I don't know how ruger could screw up something like that.
They must have hired some designers from General Motors
They must have hired some designers from General Motors
Looking for a .22 handgun....
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I have an m&p 22, a s&w 422, and a ruger mk ii. They all shoot well! to settle the argument just buy them all!
Not sure if anyone asked, but do you own a pistol that has a 22 conversion available? I have a conversion for my Sig P220 that I love. The kits are comparable in price or cheaper than most of the pistols recommended.
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I had my SR22 break it's take down lever three different times with the last one only lasting a little over 100 rounds. Ruger has excellent service and fixed it every time.
That said I love my 22/45. It eats anything and shoots great!
That said I love my 22/45. It eats anything and shoots great!
The fear of the MK3 features exceeds the reality honestly.
The loaded chamber indicator is easily/cheaply removed and replaced with a matched filler.
The mag safety is easily disabled.
Etc etc
That being said, having a good bit of experience with all the MKs I would say I like my
MK3 Hunter Talo Edition the best. Better sights, and extremely accurate.
The Buckmark is fine too, good trigger etc. I just prefer the Ruger Mks.
The SR22 is a great plinker but not nearly as accurate, which is fun too, in a different way.
The 90's S&W 422/622 family of guns are sweet shooters. Great triggers, light, accurate..will beat an SR22 in that dept easily. A model 41, well...even better....but not cheap.
At the end of the day I would not hesitate to get a Mk2 or Mk3 Ruger. If you have one 22 pistol that would be a good one to have. Just avoid the 'fixed grip' style 22/45s for versatility sake.
For plinking- (shotshell hulls at 10 yds) I like the Taurus 94. No clips, double/single action, 9 shots, Pretty much a pocket of fun gun. Advise finding and older model (much smoother) as the newer ones have a lawyer's trigger pull. I do have rugers, standard up through a MKIII, Smith 17s, 34s and 41s but always go for the little taurus for just plain fun and I don't have to worry about "collector" values. Another option is get yourself a Browning 800 Air Pistol in .22.
I'd look into a Ruger Mark II or III. Super accurate and fun to shoot. They are a bit challenging to take down but once you know the correct procedure and do it enough it becomes a piece of cake. And boy do they look cool. 
Below $300? Get a used Walther P22. New should be around $330.
We have 2 and enjoy them. Probably only have 300 rds through mine, so far, with no problem.
We have 2 and enjoy them. Probably only have 300 rds through mine, so far, with no problem.
Have you thought about a Phoenix Arms. I am pretty sure mine is a HP-22? It ain't the best looking thing in the world and ain't a tack driver, but it only costs $100. If it craps out I'll sell it for scrap and buy another. I have to say it is very reliable. If I use the plated ammo in it it runs %100. The softer lead ammo can sometimes deform on the feed ramp and jam.(Maybe 1-3 per brick of ammo). Hope this helps you.
