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This is my favorite. 22 auto, but the popularity of the Buckmark is undeniable.
#1 Son has a SR22 that is a great trail, camp, plinker.
I have not seen it up close for a while, but no, I havent.Nice classic Farmer. For years I have wanted a MK but thought about putting a scope on one. For many years I was in to 10mm Air Gun target shooting. Use to train for hours with this very crazy accurate 177. The gun would split hairs on a fly.
A MK or similar with a scope would seem like they would make a great squirrel gun rather than carrying a heavy rifle all day. And for for longer range target shooting.
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I bought the SR22 back when they first came out. I used it for a "Trainer" for similar guns that I carry, just like I use the Phoenix HPA for training with a small barrel gun. The SR22 has always been extremely reliable. Great size for training. I really never like the way Ruger did the trigger or the Safety. That said, It is a fun gun to train with plink with.
One thing that has upset me a little is the fact that it keeps developing this as shown on the Picture below. I had it sent it in three times. But, have given up as it does not seem to effect the shooting. One thing about the Ruger SR22, it is kind of weird that it does not get dirty like other 22.cals. Have you noticed this on your Son's and does his have the same rail issue?
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The M-41 is what I've settled on after a parade of others came and went.I've owned a number of them over the years.
My favorite by far is the S&W 41.
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Just to be contrary, I owned a Ruger SR22 for a while and couldn't shoot it worth beans. It was a cute little pistol, and doubtless the lack of accuracy was my own fault, but after a few trips to the range I traded it in towards something else.
The Taurus TX22 hasn't been on the market that long, introduced at SHOT2019 last January, and lots of folks don't want to be beta testers. They'll wait until a new model has been around a while.I can't believe no one has recommended the Taurus TX22. Check the reviews, there are a ton of youtube reviews on it. It's trigger is one of the best. It's also been the most reliable 22 I have ever owned. 16rd mags and you can pick one up right now for well under $300 with the $50 rebate being offered through Sept. It's become my most fun 22 to shoot.
I can't believe no one has recommended the Taurus TX22. Check the reviews, there are a ton of youtube reviews on it. It's trigger is one of the best. It's also been the most reliable 22 I have ever owned. 16rd mags and you can pick one up right now for well under $300 with the $50 rebate being offered through Sept. It's become my most fun 22 to shoot.
+1.if you want to smile and have fun shooting a .22LR semi-auto pistol with decent accuracy, my two suggestions are a German Sport Guns GSG-1911
If you like 1911 platform, I highly recommend GSG 1911 22LR (Same as Sig 1911 22LR).I do not want a .22 autoloader for carry, home defense or hunting. What I want to do is punch paper at the range.
My wants...a decent trigger without long travel and clean break, even adjustable if that's possible but not a fancy/expensive target pistol.
GSG 1911 is affordable at around $250 - https://www.classicfirearms.com/ati-gsg-1911-22lr-pistol-black-wood-gerg2210m1911ca/when I said not "expensive" ... In my mind that meant not more than the mid $400s.