Anyone have a .22LR handgun?

[zachnelson]

I'm only 18, so can't purchase from an FFL yet.. but I'd love to hear any members input on good .22LR handguns.

I know the Ruger Mark II/III and S&W 22A are great target 22's, but I prefer the styling of the S&W M&P22 and the Ruger SR-22. Any input on these two handguns?

[Great-Kazoo]

Pistol or revolver?

The ruger mark III ruger lite is amazing same for a MKII
browning GTG sig, walther, smith depends on what you're after

revolvers

i have an older Rossi 6 shot 22lr that will smoke just about anything out there same bbl length and sight's
Ruger LCR 22lr great carry (YES 22lr Carry) great training aid and shooter, for a 2" bbl

[Blockhead]

Bought a Browning Buckmark last year. Love it.

[wax_job]

MKII/III/45 are all beauties. And highly customizable.

Buckmarks rule

Surprisingly Walthers .22's are some amazingly fun guns

And I hear the mosquito is nice too, just not my grip type.

[johngraves2]

love our walther p22, very accurate

[blacklabel]

I've got an M&P22 that I use to supplement my training with my M&P9.

It's reliable, fun to shoot and has acceptable accuracy for what I'm doing with it which is shooting an IDPA target at 7-20 yards. There are much better options if you want a truly accurate 22 handgun.

[Gman]

Walther P22 owner. Really fun little .22. SIL got one for Christmas because she had so much fun with it.

Hope to some day get a suppressor for it.

I usually take the P22 to the range since it extends my sessions without breaking the bank.

[fly boy]

I've put over 2,000 rounds through my Walther P22 without a single failure. I have taught 3 different women who were scared of guns with it. Everyone that shoots it, says its a fun little gun, and I have to remind them ITS NOT A TOY, even though it feels like it. Great weapon, only downfall are the 10 round mags.

[wax_job]

I've put over 2,000 rounds through my Walther P22 without a single failure. I have taught 3 different women who were scared of guns with it. Everyone that shoots it, says its a fun little gun, and I have to remind them ITS NOT A TOY, even though it feels like it. Great weapon, only downfall are the 10 round mags.

I can verify, women love p22's.

[Fromk]

Don't forget about the conversion kit options. Most .22's don't fit my hands very well so I got the conversion for my Sig 226. The downside is that they all seem to have their little quirks but nothing you won't be able to live with.

[Wulf202]

I find the p22 to be a peice of shit. The slide will crack at high round count. The barrel nut loosens up while firing. The mag release gets hit if you have big hands or wear gloves.

Its dissapointing because its so light and handy.

[ghettodub]

I love my P22, and I've had zero problems with it (except some occasional ejection issues, which isn't too uncommon with .22), and I've put a lot of rounds through it.

I also have a little Heritage 22lr/22mag single action that is a lot of fun.

[rondog]

I dig my Buckmark quite well. Replaced the rear sight assembly with a rail that has a fully adjustable rear sight, and put a red-dot on it, and it's a hoot now. If you get an auto, get several extra magazines and a speed loader for them!

[TAR31]

My M&P 22 has been 100% reliable. Also it is full size which I like better than some of the small .22s.

[Gunner]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l176/landondesautels/20121225_141034.jpg
this little gem. Shoots great and has a cool story. Browning 1911 22lr

[zachnelson]

Wow thanks everyone for all the feedback. Hopefully I can use this to my advantage when my birthday rolls around!

Cheers

[rondog]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l176/landondesautels/20121225_141034.jpg
this little gem. Shoots great and has a cool story. Browning 1911 22lr

Been wondering about those, happy with it?

[Tinelement]

Had a Walther P22 and really liked it. Sold due to bills.

Now I am running a Mark II bull barrel. Couldn't be happier! Lover her!

If I had the chance to buy anther Walther I would do so in a heartbeat!!

[Gunner]

Been wondering about those, happy with it?

oh yeah. put about 100 rounds down it. no problems at all and feels great.

[lowbeyond]

i have a MP 22 and a top end for my sti. the mp 22 will eat anything i throw at it so far. federal bulk Winchester non jacketed bulk, cci. the sti top end wont reliably shoot the Winchester crap, however it is a little more accurate then the MP22. but both get the job done at 20 yrs.

all in all good training pistols. blow up a few hundred rnds and you dont have to cringe. heh

the MP 22 is better after bert took his sawzil and removed the mag block and craptastic plastic safety levers oh and put a dawson FO front site on.

prolly my only wish is that .22lr recoiled _more_

[blacklabel]

the MP 22 is better after bert took his sawzil and removed the mag block and craptastic plastic safety levers oh and put a dawson FO front site on.

I pulled the craptastic thumb safety off of mine. I still need to get the magazine safety out of it and do something about the sites to mimic my M&P9.

[hatidua]

<---- happy suppressed Mark-II user.

[Tinelement]

<---- happy suppressed Mark-II user.

Working on it!!!! [ROFL1]

[Great-Kazoo]

i have a MP 22 and a top end for my sti. the mp 22 will eat anything i throw at it so far. federal bulk Winchester non jacketed bulk, cci. the sti top end wont reliably shoot the Winchester crap, however it is a little more accurate then the MP22. but both get the job done at 20 yrs.

all in all good training pistols. blow up a few hundred rnds and you dont have to cringe. heh

the MP 22 is better after bert took his sawzil and removed the mag block and craptastic plastic safety levers oh and put a dawson FO front site on.

prolly my only wish is that .22lr recoiled _more_

The M&P is just another P22 made larger and branded for S&W by Walther.

[johngraves2]

The M&P is just another P22 made larger and branded for S&W by Walther.

It is?? The M&P22 looks totally different than the P22. Different size, grips, slide, hammer, safety, magazine release, everything.

[Gravy Sandwich]

The slide cracked in my P22 at 7K rounds. S&W handles CS for Walther, and they fixed it quickly paying shipping both ways. It was a fun to shoot for a while, but I grew bored with it because it wasn't particularly accurate compared to similarly priced Buck Marks and Rugers. Mine needed lots of fixes from the P22 Bible to keep it running. The safety walked itself into the on position, the trigger bar ate into the slide, and the hammer spring broke twice. Ladies loved the looks of it, but when it came to shooting they all prefered my Buck Mark.

I'm on my second Buck Mark, each going over 15K rounds with no major problems. I use it to compete in the rimfire division of Steel Challenge, which requires shots out to 35 yards. Browning Buck Marks are the most common pistol at the upper levels at the CRC matches, with Rugers being a close second. If I were to do it all over again, I'd go straight to a Buck Mark or Ruger.

[earplug]

Start saving for a S&W model 41. you will never regret the price.

[Great-Kazoo]

It is?? The M&P22 looks totally different than the P22. Different size, grips, slide, hammer, safety, magazine release, everything.

Copyright infringement. read the small print on pistol where it says MFG and or the owners manual. I was going to sell my P22 to get a M&P22. Upon inspection I felt it useless to sell one 22 for another one by the same mfg. Only needing to buy different mags at a then insane price,So i passed. Offed the few p22's i had, to combine the rim fire pistols to one that uses the same mags, Ruger MK III 22/45's SUPPRESSED!

[1200fps]

I have a GSG 1911 that has been a great shooter.

[obawon]

Buckmark!

[fossilfuel]

+1 for the SR 22.

[USAFGopherMike]

+1 for the Ruger MKIII. I bought one for my wife to get her into shooting and she loves it. I shoot it more than she does. With the bull barrel, it's extremely accurate and easy to shoot well.

[One Shot]

Have one of the Ruger MK III's with the bull barrel. Its a fun gun, shoots good, some complain that its alittle heavier but I think its fine and the weight probably is a benefit when it comes to its accuracy.
Thought about getting one of the Ruger SR22's here soon as a 2nd plinker.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Another one here who loves the Ruger Mark III in 22/45. I also have a Taurus revolver in .22LR which is a fun training pistol.

[cjmore]

I seem to buy a buckmark every couple of years - They are the most fun to shoot. I have had zero problems with any of them and I have a couple that have very high round counts with minimal cleanings

[Aust328]

P22 Owner... Bad to the bone little guy. Very accurate for such a short barrel and small caliber. Was able to get about canalope size group at 50yrd using good ammo. Won't break the bank up front or in ammunition.
Excellent Gun.

[Slapps74]

I have a M&P 22, a MK III and had a SIg mosquito. Stay away from the SIg. Have not shot the MK III yet but I have 500-1000 rounds thru the m&p with no issues

[ghettoblaster]

P22 is a kickass gun. Also recommend some of the same things others have been posting, but my REAL new personal favorite is the Colt 1911 in 22LR. That thing is way fun to shoot and extremely accurate right out of the box. Really impressed with the quality and shoots everything I put through it.

[303sig1911]

Wife: Ruger MKIII Target SS

Me: Sig (GSG) 1911-22 as seen below:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-r6mGeVY4-4Y/USVqSPSKAaI/AAAAAAAAIhs/4tYrmDAUkDU/s1060/IMG_20130220_171604.jpg

[osok-308]

I had a Walther p22, that I loved. I regret selling that thing.

[JohnnyEgo]

So I frankly do not like .22LR pistols very much. Any joy I get out of shooting them is offset by the tedium of loading and cleaning them. Nonetheless, I have accumulated a couple. If I had to do it all over again, I'd spend the bucks on a Model 41 and be done with it.

The obligatory Ruger Mk III:
http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/berettas/paclitec.jpg

Beretta 87T:
http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/berettas/beretta87te.jpg

Sig branded 1911-22:
http://johnnyego.com/firearms/1911s/page2/Sig-1911-22a.jpg

[sroz]

Beretta Model 87
Walther P22
S&W Model 317 (3 in.)
Beretta M9 22lr conversion
Heritage Arms 22lr/22mag SA revolver

Love my 22s.

[jmg8550]

Buck mark. I have two of them.

[Slapps74]

MK III and a m&p 22

[jonny450r]

I have the Ruger mark III 22/45 LITE, the ugly gold one, I had a standard bull barrel one I wish I kept and I got my best grouping out of. they have a black LITE out now that im contimplating on getting or the regular steele threaded barrel one with the replaceable grip panels to help fit hands better since the regular ones are really thin for some. You can't go wrong with any of the ruger mark series really, lots of aftermarket parts available for modifiying, although they are kind of a pain to strip for cleaning.

sent from my fancy dancy phone that'll soon be outdated or broken

[Marine24]

Buck Mark with a Micro Dot. Great combination and just a lot of fun to shoot.

S&W Model 18 - classic

H&R Sportsman 999 - top break rimfire nine shot revolver. Turns 39 this year. Good shooter but just something cool about a break action revolver.

[bravastar1]

I am old school when it comes to .22's. Find a nice S&W Md 17 which are usually found in 6 inch barrels of if you want a 4 inch gun find a Md 18. They are very accurate and have a classic look to them. The workmanship on them is 2nd to none.

[timmyp30]

I prefer my Ruger Mark II. Reliability over sexy.

[Buckaroobonsai]

Just picked up the Advantage Arms LE17/22 conversion kit for my Glock 17. It's supposed to be the most reliable and accurate .22 kit available. I'll find out for myself next week when I get back out to the range again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXoOA7Mdd3g

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[hobowh]

I have had alot of luck with the ruger mk2/3, and buckmarks, the p22s, and ruger sr22 just did not feel good in my hand

[polski]

Ruger mk pistols are a pia to clean. Take a look at the Ruger Single Six revolver.

[NavyBob]

Ruger Stainless single six - limited edition without adjustable sights

S&W model 17-6 with a 6" barrel

[dblaelliott]

Check out Beretta model 87 bb. lots of fun to shoot! also Ruger single six is fun, if you like cowboy guns.