Talk about thin!

Kirk Keller · April 10, 2002, 08:35 AM

I'm trying to find any info whatsoever on a .22 caliber pocket autoloader made around 1989, with the designation "J 22". That is all the info I have on it. I'm trying to research this for a friend.

Any help would be appreciated.

Kirk

Update: I have discovered that it is a Jennings/Bryco J22: .22LR Caliber. Small & inexpensive, 6+1 Rounds.

johnwill · April 10, 2002, 09:36 AM

You forgot "pot metal junk".

James K · April 10, 2002, 09:37 PM

IF it works, and AS LONG AS it works, it is OK as a plinker. But don't depend on it. And don't waste money trying to get it fixed if it doesn't work.

Jim

Courier · April 10, 2002, 09:37 PM

Your right about the make and model. Here is a link with a description of the pistol. It's currently up on auction at this link. It has several good pictures of it, and good detail.
http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/Vie...p?Item=3619514

stans · April 10, 2002, 10:03 PM

Well, $91.00 sure is cheap, but I would not waste my money on one of these. Save your money for a quality .22, like the Ruger Mark II or Browning Buckmark series. I have bought only one cheap gun, an Auto Ordnance 1911, last cheap gun I will ever own! You get what you pay for.

Courier · April 10, 2002, 11:19 PM

I'm not recommending this gun in any way, I've never even heard of it before today. I was just forwarding the info so Kirk could help his friend.

johnwill · April 11, 2002, 08:22 AM

FWIW, $91 is NOT cheap for that piece of junk, it's about $90 overpriced!

Kirk Keller · April 11, 2002, 11:46 AM

You've told me what I needed to know. My friend is upgrading to a Kahr K9.

johnwill · April 11, 2002, 05:05 PM

Your friend has seen the light, and he won't be sorry!

April 10, 2002, 08:35 AM	#1
Kirk Keller Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 808	Talk about thin! I'm trying to find any info whatsoever on a .22 caliber pocket autoloader made around 1989, with the designation "J 22". That is all the info I have on it. I'm trying to research this for a friend. Any help would be appreciated. Kirk Update: I have discovered that it is a Jennings/Bryco J22: .22LR Caliber. Small & inexpensive, 6+1 Rounds. __________________ Proud TFL Alumnus

April 10, 2002, 09:36 AM	#2
johnwill Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,451	You forgot "pot metal junk". __________________ I collect old pistols, got any?

April 11, 2002, 08:22 AM	#7
johnwill Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,451	FWIW, $91 is NOT cheap for that piece of junk, it's about $90 overpriced! __________________ I collect old pistols, got any?

April 11, 2002, 11:46 AM	#8
Kirk Keller Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 808	Thanks Everyone! You've told me what I needed to know. My friend is upgrading to a Kahr K9. __________________ Proud TFL Alumnus

April 11, 2002, 05:05 PM	#9
johnwill Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,451	Your friend has seen the light, and he won't be sorry! __________________ I collect old pistols, got any?

April 10, 2002, 09:37 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	IF it works, and AS LONG AS it works, it is OK as a plinker. But don't depend on it. And don't waste money trying to get it fixed if it doesn't work. Jim

April 10, 2002, 10:03 PM	#5
stans Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2001 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 838	Well, $91.00 sure is cheap, but I would not waste my money on one of these. Save your money for a quality .22, like the Ruger Mark II or Browning Buckmark series. I have bought only one cheap gun, an Auto Ordnance 1911, last cheap gun I will ever own! You get what you pay for.

April 10, 2002, 11:19 PM	#6
Courier Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 102	I'm not recommending this gun in any way, I've never even heard of it before today. I was just forwarding the info so Kirk could help his friend.