mike_in_md
Ultimate Member
1911 45ACP pistol and then buy a unit 1 22 conversion upper, or for about the same money get a smith model 41, or get a Ruger and get a trigger job for it when you want to be more competitive.
Best options for a .22LR Target Pistol?
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OldGriz
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I have a Ruger MkII that was the first gun on my NY Pistol Permit years ago.... 5.5" bull barrel and a shoots up a storm. Won more than my share of shoots when I was still active in NY...
If my daughter does not like shooting it I am considering putting it on consignment at my local shot to get a Ruger Single 10 for fun shooting....
IMO Rugers ROCK
If my daughter does not like shooting it I am considering putting it on consignment at my local shot to get a Ruger Single 10 for fun shooting....
IMO Rugers ROCK
Trekker
Active Member
If you're just getting into it, buy one of the aforementioned guns and spend the balance on good ammo, range time and instruction.
This is what I did. I bought a Ruger Mk. III, an annual membership at Freestate, and bricks of .22LRs to practice with. When I improve with my 7 fundamentals I will get better ammo, and if I get good enough I'll see about getting a better competition gun.
I read the stories of people criticizing the complexity of diassembling Rugers (part of researching before I purchased), but can say with first-hand experience that there is little substance to them. I am no mechanic, but was able to diassemble, clean, and reassemble the Mark III after being given a single demonstration at the gun shop after purchase. I only need a paperclip to pull a little lever at the start, and I'll have all the main pieces on the table for cleaning in 20 seconds.
shaakes
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Agreed. Its not that hard once you do it once you know the angle of the dangle
Eta.. its funny seeing a necro thread that I don't remember posting in
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Ze Guillermo
Member
Ruger Mark III Target............it´s the best in its class........no discussion... and I can asure you, 'cause I'm a proud owner of one of this amazing gun....
The only thing that I don't like about this gun, it's when you have to clean it up; its very difficault and take a lot of headache, but with some of practice and lot of patience, you can be an expert as I am.....
mckraut
Active Member
Another vote for a Buckmark. I love my Standard URX.
Mt Airy
Ultimate Member
my vote goes to a Smith 41
Mooseman
R.I.P.- Hooligan #4
Most people will never out shoot a Ruger Mark.
byf43
SCSC Life/NRA Patron Life
S&W mdl 41!!!!!!!!
With the 5-1/2" bull barrel, the balance is PERFECT.
Stock photo: (mine has Goncalo Alves stocks.)
Magnificient pistol!!!!!! I paid $200.00 for mine, over 25 years ago.
Fireman
Member
Buckmark
krashmania
Still dont know anything
I bought the mark 3 22/45, and I'll give my opinion of that once I get it out to the range.
Hello R81. To answer your question of the "best options" with regard to choosing
a REAL target pistol, I would take the view that you would be looking at fuction and
quality, with price secondary. A many have pointed out, the S&W 41 is the classic
choice. Pardini and Hammerli 208 would be a notch above the 41. Pease be aware
that the new 41 is not like the older models from the 1960's and 1970's. Those
guns were built/fitted by gunsmiths, today they are built by "assemblers". As you
may guess, the older guns are perferred. Better fit/finish/ lapped barrels/polished
feed ramp/ faster lock time/less over travel on the trigger are some things given
up with new guns.
As for proof, look at what is on the line at bullseye matches, particularly at what
winners use. Casual shooting doesn't demand this, but if you intend to be serious,
at least get the best equiptment.
Norton is right, you can't "buy" your way to higher scores. Taining, mental
discipline and diet are all parts of improving ones skills. If you want to consider
advanced training, I can help people with that at Free State. But you have to have
the " fire in the belly " to get started.
Dr. Bob / Old Skool
a REAL target pistol, I would take the view that you would be looking at fuction and
quality, with price secondary. A many have pointed out, the S&W 41 is the classic
choice. Pardini and Hammerli 208 would be a notch above the 41. Pease be aware
that the new 41 is not like the older models from the 1960's and 1970's. Those
guns were built/fitted by gunsmiths, today they are built by "assemblers". As you
may guess, the older guns are perferred. Better fit/finish/ lapped barrels/polished
feed ramp/ faster lock time/less over travel on the trigger are some things given
up with new guns.
As for proof, look at what is on the line at bullseye matches, particularly at what
winners use. Casual shooting doesn't demand this, but if you intend to be serious,
at least get the best equiptment.
Norton is right, you can't "buy" your way to higher scores. Taining, mental
discipline and diet are all parts of improving ones skills. If you want to consider
advanced training, I can help people with that at Free State. But you have to have
the " fire in the belly " to get started.
Dr. Bob / Old Skool
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