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Posted: 3/15/2008 12:28:35 PM EDT
With the price of centerfire ammo spiraling out of control, I am planning on getting a .22LR pistol for some plinking and target shooting fun. What is the best value in an American-made .22LR pistol under $400?
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+1 or a Browning Buckmark (also any configuration you prefer) Those two are the best all around .22 semi autos available. Accurate, reliable, durable, etc. |
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Don't rule out a revolver, they can be had for way less than $400.
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Nice piece! I'll give you what you paid for it |
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ruger 22/45 5.5" target model, bought mine back in 94' or 95', paid $150 OTD, they're a bit higher nowdays.
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Mk II is a good bet. A Single Six or Bearcat would also be a fun plinker.
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Beretta U22 Neos, Ruger MK I II III, or the Browning Buckmark should all serve you well.
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I've got a NEOS, I like better than any of the Buckmarks I have own.
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Ruger MKII. If you might want to consider a conversion kit if you own a pistol. I should have bought a AA kit for my G21 instated of the MKII. I do love my MKII though, so no real regrets.
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High Standard Double nine,revelation99 ,Iever Johnson target 8!
many 22lRs to choose! Why Autos? bob |
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CZ 75 Kadet conversion kit. Cost is about $299, if you have an existing CZ 75-family pistol you can mount it on. I've found that mine is more accurate than my Ruger 22's, and easier to break down and care for. Or you can buy a complete Kadet .22 pistol, for around $400 to $450.
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I like the Buckmark myself, I have a Ruger 22/45 which is also good but the Browning trigger is much better in my opinion.
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buckmark, sw 22a, ruger, beretta. still working the bugs on sig and i had 2 p22 couldn't get either to run.
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If you're interested in an autoloader, I suggest a MKII ruger. The newer MKIII's have too much extra and unnecessary crap on them.
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How do you like the Sig Mosquito??
I'm considering getting one,but never heard anything good or bad about them.How many rounds do the mags hold???Thanks,Mick. |
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So far, I like it. I've only put about 500 rounds through it so far, so I really don't consider it broken in yet. Mags are 10 rounds ea. and too much money ( $30+ each ) but other than that, no complaints from me. It is a little weird having both a decocker and a manual safety though....dunno what's up with that.... |
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Another vote for the Ruger MKII. Don't justify Ruger's stupidity by buying a MKIII.
Absolutely, positively, do not get suckered into a P22 or Mosquito. |
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love my Neos. get the longer barreled one and it is very accurate.
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Love my smith 22a 6 1/2 stainless bull barrel fluted
Less than $300.00 |
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I bought a Buckmark Camper yesterday. Buddy liked it enough he bought a MKIII today before we went shooting.
Having, literally, shot both side by side (And at the same time. Eat it antonio Banderes. ) I would say that either a Buckmark or Ruger. Which ever you find first or you find cheaper. |
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I think the 22A is one of the most under rated .22 pistols out there. I had a low serial number 22a standard that I gave my dad after a couple thousand rounds and now I have a target model. Not sure on the round count, but it has been more accurate than an older high standard target model, ruger 22/45s, ruger MKIIIs, and a couple browning buckmarks that I have tested against it benchrested with match ammo at 50ft. Not bad for a sub $300 gun. Even the black finish models have stainless barrels and slides. I worked at an indoor college .22 range last year so I got to shoot a few guns to compare it to. Still like it the best, but I would like a ruger 22/45. |
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Love my Buckmark. I've got a Hunter.
It's got a 7 1/4" bull barrel, scope base, cocobolo target grips, and a Truglo front sight. Brand new, I got mine for $310. |
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I got a Camper model Buckmark when I graduated high school, bout 5 years ago for less than $250 new. It's a pleasure to shoot and damn accurate. I wish I had its trigger on all my other guns, VERY crisp and smooth.
I've killed running rabbits with it before like nothing. You won't be disappointed by the Buckmark. |
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Buckmark.
Ruger is a bitch to clean, and you have to get new barrels/uppers through ffl. |
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I have a 22/45 and a Single Six; the SS has a LR cylinder, and a .22 Magnum barrel. Fun revolver to shoot! |
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I disagree with those who say a MKII/III is difficult to clean. Unlike a Buckmark, the Ruger doesn't require any tools to field strip. You just pull down on the mainspring housing lever and you are done. The Buckmark requires you to unscrew the sight base.
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That's why you don't take it apart. With the Buckmark you just lock the slide back, clean the chamber face and the front of the slide, and call it good. I disassembled my Buckmark about 3 times before I wised up. 2 years later, and it's still working fine. |
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+1 on the Ruger Mk II. It's my favorite .22 autoloader. My S&W M17 wins for accuracy, though, but isn't the 'blaster' that the Mk II is.
I also like my P22, mostly for it's tiny size. Great little gun. Not the most accurate, but also a great blaster.
I'll have to disagree on that one - I had a 22A that I bought new, and hated it. Jam-o-matic for me with just about everything. Who knows - I might just have odd luck, since I like my P22, and have had no problems with it.... |
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What's wrong with the MKIII? |
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Magazine disconnect and cheap loaded chamber indicator, IIRC.
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wheww, I just bought one last night and I thought maybe there was something serious wrong with it. |
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To be honest, the MKIII and 22/45 are fine guns. I just wish Ruger would have given us the new mag release without the stupid loaded chamber indicator and mag disconnect. |
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The last two S&W 622s that I have bought (used) were $100. Solid pistol, with similar controls to a 1911.
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I have Buckmark and Ruger 22/45, both are suppressed and love them both.
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I just sold my 22/45 and went with a buckmark myself Between the grip width and option to actually change the grips, balance and trigger it just felt better Now I have to see how it shoots. |
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I love mine. I've ran about 500 rounds of Remington bulk thru mine without any problems, just one dud. It's also very easy to field strip. |
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I've ran approx.800 rounds threw my Sig Mosquito and only 1 FTF.
Ruger Single Six rates up there also. |
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