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Best .22 Pistol for skills practice

vieuxscott
Hi all:

Any recommendations for a reasonably priced .22 pistol for target practice?

I'm looking at Ruger and the SIG Trailside. The S&W 41 is outside of my price range. A pistol that I can practice with in lieu of my 9mm, not for competition.

Thanks!
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  • Contender Man
    Ruger is good. I'm not much of a fan of the Sig. Browing buckmark is another. Even the new Neo's are pretty good. And all fit what appears to be your price range.

    However, there is one other possibility. Depending on your 9mm you may be able to get a 22 conversion kit for it. If that is possible and still within your budget ... you get the best of both worlds with the same trigger and similar balance/handling.


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  • mark christian
    I sugest a CZ Kadet .22LR automatic. You can either purchase a complete Kadet pistol in .22LR or buy the CZ-75/85 9mm and then purchase a .22LR Kadet conversion so that you'll be able to practice firing inexpensive .22 ammo to become fully familiar with the 9mm pistol. Here is a photo of my personal CZ-85 fitted with the .22 Kadet kit (it will also fit a CZ-75 if you prefer that model).

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  • Mooseyard
    I would choose a good old Hi Standard, maybe a HD Military for around $400.

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  • mballai
    Perhaps a conversion kit for your 9mm would make the most sense.

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  • .308
    I had the privalege of attending the Shot Show in Las Vegas this last February. I found the Browning pistols to be absolute cream! They fit the hand so well, as if they actually belong there. Few guns do that. And their function is very smooth. The Sigs suck, comparatively, and I'm not the only one to say as much. I wish Browning would make a .45 1911 model.

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  • Chief Shaway
    Why not try the Ruger 22/45. I have one and am very pleased with it.
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  • gotstolefrom
    I'll go with Chief.
    I first thought you were teaching someone, and a SA revolver would be my recommendation. But, realizing that it is for an auto user I have to say that the Ruger 22/45 has served me better than I expected. I got a slab side 8 inch bbl. Trigger breaks like glass at 3#, I don't know how that happened with a new gun from the mfg. I have not found the 'pet ammo' yet, that will happen this winter. The mags are different than other Ruger 22 auto's, as you would expect with the grip angle change.

    I always liked my other Ruger 22 auto, but the grip only felt like my Luger, which I fire only rarely.

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  • asa
    Easier to find-at least in this area-than a High Standard is a Colt Woodsman. Either the Target or Sport which both have adjustable sights can be found for $300-$400 in good, shootable condition if you look long enough. Well built and finished and accurate besides, you'd also have a pistol that will always hold it's value. I've heard that the new model Rugers are having problems, so-personally-they'd be way down my list.
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  • gotstolefrom
    I've heard some things about Ruger's centerfire autos.

    The Ruger revolver lines are solid,
    and 22 auto lines have no major design changes.
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  • BOBBYWINS
    I've loved my Ruger MkII Slabside from day one,but I recently picked up a Buckmark Target and now I'm not so sure which I would recomend if I had to choose just one.Both are great!!

    BW

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  • bobski
    102 thru 107 series hi standard is absolutle the best. if you want to save some money, get a ML or SH series hi standard. they are plentiful and bar none THE GUN for developing SKILLS and not being left with an excuse to blame the gun. if you want to limit yourself moneywise, your SKILLS will suffer. pay the extra 50 or 100.00 and be the BEST shooter from the START...........HIGH STANDARD! WWW.highstandard.com.
    email me for advice anytime.[8D]

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