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OK, my dad asked me to get on here and type this in.
Were looking for a nice .22LR pistol. He really wants a semi-auto. He wants to keep the price below $350. Went to our local gunshop today and they recommended the walther p22. I really liked it and i believe he did too. Nice fit and finish. Any reviews would also be helpfull. Thanks alot i really appreciate it![:D]
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Were looking for a nice .22LR pistol. He really wants a semi-auto. He wants to keep the price below $350. Went to our local gunshop today and they recommended the walther p22. I really liked it and i believe he did too. Nice fit and finish. Any reviews would also be helpfull. Thanks alot i really appreciate it![:D]
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Can't beat a Ruger Mark II for the money.
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I really like my pistols to have an exposed hammer { said the P7 owner [:I] } Recently on GB a Beretta 948 sold for $200.00 These are great little guns made on the pre-war 32/380 frame. The alloy frame makes them very light.
The Beretta model 70 is also quite nice.
Good luck
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For starting out, novice shooter or gun club marksmanship contests, the Ruger mk 2 is tuff to beat. 0 -
Im with BOBBYWINS, you cant beat a Ruger. They will eat almost any long rifle that there is, and their tougher than a boot. Get one in blue, need to lube her more often to keep rust in check, or stainless and a whole lot less.
You cant go wrong with either.
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Anyone who has read my posts knows that I am not on the Ruger bandwagon-- except for two of their products: The MKII pistol (or older MKI) and the 10-22 rifle. The Ruger is heavier than the Walther and this is actually better for you to learn with as it will be far easier for you to make the transition to the weight of a centerfire automatic after learning how to handle the 36oz. Ruger as opposed to the 16oz. P22. The Ruger is more accurate in my opinion than the standard version of the P22 (unless you opt for the P22 5" target conversion) which makes the little gun better suited for target work. The reality is that the Walther is nothing more than a slightly downsized version of the P99 and is perfect for training if you happen to own the full sized pistol-- which I do. Other wise the P22 is pretty much a plinker. This is my opinon and as your Dad knows I have PLENTY of them!
Mark T. Christian0 -
In my opinion, like the others, the Ruger is tough to beat, hold their value well and come in umpteen configurations from short and simple to long (or even short) bull barrels. Only thing I know is you don't want to do a full disassembly for cleaning. I've heard it is doable but not for the faint of heart. But a good soaking in Hoppe's # 9 and flush out with brake cleaner ( or similiar), wipe down, oil up lightly and it's good to go.
The only other one's I'm partial to is the Browning Buck Mark or for the wheel gunner, again, Ruger in the Single Six. The single six is also very accurate, nice trigger and has the option of the .22 WMR cylinder. Not often that I've used it, but sure up's the power ante.0 -
You might want to look at the Smith and Wesson 22 auto. It is by far easier to break down and clean than the Ruger, and it is every bit as accurate, or possibly more accurate than the Ruger. Plus, the Smith has a built in rail on top if you decide to put some sort of optic device on it. Lets also not forget, the Smith cost less money... Oshmans stocks a 5" slab sided bull barrel version for $219.00, pretty darn hard to beat. Personally I have both a Smith and a Ruger. My smith has a Leupold Gilmore red dot with the 2 moa dot, and I can hit just about everything I point it at. If you are looking for resale value, buy the Ruger.
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I vote for the Ruger MKII.
Out of the box it only needs a little trigger work to be competitive in .22 Bullseye.
Haven't tried the S&W .22 so no comment there.0 -
ruger!..i have the standard model...been a great shooter for years now
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I have to vote for the Ruger MKII also. I taught both of my sons and my wife how to shoot using one. I currently have two, a standard MK I
which was made in 1965 and a Bull Barrel Mark II from 1985. Both have 30,000 plus rounds through them.
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Well I may be missing something here, however I have a MKI that I don't like. Never worked well for me and a pain in the butt to take down and clean. I really like my colt target. They don't make them anymore but you can find used ones in your price range. 0 -
Have shot most - From the S&W 22A and the Famous 41 S&W. High Standard, Sportking, Victor, Citation, HD Military, etc. Have shot the Rugers in all makes and models (very solid guns, but difficult to take down for many people, and are fairly accurate). The Browning Challenger and Challenger II, The Browning Buckmark thru the Buckmark Varmit (Which is a very accurate Pistol) The Colt Woodsman, Targetsman, Huntsman, and the Newer 21.
The most enjoyable of all was the Beretta 948 or the Beretta 72. These guns feel small because the frame is narrow, Pointing is natural, Trigger is Good, and you get that extra barrel length as a plus because of the way the barrel sets back in the slide, and they will feed shorts extremly well, (will not operate the slide with shorts). All of the above are quality, and there is much Hoo Doo about the Hammerli Trailside, or the Walther P22. All good guns. Question is: How accurate do you wanna be and how much do you want to pay? [?]
Ronnie G. Perkins0 -
I want to stay below 350 and i just want a nice gun to plink/ use as a first gun for my 12year old
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