.22 handguns

azmark · June 28, 2009, 04:09 PM

What's your favorite .22 handgun, and why? I've thought about getting one.

MADISON · June 28, 2009, 04:16 PM

My recommendation is a Ruger MK-2.
I have not had a MK-3 in my hands to shoot, yet.
The Ruger is a good solid gun but is HELL to put back together, after cleaning. The muzzle must be UP to get the pigtail to work right.

srt 10 jimbo · June 28, 2009, 04:22 PM

Ruger single six 22lr/22wmr, so simple It's simpley a blast

deputy tom · June 28, 2009, 04:58 PM

I have two favorites.The S&W K-22 and the Ruger Single Six.I've shot a bunch of others but these two are the best bang for the buck IMHO.tom. YMMV.

.357 mag · June 28, 2009, 05:01 PM

Getting my single six on tuesday. I've heard they are a blast, can't wait.

Tucker 1371 · June 28, 2009, 05:05 PM

My little brother just got a S&W 22A semiauto for his birthday and in 50 rds of Remington .22 Thunderbolt it had 2 failure to feeds and one failure to fire.

On the feed failures I guess the extractor just slipped over the round or something because we just racked the slide again and started shooting, my grandfather's 22A does this as well, what's the deal?

As for the failure to fire I think it was the ammo because there was a nice big dent in the rim of the round.

BTW what do yall do with rounds that get hit but don't go bang? I just ripped the bullet out with some pliers.

sharpblade · June 28, 2009, 05:07 PM

hanno · June 28, 2009, 05:38 PM

CZ 75 SA with .22 Kadet Kit

I take my CZ to the range with the Kadet Kit. I can shoot either 9mm or .22 with the same grip, same trigger, same safety, etc.
CZs are well built, easy to field strip, reliable, and accurate. You just can't ask for more.

Kadet Kit

CZ 75 SA

CZ 75 SA with Kadet Kit

James K · June 28, 2009, 05:47 PM

Conversion kits are fine for training but I don't care for them as a substitute for a standard .22 for fun shooting. The conversion kit usually has all the good and bad features of the host gun, plus it is usually heavier and bulkier than a good .22 has to be. Accuracy and reliability may be OK, but conversions are not noted for either compared to a regular .22.

Jim

Russ5924 · June 28, 2009, 05:55 PM

Have had a 22A for about 6 years and have had no problems. Except after many many round the firing pin broke. I would try something else other than Remington. Mine likes the federal in the bulk pack

hanno · June 28, 2009, 06:00 PM

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Conversion kits are fine for training but I don't care for them as a substitute for a standard .22 for fun shooting. The conversion kit usually has all the good and bad features of the host gun, plus it is usually heavier and bulkier than a good .22 has to be. Accuracy and reliability may be OK, but conversions are not noted for either compared to a regular .22.

My experience has been the opposite. I actually prefer the heft and the "bulk" of the CZ. It feels like I'm shooting a gun and not a toy. That is why I sold my Ruger 22/45 and now shoot the CZ instead. I find I shoot the CZ much better than I shot the Ruger. There was nothing "wrong" with the Ruger, I just do better with the CZ.

I would also note that CZ sells the Kadet as a dedicated pistol (not just a conversion).

Citizen Carrier · June 28, 2009, 06:07 PM

chris in va · June 28, 2009, 06:21 PM

I really enjoy the Walther P22, and my CZ Kadet.

I'll echo Hanno's statement, had two 22/45's and really couldn't get into either. The Kadet kit feels like a 'real' firearm used for SD, and it's good practice.

PSP · June 28, 2009, 06:31 PM

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What's your favorite .22 handgun, and why? I've thought about getting one.

That's a tough call. I have a small collection of eight .22s and I really like several of them; a venerable Woodsman a nice Buckmark and a neat little TPH. For sheer fun value, ease of use and overall quality factors I have to say my newest, a Daewoo DP-52 gets the top marks because it is so reliable, has great ergonomics, and is quite accurate. It is a Walther PP clone, so it also has a bit of sex appeal.

Hard to find but not all that expensive, the little Daewoo has turned into a real keeper.

My first love will always be my Woodsman, but it's a grand safe Queen these days.

MLeake · June 28, 2009, 06:46 PM

Both of which are a bit difficult to find.

M18 is a 4", .22LR version of the M15 Combat Masterpiece. Target hammer and trigger, adjustable sights. Drives tacks.

M41 is the S&W semiauto .22LR target pistol. Excellent accuracy.

I have an M18; I shot military-provided 41's in competition, but I don't have my own M41. Wouldn't mind acquiring one someday, though.

TaurusM44 · June 28, 2009, 06:53 PM

I have a Beretta U22 Neos and love it. Haven't had much experience with any others so I will not comment. I am currently looking at getting a Ruger in .22 lr but haven't decided which one yet.

hihosilver · June 28, 2009, 06:57 PM

I just got a Browning Buckmark 5.5 bbl with fiberoptic front sight. Range trip was Friday. 200 rounds and not a single problem. First time shooting it, and ive never shot such an accurate gun. I was shooting Aquila high velocity HP's that I got from Midway recently. I wanted to be able to go to continue to go to the range without spending a fortune on ammo. I paid under 300$ at academy. Alot of fun to shoot. I also used this gun to introduce my Mom to shooting Friday. She has always been scared of guns, so this gun was ideal due to recoil. Anyway, Good luck

azmark · June 28, 2009, 07:16 PM

I had a single six a few years back, and it always shot to the left no matter what. Could that have been the gun, or was it me?

ninjatoth · June 28, 2009, 07:30 PM

I only have 1 .22 handgun so i'll just vote for that.It's a Taurus 94.A double action revolver for $290 new with a lifetime warranty is hard to beat

mikejonestkd · June 28, 2009, 07:31 PM

My favorites depend on my mood:

smith 41, HS Hamden Victor, HS Hamden trophy, colt match target, smith k-22 are five that I always love to take with me to the range. They don't get any nicer than them!!

But, as a plinker it is hard to beat a buckmark or a MK-I or MK-II ruger.

Uncle Billy · June 28, 2009, 08:11 PM

My favorite .22 handguns are a tossup between a S&W K-22 and a High Standard "Military" auto. My High Standard "Sport King" with interchangeable barrels is nice too. I like my Beretta 21-A for CC; although it's a bit wide in the grips it holds nice. In fact, I like ALL my .22's, except maybe the Jennings "throwaway".

David the Gnome · June 28, 2009, 08:38 PM

In no particular order:

Colt Diamondback 22

S&W Model 63 "Kit Gun"

Walther PPK 22LR (I would pay a pretty penny for one of these)

Beretta 87 Target

Colt 1911 22LR

Dustin0 · June 28, 2009, 09:07 PM

Love that gun best bang for the buck.

Atticus Thraxx · June 28, 2009, 10:01 PM

Don't sleep on the Browning Buckmark. I have a Ruger MKII,High Standard Supermatic, Single Six and a K-22, But the Buckmark has become my favorite. Easily the more accurate of what I have, very easy to diassemble and clean and a good number of aftermarket parts available. Mags need to be fresh and in good working order though.

http://www.browning.com/products/cat...06B&catalog_=B

Enron Exec · June 28, 2009, 10:45 PM

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Conversion kits are fine for training but I don't care for them as a substitute for a standard .22 for fun shooting. The conversion kit usually has all the good and bad features of the host gun, plus it is usually heavier and bulkier than a good .22 has to be. Accuracy and reliability may be OK, but conversions are not noted for either compared to a regular .22.

Ive put over 8k rounds through my Advantage Arms 22 kit for the G19 and i have to say, its pretty darn accurate with the recommended cheapo Remington Golden Bullets. At 25 yards unsupported, i can make 4" groups. At 5 yards i like to try for 1" groups.

June 28, 2009, 04:09 PM	#1
azmark Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2007 Location: Palominas, AZ Posts: 221	.22 handguns What's your favorite .22 handgun, and why? I've thought about getting one. __________________ Mark Dickinson USAF, Retired

June 28, 2009, 04:16 PM	#2
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	Thinking about getting a 22 LR My recommendation is a Ruger MK-2. I have not had a MK-3 in my hands to shoot, yet. The Ruger is a good solid gun but is HELL to put back together, after cleaning. The muzzle must be UP to get the pigtail to work right.

June 28, 2009, 04:58 PM	#4
deputy tom Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2002 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 753	I have two favorites.The S&W K-22 and the Ruger Single Six.I've shot a bunch of others but these two are the best bang for the buck IMHO.tom. YMMV. __________________ N.R.A.LIFE MEMBER Thank Goodness we're back on line. An end will come on the world, but love and music will endure. Thig crioch air an t-saoghail, ach mairidh gaol 's ceol. Old Scottish Gaelic proverb

June 28, 2009, 05:05 PM	#6
Tucker 1371 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 2,649	My little brother just got a S&W 22A semiauto for his birthday and in 50 rds of Remington .22 Thunderbolt it had 2 failure to feeds and one failure to fire. On the feed failures I guess the extractor just slipped over the round or something because we just racked the slide again and started shooting, my grandfather's 22A does this as well, what's the deal? As for the failure to fire I think it was the ammo because there was a nice big dent in the rim of the round. BTW what do yall do with rounds that get hit but don't go bang? I just ripped the bullet out with some pliers. __________________ Sgt. of Marines, 5th Award Expert Rifle, 237/250 Expert Pistol, 382/400. D Co, 4th CEB, Engineers UP!! If you start a thread, be active in it. Don't leave us hanging. OEF 2011 Sangin, Afg. Molon Labe

June 28, 2009, 05:55 PM	#10
Russ5924 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Posts: 1,874	Have had a 22A for about 6 years and have had no problems. Except after many many round the firing pin broke. I would try something else other than Remington. Mine likes the federal in the bulk pack __________________ Russ5924

June 28, 2009, 04:22 PM	#3
srt 10 jimbo Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 955	Ruger single six 22lr/22wmr, so simple It's simpley a blast

June 28, 2009, 05:01 PM	#5
.357 mag Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 193	Getting my single six on tuesday. I've heard they are a blast, can't wait.

June 28, 2009, 05:07 PM	#7
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June 28, 2009, 05:38 PM	#8
hanno Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2008 Posts: 394	CZ 75 SA with .22 Kadet Kit I take my CZ to the range with the Kadet Kit. I can shoot either 9mm or .22 with the same grip, same trigger, same safety, etc. CZs are well built, easy to field strip, reliable, and accurate. You just can't ask for more. Kadet Kit CZ 75 SA CZ 75 SA with Kadet Kit

June 28, 2009, 05:47 PM	#9
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Conversion kits are fine for training but I don't care for them as a substitute for a standard .22 for fun shooting. The conversion kit usually has all the good and bad features of the host gun, plus it is usually heavier and bulkier than a good .22 has to be. Accuracy and reliability may be OK, but conversions are not noted for either compared to a regular .22. Jim

June 28, 2009, 06:07 PM	#12
Citizen Carrier Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 671	__________________ Once you've got your sights adjusted to the ammunition you have, step away from the bench. In competition or the field...there are no benches.

June 28, 2009, 06:21 PM	#13
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I really enjoy the Walther P22, and my CZ Kadet. I'll echo Hanno's statement, had two 22/45's and really couldn't get into either. The Kadet kit feels like a 'real' firearm used for SD, and it's good practice.

June 28, 2009, 06:46 PM	#15
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	S&W models 18 and 41 Both of which are a bit difficult to find. M18 is a 4", .22LR version of the M15 Combat Masterpiece. Target hammer and trigger, adjustable sights. Drives tacks. M41 is the S&W semiauto .22LR target pistol. Excellent accuracy. I have an M18; I shot military-provided 41's in competition, but I don't have my own M41. Wouldn't mind acquiring one someday, though.

June 28, 2009, 06:53 PM	#16
TaurusM44 Junior Member Join Date: February 28, 2009 Posts: 11	*I have a Beretta U22 Neos and love it. Haven't had much experience with any others so I will not comment. I am currently looking at getting a Ruger in .22 lr but haven't decided which one yet.* __________________ I don't like repeat offenders, I like dead offenders. NRA Life member since 1990

June 28, 2009, 06:57 PM	#17
hihosilver Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 163	I just got a Browning Buckmark 5.5 bbl with fiberoptic front sight. Range trip was Friday. 200 rounds and not a single problem. First time shooting it, and ive never shot such an accurate gun. I was shooting Aquila high velocity HP's that I got from Midway recently. I wanted to be able to go to continue to go to the range without spending a fortune on ammo. I paid under 300$ at academy. Alot of fun to shoot. I also used this gun to introduce my Mom to shooting Friday. She has always been scared of guns, so this gun was ideal due to recoil. Anyway, Good luck __________________ Guitars and guns. The 2 things that keep me sane.

June 28, 2009, 07:16 PM	#18
azmark Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2007 Location: Palominas, AZ Posts: 221	I had a single six a few years back, and it always shot to the left no matter what. Could that have been the gun, or was it me? __________________ Mark Dickinson USAF, Retired

June 28, 2009, 07:30 PM	#19
ninjatoth Junior member Join Date: March 21, 2009 Location: sanford,mi Posts: 590	I only have 1 .22 handgun so i'll just vote for that.It's a Taurus 94.A double action revolver for $290 new with a lifetime warranty is hard to beat

June 28, 2009, 07:31 PM	#20
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,717	My favorites depend on my mood: smith 41, HS Hamden Victor, HS Hamden trophy, colt match target, smith k-22 are five that I always love to take with me to the range. They don't get any nicer than them!! But, as a plinker it is hard to beat a buckmark or a MK-I or MK-II ruger. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

June 28, 2009, 08:11 PM	#21
Uncle Billy Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2009 Location: Small city in New York Posts: 482	My favorite .22 handguns are a tossup between a S&W K-22 and a High Standard "Military" auto. My High Standard "Sport King" with interchangeable barrels is nice too. I like my Beretta 21-A for CC; although it's a bit wide in the grips it holds nice. In fact, I like ALL my .22's, except maybe the Jennings "throwaway". __________________ Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how popular it remains?

June 28, 2009, 08:38 PM	#22
David the Gnome Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,092	In no particular order: Colt Diamondback 22 S&W Model 63 "Kit Gun" Walther PPK 22LR (I would pay a pretty penny for one of these) Beretta 87 Target Colt 1911 22LR __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum.

June 28, 2009, 09:07 PM	#23
Dustin0 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 701	S&W 22A Love that gun best bang for the buck. Last edited by Dustin0; June 28, 2009 at 09:08 PM. Reason: Crapy Pic

June 28, 2009, 10:01 PM	#24
Atticus Thraxx Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2007 Location: Yolo County CA Posts: 314	Don't sleep on the Browning Buckmark. I have a Ruger MKII,High Standard Supermatic, Single Six and a K-22, But the Buckmark has become my favorite. Easily the more accurate of what I have, very easy to diassemble and clean and a good number of aftermarket parts available. Mags need to be fresh and in good working order though. http://www.browning.com/products/cat...06B&catalog_=B __________________ "No Curling in the Squat Rack!" Looking for K98 bolt #5954 and K98 bolt #31942 for trade. DM me if you have a match. Prizes will be awarded!