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I talked to a guy today who was at SHOT range day. He said the new Beretta 22 Jaguar we were all talking shit about was actually really nice, superior to the Ruger MK4 or S&W Victory in his view. Said it ran very well with a can. And while the competition model with the imo hideous comp and thumb rest and bizzare color scheme looks awful, the normal black version actually looks pretty good. With it now confirmed to take 15rd magazines, I actually think the B22 Jaguar might be the most significant pistol released at this years SHOT show. The .22 pistol market is a much smaller world, and so if the B22 runs, this could be a huge player. You're getting the 15rd firepower of the TX22, with potentially equal or better performance then the Ruger/SW pistols, at 1/2 the cost of a Volquarsten Black Mamba. And then on top of that this is the year of the suppressor.... $25 15rd mags https://blackmarketarms.com/magazines/unsorted/beretta-magazine-b22-jaguar-22lr-15rd-blued-steel 
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Originally Posted By spydercomonkey: I talked to a guy today who was at SHOT range day. He said the new Beretta 22 Jaguar we were all talking shit about was actually really nice, superior to the Ruger MK4 or S&W Victory in his view. Said it ran very well with a can. And while the competition model with the imo hideous comp and thumb rest and bizzare color scheme looks awful, the normal black version actually looks pretty good. With it now confirmed to take 15rd magazines, I actually think the B22 Jaguar might be the most significant pistol released at this years SHOT show. The .22 pistol market is a much smaller world, and so if the B22 runs, this could be a huge player. You're getting the 15rd firepower of the TX22, with potentially equal or better performance then the Ruger/SW pistols, at 1/2 the cost of a Volquarsten Black Mamba. And then on top of that this is the year of the suppressor.... $25 15rd mags https://blackmarketarms.com/magazines/unsorted/beretta-magazine-b22-jaguar-22lr-15rd-blued-steel https://cdn-fastly.thefirearmblog.com/media/2026/01/19/00594/post.jpg?size=720x845&nocrop=1 Aside from mag capacity, what makes it better than the 22/45 Lite? For the price, it better be a ton better in many ways. |
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Originally Posted By RacingOrange: Aside from mag capacity, what makes it better than the 22/45 Lite? For the price, it better be a ton better in many ways. Originally Posted By RacingOrange: Originally Posted By spydercomonkey: I talked to a guy today who was at SHOT range day. He said the new Beretta 22 Jaguar we were all talking shit about was actually really nice, superior to the Ruger MK4 or S&W Victory in his view. Said it ran very well with a can. And while the competition model with the imo hideous comp and thumb rest and bizzare color scheme looks awful, the normal black version actually looks pretty good. With it now confirmed to take 15rd magazines, I actually think the B22 Jaguar might be the most significant pistol released at this years SHOT show. The .22 pistol market is a much smaller world, and so if the B22 runs, this could be a huge player. You're getting the 15rd firepower of the TX22, with potentially equal or better performance then the Ruger/SW pistols, at 1/2 the cost of a Volquarsten Black Mamba. And then on top of that this is the year of the suppressor.... $25 15rd mags https://blackmarketarms.com/magazines/unsorted/beretta-magazine-b22-jaguar-22lr-15rd-blued-steel https://cdn-fastly.thefirearmblog.com/media/2026/01/19/00594/post.jpg?size=720x845&nocrop=1 Aside from mag capacity, what makes it better than the 22/45 Lite? For the price, it better be a ton better in many ways. That will remain to be seen, but hopefully we see higher level of reliability and better trigger then the factory 22/45, so no need to add Volquarsten parts. Plus 15rd mag gives the fun factor of tx22 with accuracy of a fixed barrel target gun. If we get a 80% Black Mamba with TX22 capacity, for 1/2 the cost of the Black Mamba, that would be dope. Fingers crossed. |
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Originally Posted By airgunner: Nothing to be sorry about. Not my gun and I don't plan on buying one, just posted it as an FYI. I'm a fan of Beretta in general but they've never made a rimfire pistol that I've had any real desire to own. Originally Posted By airgunner: Originally Posted By Strela: Sorry OP, that's a no for me. Nothing to be sorry about. Not my gun and I don't plan on buying one, just posted it as an FYI. I'm a fan of Beretta in general but they've never made a rimfire pistol that I've had any real desire to own. If they had kept making the Neos carbine kit, that would've have been worthwhile owning. Since the kit was unobtanium, why bother buying a funny looking pistol? |
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Another video about it... Beretta's New 22LR B-22 Jaguar Rimfire Competition Pistol | SHOT Show 2026 Nothing really new except the rep does indicate that other variations and barrel lengths, as well as extended mags are in the pipeline. |
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Originally Posted By airgunner: Another video about it...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqN5Q6GCrRcNothing really new except the rep does indicate that other variations and barrel lengths, as well as extended mags are in the pipeline. That sounds very promising, although I wonder what they could really do in terms of barrel length. With the MLOK chasis/handguard type configuration, can't easily go much shorter, and 5" + red dot era, going much longer doesn't make sense unless its for a country with a barrel length law. Although, perhaps they plan to resurrect the 'carbine conversion kit' concept; that could explain why the upper has MLOK rails, which otherwise seem incomprehensible as to their use.  Could be a stock that goes onto the grip frame in lieu of the normal grips, paired with longer barrel upper. Not sure there's a big market for that sorta odd job but its a possibility. 
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Originally Posted By spydercomonkey: That sounds very promising, although I wonder what they could really do in terms of barrel length. With the MLOK chasis/handguard type configuration, can't easily go much shorter, and 5" + red dot era, going much longer doesn't make sense unless its for a country with a barrel length law. There will also be a Tandemkross direct option that is a mix of the 2 versions already shown (all black like the standard version but with all the TK parts like the comp version)...  The more I see it, the more its growing on me. Also interesting they marked the bolt "22LR" which makes me think other calibers may be on the horizon? |
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Originally Posted By CleverNickname: How is the barrel attached? If it's removable an integrally-suppressed barrel would be neat. I had thought that as well. Looking at the barrel from the side, it doesn't seem centered in the little mlok 'handguard' - barrel looks like its closer to the top rail then the bottom. So that might stymie getting a suppressor under the handguard. |
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Originally Posted By tortilla-flats: Its cheaper than the Ruger. Cheaper how? We don't know the street price of the beretta yet, but you can get a 22/45 Lite for $499.99 online, right now. https://g4gguns.com/product/ruger-mrk-iv-lite-22lr-4-4-blu-10rd/ |
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Originally Posted By iGottaDropADuce: Cheaper how? We don't know the street price of the beretta yet, but you can get a 22/45 Lite for $499.99 online, right now. https://g4gguns.com/product/ruger-mrk-iv-lite-22lr-4-4-blu-10rd/ Originally Posted By iGottaDropADuce: Originally Posted By tortilla-flats: Its cheaper than the Ruger. Cheaper how? We don't know the street price of the beretta yet, but you can get a 22/45 Lite for $499.99 online, right now. https://g4gguns.com/product/ruger-mrk-iv-lite-22lr-4-4-blu-10rd/ 22/45 Lite has an MSRP of $759.00. Beretta rep said the B22 will have an MSRP of less than $700. |
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Originally Posted By tortilla-flats: 22/45 Lite has an MSRP of $759.00. Beretta rep said the B22 will have an MSRP of less than $700. Ahhh, I see. Guess it depends what street price comes out to though. I remember buying a 22/45 lite in 2022 for $350, had no idea they jumped in price all the sudden. |
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Originally Posted By airgunner: I could see a shorter rail/3" barrel version maybe? That length is very popular for suppressor use but I could see a longer one too for a carbine type build? I doubt we'll see any of those options any time soon? There will also be a Tandemkross direct option that is a mix of the 2 versions already shown (all black like the standard version but with all the TK parts like the comp version)... https://i.redd.it/beretta-b22-jaguar-coming-soon-there-will-be-a-custom-v0-bllljmn2kqeg1.jpg?width=2654&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=075a3e306cfaddf7953ca2fc33b3c180c441c115 The more I see it, the more its growing on me. Also interesting they marked the bolt "22LR" which makes me think other calibers may be on the horizon? I like this all black with the TK add-ons as well. If it's priced right, I might pick one up. My MKIV is set up for competition right now, but I wouldn't mind moving back to a suppressed pistol setup if I can get one of these to fill the role. |
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Originally Posted By Pennsilfaanisch: I like this all black with the TK add-ons as well. If it's priced right, I might pick one up. My MKIV is set up for competition right now, but I wouldn't mind moving back to a suppressed pistol setup if I can get one of these to fill the role. Originally Posted By Pennsilfaanisch: Originally Posted By airgunner: I could see a shorter rail/3" barrel version maybe? That length is very popular for suppressor use but I could see a longer one too for a carbine type build? I doubt we'll see any of those options any time soon? There will also be a Tandemkross direct option that is a mix of the 2 versions already shown (all black like the standard version but with all the TK parts like the comp version)... https://i.redd.it/beretta-b22-jaguar-coming-soon-there-will-be-a-custom-v0-bllljmn2kqeg1.jpg?width=2654&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=075a3e306cfaddf7953ca2fc33b3c180c441c115 The more I see it, the more its growing on me. Also interesting they marked the bolt "22LR" which makes me think other calibers may be on the horizon? I like this all black with the TK add-ons as well. If it's priced right, I might pick one up. My MKIV is set up for competition right now, but I wouldn't mind moving back to a suppressed pistol setup if I can get one of these to fill the role. |
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Originally Posted By Bayou_Operator: At that price point you'd be insane to not spend a couple bucks more for a new Volquartsen. Or you can find them lightly used at that price too. Originally Posted By Bayou_Operator: Originally Posted By tortilla-flats: $1000-$1200 range (MSRP) according to the Shot Show rep. At that price point you'd be insane to not spend a couple bucks more for a new Volquartsen. Or you can find them lightly used at that price too. |
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Originally Posted By Bayou_Operator: If you hunt around you can find brand new Black Mambas and Scorpions for mid $1300's Used, 1,000-$1,100. Street prices can vary all over the place. People *love* to talk about "special" deals. |
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Originally Posted By tortilla-flats: Trying to keep the conversation on new, MSRP. Makes it more apples-to-apples comparison. Street prices can vary all over the place. People *love* to talk about "special" deals. Well I was pretty clear in the first place that you’d be better off paying more for the Volquartsen. But also a quick guns deals search shows several places with Volquartsens under $1,400. When I bought mine new a couple years ago those same prices were there so it’s not really any sort of special deal. $1,200 for the Beretta vs $1,350 for a Black Mamba. I think it’s an extremely clever choice to save another $150 for the Black Mamba unless the mag capacity is make or break. |
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Originally Posted By Bayou_Operator: Well I was pretty clear in the first place that you'd be better off paying more for the Volquartsen. But also a quick guns deals search shows several places with Volquartsens under $1,400. When I bought mine new a couple years ago those same prices were there so it's not really any sort of special deal. $1,200 for the Beretta vs $1,350 for a Black Mamba. I think it's an extremely clever choice to save another $150 for the Black Mamba unless the mag capacity is make or break. |
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Originally Posted By Bayou_Operator: Didn’t realize it was MSRP. If they’re like $700-$900 they might have a winner. Originally Posted By Bayou_Operator: Originally Posted By tortilla-flats: But there you are comparing MSRP to street prices. We don't have street prices for the Beretta because it isn't available yet. Didn’t realize it was MSRP. If they’re like $700-$900 they might have a winner. MSRP for the competition one is around $900 zone, so probably end up closer to $700-$800 vs $1300 street for Black Mamba. Black Mamba wayyyy more aesthetic and probably better trigger, but B22 has 15rd mags which many will find compelling. I say this as a recent Black Mamba purchaser. |
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Originally Posted By BoomBoom: Ruger MK IV knockoff. Look at the bolt, recoil spring, mag, even the sights. The only thing different is they dressed it up to look retro futuristic. Kinda like Star Wars. Personally, I think they went to far and made it UGLY. This. It's not a good looking copy. To be fair, I'm comparing it to my MK4 that is chock full of VQ goodness. I'm all for more choices though. I hope they're shooters and make people happy. |
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Originally Posted By Strela: Sorry OP, that's a no for me. I'll stick with my Mossad special. No rails, no "high-cap" mags, no optics, but plenty of panache. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/6163/Beretta71-4-wm_jpg-3693673.JPG I was crushed when I tried that same exact combo and couldn't aim it. Crushed might be an understatement. I wanted it so bad. Still had a blast plinking with it but still, my feelers were hurt. |
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Originally Posted By SrBenelli: I chose a slightly more traditional Beretta in .22 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/7785/IMG_20260102_183012896_3_jpg-3688547.JPG That’s what I was hoping to see when I opened this thread. Simple, sexy Italian lines. Instead another faggot railed fucktard LARPer pistol that every other manufacturer already makes. Meh.  |
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Originally Posted By Shadyman: Instead another faggot railed fucktard LARPer pistol that every other manufacturer already makes. Meh. Name me another full size rimfire pistol with all metal construction, 15+rd capacity, fixed treaded barrel, optics ready and easy toolless takedown? You can't because no other gun exists with those specs. People are getting too hung up on the looks and raging about it without even bothering to learn anything about it. I get that its not going to win any beauty contests but I don't generally buy guns based solely on their looks. YMMV? |
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