Posted: 6/25/2004 9:54:39 AM EDT
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I am soon to buy my first pistol, I was told to start with 22's and then work my way up. Which is fine by me in terms of ammo prices. I plan on collecting 1911's, so i naturally am leaning towards either a 22/45 or some cheap 1911 conversion. What do yall think? What do mags go for in terms of the 22/45? How much should hte 22/45 be? |
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I don't have one, but a 22/45 is on my list (you know the one). Pricing will depend on barrel length and finish. They start around $250 for the blued 4" version. Mags are about $15. More info: www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?function=famid&famid=4 |
| I have a 22/45 (blued 4" something barrel). The only thing I've changed on it was installed a Volquartsen trigger w/stop and a HiViz fiber optic front sight and Volquartsen extractor. The only thing thats ever broken on it was the extractor at just over 6K rounds. I installed a Volquartsen Exact Edge and in runs back at 100%. I like to use copper coated ammo since the gun doesn't get as dirty with it. I'm planning on buying the .22 kit from Kimber for my Springfield 1911. |
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The Ruger is a decent little gun but don't get too excited by the 22/45 designation. It's more marketing bullshit than real world fact. Personally, I'd recommend the Browning Buckmark for a .22. I'd also not skip over the 1911 as a first gun either. If one is comfortable with the recoil of a .45acp there's no reason to not skip ahead to the gun of your choice. My .o2 |
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Honestly, after have shot a 22/45 quite a bit, I'd have to say that simply buying a regular Mark II is far better than a 22/45. He's right --- it's marketing gibberish. Also, if you get a Ruger MK 2, go for the 6" bull-barrel adj sighted version. You will never regret it. I'm currently trying out a Walther (S&W) P22 --- totally different gun and purpose than a Ruger. But for the money, I'm thinking it's a nice weapon. (~$250 NIB at Gart Sports). Very light, not the best trigger, so it takes some practice and concentration to shoot it well. It will also not be as durable as the heavy, solid Ruger MK 2. But, it is accurate, and great for the wife. $.02 |
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Having owned all of the above named models, here is my two cents. The 22/45 is a good gun, and more than slick marketing. The grip angle and location of controls (mag release, safety, slide stop) are very similar to the 1911 so as to facilitate inexpensive training and enhancing "muscle memory". Ruger has recently released a 22/45 MKIII (no, not a NAVY SEAL model) that has the physical dimensions of the 1911 grip frame. The Browning Buckmarck (in any config.) is probably the nicest .22 pistol you can buy. Just a solid, nice gun. Walther P-22 is a fun plinker, especially if you get one that's OD Green and has the threaded barrel. This pistol is designed for suppressor use, a novelty piece to be sure! With regards to the 1911 series in .45ACP as a first handgun. I sincerely believe it would be a mistake as the .45ACP can have a sharp recoil and may be a bit much for some shooters to start with. You could go the .45 route, only you will know if you can do it, but I say get a nice .22 and get hooked on the shooting end, develope good habits, then get yer Guberment Model. Good luck, shoot safe. |
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9mm is s pretty good starting caliber, IMO, as well as .38 Special which can be a really easy shooting round, especially in a revolver made for .357 Magnum. I don't shoot .22 much at all because I find that it's almost like not shooting for me, like I'm just pointing and squeezing and repeat and repeat with little sensory stimulation and not much to work at. |
9mm is a great choice for someone starting out! *There are a number of good quality yet inexpensive pistols to be had *Recoil is easily managable, even by smaller folk *Ammo is about as cheap as you can get, I buy 100rd Winchester "white box value pak" at wally world for $10 and change *nine is fine for personal protection/duty/ccw .38 special... there are some newbies who want a serious handgun and could handle one with a minimum of experience. That makes a revolver like the GP-100 great for them. In a full size revolver, .38 special doesn't have a whole lot of recoil. Plink away with affordable ammo, and get some magnum stuff for the serious social work |
| I shot a 22/45 with a stainless steel suppressor.I'd have to say that I am very impressed with the weapons system but it seems to me the mk2 is more reliable.The subsonic ammo we were running misfired countless times, so that definately had something to do with it. |