shoot I now.

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I forgot the S&W22A. What a great gun. It eats almost anything and after a little polishing it is extremely reliable. (My magazines had a sharp edge that would catch HP rounds till I sanded it)

 

Good luck with your new purchase!

Thanks everyone,I ended up purchasing a ruger 22/45 mark iii. Cant wait to shoot I now.

 

Good choice, I love mine.  Now you need to get a new hammer bushing to get rid of the mag disconnect and a Volquartsen trigger and sear - dramatically improves the trigger pull!