.22 Automatic

[Duce]

I own a HI- Standard Duro-Matic 4.5" barrel, used for plinking and running traps. I would like to supplement it with something a little newer.
I used to own a MKI Ruger 6 7/8" barrel, it just never did much for me.
I'm looking for something rugged, bigger, than a Walther P22, but not as bulky as my old MKI. I've narrowed things down somewhat to, Browning Buckmark, Ruger MKII MKIII .22/45, can't ignore price and durability, and for price, S&W.
I'd like to get some input from owners good and bad. Suggestions on something I've missed but remember I'm Ol'school. Not really interested in something that imitates a main carry sidearm. Also I'm not oppose to price check and availability in shops within 40 miles or so of Anderson......Thanks.......Duce<><

 

[gunman41mag]

I have two RUGER MARK II, one with a 5.5 inch barrel & one with the 6 7/8 inch barrel, I like the 5.5 inch barrel better, I guess it's the balance

 

[dice dealer]

I own a HI- Standard Duro-Matic 4.5" barrel, used for plinking and running traps. I would like to supplement it with something a little newer.
I used to own a MKI Ruger 6 7/8" barrel, it just never did much for me.
I'm looking for something rugged, bigger, than a Walther P22, but not as bulky as my old MKI. I've narrowed things down somewhat to, Browning Buckmark, Ruger MKII MKIII .22/45, can't ignore price and durability, and for price, S&W.
I'd like to get some input from owners good and bad. Suggestions on something I've missed but remember I'm Ol'school. Not really interested in something that imitates a main carry sidearm. Also I'm not oppose to price check and availability in shops within 40 miles or so of Anderson......Thanks.......Duce<><

If you did not like the ruger MKI you wont like the MKII or III
Browning Buckmark is just about the same gun also ,
Check out the Beretta NEOS ,
it reminds me alot of an Updated version of the High Standard that I have ...

 

[Bshaw]

22. Plinker

I own both the Browning Buckmark ( Target Model) and a S&W 22.
Both have a 5.5 inch bl I like both of these pistols but the Browning has the edge over the two. Any you have listed would be a good choice , try them all and then choose.

 

[gcoop]

any thought for a ruger single-six. seems like it would be nice trap line and trail gun?

 

[parson]

I had a Buckmark that was stolen in a burglary; I currently have a Ruger Mk III. I liked the Buckmark better. It's not necessarily a better gun, I just preferred it over the Ruger.

 

[Dyerbill]

I have a Buckmark Camper for auto and a S&W 617 for revolver...22lr is a blast.

 

[sonofadoublegun]

I have a Smith 34 kit gun that I use for woods-walks and it is terrific. I am sure if you hunt for it, you could find a nice one for not too much money. - I did.

Thanks!
SODG

 

[steve666]

I have a Buckmark Camper to which I added the walnut grips. I like it very much.

 

[asystole86]

have you looked at a baretta NEOS

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Run far away from the S&W.