.22 Target Pistol

[bigbooth25]

Looking to buy a .22 target pistol for weekend fun. Have started to look aroung but dont know much about the .22 stuff. Ive got a budget of around $500 and would like to get the best bang for my buck. Any advise would be greatly apreciated. I would go new or used just really dont know whats out there. Thanks in advance

 

[cbseniour]

the Ruger Mark II & III are great 22 pistols but they can be a bear to take down and clean and reassemble.

 

[turnandshoot4]

You really don't have to spend that much on a .22 pistol. The walther p22 is a good choice. Depending on what you already own you could get a .22 upper as well. I carry a Sig so I like to shoot my Sig with the .22 upper. Same trigger, controls, and feel. Just much cheaper. Have fun and enjoy your purchase!!

 

[superstorm]

I would buy a browning buckmark or the ruger 22/45 that would be my choices.

 

[LeeStreet]

I would buy a browning buckmark or the ruger 22/45 that would be my choices.

Ditto, or a S&W 22A.

 

[bigbooth25]

You really don't have to spend that much on a .22 pistol. The walther p22 is a good choice. Depending on what you already own you could get a .22 upper as well. I carry a Sig so I like to shoot my Sig with the .22 upper. Same trigger, controls, and feel. Just much cheaper. Have fun and enjoy your purchase!!

I have a 92g Beretta, and ive seen the uppers for those but im not sure if i wanna just buy an upper or just have a dedicated .22

 

[Bapak2ja]

I have been thinking about an Heritage Rough Rider. It's a revolver, but it would still let me practice hitting the sweet spot for very low cost. Of course, a semi-auto would be more like my EDCs, but I am thinking a little variety is nice.

If it's ever offered nearby for $170 again (instead of the normal $250—I know, you can find it cheaper online, but by the time I pay shipping, FFL and taxes it is no longer a bargain), I think I will jump on it.

 

[hooky]

I went looking for Ruger Mark II & III's and Browning Buckmarks. I ended up getting a beautiful used Ruger Mark III 22/45. This will be the first weekend with it. I can't wait to plink away and hunt small game with it.

 

[other guy]

I've got the Rough Rider with the 6" BARREL AND IT SHOOTS PRETTY GOOD. For the money you cant go wrong with it.

 

[ltb1]

+1 on the rough rider I got one too!!!!

 

[patience0830]

yup

You really don't have to spend that much on a .22 pistol. The walther p22 is a good choice. Depending on what you already own you could get a .22 upper as well. I carry a Sig so I like to shoot my Sig with the .22 upper. Same trigger, controls, and feel. Just much cheaper. Have fun and enjoy your purchase!!

If you've got about $3000 to spare you can run a rig just like TAS4. He let me try it at 42769vette's shoot and it is truly a sweet set up.

For an inexpensive plinker the Buckmark or the Ruger MK's and the S&W lower priced models are a good place to start.
If you already have a Glock or Sig or 1911 you can find .22 uppers that do just what TAS4 said. Same trigger, controls and feel. Makes for cheap centerfire practice.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Browning Buckmark

 

[X ring]

Browning Buckmark (Target)

 

[gunman41mag]

RUGER MARK II or MARK III

 

[bbarker]

S&W 22A

Or a Ruger Charger.....10/22 in a pistol!

 

[nicajack]

The Ruger Mark I, II, and III are all good serviceable semi-autos. I have owned all of them at one time or another. You can find a really nice Mark II 678 model used for about $250 to $300. Of all the Ruger .22's that model has always been my favorite.
If you really want a nice gun, shop for a used High Standard target model. Citation, Sharpshooter, even a Field King. These can all be had for $500 or less. Even a Sport King is a very good shooter. And they hold their value and even go up in value because they went out of business in 1984. I have several and love them. Always work well and are extremely accurate. Target models have adjustable trigger pulls....John

 

[gcoop]

Ruger Single-Six or MKII orMKIII

 

[edsinger]

Buckmark - hands down IMHO.

 

[Fordtough25]

Single actions are my thing so I say a Ruger Single Six or a Heritage Rough Rider. Semi auto I would have to go with a Browning Buckmark as well. All shoot great and are dead on!

 

[1943Izzy]

The Ruger Mark I, II, and III are all good serviceable semi-autos. I have owned all of them at one time or another. You can find a really nice Mark II 678 model used for about $250 to $300. Of all the Ruger .22's that model has always been my favorite.
If you really want a nice gun, shop for a used High Standard target model. Citation, Sharpshooter, even a Field King. These can all be had for $500 or less. Even a Sport King is a very good shooter. And they hold their value and even go up in value because they went out of business in 1984. I have several and love them. Always work well and are extremely accurate. Target models have adjustable trigger pulls....John

I agree , I have a Sport King model 103 and its pretty accurate and dependable . You can find a nice one for about 300.00 .