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scratcherky
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I have a Ruger 22/45 for years and it has never malfunctioned with any ammo. Definitely reliable.
aka108
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You might be able to find a nice condition S&W 422 for under 200 bucks. Not made anymore but very reliable, not a target arm by any means but very nice for a plinker.
Full Metal Jacket
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such a thing exists?
Arkansas Paul
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I recently posted a thread about this as well. I'm wanting one as well. After hearing all the negative things about the Walther and the Sig Mosquito, I think I'll be going with the Ruger or Browning.
I've owned a Ruger by the way. It was a MK II Target with the bull barrel and I loved it. It's another one of those that went down the gun trade trail that I wish I had back. That's how most of them have been that I've traded away though. Now I just buy em.
I've owned a Ruger by the way. It was a MK II Target with the bull barrel and I loved it. It's another one of those that went down the gun trade trail that I wish I had back. That's how most of them have been that I've traded away though. Now I just buy em.
mbopp
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My old Ruger MK1 has digested everything I've loaded into it.
ambidextrous1
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Another vote for Browning Buckmark; several versions are available, and I believe all will work with the same magazine.
gordy
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S&W 422 auto
I would have to say the S&W 422 is a great gun, light and a very good shooter.
I have had mine for 25 years and would not trade or sell for any other 22 out there. I have a ruger m1 that was made in 1958, love the thing, but I must say that I like the grip angle of the S&W better.
I would have to say the S&W 422 is a great gun, light and a very good shooter.
I have had mine for 25 years and would not trade or sell for any other 22 out there. I have a ruger m1 that was made in 1958, love the thing, but I must say that I like the grip angle of the S&W better.
Either Ruger or Browning will work for you, I own both and have never cleaned either one in over 10 years. Just use a bore snake and lube on them.
If you don't buy a lemon, you shouldn't have any problems if you just follow basic cleaning practices. (Note: do as I say, not as I do )
If you don't buy a lemon, you shouldn't have any problems if you just follow basic cleaning practices. (Note: do as I say, not as I do
)gordy
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I was told that you have to remove the rear sight on a browning to clean the thing. Is this true?
Anna's Dad
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Ruger or Browning seem to be the best bets. I've owned both.
My personal favorite .22 is the Sig Trailside. I think they are still making them under a different name (maybe a Walther now?). Probably not worth the trouble to find one when the Ruger and Browning are both excellent choices and readily available.
My personal favorite .22 is the Sig Trailside. I think they are still making them under a different name (maybe a Walther now?). Probably not worth the trouble to find one when the Ruger and Browning are both excellent choices and readily available.
Who told you that bit of silliness? No, it is not true.
If you have any concerns, take a look at the Owner's Manual.
http://www.browning.com/customerservice/ownersmanuals/index.asp
BCRider
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While the Ruger and Buckmark are definetly the major players I went with a S&W 422 as well and have no regrets or pistol envy at all.
I've shot likely 2500 to 3000 rounds out of it in the year and a bit I've owned it and IF it has failed me it was so long ago and seldom that I don't remember. Oh wait. I have to clean it about every 800 rounds or yes it does start to fail on me. But even then if I just scrape out the slide channels and oil it I can squeak out another 4 to 500 before it gets so grotty that I feel guilty and do a full strip and clean.
It's gobbled up and spit out Federal and Winchester bulk ammo, Blazer, Velocitor, two types of American Eagle, those Small Game Bullets that some brand makes and a few other higher velocity ammos without issue. The one thing it does not like is CCI Standard Velocity or anything at all subsonic. That ammo did cause some issues with stovepipes and similar woes.
The S&W 422 has a shiney stainless brother called the 2206. And both of these guns can use either their own mags or, with a very small mod to the slot that catches onto the mag catch, the ones from the S&W Model 41. So additional mags are not an issue.
As for accuracy it's not something an Olympic class bullseye shooter would use but it's far more accurate than my older guy eyeballs and nerves can hold onto. When I really concentrate it produces really first class groups. When I tried it rested it shot a big ragged hole for 10 shots at 12'ish yards. It's likely better than even that but I've still bot the old guy fuzzy eyes syndrome so I'm convinced that this thing is far, far better than me.
The 422 also has a really nice balance in the hand. And it's light on the hip for carrying where allowed. The light weight plays against me when I use it in our local Speed Steel matches but it's a very small disadvantage and for the most part I enjoy the slightly additional recoil over the much heavier Ruger or Buckmark options.
For looks it's a simple looking but pleasant appearing design. It is also very thin. And for the 422 version the main frame is alloy which greatly contributes to the lightweight feel on the hip if you were wanting to carry this in the bush. If there is a weak point on the appearance it's the plain looking wood grips. One day soon I'm going to coblle up some slick looking and checkered custom jobs to show my beloved 422 that she is appreciated. And when I do it won't take a back seat in appearance to any gun out there.
Sorry to prattle on at this length but I thought I'd add some support to the 422 post above to show that there's a lot of us very happy 422 owners out here.
And in fact thinking about the stainless 2206 option I realize now that the added weight of the stainless frame and slide would give me the added stability and low recoil to meet those other Ruger and Buckmark owners in the Speed Steel matches on common ground. And I've already got 5 mags to use along with any that would come with the 2206. Hmmmm..... Time to keep an eye open for another .22....
I've shot likely 2500 to 3000 rounds out of it in the year and a bit I've owned it and IF it has failed me it was so long ago and seldom that I don't remember. Oh wait. I have to clean it about every 800 rounds or yes it does start to fail on me. But even then if I just scrape out the slide channels and oil it I can squeak out another 4 to 500 before it gets so grotty that I feel guilty and do a full strip and clean.
It's gobbled up and spit out Federal and Winchester bulk ammo, Blazer, Velocitor, two types of American Eagle, those Small Game Bullets that some brand makes and a few other higher velocity ammos without issue. The one thing it does not like is CCI Standard Velocity or anything at all subsonic. That ammo did cause some issues with stovepipes and similar woes.
The S&W 422 has a shiney stainless brother called the 2206. And both of these guns can use either their own mags or, with a very small mod to the slot that catches onto the mag catch, the ones from the S&W Model 41. So additional mags are not an issue.
As for accuracy it's not something an Olympic class bullseye shooter would use but it's far more accurate than my older guy eyeballs and nerves can hold onto. When I really concentrate it produces really first class groups. When I tried it rested it shot a big ragged hole for 10 shots at 12'ish yards. It's likely better than even that but I've still bot the old guy fuzzy eyes syndrome so I'm convinced that this thing is far, far better than me.
The 422 also has a really nice balance in the hand. And it's light on the hip for carrying where allowed. The light weight plays against me when I use it in our local Speed Steel matches but it's a very small disadvantage and for the most part I enjoy the slightly additional recoil over the much heavier Ruger or Buckmark options.
For looks it's a simple looking but pleasant appearing design. It is also very thin. And for the 422 version the main frame is alloy which greatly contributes to the lightweight feel on the hip if you were wanting to carry this in the bush. If there is a weak point on the appearance it's the plain looking wood grips. One day soon I'm going to coblle up some slick looking and checkered custom jobs to show my beloved 422 that she is appreciated. And when I do it won't take a back seat in appearance to any gun out there.
Sorry to prattle on at this length but I thought I'd add some support to the 422 post above to show that there's a lot of us very happy 422 owners out here.
And in fact thinking about the stainless 2206 option I realize now that the added weight of the stainless frame and slide would give me the added stability and low recoil to meet those other Ruger and Buckmark owners in the Speed Steel matches on common ground. And I've already got 5 mags to use along with any that would come with the 2206. Hmmmm..... Time to keep an eye open for another .22....
The Browning manual shows it being cleaned without being field stripped, so I guess that makes it easier:
http://media.browning.com/pdf/om/08_243_bfa_buckmark_pistol.pdf
I prefer to remove the bolt and separate the barrel from the grip frame; the Ruger manual shows the disassembly procedure
http://www.ruger.com/products/_manuals/markIII.pdf
You can probably find a Youtube video on taking apart either one.
http://media.browning.com/pdf/om/08_243_bfa_buckmark_pistol.pdf
I prefer to remove the bolt and separate the barrel from the grip frame; the Ruger manual shows the disassembly procedure
http://www.ruger.com/products/_manuals/markIII.pdf
You can probably find a Youtube video on taking apart either one.
GojuBrian
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I have a 95 model buckmark. It still fires everything I feed it reliably. I bought it used for $200 a while back and recently had the springs replaced for $15 and put a red dot scope on it. It's my favorite .22 pistol. I would really like to have the URX!
oasis618
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Another vote for the Buckmark. I've never had a problem with mine (aside from trying to figure out how to disassemble it...problem figured out now) and it's a very comfortable and nicely weighted pistol.
bobelk99
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I have shot the same Ruger Mark I for 40 years with zero issues.
22-rimfire
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Since you like the 1911 grip angle, I would go with a heavy barrel Ruger 22/45 (5.5" bull barrel. It might be a 5" on the 22/45 but you get the drift.). You'll like it! Even with the heavy barrel, it makes a great woods gun.
I shoot a Mark II with 5.5" bull barrel and really like it. Just so you know, just about any 22 auto will jam from time to time. Don't sweat it. When they start jamming, give the inside a good cleaning around the chamber area.
I shoot a Mark II with 5.5" bull barrel and really like it. Just so you know, just about any 22 auto will jam from time to time. Don't sweat it. When they start jamming, give the inside a good cleaning around the chamber area.
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