CptSavAHo said: Recommendations on a pistol that shoots this?40GR rounds should be good for just about any 22LR handgun. I enjoy my Walther P22 with 36GR-40GR CCI rounds without any problems. Rounds with less punch have failed to cleanly eject on my Walther. I would wonder how dirty these are, but the price seems pretty decent.
The Walther P22 is probably the most common, its double-sized white lettering is distinctive, and it's reasonably priced. Pick up either a new or a used one, you won't be disappointed.
CptSavAHo said: Recommendations on a pistol that shoots this? The P22 is fun, but for known longevity and reputation, the Browning Buckmark and the Ruger Mk II/III or 22/45 all have decent reputations, and in my opinion handle a wider variety of ammunition more easily than the P22.
As for the ammunition, I've had good luck with it. I picked up a bunch for a class using a 10/22, and it performed adequately. Nothing super special, but not awful either. Since then, the leftovers have worked just fine in pistols as well.
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I just picked up a Ruger KP512MKIII and like it very much. Several reputable gun dealers and knowledgeable friends all steered me towards the Ruger Mark III. It's supposedly the best choice in a fairly serious, but inexpensive target pistol. You can't really go wrong with this one as it's always in high demand and easy to sell or trade in. It comes in two different grips, different barrel lengths, and several different models.
I just picked up a Ruger KP512MKIII and like it very much. Several reputable gun dealers and knowledgeable friends all steered me towards the Ruger Mark III. It's supposedly the best choice in a fairly serious, but inexpensive target pistol. You can't really go wrong with this one as it's always in high demand and easy to sell or trade in. It comes in two different grips, different barrel lengths, and several different models.
I have never owned one, but supposedly they are a REAL PAIN to take apart for cleaning.
I am also not much into the raked-back handle on these. If I was going to go for a Ruger 22, I would get the 22/45. Same guts as a mark III, but the grip seems like it would be a lot more comfortable.
brushwood
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posted: Nov. 10, 2009 @ 11:18a
Harrkev said: I have never owned one, but supposedly they are a REAL PAIN to take apart for cleaning.
I am also not much into the raked-back handle on these. If I was going to go for a Ruger 22, I would get the 22/45. Same guts as a mark III, but the grip seems like it would be a lot more comfortable.
It's a little difficult to get the hang of it the first time you do it, but after that's it's not hard at all. It helps a LOT to watch a video rather than trying to understand written instructions. I actually really like the handle on the standard mark III but I guess that kind of thing really comes down to personal preference.
If you're looking for a pistol it's better to check them out at a forum that's dedicated to that kind of thing. Rimfirecentral.com is a good one for .22s. Like anything else it depends what you want and how you want to use it but the recommendations for the Ruger and Buckmark as target/plinking guns are good ones. Both are very accurate and well put together guns.
The Federal 510 is pretty good stuff and Widners is a well-known reliable place. It's better than average good-quality ammo that's a big step up from the usual bulk stuff. While the 40 gr bullet weight has little to do with how much "punch" it has as far as ejecting it is loaded hot enough that it cycles most auto-loaders fine.
Harrkev said: I have never owned one, but supposedly they are a REAL PAIN to take apart for cleaning.
I am also not much into the raked-back handle on these. If I was going to go for a Ruger 22, I would get the 22/45. Same guts as a mark III, but the grip seems like it would be a lot more comfortable. The KP512MKIII I referenced (and own) *IS* a 22/45 type, and therefore has the 22/45 grip, which I also much prefer.
Disassembly is pretty easy. It's putting it back together that is tricky the first couple of times. After that it's much easier. The Internet is full of text and video information on cleaning this pistol. I'm willing to bet that if you ask ten experienced gun dealers for advice on what new target shooting pistol (.22) to buy if low price, accuracy, and reliability are your priorities, in that order...seven out of ten will recommend a Mark III.
brushwood beat me to it and stole a bit of my thunder . I tried to edit my previous post but I guess it's not possible because the thread is under moderation.
mailnride1 said: The Walther P22 is probably the most common, its double-sized white lettering is distinctive, and it's reasonably priced. Pick up either a new or a used one, you won't be disappointed.
Won't be disappointed unless you compare it to the accuracy of many similarly priced 22 pistols on the market. The P22 is a really cool plinker, but if you are standing on the firing line next to someone who is making one ragged hole with a Browning, Ruger, or S&W 22LR, while your own pattern looks it came from a 12ga #4 buckshot load, that's when the P22 starts to seem not-so-great. That plus weaker longevity than the other 22 semi-autos, particularly due to the zinc-alloy slide construction, makes the P22 a lesser gun.
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