+1 for the GSG 1911-22. Very reliable and about the same weight as a .45 cal 1911. 80% parts interchangeability with a .45 1911 too. Very fun to shoot. Sig is the same gun, just relabeled and higher price.
What's your favorite/recommended .22 handgun?
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+1 for the GSG 1911-22. Very reliable and about the same weight as a .45 cal 1911. 80% parts interchangeability with a .45 1911 too. Very fun to shoot. Sig is the same gun, just relabeled and higher price.
spatchcock
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- Sep 7, 2015
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I saw someone mentioned the M&P 22. I shoot an M&P 9mm and it is a great way to practice on a gun set up the same way but with cheaper ammunition (which I find online for about $.07 from time to time).
redeemed.man
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Tactical Solutions TSG-22 with my Glock, 17, 22, or 31 frame. Good enough to get rid of my Ruger 22/45 lite.
I'd say 22/45, but it's a bit of a PITA to strip, so might suggest another model...like an M&P 22.
sgt23preston
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IF you like shooting more than you like cleaning & IF you like simple more than complicated, please consider the Smith & Wesson Model 617 x 6" x 10 shot revolver...
This thing is a dreamboat...
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What's your favorite/recommended .22 handgun?
This thing is a dreamboat...
Here is a you tube action shooting review...
What's your favorite/recommended .22 handgun?
remodeler1
Active Member
I have a Taylor & Co. 1873 Cattleman revolver made by Uberti that that's fun to shoot & seems to be of good quality.
photoracer
Competition Shooter
According to BJ Norris one of the top rimfire (or any kind of gun in fact) shooters in the world the Ruger Mk I-III Luger angle grip is tops for shooting steel because the grip angle allows a slightly faster engagement time than most of the other .22s which have grips that are closer to the 1911 angle. It creates a more natural pointing angle with the hand and your wrist. Other than that I don't know it has any real advantages.
StantonCree
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- Jan 23, 2011
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22/45 lite with threaded barrel.........and I just happen to know where you can find one in AMAZING condition 
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=184021
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=184021
22/45 lite with threaded barrel.........and I just happen to know where you can find one in AMAZING condition
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=184021
+1
I just picked one of these up and I love it.
Nicw job on the ninja edit
StantonCree
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- Jan 23, 2011
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+1
I just picked one of these up and I love it.
Nicw job on the ninja edit
Hahahahaha BUSTED!
Well I got a buckmark, 22/45, hi standard, and Signle Six gotta thin the herd
redeemed.man
Ultimate Member
Just sold mine to protegeV.22/45 lite with threaded barrel.........and I just happen to know where you can find one in AMAZING condition
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=184021
I have the Sig 1911-22 and the M&P22 compact. Both are great 22 shooters and good training guns for your higher calibers. The Sig is a full size 1911 and when I really want to shoot my 1911 but realize I'm broke and can't go shooting 200 rounds of .45, I shoot the Sig 1911-22. Because it has the size and (80%) weight of a really 1911 it's a joy to shoot. Very accurate and little recoil. Like a previous poster said, it's the same as the GSG. Mine is OD Green though.
The M&P 22 Compact is even better IMO. It has eaten EVERY kind of 22 I've but through it. From nice CCI to Walmart white box crap. The thing is very light and very fun to shoot. I recently bought a Spectre Warlock for it, I'm waiting on my paperwork to come back.
I'd say that you really can't go wrong with either of these two firearms.
Now, to touch on what a lot of other people are saying, the Ruger MK II/III are great guns. I've shot the II and it is a beast. Not pretty but it's a tac driver. Shoots straight and always functions.
However, if I didn't already have two 22 pistols, I would buy the 22/45 lite in blue and throw a suppressor on it. That, to me, will put you on the road to an "ultimate 22 pistol" build. And speaking of "ultimate" check out this video the 22 Plinkster did for his 22 pistol build.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUq1AIeGoOM
The M&P 22 Compact is even better IMO. It has eaten EVERY kind of 22 I've but through it. From nice CCI to Walmart white box crap. The thing is very light and very fun to shoot. I recently bought a Spectre Warlock for it, I'm waiting on my paperwork to come back.
I'd say that you really can't go wrong with either of these two firearms.
Now, to touch on what a lot of other people are saying, the Ruger MK II/III are great guns. I've shot the II and it is a beast. Not pretty but it's a tac driver. Shoots straight and always functions.
However, if I didn't already have two 22 pistols, I would buy the 22/45 lite in blue and throw a suppressor on it. That, to me, will put you on the road to an "ultimate 22 pistol" build. And speaking of "ultimate" check out this video the 22 Plinkster did for his 22 pistol build.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUq1AIeGoOM
Walton Feep
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- Sep 29, 2012
- 243
I have a lot of rounds through a Ruger MKIII and 22/45 Lite. The MKIII is my Bullseye gun and has been modified extensively. The 22/45 is used for Steel Challenge. They are good pistols for sure but they do take some effort to clean. It can be frustrating until you get the hang of it. I recently acquired a S&W M&P 22 Compact. I would recommend that as a first pistol. Easy to clean, reliable, accurate enough for plinking, and a good trainer for moving up to larger caliber semi-autos in the future.
I vote Buckmark. My daughter and I shot around 250 rounds today with my this beauty that I picked up 2+ years back from 2A.
She started getting frustrated with multiple FTEs using Federal "Premium" Target 40 grain 1080 fps ammo.
Switched her to Winchester 36 grain 1280 fps hollow points and all was right with the world.
Next purchase is a threaded barrel to kick off the NFA trust. Cabela's has them on sale:
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1168632
She started getting frustrated with multiple FTEs using Federal "Premium" Target 40 grain 1080 fps ammo.
Switched her to Winchester 36 grain 1280 fps hollow points and all was right with the world.
Next purchase is a threaded barrel to kick off the NFA trust. Cabela's has them on sale:
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1168632
Anotherpyr
Ultimate Member
For target shooting the S&W model 41. But it isn't cheap.
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,152
OK , purpose built Designs for rimfire ctgs work best with steeper mag to chamber angle. . As noted there is ergonomic adantage to the steeper grip angle.
So what's the catch ? They are different from most centerfire semiautos. Majority of buyers in recent decades prefer a .22lr with at least grip angle similar to their CF pistols, if not actual clone thereof. In other words, understudy capability is more desired ( by most buyers ) than the ultimate stand alone .22lr. Ruger & Browning still offer models with the non- 1911-ish grip shape , but I'd be interested in seeing the break down of sales. Woodsmen & High Standards still turn up in the sweet spot of condition of being good shooters, but just ugly enough to have lesser demand from pure collectors.
The buy in price for S&W M41 has always been steep. But plenty of people sink big $ into their Rugers to try to make them as accurate as stock M41.
And on the subject of S&W , the M422/622 & M2206 pistols were fine pistols, still commonly seen , and under apreciated.
So what's the catch ? They are different from most centerfire semiautos. Majority of buyers in recent decades prefer a .22lr with at least grip angle similar to their CF pistols, if not actual clone thereof. In other words, understudy capability is more desired ( by most buyers ) than the ultimate stand alone .22lr. Ruger & Browning still offer models with the non- 1911-ish grip shape , but I'd be interested in seeing the break down of sales. Woodsmen & High Standards still turn up in the sweet spot of condition of being good shooters, but just ugly enough to have lesser demand from pure collectors.
The buy in price for S&W M41 has always been steep. But plenty of people sink big $ into their Rugers to try to make them as accurate as stock M41.
And on the subject of S&W , the M422/622 & M2206 pistols were fine pistols, still commonly seen , and under apreciated.
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