Posted: 8/28/2006 8:52:00 PM EDT
| Ok, i've been looking for a .22 pistol and have been looking at the Sig and the P22... Sigs are expensive. You can't really beat the p22 price. I have gone threw all the other posts and seen the problems with the p22 but if you get a good one or get it fixed they seem to be fine..... so i'm looking for a GOOD reason not to get one. If you think the money can be put to better use on another pistol which one? thanks guys |
| I have a p22 that I bought a few years ago and after reading about the issues with them I decided to put some rounds thru it. Its choosey about the ammo and prone to stopping after getting dirty from the ammo but if you want something to tinker with then its the one to buy. You can find lots of help on the forums,tho. I ended up buying a browning buckmark camper for $225 and put a bsa red dot on it. Lots of fun and no trouble so far.......Just a thought..........JOE |
Thanks, i guess thats another one i'll look into. Not really sure what to do. thanks again |
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for what its worth I have a mosquito, p22, buckmark and smith 422 all have been reliable for me the 422 is the most accurate out of them all (shoot more than a couple rabbits at 50yrds) the buckmark was the easiest to mount optics on and most ergonomic for my large paws the P22 is by far the most modular with all the cool mall ninja gear you can hang off it mags are cheap new conversion for 17 mach II only complaint is the frame is kinda small and the controls are oddly positioned great for women kids small handed men but its kinda awkward for me its the wifes favorite though The mosquito is probably the most realistic style 22 easily usable for training compairable to my p229 not as accurate though mags are expensive too accesories not really available (maybe too new) If I were to only buy one of these it would prolly be the 422 or the buckmark both are very reliable and accurate and fit my hand well given the choice between the 2 I would probably go with a buck mark just because they are still made so parts and mags are more available even though the 422 uses 41 mags and are available parts are not as easily atainable |
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In all honesty you would be happyier buying an olympic class 22lr, I have several all shoot great Walther OSP is to expenzive $700-$900 but SIG/ hammerhill trailmasters shoot 3/4 inch groups at 25 yards thats the buy I have a buck mark but pride of ownership goes to my GSP and Walther olympia in 22 short. |
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In all honesty you would be happyier buying an olympic class 22lr, I have several all shoot great Walther OSP is to expenzive $700-$900 but SIG/ hammerhill trailmasters shoot 3/4 inch groups at 25 yards thats the buy I have a buck mark but pride of ownership goes to my GSP and Walther olympia in 22 short. Also a S&W k22 masterpiece in 22lr runs around $500-$600 and will shoot great if a revolver is an option |
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The only good reason not to get a p22, assuming you are cool with the thought of doing a bit of you're own smithing, is that it is not a real tack driver. If you are looking to do nothing but put neat little groups of holes in paper at 50 yards, you'll be very disapointed with this pistol. This is a gun that you take out back, line up a bunch of soda cans and go to town on them with. If that isn't you're idea of a good time, then thats a good reason to spend more and get a buckmark or such. It looks dead sexy to. -Local |
Exactly what i'm looking for. prettymuch a fun "toy"..... I'm looking at some of the other guns you guys are talking about and from what i'm reading.. NICE.. thanks for the help guys |