.22 pistol for more range time

[Rocket57]

I am looking at .22 pistols so I can get more practice time in at the range. 50 rounds every 2 or 3 weeks is all I can afford to shoot my Rock Island .45.

I've got my choices narrowed down to the GSG 1911 .22, or a Ruger MK III target, 5.5" barrel. Logic dictates the GSG, as it is the same in handling and function to the RIA, but something keeps me leaning toward the Ruger.

Any input or suggestions? I haven't ruled out a Buckmark either...

 

[sgreen3]

Dont forget about the Walther p22, very nice shooting .22 pistol

 

[gunman41mag]

I like both of my RUGER MARK II, I sold my WALTHER OSP 22 but kept my RUGER

 

[Rocket57]

Dont forget about the Walther p22, very nice shooting .22 pistol

I like the Walther, but prefer an all metal firearm. I will have to check one out next time I am at the LGS.

 

[Yukon227]

Don't rule out the Sig 1911-22. Same gun as the gsg. Absolute blast to shoot. And the feel is similar to the ria

 

[snapping turtle]

If you want practice with all the controls the same as your RRA then the german gun is what you need.

If you want smaller groups and a better more accurate plinker the ruger is the way to go with the USA made model. The 22/45 had the same grip angle.

If it was me I would go for the ruger. I like to be versital in my selection of guns so if I had to carry something that I am not all that fimilar with I could do it.Two trains of thought: One that you should always us the same gun. One that you have enough guns so you could get by with almost any handgun.

 

[451_Detonics]

Have you considered a conversion? It would let you practice with the same controls and trigger as you .45. There are cheap conversion and there are good conversions...I would recommend the Marvel Marvel Precision 1911 .22 rimfire Conversions .

 

[kludge]

Ruger Mark III 22/45 with Cocobolo grips feels a lot like a 1911. ~$300 at Plainfield Shooter Supply.

 

[Plinkuh]

Have you considered a conversion? It would let you practice with the same controls and trigger as you .45. There are cheap conversion and there are good conversions...I would recommend the Marvel Marvel Precision 1911 .22 rimfire Conversions .

Those are nice, but damn are they pricey! OP, I'd second your notion on the GSG. Just my

 

[mikerccie]

The Ruger 22/45 was designed to mimic the grip angle and trigger mechanics of a GI 1911 so it might be an excellent choice.

 

[snowrs]

I have the GSG and recommend it, But I am shopping for a 22 for my wife now and we are looking at a Buckmark and a Neos. I really like the buckmark after holding it at firing it.

 

[Lancem]

In my experience practice is the important thing, no matter what you are shooting. There was a time in my past when I daily put down range 100+ rounds of 38 spl through a S&W Mod 19. After a year or so of that I could pick up anybodies gun and after a round or two at most be outshooting the owner. I've had a half dozen Rugers, have a MKII and just stuck a beautiful MKI on layaway, so it would be my first choice.

Sight picture, stance, hold, trigger pull are what you need to practice, once you really have those down you should be able to shoot anything well.

 

[pudly]

+1 for keeping a consistent mechanism. This is a variation on "Beware the man that only owns one gun, he probably knows how to use it". If the 1911 is your consistent carry, then I'd recommend sticking with either the conversion or a 1911-22 format.

 

[SixSigmaLarry]

+1 for keeping a consistent mechanism. This is a variation on "Beware the man that only owns one gun, he probably knows how to use it". If the 1911 is your consistent carry, then I'd recommend sticking with either the conversion or a 1911-22 format.

I completely agree.

Yesterday I picked up a Walther P22. However, I almost got the GSG 1911 22 tactical. One of the reasons why I ended up not getting it is simply because I do not use my 1911's that much. If I were more into my 1911's, I definitely would have picked the GSG up. It did not feel cheap and the trigger was not too bad.

 

[hooky]

I'm another fan of the Ruger Mark III 22/45. My son and I have put about 1,000 rounds through mine in the last few months since I bought it.

 

[451_Detonics]

Those are nice, but damn are they pricey! OP, I'd second your notion on the GSG. Just my

Yep...but how many 22 pistols will guarantee 1 inch groups at 50 yards?

 

[Rocket57]

One that you have enough guns so you could get by with almost any handgun.

^I prefer this.^ Which is why I am leaning toward the Ruger.

 

[revsaxon]

I have a gsg-1911, and its an utter blast to shoot, esp when you combine it with a 22 can.

Alternatively a conversion kit could work if you want to keep with the RIA feel. I have one on my g17, and while its not exactly the same, its pretty damn close...

 

[yotebutcher90]

Go with the Ruger 22/45 so you still have the feel of the 1911 grip but the accuracy and dependability of the Rugers

 

[miguel]

If you can find a good deal on a Smith & Wesson 22A, that would treat you well, too!