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Offline CptTrips

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.22 Pistol Questions
« on: October 27, 2008, 10:44:40 AM »
I am thinking of getting a .22 to plick around target shooting (Ammo is a LOT cheaper than my .45  :)).

I also want to carry it as I work around my land in case of snakes and mice.  So I want something small enough to carry convieniently.

Every suggests that long nose Ruger but that seems to awkward to carry around when I work.

Any suggestions?

Also, I have had it suggested to me that I use rat shot for varmits.  Is there any chance that will damage the barrel or rifling?


Thanks in Advance,
Wab



   
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Offline RipChord929

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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2008, 11:19:43 AM »
IMO, the Ruger is a good choice..
If your shooting mice or snakes, which make for pretty small targets,
I would rather have that extra barrel length.. For ballistic reasons, as
well as the longer sight picture... Holsters can be obtained for them,
and they are small/light enough so as not to be too much of a pain..
Which Ruger??? Auto/target, or Single Six??? What I said goes for both..

Contrast that against a stubby little mankillin pocket pistol..
Designed for very close range, mansize targets...

I have a Single Six, had it for many years...
One of my favorite guns, my kids learned by shooting it too..
(first handgun)  Sweet pistol, shotshells work fine in it, and
have never caused any I'll effects..

Like I said, Just IMO!!!

<S> and good luck w the new gun!!!

RC
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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2008, 12:28:11 PM »
I have a Walther P-22 which I love.  Small enough to be easily carried and surprisingly accurate.  The only thing that I have found which I don't like is that it is very fickle when it comes to ammo.  You can't just buy the uber cheap bricks of .22 shells.  I found that mine will work flawlessly if I am shooting CCI Blazers though, never had a problem shooting them.  Another good thing is they look very nice!  I have the OD Green one like this.


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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2008, 12:37:54 PM »
If you shoot a 1911 and would like a .22 the ruger 22/45 would be perfect.

I shot out a 22/45 back in the day. Fun gun and will work with any ammunition. I also have experience with the buck mark and Walter. Buck mark is a very nice gun but harder to clean. Walter was terrible and was a jam machine. That pistol was a first run and i do think the have tried and fix the problem.
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Offline Maverick

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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2008, 12:40:27 PM »
A Ruger .22 auto would be my first choice as well. They have more than one barrel length and dimension so you don't have to get the really long nose variant.

You have another choice as well. They make .22 conversion kits for your .45. They are not as accurate as the Ruger but they will get the job done adequately unless you are into target competition. Those go for about $200 so they are not cheap and usually come with a single magazine. I have seen adds in Shotgun News for the kits and extra mags were $35.00 each. Pricey but it also gives you additional practice using your own pistol.
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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2008, 01:22:22 PM »
This conversion unit is the best conversion available. Most of the pro's use marvel in steel matches so they don't change up their form switching pistols..

http://www.marvelprod.com/unit2.php
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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2008, 03:08:12 PM »
9mm CZ-75 with a .22 conversion kit....

Youll get two guns for the price of some more expensive guns.

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Offline Angus

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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2008, 03:55:30 PM »
Is that a Czech gun? From BRNO?
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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2008, 04:50:42 PM »
Unless they have changed it, and I forget the model name, that .22 Ruger auto is just a monster to put back together after cleaning.

I trained my kid with a Ruger Bearcat. Any Ruger wheelgun is a winner and you cant go wrong no matter which you buy. Ive never heard of handgun shotshells hurting a barrel. But really? What would be the point of buying a .22 to shoot pellets? Do they even make .22 shotshells?
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Offline Gman

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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2008, 05:39:47 PM »
I'd stay away from the Walther personally.  We ran a few on our rental range but they are nearly as bad as the P99 Walthers in terms of breaking parts.  The double action trigger on the walther P22 is one of the worst triggers in the history of triggers as well.

The Sig Mosquito looks a lot like the P226 but that's where the similarity ends IMO, and I wouldn't recommend it either, and I'm an adjunt instructor for SigArms.

Like others said, pretty much any variant of the Ruger MKII, MkIII, MK whatever will do you years of service and be very easy on parts.  The are decently accurate and have a really good grip angle, so short of a conversion for a 1911 that's what I would, and have, purchased. The only down side is stripping the Rugers can be a bit of a pain at first.

Edit - the Ruger revolvers are excellent as well, if you feel like pulling a Lazs2 and going wheel gun.  Lots of models, and many have interchangeable cylinders so you can run .22 mag for shooting varmits and .22lr for general target stuff.
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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2008, 08:12:35 PM »
Be sure to check out the Browning Buckmark and Ruger 22/22 Mag Single Six in 4- to 5 1/2 -inch barrels before making your final choice.  They're versatile, accurate, reliable, handle great -- just plain economical fun. 
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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2008, 08:27:13 PM »
When in doubt, pick the Ruger. You wont be sorry.   ;)
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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2008, 10:15:40 PM »
Like Rick46yo did with his kid, my dad taught me on the Bearcat.  Can't go wrong with the damn thing, works great every time!  It justs feels comfortable to me.  Go with a good old Ruger, worth it in the long run.
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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2008, 12:39:20 PM »
Well it was down to the Ruger MkIII and the Browning Buck Mark.

Research showed they were both essientially equal in reliability and accuracy.  They are both good looking guns and in the same price range.

In the end it came down to the many complaints I saw concerning dis/re assembly and ergonomics. 

The browning just plain felt better in my hand. 

I ended up gettin the Buck Mark Standard URX:

http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?value=B&cat_id=051&type_id=407

Thanks for the opinions all.

Wab
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Re: .22 Pistol Questions
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2008, 04:22:32 PM »
Good pick.. I am sure it will be a great gun to past down to your kids one day.

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