.22 Question

[lpsharp88]

I own several guns, but none of which are a .22. Obviously, .22 is much cheaper than many, if not all other types of ammo, so owning one lends itself to being able to get a lot more trigger time. My question is, should I get a .22 conversion for my AR/Glock 23, or buy a dedicated .22?

 

[wgaynor]

It would allow you to train cheaper. Then again, pick your product wisely. I've heard of some conversion kits not working to the expectations of the buyer.

In my personal opinion, rimfires are addicting.

 

[baelkhntr]

There are advantages to both ways. A conversion allows training on your same platform. A seperate gun gives you another gun with other uses.....plinking , small varmint shooting, snake shot or a gun for the camp cooking pot. My wife has a sig mosquito and I have a ruger single six conversion. This gives us practice with different guns as well as guns for skunk, fox or racoons in the hen house where 45 is over kill. Sight picture and trigger manipulation all need continous practice and a 22 is a good way to go.

 

[lpsharp88]

Thanks for the help! What would be a good .22 to buy?

 

[happygeek]

You could always get a 22LR upper for your AR. I've been very happy with my CMMG 22LR uppers, got about 16,000 rounds through the pair.

 

[Powers77]

I really enjoy shooting my Browning Buckmark pistol.
Do you have a local range that might rent you a couple of options?

 

[MedWheeler]

Good pistol options include the Browning Buckmark, Ruger Mk-II (used, no longer produced), Ruger Mk-III, Ruger 22/45, and Ruger SR22. That last one is the one that most-replicates a self-defense pistol platform (of the Rugers.) Also good handgun choices include the ISSC M22, which is a S/A pistol that otherwise looks and feels like a Glock, and the GSG 1911-22 (of course, based on the 1911 platform.)

For revolvers, look again to the Ruger line, with options in the form of the SP101, and the Single-Six (D/A and S/A, respectively.) Good options also come from Taurus (Tracker and 94-22), and Charter Arms (Pathfinder.)

For rifles, S&W makes a .22 version of their M&P rifle that is supposed to be good. I've fondled one and it felt good, but I've never shot it. The Ruger 10/22 is a great all-around platform that has tons of aftermarket products available. Check out the 10/22 sections on www.rimfirecentral.com to see how crazy you can get dressing these up. The Marlin 60 is also a great all-time favorite.
I could go one and on, but I'll warn you one thing: you probably aren't interested in just one gun. When you see what's out there, and how easy it is to get hooked on rimfires, you'll be back for more, in just about every platform you can imagine.

 

[mljdeckard]

For the G-23, absolutely. For the AR, I bought a dedicated upper.

 

[jrdolall]

I bought a Ciener conversion kit for my AR for -$200 with extra mags.
A dedicated upper runs around $350 from what I have seen.
A .22 AR is around $500 with some lower and some higher.
The conversion kit is adequate for the general plinking I do so I chose not to buy the 1/2 rifle with the upper. Reliable and plenty accurate at 50yds or so.
If I had it to do over I would probably buy a Colt .22. No problems with the Ciener but loading those Colt mags with the spring aid is a lot easier than forcing bullets in the Ciener mags.

 

[coalman]

The AA kit is a good tool IMO. The only difference is recoil. Mine hits 6" plates at 50yds about 50/50 when I'm on my game and that's is more accurate than I expected.

 

[lpsharp88]

I do have a range nearby that rents weapons for people to try out, I'll have to do that. I shoot recreationally but do have my CCW so I think getting a .22 pistol would probably be in my best interest for practice purposes

 

[303tom]

I own several guns, but none of which are a .22. Obviously, .22 is much cheaper than many, if not all other types of ammo, so owning one lends itself to being able to get a lot more trigger time. My question is, should I get a .22 conversion for my AR/Glock 23, or buy a dedicated .22?

This kind of stuff makes me laugh, I`m sorry but it just does. I own several guns, but none of which are a .22, but I have an AR-15 :banghead: You need to start it out, I don`t have anything that shoots .22 rim fire so do I get a .22 LR conversion or a new upper ? Just get a Savage MkII, great .22 rim fire rifle for less than 200 bucks................

 

[Ex-MA Hole]

I must have not had enough coffee yet, but I'm not sure what you find funny about this question?

 

[Neo-Luddite]

Skip conversion (just my opinion) kits. Fore similar money, you can have a pair of stout weapons. My bet: Ruger 10/22 and new/used Ruger Mk 2 or 3 pistol. You'll never regret the choice-both are just rock solid in every way and the 10/22 is the most 'modable' .22 ever.

 

[firesky101]

I must have not had enough coffee yet, but I'm not sure what you find funny about this question?

303 tom like myself and many other members cannot fathom having a glock+ an AR-15 but no .22's. Many, many shooters, especially older put thousands of rounds through a rimfire before ever touching a centerfire. It is certainly a different generation of shooters now.

As for the OP, you will not stop at one rimfire, but I would probably get a conversion for the glock first. I am assuming you are a self defense oriented shooter so getting cheap practice with your carry would be quite beneficial to you. For range fun though it is hard to beat a Ruger MK anything and for rifles 10/22 or a model 60.

 

[303tom]

I guess it must just be me, but if I hear someone say I own several guns, but none of which are a .22, but I do have an AR-15, Aaaa you do have a .22/5.56mm.........That`s like saying I don`t have any .30 calibers, but I do have a 7.62x51.

 

[Captains1911]

Every shooter should own at least one Ruger 10/22. For a pistol, I really like my S&W M&P 22, it is a full-sized gun (unlike the Walther P22 and Ruger SR22), so it has a similar feel to a defensive pistol, rather than a child's toy. I love my Ruger Mark III as well, but it fills a different role. Like others have said, most people start out with 22s, and continue to shoot them for the low ammo cost and just the fact that they're so damn fun.

 

[murf]

if you want more trigger time, buy a separate gun. you are not going to take the time, at the range to convert your weapon. and if one breaks, they both break.

bring em both, shoot both. less confusion, more trigger time.

murf

 

[jrdolall]

you are not going to take the time, at the range to convert your weapon

I change mine EVERY time I go to shoot. It takes approximately 30 seconds to convert the AR to the Ciener kit.

 

[22-rimfire]

I would suggest you buy a both a 22 rifle and a 22 handgun. Every shooter should have at least one 22. If you like semi-auto's, I would go for a Marlin Model 60 (tubular magazine) or Marlin M795 (box mag; or a Ruger 10/22. For a semi-auto handgun, I'd choose either a Ruger Mark II/III (5.5" bull barrel), Ruger 22/45 (5" bull barrel), or Browning Buckmark. The Ruger SR22 pistol is also a good one for more casual shooting.

With DA revolver, go with a S&W product; or SA revolver, a Ruger Single Six or Single 10.

In general, I think you are better off with a separate 22 rifle or handgun versus a conversion. You'll likely shoot it more.

 

[lpsharp88]

My bad 303Tom, I should have been more specific, since we apparently want to split hairs. I have zero weapons, which in their current state, can fire .22lr ammo without ANY modification to the weapon. My question is should I get a conversion for my current weapons or buy a standalone .22?

 

[22-rimfire]

Stand alone as I mentioned above. 303Tom needs a 22 rimfire.

 

[lpsharp88]

Thanks 22, I've been researching various Ruger models.

 

[EddieNFL]

I have a Marvel 1911 conversion on top of a Colt frame. Had to try a couple of different rate springs to get it to function with bulk. Shoots right at one inch at 25 yards.

Recently ordered a Tactical Solutions AR upper I'll mount on a lower I built. We'll see.

I have an AR conversion that has been uber reliable, but accuracy is so-so (go figure).

Keep looking at the Clark 10-22s, but I like to have the same feel, rimfire or centerfire.

 

[RmB]

I personally love my Sig 522, it is great, but it is NOT an AR-15 platform.