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Advice -- 22 competition target pistol

wtroper
I have been asked for advice by a young man who is a senior in high school concerning a competition 22 pistol. He knows that I shoot pistols (revolvers mainly), but I am not a competitor. He will be attending college next year and desires to hone his skills and hopefully tryout for the university smallbore pistol team.

As I understand his needs, either a semi-auto or a revolver is allowed. Three different shooting events have been posed to me #1. Camp Perry Round (modified) ---- 15 timed fire and 15 rapid fire -- range 25 yds. Must have open sights only. #2. Slow fire bullseye --- 25 yards, one hand standing. Any 22 with open or telescopic sights. #3. 22 Hunter Pistol Silhouette -- chickens, pigs, turkeys & rams from 40 meter to 100 meters. Any 22 with any sight that does not project an image on the target.

This family does not have unlimited resources. However, they desire to give the young man a chance at being competitive. He has experience with smallbore rifle competitions & muzzle loader competitions. Has qualified for nationals (high school or 4-H?) so he is not a beginner. His new interest is in pistols.

I would welcome thoughts and suggestions on which pistols or revolvers should be considered and advice on how many different ones are needed for these three types of events.

I am out of my league in addressing his questions. However, I expect that some of you on this forum can help. Thanks, in advance.

Marvin
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  • njames
    ruger auto 22 are resonably priced and hold up well lots of different models offered. smith model 41 nice but a little pricy.
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  • CapnMidnight
    Hi Standard
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  • 22hipower
    I would try for a S&W 41. Hard to beat for accuracy and slides with different length barrels (and fitted for scope if desired)can be added. As noted by njames, they're a little pricey but worth it. Find a used one on the auction side or at a gun show. If cost is a limiting factor then I agree with the Ruger MKIII as an acceptable solution.
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  • Herschel
    I suggest the Ruger 512 Mk III. It has a 5 1/2" bull barrel, adjustable rear sight and base for weaver rings if he ever needs to mount a scope on it. S & W model 41 is probably worth the extra money if they can afford it.
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  • bill2740
    Wait for a reply from perry shooter.
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  • dcs shooters
    High Standard Trophy [;)]
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  • perry shooter
    Hello a competition pistol is a very personal item just like Autos some people like one brand and others have different opinions . I attended Camp Perry 1972-2005 and will not bore you with details but This was some of the most enjoyable times of my life. Now to the question . As a starting bulls-eye Pistol I would look at either a Ruger (avoiding the Mark III ) the bad thing about the Ruger Has a different Grip to frame angle then the 1911 and many other target large bore pistols. That is Unless you get the plastic framed model and I don't care for plastic guns. Along with this all 22 Caliber pistols need to have the workings cleaned this is where the Ruger frankly SUCKS as it is hard to take down for cleaning and then getting put back together. The other choices are the Buckmark by Browning this pistol comes in many models the target model set up to allow you to mount a RED DOT sight has a better trigger has a 1911 Grip angle so when the young man wants to compete with a big bore pistol then the 1911 type 45 ACP will feel natural. My favorite 22 would be a older made in CONN. High Standard not the Texas made ones. If you double click on my name you can send me an email . I have all the names and addresses of every pistol shooter that was at Camp Perry 1972-2005 and I might be able to give you address of someone willing to MENTOR this young man. I am past my best days but really enjoy coaching and mentoring. I also have loaner pistols for new shooters this gives the new person a chance to see what pistol fits them. Feel free to email me and if I can be of any help I would be glad to help. BTW the young men did the shooting Not me. But we did have 3 JR. National Champions during the time I was team Capt and we did win 3 national Civilian TEAM DCM/CMP Ball Matches one with a young man that was attending V.M.I. at the time . I was fortunately surrounded by great shooters. "Praise the HARD-BALL gun"
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  • wtroper
    Perry shooter --- Thanks. Will forward this info. Exactly what is needed.
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  • bambihunter
    Another idea, the S&W model 41 to me is among the best and has about the same grip shape and angle as the 2206 which is significantly cheaper. I am not equating them, just saying a person could start out with the 2206 then later move to the 41 without a lot of loss of muscle memory.
    Food for thought.
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  • beantownshootah
    It would help to know the exact budget here to make a specific recommendation.

    Medium to high-end guns that could make one competitive would include:

    -High Standard (The older ones are still one of the best in terms of bang for buck).

    -Smith and Wesson model 41.

    -Hammerli (/Sig) trailside (which now is marketed under a different name. . .which I forget).


    In my opinion the Rugers are POTENTIALLY good target guns, BUT none of them are suitable as such out of the box, requiring a trigger job first. That adds cost to the gun that probably won't entirely be recovered on selling it. I'd say forget this route, particularly for someone who is already an experienced shooter. They can start with something a little better.
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