Nazirite
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After today’s events on capital hill, I think I need a new gun. I’m looking to by a good 22 for target practice. The Berreta Neos have caught my attention but how good are they?
22 target pistol?
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ID_shooting
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I dont know about the berettas but I really like my ruger MKII govt model
Black Snowman
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I like the ballence of my Browning Buckmark Target over the Ruger MK II. Haven't tried a NEO but they look neat 
I can vouch for the accuracy of both the MK II and the Buckmark but the Buckmark requires tools to strip and the MK II takes a bit of practice to get apart and back together.
If you want to go all out and get a beast that's a 22 target pistol and not even PC get the Russian target pistol imported by EAA. I think it's the IZH-35? Guys at the local shop swear by 'em. They say it's as accurate as any 22 they've ever tried and reliable as the sun.
I can vouch for the accuracy of both the MK II and the Buckmark but the Buckmark requires tools to strip and the MK II takes a bit of practice to get apart and back together.If you want to go all out and get a beast that's a 22 target pistol and not even PC get the Russian target pistol imported by EAA. I think it's the IZH-35? Guys at the local shop swear by 'em. They say it's as accurate as any 22 they've ever tried and reliable as the sun.
withawhat
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The Neos was the first gun I ever bought(about two months ago). I love shooting it. It is a little front heavy but I have fired over a thousand rounds thru it and have not had any problems.
The Neos was the first gun I ever bought(about two months ago). I love shooting it. It is a little front heavy but I have fired over a thousand rounds thru it and have not had any problems.
cool45auto
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I love my Neos, too. It's my daughter's favorite pistol as well.
I've played with a Beretta Neos quite a bit this past month. The one I've been playing with is the basic model with a 4.5 inch barrel.
It's a lot of fun to shoot, and I love the looks of it. It feels really good in my hand and I love the way it is balanced. I think it is going to be the new standard for newbie plinking pistols -- it is that much fun.
The Neos is not a target pistol. The trigger is very heavy and very rough. The gun itself is fairly accurate, and I've managed inch-and-a half groups with it from a sandbag rest at 25 yards. I know both I and the gun could do better, if the trigger weren't so heavy. The worst part about the trigger is the roughness; it seems to be catching on a burr or something, because sometimes it is not that heavy and sometimes it seems like it suddenly gets heavy enough that it is very, very difficult to pull.
If the gun were mine, the first thing I would do is take it to a gunsmith and get the trigger lightened and the rough bits smoothed out.
If I were buying one, I would buy the DLX package, which comes with an adjustable trigger in the first place.
pax
It's a lot of fun to shoot, and I love the looks of it. It feels really good in my hand and I love the way it is balanced. I think it is going to be the new standard for newbie plinking pistols -- it is that much fun.
The Neos is not a target pistol. The trigger is very heavy and very rough. The gun itself is fairly accurate, and I've managed inch-and-a half groups with it from a sandbag rest at 25 yards. I know both I and the gun could do better, if the trigger weren't so heavy. The worst part about the trigger is the roughness; it seems to be catching on a burr or something, because sometimes it is not that heavy and sometimes it seems like it suddenly gets heavy enough that it is very, very difficult to pull.
If the gun were mine, the first thing I would do is take it to a gunsmith and get the trigger lightened and the rough bits smoothed out.
If I were buying one, I would buy the DLX package, which comes with an adjustable trigger in the first place.
pax
P95Carry
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MkII's can do extraordinarily well ....... but looking back to my .22 bullseye days .. I used a Walther GSP - no pic I can find unfortunately.
It was tho 100% better than me and well capable of ''possibles''. The Hammerli too is great ... IIRC Standing Wolf has one ... or is it someone else?
It was tho 100% better than me and well capable of ''possibles''. The Hammerli too is great ... IIRC Standing Wolf has one ... or is it someone else?
Ala Dan
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Oh, so nice!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
Oh, so nice!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
stans
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I think the Ruger Mark II is the best bang for the buck!
Smoke
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I traded my Mark II for a 22/45, now I couldn't be happier.
Smoke
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Eskimo Jim
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ANother vote for the Ruger Mk II platform. Get a model with adjustable sights and you'll have a ball.
Haven't tried the 22/45 though.
-Jim
Haven't tried the 22/45 though.
-Jim
Vern Humphrey
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Standing Wolf
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Must be someone else, because I've never been able to tip myself over the line into springing for a Hammerli. One of these days, maybe...
Here's a view of my 1978 High Standard Trophy, which now sports a Clark barrel, Ultra Dot sight, and Nill stocks.
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Marshall
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I'm a Buckmark kinda guy!
Buck Mark Bullseye, Target
Also have the Camper model, great kickin around .22
Buck Mark Camper
Buck Mark Bullseye, Target
Also have the Camper model, great kickin around .22
Buck Mark Camper
u084708
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I'll cast my vote for the Buckmark Bullseye, Target as well. It was my first pistol and is a joy to shoot: accurate, never a failure of any sort, and easy to clean.
P95Carry
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Anyone with a pic of the Buckmark?? Danged if I can remember what it looks like right now.
Another yay for the Mark II. Great pistol.
Not only is it accurate, as expected, but mine has been tremendously reliable-- with the exception of CCI Stingers, which it will not feed properly. My 10/22 loves the slightly longer Stingers, however.
Not only is it accurate, as expected, but mine has been tremendously reliable-- with the exception of CCI Stingers, which it will not feed properly. My 10/22 loves the slightly longer Stingers, however.
Marshall
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P95Carry,
Click on the link in my above post, you'll be taken to a pic of the Buck Mark instantly.
P95Carry
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Marshall ... thank you Sir!
22 target pistol
How much do you want to spend on your "target pistol"?
On the low end (about $400) are the Baikal IZH35M. These guns really shoot, I've seen several 100 point targets shot with at our club in the past few weeks. I'll make this short, but newer imports of this gun are better than older imports - date is stamped on them. You can read all about them here http://izh.petebrunelli.com/
High end (over $1000) - a Hammerli 208S is and excellent choice. They aren't made anymore, so you'll probably look for a used one. They were replaced with the SP20, you can find out more about them from Larry Carter at http://www.larrysguns.com/hammguns.asp
I had a 208S and replaced it with a Pardini SP, I like the recoil damping on the Pardini and find it is very good for my shooting style. You can find out about them from Don Nygord here http://www.nygordprecision.com/nav.html
There are a number of add-ons to make the Rugers better, but by the time you're done with them you've spent almost what a target pistol would cost.
How much do you want to spend on your "target pistol"?
On the low end (about $400) are the Baikal IZH35M. These guns really shoot, I've seen several 100 point targets shot with at our club in the past few weeks. I'll make this short, but newer imports of this gun are better than older imports - date is stamped on them. You can read all about them here http://izh.petebrunelli.com/
High end (over $1000) - a Hammerli 208S is and excellent choice. They aren't made anymore, so you'll probably look for a used one. They were replaced with the SP20, you can find out more about them from Larry Carter at http://www.larrysguns.com/hammguns.asp
I had a 208S and replaced it with a Pardini SP, I like the recoil damping on the Pardini and find it is very good for my shooting style. You can find out about them from Don Nygord here http://www.nygordprecision.com/nav.html
There are a number of add-ons to make the Rugers better, but by the time you're done with them you've spent almost what a target pistol would cost.
Sunspot
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How true. My first pistol from 1967. I still have it and use it.
Nazirite
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Under $400 would be nice, I have no plans to compete in any shooting contests. Just looking for something that’s fun to shoot, accurate, and not too expensive. I’ve spent way too much money the past 12 months on guns. I think I need professional help.
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