Which .22 for a new shooter?

FishNJ · December 4, 2004, 04:07 PM

I'm an instructor and I want to pick up a .22 specifically for use in training new shooters.

Must work for left handed or right handed shooters. (No thumb grips, etc.)
Must be inexpensive.
Should be fairly easy to clean, although I wouldn't eliminate the Ruger Mark II for this.
Must be reliable. While an occasional stovepipe makes a great teaching opportunity, I wouldn't want it to be a regular class feature.

Thoughts? Ruger Mark II? Browning Buckmark? Other??

nobanforme · December 4, 2004, 05:25 PM

Ruger mkII. Once you have cleaned it a few times it is just as easy as any other gun. I have put over 20,000 round through mine without a problem. Sometimes going as much as 750 round between cleanings. It will feed any ammo out there. Good luck in your search.

Tim R · December 4, 2004, 06:18 PM

Buckmark....I have a Buckmark 5.5 target that has never failed, with type 1, 2 or 3 malfunctions.. It has failed to go off but it was because the round was a dud. I wish my Smith 41 was as good.

CobrayCommando · December 4, 2004, 06:21 PM

Buckmark Camper is half the price of a Ruger new and the trigger is better. But I think some of the grips are not ambidexterous.

wudjalike2no · December 4, 2004, 06:23 PM

i have a S&W 22A and if you use the cheap winchester stuff youll get stovepipes

FishNJ · December 5, 2004, 08:01 AM

Actually, I already have a Mark II Government Competition. It jams constantly, no matter how well I clean it.

I'm also thinking about a wheel gun for training.

December 4, 2004, 04:07 PM	#1
FishNJ Junior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Posts: 2	Which .22 for a new shooter? I'm an instructor and I want to pick up a .22 specifically for use in training new shooters. Must work for left handed or right handed shooters. (No thumb grips, etc.) Must be inexpensive. Should be fairly easy to clean, although I wouldn't eliminate the Ruger Mark II for this. Must be reliable. While an occasional stovepipe makes a great teaching opportunity, I wouldn't want it to be a regular class feature. Thoughts? Ruger Mark II? Browning Buckmark? Other??

December 4, 2004, 06:18 PM	#3
Tim R Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2004 Location: God's side of Washington State Posts: 1,601	Buckmark....I have a Buckmark 5.5 target that has never failed, with type 1, 2 or 3 malfunctions.. It has failed to go off but it was because the round was a dud. I wish my Smith 41 was as good. __________________ God Bless our Troops especially our Snipers.

December 4, 2004, 05:25 PM	#2
nobanforme Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 389	Ruger mkII. Once you have cleaned it a few times it is just as easy as any other gun. I have put over 20,000 round through mine without a problem. Sometimes going as much as 750 round between cleanings. It will feed any ammo out there. Good luck in your search.

December 4, 2004, 06:21 PM	#4
CobrayCommando Junior member Join Date: November 21, 2004 Posts: 1,631	Buckmark Camper is half the price of a Ruger new and the trigger is better. But I think some of the grips are not ambidexterous.

December 4, 2004, 06:23 PM	#5
wudjalike2no Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2004 Posts: 109	i have a S&W 22A and if you use the cheap winchester stuff youll get stovepipes

December 5, 2004, 08:01 AM	#6
FishNJ Junior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Posts: 2	Actually, I already have a Mark II Government Competition. It jams constantly, no matter how well I clean it. I'm also thinking about a wheel gun for training.