Target Pistol
which is the best with a cost of $500 or less?
Sig Hammerlli, S&W 22A, or used 22 Magnum of any type?
Sig Hammerlli, S&W 22A, or used 22 Magnum of any type?
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What would be a good target pistol? 0 -
You will get alot of different opinions on this question. I would look at the Ruger MKIII line. I have owned a Stainless MK II with a 5.5" bull barrel for over 19 years. It has over 30,000 rounds through it and shoot the same as it did when it was new.
I enjoy target shooting with it as well as tree rat and rabbit hunting when I get the chance.
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hello i agree with William 81 I have likes and dislikes.I like older High Standards and KART & MARVEL conversion units that fit on a 1911 type frame. That said my suggestion is to go to the range and try out what feels good to you . for the lower price guns ruger and buckmark are good if you won the lottery try a Hammerli 208s. I would buy a 1911 and a marvel pratice with the marvel on the 45 frame to save on ammo cost and then switch slides to 45 if you want to shoot big bore. 0 -
I'll throw in a vote for the Buckmark. We've got two of them, and they both shoot much better than I or my friends do. You can get just about any configuration you can think of. They also make a nice little carbine on the same design. 0 -
Older Hi Standard would be my choice.
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Mooseyard Precision
LE Supply & Firearms
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Ruger MarkII,or Browning Buckmark.
I have both and love them both.[^]
If my wife said I had to get rid of one or face divorce,I'd say,"When are you leaving?"
BW
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If you can afford it, the model 41 S&W is the best 22 target pistol. 0 -
You have gotten good feedback.
Since you are 'looking at getting a target pistol', it says two things ..1) looking for a lower priced quality gun, and 2)go with 22 caliber for economical reasons.
Unless you already have a target pistol, you don't know your limitations. I know I can't squeeze all the value out of a top of the line mega buck target pistol. I can shoot as well as a Ruger MkII or MkIII in the 8 inch bull bbl can deliver, but not much better. So, pick up a 'good' pistol and shoot it until you can shoot it as well as anyone....THEN you can consider a move up/on/or over.
Above all, spend only as much as you can ENJOY.....thats most folks reason to shoot anyway....ENJOY.
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quote:Originally posted by gotstolefrom
You have gotten good feedback.
Since you are 'looking at getting a target pistol', it says two things ..1) looking for a lower priced quality gun, and 2)go with 22 caliber for economical reasons.
Unless you already have a target pistol, you don't know your limitations. I know I can't squeeze all the value out of a top of the line mega buck target pistol. I can shoot as well as a Ruger MkII or MkIII in the 8 inch bull bbl can deliver, but not much better. So, pick up a 'good' pistol and shoot it until you can shoot it as well as anyone....THEN you can consider a move up/on/or over.
Above all, spend only as much as you can ENJOY.....thats most folks reason to shoot anyway....ENJOY.
.22 *is* the way to go, no question, I disagree a bit with the start small and work your way up model.
.22 pistols last for years and years (if not longer), so my view is you might as well spend a *little* bit more and start with the gun that will make you competitive that you can use forever. Why change things in the middle? The better guns keep their value fairly well too should you ever decide to sell again down the road.
The *last* think you ever want to happen is that you feel limited by your gun!
A Ruger target model costs $320 (new).
A Browning Buckmark target model costs $400 (or so new).
A (used but excellent) High Standard Supermatic Military costs $500.
A Smith 41 costs $785 (used can be found for $600).
The difference in feel between the Smith or High Standard and the Ruger is like night and day. If you are interested in a plinker or field gun. . .get the Ruger. If you are interested in *serious* bullseye shooting. . .or think you MIGHT be. . .get the better gun!0 -
I love my Ruger MKII (5.5-inch blued)
They're affordable, relatively inexpensive and fun. I am, however gonna sell it to fund the purchase of a 6-7/8 target taper MKIII. I like the look of blue, bur the durability of stainless is unbeatable.
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define practice. what do you want to do when you practice? miss a lot, or drill them thru the same hole? goal....to find a gun that fits, has good sights that are easy to adjust, simple operation, and easy to clean.
best advice...ask yourself in this order:
what do want to hit?
what do i want to hit it with?
how often must it hit w/o failure?
how many extra gadgets do i want to support my choice?
how much money do i want to spend?
1. pick the target.
2. pick the ammo.
3. pick the gun. when you pick it, have the dealer remove price tags. pick them up with your eyes closed. find one that feels good in your hands. then open you eyes. manufacturer doesnt matter. it fits you. then ask what it costs and pay for it regardless. doing this defuses the classic american retail trap of buying on impulse or on looks.
now ask the dealer if you can shoot one first or find someone who has one already and arrange to shoot it. odds are, youre gonna like it. only hurtle youre gonna have is learning the sights.
my suggestion? 99% of the time, youre gonna find a high standard the gun youll go with. it will be right the first time and comes standard with all the features mentioned.
www.highstandard.com.
email me if you need some more advice. good luck!
former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, former navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction. NRA certified instructor.0
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