22LR Pistol Suggestion...

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TTv2 said:
I'm normally a Ruger guy, but I think the S&W Victory is a better gun compared to a Ruger Mark 3 and Mark 4. The Mark 4's have had issues and Idk if they're been resolved, but the Victory I've not heard one complaint about them. For under $350, the Victory is a damn bargain.
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Ruger don't need any buffer replacement, Ruger 22-45 for small hands, Ruger Mark III or IV all of before plenty of parts and Up grades, Browning BuckMark and Camper just few upgrades but as the Ruger's extremely reliable and great accuracy.
My Steel Challenge pistol is Ruger Mark III slab barrel in 5.5".
Walther PP in 22 sights are very tiny on a very funny package.
 
earplug said:
Local Steel Challenge shooters are moving away from Ruger and buying Buckmarks due to the reliability. I just completed a match with my Buckmark and had zero malfunctions, this is the norm
You can swap barrels with a Buckmark and not need a FFL.
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I like the Buckmark with slim grips, but I don't know if I can get same trigger as my Ruger's otherwise I will use for Steel Challenge.
Beside Buckmark's sights have a step on the rear sight that make throw me out of focus.
Buckmark's are lighter than Ruger's if you compare them.
 
My two S&W's are awesoe. Feed them CCI minnimags and they are happy all day long. Unless the temps drop below 30 degrees.
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My Ruger 22/45 LITE fortunately likes the same CCI ammo and will function without hardly a hiccup down into the single digits.
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I'd have a hard time choosing between them.
 
In my experience, the Victory, the Buck Mark and the Ruger MK are excellent pistols and quite accurate.

In your situation though, since you already have an M&P9, I would suggest buying an M&P22. They feel and point alike and the M&P22 would be invaluable for practice.

My two cents.
 
Thanks all for comments.
Bottom Gun said:
In my experience, the Victory, the Buck Mark and the Ruger MK are excellent pistols and quite accurate.

In your situation though, since you already have an M&P9, I would suggest buying an M&P22. They feel and point alike and the M&P22 would be invaluable for practice.

My two cents.
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Yes, the main goal is to simulate M&P 9mm compact.
After months of researching, I've narrowed down to M&P 22LR.
Out of two versions, I am most probably going with compact due to US made and metal safety and size is also not that much difference.
Will know next week.
 
Mystery123 said:
Thanks all for comments.

Yes, the main goal is to simulate M&P 9mm compact.
After months of researching, I've narrowed down to M&P 22LR.
Out of two versions, I am most probably going with compact due to US made and metal safety and size is also not that much difference.
Will know next week.
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Great choice! I bought a M&P 22 Compact a few weeks ago and I really like mine. Have only put a couple hundred rounds through it, but have been very impressed by its reliability and accuracy. It eats almost anything and has proven amazingly accurate given it's extremely light weight. Runs 100% with Federal bulk hollow point, CCI mini mags, Federal auto match, CCI Standard and Blazer. The only ammo I could get it to choke on is the execrable Winchester T22. I was lucky to score mine on sale at Sportsman's Warehouse for $279.95. I like it better than my customized Ruger 22/45 MK III.
 
I have a Ruger Mark II 7 inch target that is pretty darn accurate. I handily beat other brands with it. It is stock. I don't think you need to spend a lot of money on it. I think the design of the Ruger is inherently accurate. I suppose a nice trigger and maybe grips are an improvement. .
 
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Jeb Stuart said:
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I picked up a TX-22 this fall, had it out a few times.
Round count approx 640 rounds.

So far the only issues were in the break-in phase and when shot to the point of very dirty in tempratures below 28°F.
Accuracy is better than I can shoot.
Sights are servicable but not readily easy to adjust (requires tiny eyeglass slot screw driver).
This particular handgun is scopeable, aftermarket fiber optic sights are available.
The 16 round polymer magazine follower tabs are recessed and hard to grasp on a good day and esp when the temprature drops.
Magazine loading tool to help load would be a great inveatment.
The barrel on mine seems to have threaded muzzle as standard option.
The striker type trigger is in the 5Lb range and has a decent/consistant trigger break.
 

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Back in my Bullseye handgun shooting days, I first used a Ruger Standard 4 5/8", then graduated to a High Standard Military Citation. I probably shot slow-fire with the Ruger, but Timed and Rapid were the High Standard's forte and accounted for more points in the three-target matches. I lusted after the S&W, but it was a lot more money and more problems keeping it functioning well. There were never any "alibis" with either H.S. or Ruger guns that weren't ammo-caused, but the Smith had tighter tolerances that begged cleanliness.
 
stchman said:
I own both the Ruger SR22 and a couple of Mark IIIs. The Mark III has an excellent trigger IMO.
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I have two of the MkIII's and can't tell you how many thousands of rounds they have gone through without a malfunction. Basically if there is enough gas to cycle the bolt it will feed and fire it. Granted I clean mine between sessions with the aerosol spray cleaner/lubes but I usually shoot 500 to 1000 rounds of bulk any time I have them out. They are just stone cold reliable.
 
I,ve had quite a few ,but love my buck mark. done the spring switch an a good trigger.things a shooter an loves cci standert, fed gold match the best.
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Shot like a laser with CCI Green Tag.
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I have one and really love shooting it.
The problem is its a really nice piece of equipment and I dont take it out much because of that.
Its a shooter grade safe queen.

I picked up a Taurus TX-22 as my trashy go out any place in any weather and shoot anything (high velocity) plastic pistol.

I like the Browning Buckmark .22's but they are kinda a pain to clean.

I got to shoot a Colt Cadet semi-auto .22 and it greatly reminds me of a High Standard (need a allen wrench to remove barrel instead of a push button)

I like the High Standard double action rimfire revolvers.
Have a Taurus 941 .22mag revolver that is a better revolver than I thought I was getting (bought new)

At one time I had some pretty fun shooters.
The Calico 110 and the Intratec TEC-22 (a real bullet hose)
 
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For accuracy: Ruger MK IV with Volquartsen Accurizing Kit
For fun/plinking: S&W M&P .22Compact
For playing Cowboy: Heritage Rough Rider, SA .22 revolver
 
I'll admit I did not read every post, but if you've got an M&P 9, the M&P 22 (Not Compact) will fit the same holster and has the same controls.

I have both the S&W Victory and the Ruger 22/45 Lite and both are great guns. I've added TandomKross parts to both, but prefer the Ruger.
 
I'm in the Buck Mark camp, excellent trigger and accuracy second to none. Consider the Buck Mark first and then the Ruger SR-22 as your 2nd .22 pistol as it's light, compact, easy to conceal and just a fun gun to shoot. The SR's accuracy is also excellent given the barrel length.
 
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Mystery123 said:
Thinking of getting a 22LR for building up skills.
I thought about getting M&P 22LR as I have M&P 9 but a lot of you suggested on getting a target 22LR so I read a lot of threads and watched a lot of videos.
It comes down to basically 3 semiautomatic 22LR pistols.
1. Ruger Mark
2. Browning Buck Mark
3. S&W Victory

Here's the summary from my research.
Some like Browning and S&W over Ruger but most used/liked is Ruger.
S&W Victory feels great and shoots great out of the box but looks ugly/plain in comparison.
It is fine for target training and plinking and quite few use it in the competition.
Browning feels better than Ruger and shoots great out of the box but not as much popular in competition as Ruger.
Ruger is the most popular but it is not that great from factory and needs few upgrades out of the box and a lot of upgrades to make it to the competition.
Grip is too thin for many.

I'm not thinking about competition in near futurebut if I can get a gun that also works for competition without spending three times the gun's purchase price in upgrades, I'll buy it.

So here are the questions:
1. Is S&W victory good option? It's around $309.

2. What barrel Browning Buck Mark you suggest? 4" Micro Bull for $269 or 5.5" for $309 or any other model?
Is the 4" Buck Mark as good as longer versions for training?
If it is, I may get it and call it done.
It's cheap and good out of the box for training with no upgrades needed.

3. If Ruger, what model? What barrel? Some models are around $319 like the 22/45 Target but others are over $400 like the 22/45 lite and even over $600 for the competition model.
I'm okay spending little more from the cheapest but I really don't want to spend money on upgrades immediately.

Thanks
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Mystery123 said:
Thinking of getting a 22LR for building up skills.
I thought about getting M&P 22LR as I have M&P 9 but a lot of you suggested on getting a target 22LR so I read a lot of threads and watched a lot of videos.
It comes down to basically 3 semiautomatic 22LR pistols.
1. Ruger Mark
2. Browning Buck Mark
3. S&W Victory

Here's the summary from my research.
Some like Browning and S&W over Ruger but most used/liked is Ruger.
S&W Victory feels great and shoots great out of the box but looks ugly/plain in comparison.
It is fine for target training and plinking and quite few use it in the competition.
Browning feels better than Ruger and shoots great out of the box but not as much popular in competition as Ruger.
Ruger is the most popular but it is not that great from factory and needs few upgrades out of the box and a lot of upgrades to make it to the competition.
Grip is too thin for many.

I'm not thinking about competition in near futurebut if I can get a gun that also works for competition without spending three times the gun's purchase price in upgrades, I'll buy it.

So here are the questions:
1. Is S&W victory good option? It's around $309.

2. What barrel Browning Buck Mark you suggest? 4" Micro Bull for $269 or 5.5" for $309 or any other model?
Is the 4" Buck Mark as good as longer versions for training?
If it is, I may get it and call it done.
It's cheap and good out of the box for training with no upgrades needed.

3. If Ruger, what model? What barrel? Some models are around $319 like the 22/45 Target but others are over $400 like the 22/45 lite and even over $600 for the competition model.
I'm okay spending little more from the cheapest but I really don't want to spend money on upgrades immediately.

Thanks
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As of today it comes down to only one choice for me, the GLOCK 44. Today is the release date, mine is arriving Wednesday. Same size and ergos as the GLOCK 19 GEN 5 wich is my EDC piece. Anxious to get this baby to the range!
As of today MSRP is $430- Not sure what the tab on mine will be, didn't even ask, I just want it because it is a GLOCK, and if it is like the rest of my GLOCK's it is going to go bang each and every time I pull the trigger.
That said, I do have a Ruger Mark IV that I like a lot! I will still use it quite a bit because it has the same ergo's as a 1911.

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