What's a good 22lr gun?

damifinowfish · Jul 26, 2014

Any .22 will be a good choice.

I have had better luck teaching females to shoot revolver then semi's.

Lately All I've been shooting is .38 & .357 that's because I can cast my own bullets and reload them.

PhoenixRizing · Jul 26, 2014

Ill cast another vote for Ruger. I have a Mark III and its a fun gun to shoot with pretty good accuracy, but as others have noted dis-assembly is a little more involved than others.

As far as getting ammo. If you have a smart phone and can keep an eye on sites like slickguns or MDS you can find it for a little less than 10 cents a round, but you have to be quick. Last week I got a box of Winchester 333 rds for 25 shipped and a box of Federal 325 for 24 shipped from Cabelas.

sleepingdino · Jul 26, 2014

I have a M&P .22 and highly recommend it. It is the same size as the 9mm pistol.

AntiGun · Jul 26, 2014

Alphabrew said:
GET A TREADED BARREL

http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst...uger-sr22-22lr-threaded-barrel-rimfire-pistol

$318 threaded and shipped with 2 mags

clint · Jul 27, 2014

http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst...ruger-sr22-22lr-rimfire-pistol-silver-anodize

That's a pretty damn good price but I prefer to support my local dealer.

AlpineDude67 · Jul 27, 2014

All these pages and nobody has mentioned Marlin 60 yet?

The Marlin is cheaper than a 10/22 and normally, marginally more accurate out-of-the box. You can tune a 10/22 to get it as accurate or better than the Marlin 60 using aftermarket parts, but if you just want something cheap and stock - get a Marlin 60, unless you hate the tube-fed magazine.

That said, the 10/22 comes in a takedown version that is pretty slick. If I were shopping for a .22 right now I'd either get a Marlin 60 or a 10/22 takedown.

In pistols, I have an SR22. I love it, but I am not sure it is the easiest pistol for a novice shooter. Short barrel, the DA trigger is rough, etc. That gun will punish mistakes in fundamentals - it is not a particularly easy gun to shoot tight groups with. That is one of the things I like about it - you can't screw up much at all without it really showing on the paper. Just what you want in a training pistol. But I can see a novice getting frustrated with the inevitable targets that look like they were hit with a shotgun blast.

johnnyb2 · Jul 28, 2014

There are sooooo many .22lr semi auto's that are nice. I love my 10-22, and USED to love my SGS 522SD which looks like a MP5 but in .22lr, Palmetto State Armory has them on lsae now for only $299 or $319 with a sliding stock, ( which is the next one I buy :-), there is the Mp-15-22, GSG Ak 47, the GSG STG44 replica, Uzi replica, and now a MP40 .22lr replica that looks really cool. Just pick one, as you cannot go wrong with any of them, also, the Walther M4 replica is good sold as the COLT AR15.

Pinecone · Jul 28, 2014

johnnyb2 said:
the Walther M4 replica is good sold as the COLT AR15.

Is that the one actually made by Umerex? Also sold as the Colt .22 AR. If so, almost nothing is interchangeable with real AR parts. So you can't put in a nice trigger.

The S&W MP 15-22 is a MUCH better choice.

Maverick0313 · Jul 28, 2014

on_the_rox said:
I love my buckmark. My two sons 12 and 8 really enjoy shooting it also.

photoracer · Jul 29, 2014

Eliminate the Colt/Walther/HK 22 ARs from consideration as they are only ARs in looks. While they shoot half decent they have no AR parts so you can't customize them for your particular use. A good .22 AR upper if you have an AR, a S&W 15-22 or a Sig 522 are much better choices. For pistols I like Browning Buckmarks because they have a couple of frames (URX/UDX) that feel much better to shoot for people with smaller hands than any Ruger except for the MK III 22/45 which is pretty close.

Evojoeix · Jul 29, 2014

I'll be taking her this weekend to see what she likes and go from there

I still have yet to see 22lr ammo anywhere, so that might turn me away from buying a 22 for her

traveller · Jul 30, 2014

Evojoeix said:
I still have yet to see 22lr ammo anywhere, so that might turn me away from buying a 22 for her

It started to show up about 2 weeks ago. Still rationed but I have been able to pick up a box here and therere, even minimags. I guess you just can't expect to buy it by the brick for a while, 40 AE here, 100 minimags there. How many rounds do you really need to teach someone to shoot ? Whenever I have taken training with someone, I use a lot less ammo than shooting by myself.

my69rox · Jul 30, 2014

RUGER

rico903 · Jul 30, 2014

photoracer said:
Eliminate the Colt/Walther/HK 22 ARs from consideration as they are only ARs in looks. While they shoot half decent they have no AR parts so you can't customize them for your particular use. A good .22 AR upper if you have an AR, a S&W 15-22 or a Sig 522 are much better choices. For pistols I like Browning Buckmarks because they have a couple of frames (URX/UDX) that feel much better to shoot for people with smaller hands than any Ruger except for the MK III 22/45 which is pretty close.

This would be my suggestion. Like my Buck Mark better than my Rugers MKII and III. The 15-22 is hard to beat for a rifle.

rico903 · Jul 30, 2014

Evojoeix said:
I'll be taking her this weekend to see what she likes and go from there

I still have yet to see 22lr ammo anywhere, so that might turn me away from buying a 22 for her

It's around if you look. Some on here but way over priced.

Magnumite · Jul 30, 2014

I had a stock 10/22, a built HBAR 10/22, a Remington 597. Sold all of them. The built 10/22 handled like a centerline carbine, the other two showed indifferent accuracy - okay, not exciting. Tried the Marlin 795...its a keeper. It is accurate, reliable, pleasant, fun to shoot, trigger is a little rough but I'll get to that eventually. So now I have a bolt, lever and semi auto 22 LR long guns.

Handguns in 22LR are a whole 'nuther subject. Huge selection of goods guns to be had there.

brentb636 · Jul 30, 2014

MachtSchnell said:
Saw a 500rd brick of CCI standard at the Howard County gunshow for $145.

But on a serious note, it's hit and miss. If you're willing to stand in line, early in the morning at walmart, bass pro, etc... than you can acquire ammo at reasonable prices. Otherwise, you either rely on luck to come across some, or pay the inflated second-hand prices.

Online vendors go out of stock pretty quick on the inexpensive stuff, but target ammo can be found. But then you have to pay for shipping.

You can even find CCI minimags online for under $65 a brick delivered, if you keep looking. CCI is not a must. Armscor has very useable 22lr HV ammo @ $48 a brick, delivered price. Use Gunbot.com to familiarize yourself with the active market.

10point · Jul 30, 2014

CZ 455

BrotherOfTheRepublic · Jul 31, 2014

If you want a cheap, reliable, and plain .22lr, go with a Marlin 795. I have one, I love it, and that's what I recommend. You can get it brand new for about $160, if you're lucky you can find one used for about $100. If you want a little more expensive gun that you want to customize, go with the Ruger 10/22. If you want ammo you'll either have to get lucky and find it at a store or you're going to have to pay a bit more to buy it online. If you can't find any online, try going here. http://ammoseek.com/ammo/22lr

JosephIV · Jul 31, 2014

Rifle - Savage bolts are good for the money. Or Marlin Model 60 Semi-auto or equivalent Marlin model. I've had a Model 60 since 1986 and it hasn't skipped a beat. With a price around $160-170 it's tough to beat. Ruger 10/22 is a proven gun.

Pistol - I have a Walther P22 and it shoots very well. Has been a good gun for the money. Also have a Browning Buckmark. Good gun but it was more expensive and I surprisingly like the Walther more. Might be because the Walther action feels smoother to me.

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