Suggestions for a $500 or less 22LR pistol that shoots anything

71Chevelle427 · Jan 21, 2016

Yes....that shoots ANY 22LR ammo without issue?

Is there such a thing?

Was at the range today and after shooting, I browsed the display cases for a possible new handgun addition in 22lr caliber.

They had a used Sig 1911, a used Colt (Walther) 1911,.and a slew of several different new and used Ruger Mk 1, 2 and 3's. Some had threaded barrels, and One even had a scope/red dot rail

I was 99% ready to grab either the Sig or the Colt/Walther until the one counter guy said both are prone to jams regardless of ammo used. Basically said both were junk...

If that's true, I'm glad he said something....but is it really true?

I love the 1911 feel/weight, but despise the breakdown of the Ruger Mark, which is why i took a liking to bother 1911 styles....so what do you all recommend in the $500 or less price range that isn't known for having trouble digesting even the cheap bulk bucket of bullets??

I'm wanting a semi auto, but open to a revolver as well (since i only have one, a cheap 38 snubnose)...just not spending more than $500 on it no matter what....

mike_in_md · Jan 21, 2016

If you already have a 1911 45ACP I would get a 22 conversion kit. It is true that the Rugers will eat and spit out just about anything. I think the Browning buck mark might also be a good choice and has a 1911 kind of feel to it.

outrider58 · Jan 21, 2016

Ruger II or III

71Chevelle427 · Jan 21, 2016

mike_in_md said:
If you already have a 1911 45ACP I would get a 22 conversion kit. It is true that the Rugers will eat and spit out just about anything. I think the Browning buck mark might also be a good choice and has a 1911 kind of feel to it.

I have 2 so far. They actually had a 1911 22lr conversion there for $300 I think it was....but both the Colt and the Sig were only $350 for a whole other gun. Unfortunately they didn't have a Buckmark there to look at.

outrider58 said:
Ruger II or III

I'm trying not to get another Mk II or III, if I can help it...last one I had ended up being a stolen one, and before i had to give it back, neither myself nor Dr. Bob at Freestate were ever able to get it to come apart to clean it. A little gun shy on those still, I guess.

dontpanic · Jan 21, 2016

A buckmark will give you the weight and feel you're looking for. Even the controls are the same.

As far as eating whatever you feed it. I have 3 Buckmarks and 2 of them fit that description. The other is very finicky.

I think you should look at a Buckmatk or a Sig Classic .22. The Sigs really have a nice feel and are not ammo specific. Plus you can get caliber exchange kits to shoot other calibers. The Sig might be a little more than $500 though.

Just checked, closer to $575 on the Sig.

rbird7282 · Jan 21, 2016

71Chevelle427 said:
Yes....that shoots ANY 22LR ammo without issue?

Is there such a thing?

Was at the range today and after shooting, I browsed the display cases for a possible new handgun addition in 22lr caliber.

They had a used Sig 1911, a used Colt (Walther) 1911,.and a slew of several different new and used Ruger Mk 1, 2 and 3's. Some had threaded barrels, and One even had a scope/red dot rail

I was 99% ready to grab either the Sig or the Colt/Walther until the one counter guy said both are prone to jams regardless of ammo used. Basically said both were junk...

If that's true, I'm glad he said something....but is it really true?

I love the 1911 feel/weight, but despise the breakdown of the Ruger Mark, which is why i took a liking to bother 1911 styles....so what do you all recommend in the $500 or less price range that isn't known for having trouble digesting even the cheap bulk bucket of bullets??

I'm wanting a semi auto, but open to a revolver as well (since i only have one, a cheap 38 snubnose)...just not spending more than $500 on it no matter what....

Do yourself a favor and buy a S&W 422, 622, or 2206 (used as they don't make any of these any more. Gunbroker is your friend)
Most reliable .22 pistols I've ever shot. Btw, don't EVER buy a Sig .22. I bought a Mosquito at dealer cost and I still regret it. Jam-o-matic.

rouchna · Jan 21, 2016

I honestly haven't had any issue with my Ruger MKIII 22/45. It eats it all.

molonlabe · Jan 21, 2016

I would also suggest a conversion. I have a Colt Ace that works well with all ammo but I don't believe they are manufactured anymore. They use a floating chamber design to help mimicking the cycling of a .45. Other than that I have a Ruger Mark ll that I love. To clarify most all of these .22 pistols do not cycle well with subsonic target ammo. That is best reserved for bolt or lever rifles. They need sufficient oof to cycle that slide back. People often misinterpret that to the firearms fault.

Break down of a Ruger take me about 20 seconds and about as long to put together. It's just knowing how to do it and knowing why so many people have problems.

gwchem · Jan 21, 2016

Get a ruger. They're not as bad as everyone makes them seem.

T-Man · Jan 21, 2016

rouchna said:
I honestly haven't had any issue with my Ruger MKIII 22/45. It eats it all.

There is one in the classifieds. Mine was submerged in the harbor for a week and still fires anything I feed it. Great gun.

A1Uni · Jan 21, 2016

Ruger Charger Takedown, based on the 10/22 receiver, threaded, bipod and eats anything, and is under $400.

El_flasko · Jan 21, 2016

rouchna said:
I honestly haven't had any issue with my Ruger MKIII 22/45. It eats it all.

Same here

Adolph Oliver Bush · Jan 21, 2016

Wife has a Ruger that she likes. A little cute purple one (her words -- she's beside me). It has never had a problem. Not one jam ever. Only thing that I don't like about it is, if I shoot it right after shooting my 9mm Ruger, it barely seems like I'm firing a weapon.

eightshot627 · Jan 21, 2016

rouchna said:
I honestly haven't had any issue with my Ruger MKIII 22/45. It eats it all.

As a die hard S&W fan this. Loved everyone I have ever shot.

Walt

parttimer · Jan 21, 2016

The smith & Wesson m&p 22 compact is worth a look. I really like mine. The only ammo I have had any problem with is the American eagle 22 it fail to eject once in a while. It seems to cycle everything else I have thrown at it including standard velocity rounds.
Just make sure it is the compact. The standard one was not actually made by s&w and I have heard about feed ramp problems with them.
Take down for cleaning is super simple.

Semper Noctem · Jan 21, 2016

22/45

NateIU10 · Jan 21, 2016

PPQ22

StantonCree · Jan 21, 2016

I've got a beautiful Ruger Single Six for sale

DutchV · Jan 21, 2016

I'm in for either a Buckmark or a Ruger. Buckmark is easier to add a threaded barrel later if you want to. Of course, some Rugers come threaded now so maybe that's not a big deal.

Either one should eat what you feed it. Either might also need a feed ramp polish job that you can probably handle by yourself.

DutchV · Jan 21, 2016

Oh yeah, Ruger Single Six or the newer Single Ten are both excellent choices if a revolver is your thing.

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