What's a good 22lr gun?

[501st]

Hey guys, I want to get my girlfriend into shooting and she wants to go to the range with me, but I'm not sure letting her shoot 9mm or 40 would be the best to build her confidence up. She's never shot a gun before

What would you recommend to buy for her? I'm not looking to spend a whole lot.

Also, is ammo really that hard to find. I have yet to see any on store shelves when I grab my 40 and 9 ammo. I'd hate to have a gun I can't even find ammo for

Ruger american rimfire.

Can be had for ~$300.

Accurate rifle that is easy to hit the target with. Bolt action which will likely minimize ammunition usage and teach discipline.

 

[Anotherpyr]

Depends on what you intend to use it for. If you're just after a nice target pistol, the Ruger MKII/III are a nice, inexpensive target pistol, (but a pain to reassemble after cleaning without the user manual). If you want something more like a standard pistol (shorter barrel length) then there are .22 versions of larger caliber handguns to choose from as well as .22 conversion kits If you're near on target or another range with handgun rentals you can try out the rental .22s to see if you have a preference based on the feel and handling. Of course they have a limited selection available for rent.

 

[dontpanic]

PSA has CCI Standard Velocity and Federal Auto Match in stock right now.

CCI is 4.99 for 50 plus 3.99 shipping or .18 rd. The federal is about .12 a round with shipping. They are both still available.

 

[Boom Boom]

Ruger SR22 or 22/45 Target. Both are really nice for the money.

 

[traveller]

I like the SR22. Similar setup to a standard service pistol. Not picky with ammo

 

[Mooseman]

Get a Ruger 10/22 rifle and a Ruger Mark I, II, or III pistol. You will have two of the most fun 22s available.

 

[Mooseman]

Also, yes, .22LR is that hard to find. I hope that it changes.

 

[Kman]

SR22

 

[Bafflingbs]

This is what I have. Great shooter! It's a Ruger Mk lll

 

[glock9mm]

SR22 or M&P22.

 

[rseymorejr]

I've had a Ruger MKII for about 30 years and I love it! Very accurate and fun too shoot.
Dicks Sporting Goods had 22 ammo last week (box of 40 for $2.49, limit of 2 boxes) I also got a couple of bulk boxes from Walmart 2 weeks ago so it's starting to show up here and there

 

[aquashooter]

I have Ruger M II , M III, and an SR22. The SR 22 is the lightest and most comfortable to hold.

 

[retafshooter]

Diddo on SR22

SR22

I let a friend of mine's wife shoot my Ruger SR22 and they went out and bought one the next day.

 

[OrbitalEllipses]

Pistol - M&P 22 --- same size as the M&P 9 and 40. Shoots any ammo and is very accurate.

Even know a guy selling one.

 

[Alphabrew]

GET A TREADED BARREL

 

[rj91jeep]

Anybody have the Browning 1911-22? I'm decide between it and a SR-22 right now. I have held the SR-22 but I have not got to hold the Browning yet to see how I like it

 

[Hit and Run]

Buckmark not bad choice either.

 

[jjsat]

I'm a big fan of the M&P 15-22 and the SR22. Both guns are great plinking, accurate, and can be had at a reasonable price.

 

[rob-cubed]

GET A TREADED BARREL

Make sure the rims can handle it, yo.

AB is correct, you WILL want a can on a .22 sooner or later.

 

[on_the_rox]

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