Looking to buy a dependable .22lr Semi-Automatic Handgun. Suggestions?

[AslanDefenseCompany]

Hello Fellow ODTers,
I am looking for a Semi-Automatic .22lr handgun. I have never owned one, but I have read quite a few articles and watched about 30+ videos on the pros and cons of semi-auto .22 handguns. I am looking for something fun, dependable, and durable. I have a plethora of firearms, but nothing that I can just plunk to my hearts content with. Now that .22lr is no longer in short supply, I want to just have that extra range you that I can shoot a couple hundred rounds through. Any suggestions? I would like to stay under $500.00. Anything higher than that and I would be better off just buying a .22lr conversion kit for my Glock 17. I appreciate the help.

 

[ratfinkron]

My favorite is the Ruger MKIII 22/45

 

[BLIP]

Everyone's got their own thing, but personally I really like my Walther P 22. It's a little ammo sensitive but it just fits me perfectly.

 

[StuP]

Ruger, S&W Victory would be the 2 I'd look at. Whichever feels better in your hand.

 

[Torn]

Love my Browning Buckmark. But I would recommend you try several different brands to see what feels right in your hand as they are similar but different.

 

[falken]

Walther P22Q I think it is one of the best

 

[shootin4fun]

I have some 22/45's and picked up a S&W Victory. I love the Smith. Easier to clean. The Mark 4 is way easier to tear down than the Mark 3 and Mark 2. Ruger SR22 and the Sig is decent as well.

 

[The Old Jaybird]

I would look at one of the new Ruger Mark IV's. Very easy field strip, solid, well made pistol with a fair number of aftermarket bells and whistles to waste your money on too.

 

[jeep78]

The Ruger Mk II has been the standard for decades. Very easy to field strip if someone shows you "the trick".

 

[Piglatinhater]

Ruger 22/45 is the 10/22 of .22 handguns. I have never shot one (only held) so I have zero feedback. I have a Ruger SR22 that I like.