Whats your favorite 22 pistol and why?

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Some really great guns on this thread! :D

I've only got 3 .22 handguns, but to me, they're gems, so it's a 3-way tie between my S&W K-22 (no pic) and 617 revolvers, and my Ruger MkIII:

S&W 617 (25 yards, unsupported):
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Ruger MkIII (10 yards, supported (bottom) and unsupported (top))
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S&W 422/622/2213/2214....

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I got the target model for HS graduation. I have picked up the others here and there. Accurate, light, reliable, what's not to like.
What's not to like? They are ugly as hell.

Sorry. :)
 
I would have to say the 1969 model PP/ks in .22 lr I have. It shoots as accurate as a person can shoot it . I do know that it likes the CCI ammo. I never had a hiccup with it as far as function. I have to find out more about it because I heard that the one I have is a rare one. He would not budge on his price I know that. He was saying something about a stamp on it and the actual time it was made, because of the 1968 fire arms act (I think) I didn't understand him that much,he had an accent. I should have listened more carefully but I just knew that when I saw it and held it that I had to have it ! (now I want to trade it because I'm into bp shooting/hunting and totally love it. :D
 
I love my Norinco TT-Olympia, accurate, reliable, easy to disassembly and mantain, inexpensive: what not to love?
 
I believe this thread is about what you like, not bashing. There are plenty of 22 pistols I don't like either, but this isn't the place for it. You don't even post a picture of your own, just complain about someone else's.
 
I have two absolute, never sell, favorites.
First is my S&W Model 41
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This gun has been completely reliable with standard & high velocity ammo and a pure joy to shoot.
I have owned it for about twenty years and it has fired many thousands of rounds at targets and small game. It is my go to go for serious shooting.
The only repairs made are replacing springs every five years or thereabouts.

Second is my Manurhin/Walther PP
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A pistol I consider perfectly sized for the .22 rimfire.
Now this gun took some sorting out.
I have always been told the magazines hold ten rounds, which they do.
They also don't feed for doodly when loaded with ten rounds.
A little research taught me the guns are actually meant to be loaded with 8 rounds.
Do so and they feed perfectly with good quality standard or high velocity SOLIDS.
Mine doesn't do real well with most hollowpoint ammo, though Winchester Dynapoints hum through it without a hiccup, (Go figure).
Standard velocity is best with Federal Champion the clear winner in the accuracy tests.
Once I got all the bobbles sorted out, this pistol has fast become my favorite packing around .22 and pure fun plinker.
 
Nice looking pistols there everyone. I prefer my Ruger Mark I. Fun to shoot and feels great in the hand. Accurate as well.
 
I only have a few cheap plinkers for .22LR pistols. Of those, this is my favorite.

EDIT: Why? It is fairly small, it is very light, it operates like a centerfire handgun, and it just feels so perfect in the hand. It is a very fun plinker and practice gun.

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Since you specifically said pistol.
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Favorite .22 handgun.
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Top breaks are a southpaw friend.
 
Never tell a momma her baby is ugly, just think it and say something positive about their personality.:)
You are correct of course. Apologies to "momma". :)

Let's see. They have a great personality, make their own clothes, and taking a language in the evening during their spare time.
 
Pardini SP. Super reliable, super accurate, best trigger ever.

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I've had this guy for 40 years and we've traveled many miles together. #1

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This MK1 is is #2 from the early 1970s.
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#3 is this old Victor. It and the Ruger are so accurate it hurts. Tough call on these three jewels.
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Love the 22 Makarov. Wow didnt know they made one.
It's actually a Bulgarian 9x18 with a Bulgarian 22 Conversion. I think only a few of the 22 conversions got in the country.



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I LIKE that Beretta Model 84. I have the Beretta 84 (380) very nice guns.
 
It's actually a Bulgarian 9x18 with a Bulgarian 22 Conversion. I think only a few of the 22 conversions got in the country.


I remember when Makarov.com was selling those. I should have bought one. Yes, they didn't last long, IIRC.
 
What's not to like? They are ugly as hell.
A ugly gun is a gun that doesn't work properly, in my book.

I've always liked the S&W 422/622/2213/2214 family. Congratulations floorit76.
 
This: (Beater RIA frame with mods and Nelson .22 upper)

Due to accuracy and the fact I shoot 1911's most frequently.


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