22LR Pistol - Page 2

johnwilliamson062 · October 22, 2015, 03:35 PM

I shot a few thousand rounds through my MK II without thnking about cleaning it. Then i lent it to a friend. He had one and he was going somewhere with his son or something where he needed another. Maybe he just wanted to compare my MKII trigger to his MKIII. Anyways, he found it to be too dirty for his standards. Normally, I would be ticked if I lent someone a gun and they took it apart, but he is knowledgeable and meticulous. Anyways, it is good for at least 5 more years. I don't shoot it nearly as much since I bought a single six.
I'll probably buy one of the quick strip kits when I get there.

TailGator · October 22, 2015, 03:49 PM

I have a Neos that has been completely reliable with all sorts of ammo as long as I give a bit of attention to cleaning the extractor claw. Accuracy is very good. The sights are not much, but the top rail lets you mount an inexpensive red dot. The small grip is very popular with small women and youth, and the same population often likes the styling that more traditional folks eschew. Overall, it has been a really good pistol at a low price.

Keep in mind that zincwarrior and I both have sample sizes of one.

zincwarrior · October 22, 2015, 04:01 PM

I also liked that the mag release was on the right side, exactly where my trigger finger would want it to be. I could empty the mag and release it almost in one motion.

The mag itself was the easier to load than a Ruger or Browning. With the exception of the first Ruger I acquired (my first pistol and a joyous long barreled target model), I liked the Neo the best.

Note: If I haven't already all three have different grip angles. Many people usually decide which one they prefer as soon as they grip it.

johnwilliamson062 · October 22, 2015, 08:30 PM

I wouldn't trade my MK II for a NEOS, but the friends gun I shot worked well, was accurate, and could be handed to new shooters without reluctance.

kilimanjaro · October 22, 2015, 08:53 PM

Don't fret about the process to field strip a .22 pistol, you only need to do that once a year or even longer. Just clean the bore and chamber area every brick of ammo or so and you should be good to go. A stoppage is going to happen due to the ammo selected, not your lack of detail field stripping on a regular basis.

osbornk · October 23, 2015, 06:28 PM

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Don't fret about the process to field strip a .22 pistol, you only need to do that once a year or even longer. Just clean the bore and chamber area every brick of ammo or so and you should be good to go. A stoppage is going to happen due to the ammo selected, not your lack of detail field stripping on a regular basis.

My son-in-law has had a Mk II competition for about 20 years and he has had it apart exactly once. It shoots accurately and reliably. Makes me wonder why I field strip my Mk III occasionally. That chore takes me two or three minutes plus the cleaning time.

aarondhgraham · October 24, 2015, 09:31 AM

I'll make another for the Beretta NEOS,,,
I own three of them and have had no problems at all.

I also own a pair of Ruger 22/45's,,,
A Buckmark Hunter, and a Smith & Wesson 22A.

Of them all the NEOS is definitely the easiest to take apart,,,
As far as accuracy goes that's up for debate.

I'm best with the Buckmark but your mileage may vary,,,
I attribute it to it's longer barrel and great sights.

I can break the NEOS down in a matter of seconds,,,
Changing a barrel takes about 1 minute.

The front sight (as mentioned earlier) is dismal,,,
I replaced mine with a fiber optic from EWK Arms.

Like I said there is nothing new in this post,,,
Just another positive review of the Beretta NEOS pistol.

Aarond

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doofus47 · October 25, 2015, 09:46 PM

I have an SR22 that is great. I agree that it loves CC1 mini-mags more than anything else.
My buddy has a 22/45 that he loves. I don't know what he shoots through it.

michael t · October 25, 2015, 10:55 PM

"QUOTE]I haven't field stripped my Ruger Mk1 since the turn of the century. All I do is spray some brake cleaner through it once every couple of years and lube it from time to time. So far I have never had a failure to feed or fire."[[/QUOTE]

That way I do my Ruger one time was enough for me Get a 22 revolver 6" barrel . I have a old cheap one I bought used around 19 years ago. Once I figured out how to sight that cowboy gun . Its deadly accurate.

johnwilliamson062 · October 26, 2015, 01:54 PM

I'm not a fan of ruger semi-automatic pistol styling, but I handled an SR-22 and it felt great. Trying to convince my wife she wants one.

aarondhgraham · October 26, 2015, 04:46 PM

Just buy it and surprise her.

Perhaps she will let you shoot it.

Aarond

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sheepman · October 27, 2015, 07:49 AM

The need to disassemble 22 auto pistols is not as often as some think. I have owned Ruger MKI, MKII MKIII as well as Hi standard target and Colt woodsman. most cleaning can be done with out dissembling. Also IMHO the Ruger is not that hard to disassemble and reassemble as some think.

Have not owned a Browning so can not comment on them. All of the auto pistols were easier to disassemble than double action revolvers, S&W and Dan Wesson. IMHO you should worry more about chamber fouling with a 22lr than any thing else. If I could only have one 22 auto it would be a Ruger MK.

Shoot and enjoy what you have.

saleen322 · October 27, 2015, 08:10 AM

I have about 2 dozen 22 pistols including 3 Ruger MKs. Thank goodness for the internet or I would not have known they were hard to field strip!

I agree that too many people take them apart more than is necessary. I think the Ruger gives great value for the money and they are all steel. If cost is a concern, the Ruger is the way to go.

osbornk · October 27, 2015, 09:03 PM

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I have about 2 dozen 22 pistols including 3 Ruger MKs. Thank goodness for the internet or I would not have known they were hard to field strip! I agree that too many people take them apart more than is necessary. I think the Ruger gives great value for the money and they are all steel. If cost is a concern, the Ruger is the way to go.

I agree. Hard to field strip???? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7nDefvB1Io

twister · October 27, 2015, 10:14 PM

I have a hi standard hd Military type. Great shooter. Easy to strip and clean.

October 24, 2015, 09:31 AM	#32
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	I'll make another for the Beretta NEOS,,, I'll make another for the Beretta NEOS,,, I own three of them and have had no problems at all. I also own a pair of Ruger 22/45's,,, A Buckmark Hunter, and a Smith & Wesson 22A. Of them all the NEOS is definitely the easiest to take apart,,, As far as accuracy goes that's up for debate. I'm best with the Buckmark but your mileage may vary,,, I attribute it to it's longer barrel and great sights. I can break the NEOS down in a matter of seconds,,, Changing a barrel takes about 1 minute. The front sight (as mentioned earlier) is dismal,,, I replaced mine with a fiber optic from EWK Arms. Like I said there is nothing new in this post,,, Just another positive review of the Beretta NEOS pistol. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

October 25, 2015, 09:46 PM	#33
doofus47 Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: live in a in a house when i'm not in a tent Posts: 2,483	I have an SR22 that is great. I agree that it loves CC1 mini-mags more than anything else. My buddy has a 22/45 that he loves. I don't know what he shoots through it. __________________ I'm right about the metric system 3/4 of the time.

October 25, 2015, 10:55 PM	#34
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 4,044	"QUOTE]I haven't field stripped my Ruger Mk1 since the turn of the century. All I do is spray some brake cleaner through it once every couple of years and lube it from time to time. So far I have never had a failure to feed or fire."[[/QUOTE] That way I do my Ruger one time was enough for me Get a 22 revolver 6" barrel . I have a old cheap one I bought used around 19 years ago. Once I figured out how to sight that cowboy gun . Its deadly accurate. __________________ Certified Armed Infidel Colt Defender ,Colt Mustang ,Dan Wesson CBOB, PPK/S, American Classic 1911,Bersa Thunder 380 http://bersachat.comHome of Bersa http://www.metroarms1911forum.com

October 26, 2015, 04:46 PM	#36
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Trying to convince my wife she wants one. Just buy it and surprise her. Perhaps she will let you shoot it. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

October 27, 2015, 07:49 AM	#37
sheepman Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2007 Location: Moses Lake WA Posts: 395	The need to disassemble 22 auto pistols is not as often as some think. I have owned Ruger MKI, MKII MKIII as well as Hi standard target and Colt woodsman. most cleaning can be done with out dissembling. Also IMHO the Ruger is not that hard to disassemble and reassemble as some think. Have not owned a Browning so can not comment on them. All of the auto pistols were easier to disassemble than double action revolvers, S&W and Dan Wesson. IMHO you should worry more about chamber fouling with a 22lr than any thing else. If I could only have one 22 auto it would be a Ruger MK. Shoot and enjoy what you have. __________________ The best gun is the one you have when you really need one

October 22, 2015, 03:35 PM	#26
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	I shot a few thousand rounds through my MK II without thnking about cleaning it. Then i lent it to a friend. He had one and he was going somewhere with his son or something where he needed another. Maybe he just wanted to compare my MKII trigger to his MKIII. Anyways, he found it to be too dirty for his standards. Normally, I would be ticked if I lent someone a gun and they took it apart, but he is knowledgeable and meticulous. Anyways, it is good for at least 5 more years. I don't shoot it nearly as much since I bought a single six. I'll probably buy one of the quick strip kits when I get there.

October 22, 2015, 03:49 PM	#27
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,787	I have a Neos that has been completely reliable with all sorts of ammo as long as I give a bit of attention to cleaning the extractor claw. Accuracy is very good. The sights are not much, but the top rail lets you mount an inexpensive red dot. The small grip is very popular with small women and youth, and the same population often likes the styling that more traditional folks eschew. Overall, it has been a really good pistol at a low price. Keep in mind that zincwarrior and I both have sample sizes of one.

October 22, 2015, 04:01 PM	#28
zincwarrior Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Texas, land of Tex-Mex Posts: 2,259	I also liked that the mag release was on the right side, exactly where my trigger finger would want it to be. I could empty the mag and release it almost in one motion. The mag itself was the easier to load than a Ruger or Browning. With the exception of the first Ruger I acquired (my first pistol and a joyous long barreled target model), I liked the Neo the best. Note: If I haven't already all three have different grip angles. Many people usually decide which one they prefer as soon as they grip it.

October 22, 2015, 08:30 PM	#29
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	I wouldn't trade my MK II for a NEOS, but the friends gun I shot worked well, was accurate, and could be handed to new shooters without reluctance.

October 22, 2015, 08:53 PM	#30
kilimanjaro Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Posts: 3,963	Don't fret about the process to field strip a .22 pistol, you only need to do that once a year or even longer. Just clean the bore and chamber area every brick of ammo or so and you should be good to go. A stoppage is going to happen due to the ammo selected, not your lack of detail field stripping on a regular basis.

October 26, 2015, 01:54 PM	#35
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	I'm not a fan of ruger semi-automatic pistol styling, but I handled an SR-22 and it felt great. Trying to convince my wife she wants one.

October 27, 2015, 08:10 AM	#38
saleen322 Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2010 Posts: 778	I have about 2 dozen 22 pistols including 3 Ruger MKs. Thank goodness for the internet or I would not have known they were hard to field strip! I agree that too many people take them apart more than is necessary. I think the Ruger gives great value for the money and they are all steel. If cost is a concern, the Ruger is the way to go.

October 27, 2015, 10:14 PM	#40
twister Member Join Date: May 10, 2015 Posts: 42	I have a hi standard hd Military type. Great shooter. Easy to strip and clean.