.22 smith/wesson semi auto pistol
was going to buy to teach wife how to handle/operate handgun. she is kind of recoil shy of my larger calibers.
how about the smith and wesson model 422, .22 semi?
22a semi auto pistol a good gun? thinking of buying one
how about the smith and wesson model 422, .22 semi?
22a semi auto pistol a good gun? thinking of buying one
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They are average pistols. Suggest you check out Browning and Ruger models, even the Beretta Neo if you can deal with the styling. All run in the same general price range.
If possible go to a range that has rentals and try out the models that interest you.
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Get the Ruger
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get a simple duramatic or sportking. since it will last forever, it saves you money. get the gun that will last a lifetime and its easy to clean. high standard!
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 -
Ruger's a great gun. If you look at the Mark III target you can mount a red dot optic with the included weaver base. The gun's already drilled and tapped for the weaver base, all you need to do is add the optic.
Lots of fun[:)] I have a two slab side Mark II and want to add the red dot.
Whatever gun you buy, if you're intent is to bring you wife into the sport, bring her along and let her hold the guns. Find the one that's the most comfortable to her hands, and then shop by budget.
Good luck and enjoy.
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I would get a Browning Buckmark.....or a Ruger Mark III. Anyway don't buy the Smith & Wesson 22A.....honestly.
Breech0 -
I've got a 422, a 622, and used to have (and want another) 2206. These are the same gun, just the finish and materials vary between the models.
422 = blued finish/alloy frame
622 = stainless finish/alloy frame
2206 = stainless finish, stainless frame
These are not target pistols, but they are plenty accurate for plinking and most hunting situations. The barrel sits lower on these models reducing what little recoil there is. It feeds very reliably too, so much so that our 422 sits in my wife's nightstand. We both prefer the longer ~6" barrel over the 4" j
It appears I'm in the minority here, but I think they are great little guns. I have tried some of the others listed above and while they all were decent guns, I still liked these and the S&W 41 over the other .22 pistols listed above. I know my 422 has shot well over 100,000 rounds (no kidding). As a result, the accuracy suffers some on that gun.
Also, I couldn't ever get used to the grip angle on the Rugers.0 -
Still have a 622 and it shoots great! Light easy to carry and functions. Agree with bambi..imo.....nambu 0 -
i think the key to 22 shooting or any gun is the ability to see improvement over time. if you start wit ha gun that isnt accurate, your targets will be swiss cheese. if you practice a lot and still get swiss cheese only to find out later that it wasnt you, it was the guns accuracy that was the issue, it frustrates students. in your case, since she is fresh, you need to eliminate the possiblity of the gun frustrating her when she DOES do everything right and the gun just isnt hitting what she aims at. its for this reason people like me always push ACCURATE guns. accuracy costs MONEY. if all you want is to make bang noise, sure, buy a 422 and have fun. and when it wears out, throw it away and get a good one. but isnt is logical to have just started out with better one in the first place? deprogramming american consumers isnt easy. i hope i saved another one here today. get an above average gun, pay the extra, and, keep it for a lifetime. www.highstandard.com
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As a trainer, the Walther p22, with the adjustable back strap is also an alternative. She may find it easier to get a comfortable grip depending on her hand size. Good sights on it too.
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