is this a better 22 handgun?

[koiloco]

Hi guys,
I am trying to decide which one would be better to own.

Beretta 87

http://www.berettausa.com/product/product_pistols_main.htm

or smith & wesson 41

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11101&storeId=10001&productId=14739&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=15710&isFirearm=Y

Please give me your input. $ is not a factor here, but of course I would want what I pay for is worth its price.

Thx

[Trader Jack]

Which is better??q

In this case the Smith and Wesson is far and away the better pistol in every way EXCEPT for compactness.

[Hitman]

don't like the sig trailside?

[koiloco]

don't like the sig trailside?

where can I get one of those trailside?
The one I see at the store is a plain, cheap looking pistol

[jellyb]

I have never shot the Beretta 87. Between the S&W 41 and the Trailside, I would take the 41. In my opinion it is one of the best 22's made.

[kilword]

browning buckmark....nuff said
200th post wooo

[blkA4alb]

Beretta U22 Neos with 6" barrel and Bushnell red dot (crappy picture.)

[gunrun45]

What's wrong with a Ruger hunter mark III? Or a good old used Ruger 22 standard auto? GREAT guns IMO.
Of the 2 you have posted I would go for the Berretta. I'm a M series kinda guy though.

[OldWestGambler]

The problem with the Ruger is you can't take them apart and if you do, odds are good you'll be paying someone to put it back together. The guys at Turner's were telling me about guys with recently purchase Ruger's coming in with a bag of parts asking for help on putting it back together.

The Smith is nice. The Beretta is OK. Kimber makes a nice 1911 in a 22. and it's only $700. I personally would go with the S&W or P22.

[pnkssbtz]

I have a SW Mk41.

I LOVE the gun.


I grew up shooting a friend of the families and I had to go and get my own.


About 20k rounds through mine (bought it used from a friend who was getting out of shooting) and it still is incredibly accurate.

[Coastey]

Grew up shooting the S&W 41. It's a great gun. But also have a P22 to knock around with when I don't want to scratch up my 41.

[brassburnz]

The Model 41 has a cult following, especiall for the older guns. Some say recent production isn't up to the standards of "the good ole days" but I've yet to actually see it.

If you like the feel of the Beretta grip frame because you already have a 92, 96 series gun, then go for it. However, if you're looking for a super accurate gun, there are a ton of choices out there.

There are tricked out Trailsides from Larry's Guns. Guys I shoot with have Hammerli and Pardini pistols.(4 figure price tages) I like the feel of 1911's, so I have .22 conversions with dedicated lowers. Marvel, Day 30X (out of production), and I just ordered a Target Model from Advantage Arms.

Randy
NRA Life Member

Hi guys,
I am trying to decide which one would be better to own.

Beretta 87

http://www.berettausa.com/product/product_pistols_main.htm

or smith & wesson 41

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11101&storeId=10001&productId=14739&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=15710&isFirearm=Y

Please give me your input. $ is not a factor here, but of course I would want what I pay for is worth its price.

Thx

[koiloco]

What's wrong with a Ruger hunter mark III? Or a good old used Ruger 22 standard auto? GREAT guns IMO.
Of the 2 you have posted I would go for the Berretta. I'm a M series kinda guy though.

I already have the Ruger hunter mark III. I do like its performance but somehow still not fond of the design and overall look. Just want to get something a notch up from that. From what I have heard the SW 41 is as good as it gets. That's why I am asking for you guys' inputs.

Regarding the Kimber 1911 in 22, I already have a conversion kit for my wilson combat classic.

[50ae]

Ahhhm, BS. While the Ruger is not as easy as putting together an M9 it can be done with just a little reading of the instructions. Maybe Turners ought to show the guys how to field strip and reassemble them when they sell them if the people don't know how.

The problem with the Ruger is you can't take them apart and if you do, odds are good you'll be paying someone to put it back together. The guys at Turner's were telling me about guys with recently purchase Ruger's coming in with a bag of parts asking for help on putting it back together.

[modenar1]

i dont know about the beretta and smith, but ive shot a ruger mk2, loved it so much, i waited until i was able to track an NIB Mk2. it is currently being sent to my ffl, awaiting to be registered.