I would love to buy a 22 pistol for low cost plinking and training that is functionally close to "real" caliber service/hunting handguns....so no Ruger or S&W autoloaders (at least the models I know).
I already own a 44 Mag revolver (S&W 29) and 3 semi autos in 9mm, (Kel-Tec P-11) .40 S&W (Bersa Thunder 40) and 10mm Auto, (S&W 1006)...probably I will buy a 45 soon (S&W 4506)
As you can see I'm a fan of DA/SA actions (well the P-11 is DAO but it is a pocket piece) so I would love the DA option to train with..this is the reason why the classic target 22 LR pistols are not an option.
I was thinking about a SIG Mosquito but I heard mixed reviews about it.
Another inexpensive option would be the Firestorm 22 (it is a Bersa Thunder 380 chambered in 22 LR) but I would like a barrel length of at least 4"
I do not mind buying another service caliber pistol with a 22 LR conversion as long as the combo doesn't break the bank (I would not like to go for more money than a Mosquito...~$400)
Any suggestions out there?? Any other option in semiauto than a Mosquito?? How is the Walther??
A revolver may be better??
Am I worrying too much about having the DA option for training?? (well the problem is not only the lack of DA...the target .22 pistols have a different balance and feel compared to regular defensive handguns)
Thanks
Regards
I already own a 44 Mag revolver (S&W 29) and 3 semi autos in 9mm, (Kel-Tec P-11) .40 S&W (Bersa Thunder 40) and 10mm Auto, (S&W 1006)...probably I will buy a 45 soon (S&W 4506)
As you can see I'm a fan of DA/SA actions (well the P-11 is DAO but it is a pocket piece) so I would love the DA option to train with..this is the reason why the classic target 22 LR pistols are not an option.
I was thinking about a SIG Mosquito but I heard mixed reviews about it.
Another inexpensive option would be the Firestorm 22 (it is a Bersa Thunder 380 chambered in 22 LR) but I would like a barrel length of at least 4"
I do not mind buying another service caliber pistol with a 22 LR conversion as long as the combo doesn't break the bank (I would not like to go for more money than a Mosquito...~$400)
Any suggestions out there?? Any other option in semiauto than a Mosquito?? How is the Walther??
A revolver may be better??
Am I worrying too much about having the DA option for training?? (well the problem is not only the lack of DA...the target .22 pistols have a different balance and feel compared to regular defensive handguns)
Thanks
Regards
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