.22lr handgun choices

[nuShooter]

Alright guys, I'm considering picking up another handgun, only this time I'd like to pick up something in a .22lr caliber. I understand that I could just get a .22lr conversion kit for my Sig, but I think I'd rather have two guns instead. Originally, I was looking into a Sig Mosquito but I may use this opportunity to diversify my collection some. I've heard good things about the Walther p22 but I wanted to check here with the masses, first.

I'm looking for something fun to shoot, compact, and inexpensive (would consider used firearms as well). Any suggestions?

 

[joppaj]

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=36187

You might watch this thread.

 

[Crxflippr]

I really enjoy the p22. Out of the box there were a few FTEs, but after a few hundred rounds this appears to of stopped. Accuracy is great, for a short barrel and extremely open rear sight. I don't believe it will out shoot long barreled target guns, but it's light, fun, and for training purposes it feels a lot more like a PD weapon than some of the specialized tack drivers out there.

 

[GunnyHwy]

I had a P22. It was ok. I love my Ruger MKIII Target model.

 

[Crxflippr]

I love my Ruger MKIII Target model.

Yeah, people can't get enough of those, and I understand why, but staring at one hole after 20 shots gets kinda boring.

 

[HomerSimpson]

I have a lot of 22's. The one that gets the most use (and is nearly indestrucible) is the stainless Ruger Mk II. My $ .02

staring at one hole after 20 shots gets kinda boring.

Practice rapid (more rapid?) fire, and/or move the target further back

 

[Crxflippr]

Practice rapid (more rapid?) fire, and/or move the target further back

Oh trust me, I don't have that problem. But as Smokey and Alucard showed in another thread ( http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=36187 ), some people with Ruger mks do.

 

[ThawMyTongue]

Love my Mark III 22/25!

It has eaten minimags, winchester bricks and remington bricks like a champ!

 

[cega]

I have a S&W 22A that is a bunch of fun to shoot. Has the random FTF with brick ammo but seems like that is pretty much normal for that type of ammo.

 

[mrozowjj]

Are you looking to eventually buy a silencer?

Are you looking to do target shooting, or just something for fun?

Revolver or semi-auto?

Do you want something new and easy to find or are you ok looking for an older gun?

 

[hvymax]

Gotta love the S&W 22a. Interchangable barrels,full length rail,good sights,accurate,good price whats not to like. John B

 

[trickg]

If I had to buy a new .22lr handgun, I'd look at a few guns first: (and probably in that order)

Ruger Mk III
Browning Buckmark
Walther P22
Sig Mosquito

Or, if I wanted a revolver, a Ruger Single Six would be nice.

 

[nuShooter]

Are you looking to eventually buy a silencer?

Are you looking to do target shooting, or just something for fun?

Revolver or semi-auto?

Do you want something new and easy to find or are you ok looking for an older gun?

A revolver would be fun, but I think I want a semi auto. Easy to find. Thinking of a Mosquito or P22.

 

[05dodgedaytona]

I would look into a Browning Buckmark.

 

[Blazin]

THE most reliable & accurate semi-auto 22 handgun I have ever carressed was a Ruger MkII.

 

[jac43k]

I have the Walther P22 and Firestrom 22lr, still looking for a revolver, I enjoy my 22's they shoot great

 

[HisCombatMama]

I love my Browning Buckmark... it is way more accurate than the Mosquito even if it's not pink.

 

[TheSPkid]

The Browning Buckmark is phenomenal. I picked mine up used from 2A.