.22 LR Pistol Recommendations

[mikegideon]

6 hours ago, btq96r said:

Good aside to my search, but I have a GSG 522, so I'm good on a .22 rifle equivalent.  I looked at the M&P option back when buying the GSG and thought it solid, but wanted something different from an AR at the time.  That said, I've noticed the GSG is a little picky about what ammo it will cycle, so I may switch or upgrade someday.  It would likely come down to the M&P and a Ruger 10/22 for that decision.

In my humble opinion, everybody needs a 10/22. Out of all my 22's, it's my goto.

[btq96r]

21 hours ago, Jamie Jackson said:

Every gunowner should own at least one 10/22 @btq96r, just saying  

 

15 hours ago, mikegideon said:

In my humble opinion, everybody needs a 10/22. Out of all my 22's, it's my goto.

I know.  I'm slacking on something that might be one of the most essential firearms to own.

One day an old boss and I were talking guns and which one would be the most useful in a classic SHTF, breakdown of society and services scenario.  We came down on a 10/22 being that gun for a whole host of reasons.  Plentiful ammo (back when you could buy by the bucket easily and cheap), perfect for small game hunting, and at the top of reliability.

[Tom B]

I know this is a whole other discussion, but for a SHTF situation I dont think I'd want a semiauto.

Youre screwed if you lose the mag

Revolver for handgun, maybe a lever for a rifle. My opinion only.

[mikegideon]

3 hours ago, Tom B said:

I know this is a whole other discussion, but for a SHTF situation I dont think I'd want a semiauto.

Youre screwed if you lose the mag

Revolver for handgun, maybe a lever for a rifle. My opinion only.

For a SHTF situation, my 22's are staying in the safe. And everything semi auto. THE mag? Don't ever buy one of anything.  

[ianb]

I've been shooting my Colt New Frontier since I bought it new in the 70s. My only complaint is that my Western gunbelt seems to have shortened considerably. 

[Moped]

9 hours ago, ianb said:

I've been shooting my Colt New Frontier since I bought it new in the 70s. My only complaint is that my Western gunbelt seems to have shortened considerably. 

I think that’s happened to a lot of us!

[Moped]

On 6/4/2024 at 1:38 PM, btq96r said:

Thinking of buying a new gun for the first time in a long time.  One option is a .22 LR pistol, which I think will be just fun, and pretty useful in a bunch of situations.  Anyone want to plug their favorite make and model?  M&P22 by S&W, and Walther P22 are my leading contenders, but quite open to the gestalt if different.

One thing to consider, this isn't going to be some heavy use, competition gun, so I don't need top end/top buck.  Some fun and plinking are my main ideas for this gun, figure throw it in the range bag whenever I go shoot something else just to enjoy.

What did you end up doing?

[DRD]

I agree with the previous posts about the Browning Buckmark, I like the Camper model. Sem-auto .22s can be quite finicky regarding ammo, One brand of ammo be reliable, and another will be terrible. 

And that's why my top recommendation would be a Ruger Single Six or the less expensive Ruger Wrangler.  When it comes to reliability, you can not beat a revolver.

[btq96r]

On 7/12/2024 at 4:44 PM, Moped said:

What did you end up doing?

Still deciding.

[JustEd]

6 hours ago, btq96r said:

Still deciding.

Look at it this way. There is no such thing as the perfect handgun. It depends on what you like and what you can afford. Anything that shoots is 100% better than a stick. 
 

Good suggestions here. Any would do

 

 

[rdoubleu2021]

I’ve had a Ruger Mark IV for several years and it’s been great. Volquartsen makes an accurizing kit for it which trigger performance significantly better

[KLKR8]

I will throw my vote in with the Ruger Mark series crowd. Hard to beat overall. Lots of options in that family. Known to be reliable...(as .22lr is...).

[chances R]

No such thing as the perfect pistol , rifle etc.  That’s why I have a large safe