Help me select a new .22 lr semi-automatic pistol

GrailKnight · December 11, 2012, 12:11 AM

Hello,

As the thread title states I could use some help selecting a new .22lr semi-automatic pistol. I can spend as much as $350 and already own 2 Ruger pistols in 22lr (Mk II & Mk III) so those are not an option.

Use will be range plinking and general fun gun.
Also if the model is ammunition specific that will not help.

Thanks.

hogdogs · December 11, 2012, 12:14 AM

Moving to Semi Auto Handgun Forum....

I vote for the MK series of Ruger to include the .22/45 line up...

Brent

GrailKnight · December 11, 2012, 12:21 AM

I will take a look at them.
Thanks.

hogdogs · December 11, 2012, 12:23 AM

On mine, it was a MKIII .22/45... I disabled the magazine disconnect feature as well as the loaded chamber indicator... It is a straight shooter and easily a small game pistol out to 50 yards, offhand, open sights...

ETA: I didn't catch the part where you already have the Rugers...
Too busy getting it moved to this forum

Brent

hogdogs · December 11, 2012, 12:26 AM

I also owned a S&W that had a side profile of a 1911 for the most part and it was also an excellent little pistol...

Brent

TennJed · December 11, 2012, 01:29 AM

If I was buying a 22lr in that price range I would look at a GSG/SIG/Colt 1911 or a S&W 21

hogdogs · December 11, 2012, 02:01 AM

My S&W was either a 422 or a similar older model...

Been 22-24 years ago though...

Brent

WoofersInc · December 11, 2012, 02:10 AM

I also have to say get a GSG 1911. You already have the Ruger which is considered highly on most peoples list of good 22lr pistols. The GSG can be modified since a fair amount of the parts are interchangeable with standard 1911 parts. I have mine suppressed and it is by far the most used 22 I have.

GrailKnight · December 11, 2012, 06:04 AM

Thank you everyone for the replies.
I will now look at the selections that were posted and make a decision.

Pilot · December 11, 2012, 06:41 AM

I recently shot a Ruger SR22 at my gun club and was impressed with the little gem. The fun factor was off the charts, and it didn't skip a beat with the several mags I put through it. While not quite as accurate as my Ruger MK II's it was accurate enough, and a blast to shoot.

mikejonestkd · December 11, 2012, 07:10 AM

The ruger is a great 22lr handgun, but please don't overlook the browning buckmark. They have slightly better triggers out of the box and there are many models to choose from.

TacticalDefense1911 · December 11, 2012, 07:16 AM

The M&P22 is a great little pistol. Very accurate and mine has ran well on various types of ammunition. If you are looking for something "different" from the Mk series Rugers you already own this would be a good place to start.

RobertInIowa · December 11, 2012, 10:00 AM

I've owned a Ruger MKII for over 30 years now. It's a very nice gun to shoot. Very popular when I take others to the range.

pilpens · December 11, 2012, 10:31 AM

Ruger 22/45 with wood grips or Browning Buckmark.
Adjustable sights with 4-5.5 inch barrel.

Rifleman1952 · December 11, 2012, 09:14 PM

Smith & Wesson M&P 22 semi-auto pistol.

If you're looking for a .22lr semi-auto pistol that mimics, the weight and feel of a typical larger caliber polymer pistol (Glock, Springfield Armory XD, S&W M&P), this is the .22 for you. I have 400 rounds though mine now without even one problem or issue. It's easy to field strip and a pleasure to shoot. In many respects, it's my favorite handgun in the safe.

spearman · December 12, 2012, 06:05 PM

Love my Berretta NEOS. Paid $260 at a gun show.

es483322 · December 12, 2012, 09:36 PM

Im also looking to get a .22lr pistol sometime soon, so far the M&P22 is my top choice, even more so after reading some of these posts...I already own the M&P 15-22 rifle and consider it one of my favorite guns, makes sense that i will be pleased with the pistol too

Shadi Khalil · December 12, 2012, 10:22 PM

I just got one of these a couple days ago...

MKIII 22/45 Target. I shot it for the first time today and absolutely loved it. I've had a P22 and tried the Neos, SR22 and Mosquito. Of all of them I found the MK to be the most reliable, accurate and well made. FWIW, my second choice would have been the Neos.

Nail Shooter · December 13, 2012, 09:09 AM

Buckmark.

m_liebst · December 13, 2012, 11:21 AM

MK lll 22/45:

Very accurate
Very reliable with even bulk ammo
Old School Bull Barrel
Endless Modifications and picattiny site rail included
*The MKs have been proven for decades*

anothernewb · December 13, 2012, 11:46 AM

I gotta put one in for the Buckmark as well. I found it to be a better fit for me than the 22/45. I've had a few models and they've all been bullseye accurate and fed many types of ammo reliably.

- although one caveat, the SR22 my wife has eats anything. I mean anything and everything. I haven't found a 22 ammo yet that wont go bang in it.

Another possibility for fun factor is a Ruger Charger. not exactly a pistol but a serious hoot to shoot. It's such a stable platform and easy to shoot well that I use it with the wife's grandkids. Nothing keeps kids interested better than being able to hit the target regularly, even if their technique and form isn't up to par yet.

Hal · December 13, 2012, 12:41 PM

If you look hard enough ones like these pop up close to that price range.
Those are High Standard Sport Kings circa 1979.

RC20 · December 13, 2012, 12:50 PM

S&W Model 41 has not equal and many of the ones listed are iffy on accuracy

If you want one that you can really shoot well (or it can shoot well) then thats the gun.

Used ones are terrific, does not have to be new.

$700 used more or less, but ones you have handled one and shot it you will not want to go back.

h2otoo · December 13, 2012, 12:51 PM

Some good lookers there, but I have to vote for the M&P 22.

Bob

Hal · December 14, 2012, 06:08 AM

Quote:

S&W Model 41 has not equal and many of the ones listed are iffy on accuracy

The OP said the price had to be $350 max.
Why would you even mention a gun that's going to cost two to three times that amount?

Iffy on accuracy...yeah I do admit the Sport Kings, even the Camden ones, aren't target pistols...
The sub 1# crisp clean breaking trigger is such a pleasure to use it more than makes up for that though.r

December 11, 2012, 12:11 AM	#1
GrailKnight Member Join Date: April 8, 2010 Location: PA Posts: 61	Help me select a new .22 lr semi-automatic pistol Hello, As the thread title states I could use some help selecting a new .22lr semi-automatic pistol. I can spend as much as $350 and already own 2 Ruger pistols in 22lr (Mk II & Mk III) so those are not an option. Use will be range plinking and general fun gun. Also if the model is ammunition specific that will not help. Thanks. __________________ Who Dares Wins!

December 11, 2012, 12:21 AM	#3
GrailKnight Member Join Date: April 8, 2010 Location: PA Posts: 61	I will take a look at them. Thanks. __________________ Who Dares Wins!

December 11, 2012, 12:23 AM	#4
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	On mine, it was a MKIII .22/45... I disabled the magazine disconnect feature as well as the loaded chamber indicator... It is a straight shooter and easily a small game pistol out to 50 yards, offhand, open sights... ETA: I didn't catch the part where you already have the Rugers... Too busy getting it moved to this forum Brent Last edited by hogdogs; December 11, 2012 at 12:25 AM. Reason: failed to read closely...

December 11, 2012, 01:29 AM	#6
TennJed Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2010 Posts: 1,536	If I was buying a 22lr in that price range I would look at a GSG/SIG/Colt 1911 or a S&W 21 __________________ Find out just how tall I am By jumping in the middle of a river

December 11, 2012, 02:10 AM	#8
WoofersInc Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 224	I also have to say get a GSG 1911. You already have the Ruger which is considered highly on most peoples list of good 22lr pistols. The GSG can be modified since a fair amount of the parts are interchangeable with standard 1911 parts. I have mine suppressed and it is by far the most used 22 I have. __________________ If we weren't all crazy, we would go insane...

December 11, 2012, 12:14 AM	#2
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Moving to Semi Auto Handgun Forum.... I vote for the MK series of Ruger to include the .22/45 line up... Brent

December 11, 2012, 12:26 AM	#5
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	I also owned a S&W that had a side profile of a 1911 for the most part and it was also an excellent little pistol... Brent

December 11, 2012, 02:01 AM	#7
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	My S&W was either a 422 or a similar older model... Been 22-24 years ago though... Brent

December 11, 2012, 06:04 AM	#9
GrailKnight Member Join Date: April 8, 2010 Location: PA Posts: 61	Thank you everyone for the replies. I will now look at the selections that were posted and make a decision. __________________ Who Dares Wins!

December 11, 2012, 06:41 AM	#10
Pilot Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2000 Posts: 4,193	I recently shot a Ruger SR22 at my gun club and was impressed with the little gem. The fun factor was off the charts, and it didn't skip a beat with the several mags I put through it. While not quite as accurate as my Ruger MK II's it was accurate enough, and a blast to shoot. __________________ Pilot

December 11, 2012, 07:10 AM	#11
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,717	The ruger is a great 22lr handgun, but please don't overlook the browning buckmark. They have slightly better triggers out of the box and there are many models to choose from. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

December 11, 2012, 07:16 AM	#12
TacticalDefense1911 Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,277	The M&P22 is a great little pistol. Very accurate and mine has ran well on various types of ammunition. If you are looking for something "different" from the Mk series Rugers you already own this would be a good place to start.

December 11, 2012, 10:00 AM	#13
RobertInIowa Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 149	I've owned a Ruger MKII for over 30 years now. It's a very nice gun to shoot. Very popular when I take others to the range. __________________ Guns don't kill people, fathers with pretty daughters do. Two wrongs don't make a right, but three comes pretty close. Proud NRA member

December 11, 2012, 10:31 AM	#14
pilpens Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,696	Ruger 22/45 with wood grips or Browning Buckmark. Adjustable sights with 4-5.5 inch barrel.

December 11, 2012, 09:14 PM	#15
Rifleman1952 Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 284	Smith & Wesson M&P 22 semi-auto pistol. If you're looking for a .22lr semi-auto pistol that mimics, the weight and feel of a typical larger caliber polymer pistol (Glock, Springfield Armory XD, S&W M&P), this is the .22 for you. I have 400 rounds though mine now without even one problem or issue. It's easy to field strip and a pleasure to shoot. In many respects, it's my favorite handgun in the safe.

December 12, 2012, 06:05 PM	#16
spearman Member Join Date: March 17, 2010 Posts: 47	Love my Berretta NEOS. Paid $260 at a gun show.

December 12, 2012, 09:36 PM	#17
es483322 Junior Member Join Date: November 18, 2012 Posts: 9	Im also looking to get a .22lr pistol sometime soon, so far the M&P22 is my top choice, even more so after reading some of these posts...I already own the M&P 15-22 rifle and consider it one of my favorite guns, makes sense that i will be pleased with the pistol too

December 12, 2012, 10:22 PM	#18
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	I just got one of these a couple days ago... MKIII 22/45 Target. I shot it for the first time today and absolutely loved it. I've had a P22 and tried the Neos, SR22 and Mosquito. Of all of them I found the MK to be the most reliable, accurate and well made. FWIW, my second choice would have been the Neos.

December 13, 2012, 09:09 AM	#19
Nail Shooter Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2005 Location: MI Posts: 195	Buckmark.

December 13, 2012, 11:21 AM	#20
m_liebst Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 301	MK lll 22/45: Very accurate Very reliable with even bulk ammo Old School Bull Barrel Endless Modifications and picattiny site rail included The MKs have been proven for decades

December 13, 2012, 11:46 AM	#21
anothernewb Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2012 Location: West Central MN Posts: 143	I gotta put one in for the Buckmark as well. I found it to be a better fit for me than the 22/45. I've had a few models and they've all been bullseye accurate and fed many types of ammo reliably. - although one caveat, the SR22 my wife has eats anything. I mean anything and everything. I haven't found a 22 ammo yet that wont go bang in it. Another possibility for fun factor is a Ruger Charger. not exactly a pistol but a serious hoot to shoot. It's such a stable platform and easy to shoot well that I use it with the wife's grandkids. Nothing keeps kids interested better than being able to hit the target regularly, even if their technique and form isn't up to par yet.

December 13, 2012, 12:41 PM	#22
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	If you look hard enough ones like these pop up close to that price range. Those are High Standard Sport Kings circa 1979.

December 13, 2012, 12:50 PM	#23
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	S&W Model 41 has not equal and many of the ones listed are iffy on accuracy If you want one that you can really shoot well (or it can shoot well) then thats the gun. Used ones are terrific, does not have to be new. $700 used more or less, but ones you have handled one and shot it you will not want to go back.

December 13, 2012, 12:51 PM	#24
h2otoo Member Join Date: October 29, 2012 Posts: 89	Some good lookers there, but I have to vote for the M&P 22. Bob