in the market for .22 auto loader, any suggestions?
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Another pleased BuckMarck owner
Deadly accurate right out of the box (no adjustments needed), still on 1000's of rounds later (can't recommend any aftermarket mags; feed through Browning clips and you shouldn't have any problems).
I call mine Col. Plink.
Deadly accurate right out of the box (no adjustments needed), still on 1000's of rounds later (can't recommend any aftermarket mags; feed through Browning clips and you shouldn't have any problems).
I call mine Col. Plink.
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What's your budget? If your shooting soda cans then the Walther P22 or SIG Mosquito will do. If you want to really enjoy the accuracy that a .22 autoloading pistol can provide & shoot bottle caps, then stick with a Ruger Mk ? or a Browning Buckmark. If you want to head North of there, go with; a S&W 41, Pardini or *Hammerli (*NOT a Trailside). The boys over at the Rimfire Central forum have worn this topic out. I've tried the P22, High Standard Victor 10X, Pardini, S&W 41, and a BUNCH of Rugers & Buckmarks. I now have only one Ruger (Mk II) & one Buckmark (5.5 Match Target), both with a touch of custom work. I'm settled...for now.
turkeythigh
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my budget is fairly slim as of now. but i am hopefully going to be getting a sum of cash shortly that might change my situation a bit.
Seattleimport
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I'm enjoying my Sig Misquito. It looks and feels like a "real" pistol, it's fairly accurate, and it's easy on the eyes.
searcher451
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This current thread will offer some suggestions on the Browning Buckmark:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=438214
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=438214
here's what I have owned, various Ruger 22's, Browning Buckmark camper, Walther P22, S&W 22 ( not the 41 ) newest model, Sig Mosquito. I Kept the Browning and the Sig Skeeter.
The Browning has been an excellent gun, feeds most anything and is accurate and has a Beautiful trigger.
The Mosquito has fed everything 100% except CCI velocitor which stovepipes the very last round. The skeeter can shoot a ragged 5 shot hole at 50 feet using CCI SMG ( small game bullet ) done this more than once. The skeeter is a different gun than the Browning being SA/DA, having a decock as well as a safety and is basically a scaled down P series Sig.
Price wise around here I can get a new Browning for $329.00, forgot which model, while the cheapest I've seen the Sig basic skeeter is $349.00.
They really are 2 very different guns, the beauty of the Sig is you can practice double taps and double action and its like dirt cheap practice session with your centerfire Sig.
While I consider the Browning more of a target/plinker gun and its single action only.
My P22 was a jama-matic POS as was my S&W. The Rugers fed most anything but the triggers really sucked and the grip angle sucked as well. The new 22/45 may be better but for the money between a Ruger and Browning its a no brainer for me, Browning ALL the way.
The Browning has been an excellent gun, feeds most anything and is accurate and has a Beautiful trigger.
The Mosquito has fed everything 100% except CCI velocitor which stovepipes the very last round. The skeeter can shoot a ragged 5 shot hole at 50 feet using CCI SMG ( small game bullet ) done this more than once. The skeeter is a different gun than the Browning being SA/DA, having a decock as well as a safety and is basically a scaled down P series Sig.
Price wise around here I can get a new Browning for $329.00, forgot which model, while the cheapest I've seen the Sig basic skeeter is $349.00.
They really are 2 very different guns, the beauty of the Sig is you can practice double taps and double action and its like dirt cheap practice session with your centerfire Sig.
While I consider the Browning more of a target/plinker gun and its single action only.
My P22 was a jama-matic POS as was my S&W. The Rugers fed most anything but the triggers really sucked and the grip angle sucked as well. The new 22/45 may be better but for the money between a Ruger and Browning its a no brainer for me, Browning ALL the way.
The Lone Haranguer
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Some models of the Ruger can be obtained for the same price as the P22. Then you will have an all- (or mostly) steel gun that will last a lifetime.
turkeythigh
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thank you to every one who has contributed to this thread... i think i am going to go with the cz75 kadet. i like that it looks and functions like a gun that i am already familiar with(the cz75). thanks again.
Rex B
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No one has mentioned my favorite. I built up a $99 1911 frame for my Ciener .22 target kit. That gives me a lightweight 1911 in .22LR.
My 2nd choice has so far eluded me: An older Llama .22, which looks like a miniature 1911.
My 2nd choice has so far eluded me: An older Llama .22, which looks like a miniature 1911.
JImbothefiveth
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While it's true you will get tired and lose accuracy, in my opinion, a slightly heavier gun will make you more accurate at first. (I said slightly, not a 5 pound cannon)
Greybeard7
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I vote for the Browning Buckmark. Great trigger pull and solidly built.
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The Ruger Mark pistols are great. They are rock solid reliable and will shoot just about any kind of .22LR ammo. I also have a P22 and I am very fond of it. However, mine is reliable only with CCI mini-mags. Accuracy is only "combat adequate," still the P22 is a lot of fun.
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