What .22 handgun should I buy? Suggestions wanted!

[jaybird_123]

I bought the Ruger Mark lll and LOVE it. 6" tapered barrel. Was under $300. Wonderfully accurate. Thinking about getting another one in the 4" barrel. Try one out if you can, I bet you would be sold.

 

[DialTone301]

We bought the Mark 3 instead of the 22/45 since the daughter wanted all stainless. She also wanted specific grips (to match her Tac Sol upper) that weren't available for the 22/45.

 

[85t5mcss]

Guess I need to get out and check on the Rugers, too. I shot the SR22 and liked the way it felt and is similar to the P22 I have. But too small for my comfort. Currently looking into the GSG/Sig 22s because I do like my 1911s. Handle as many as possible and we won't blame you if you end up with 2 22LR pistols.

 

[Goober135]

Guess I need to get out and check on the Rugers, too. I shot the SR22 and liked the way it felt and is similar to the P22 I have. But too small for my comfort. Currently looking into the GSG/Sig 22s because I do like my 1911s. Handle as many as possible and we won't blame you if you end up with 2 22LR pistols.

That seems quite likely! The Ruger seems like the winner for my first .22 handgun, but I definitely wouldn't mind getting a GSG 1911 or Walther P22 at some point...

Anyone know a store who has 22/45's in stock and for a reasonable price?

 

[williamnewman1]

for your specifications , Walther p22 seems perfect

 

[greyhound47]

I have the M&P22 pistol and it is fantastic. You can get them around $370 and they come with a threaded barrel. If you also have an M&P9 or 40 this is a great training aid. This is why I bought it.

 

[Whitey]

Cant go wrong with a ruger or a SW

 

[looney2ns]

Ruger Mark III has a sharper angled grip, it's more like a Luger.
The 22/45 has a grip angle like a 1911.
Both excellent pieces.
BudsGunShop.com usually has a selection in stock.
Or Kyguns.com

 

[SSGSAD]

That seems quite likely! The Ruger seems like the winner for my first .22 handgun, but I definitely wouldn't mind getting a GSG 1911 or Walther P22 at some point...

Anyone know a store who has 22/45's in stock and for a reasonable price?

Gun Shop of the YEAR.... BRADIS !!!!!

 

[KW12]

That seems quite likely! The Ruger seems like the winner for my first .22 handgun, but I definitely wouldn't mind getting a GSG 1911 or Walther P22 at some point...

Anyone know a store who has 22/45's in stock and for a reasonable price?

Got one from PSS about three weeks ago, they still had some in stock.

 

[Goober135]

What are they going for, price wise?

 

[actaeon277]

Beretta Neos - I think the threaded barrel would be an aftermarket addon, but they're supremely accurate, reasonably priced, and about as easy to break down as they come..

I love my Neos. But I haven't seen any threaded barrels.
Do you have a link for one?

 

[KPierce]

I apologize if I missed it skimming through this thread. But I was surprised I hadn't seen anyone mention a Sig Mosquito. They are readily available with threaded barrels and not too hard to find in my area.

 

[Tydeeh22]

walther.. done.. enjoy

 

[handgun]

walther p22 hands down.. for what your wanting.. surprised only one other person has mentioned it..

 

[ctbreitwieser]

walther p22 hands down.. for what your wanting.. surprised only one other person has mentioned it..

Im gonna guess it's because of the pot metal slides resulting in alot of this:

Dont get me wrong. I have a p22 and love it. But this seems to be a fairly common problem with them. Im sure there are a lot of good ones out there. But there's always the possibility of this happening.

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[vanguard2010]

Another vote for the Ruger 22/45. I have had very good luck with the Ruger .22 autos.

 

[turnandshoot4]

Why get a whole new setup? Buy one of these for your current pistols and run this. This way you can practice on the cheap. No need to buy new holsters either. I can't speak for the quality of these kits because I don't own one. I have heard great things about tornado tech for barrel extension and threading.

JAC Hand Gun Conversion Kits

Advantage Arms Secure Online Store: 1911 Conversion Kits

Tornado Technologies - Home page

 

[ctbreitwieser]

Why get a whole new setup? Buy one of these for your current pistols and run this. This way you can practice on the cheap. No need to buy new holsters either. I can't speak for the quality of these kits because I don't own one. I have heard great things about tornado tech for barrel extension and threading.

JAC Hand Gun Conversion Kits

Advantage Arms Secure Online Store: 1911 Conversion Kits

Tornado Technologies - Home page

I think these are great for someone who wants to practice with their EDC for cheap, but for that price, and if your just wanting it for a plinker, Id rather have a whole nuther gun than just a half a gun.

 

[vwarren]

Ruger® 22/45™ Threaded Barrel Rimfire Pistol Models

i agree one of my favorite guns