What 22 Target pistol to get????

[Calico1404]

I have a S&W 22A and a Ruger SR22

The 22A is very accurate and light weight, however the slide location under the rear sights makes it very uncomfortable to charge.

The Buckmark is a wonderful pistol. The SR22 is fun and great for new shooters, I would not compete with it on any level but its a great plinker.

[metalhead]

If you are looking for a 22LR target just for plinking fun at the rimfire range at Sacramento valley shooting center, you should get the Buckmark. I have a buckmark with a cheap Walther red dot and and it is good enough for me to hit 6" steel target at 50 yards.

[beerman]

Bite the (rimfire) bullet and buy a Model 41. They are non roster Olympic exempt and damn fine guns. I liked mine so much, I sold my Ruger MKIIs and bought a 2nd 41.

[Wordupmybrotha]

I'm partial to the Ruger MK II/III series, but the Buckmark is a fine pistol also.

Buckmark: I shot it more accurately than my Rugers. Very nice balance. The grips were more comfortable than my Rugers. Ate all kinds of ammo. Two things that I didn't like: the safety and slide stop got in the way of my shooting grip. The take down screw would loosen up after about 150 rounds so had to bring a hex key with me to the range to tighten it.

Ruger MK II/III: MKIII has a loaded chamber indicator and magazine disconnect. MK II doesn't. Easy to shoot accurately. Ate all kinds of ammo. Comfortable to shoot - no safety or slide stop in the way. People complain about the difficulty of taking it down. It's not that bad after watching Youtube videos and doing it 2-3 times. Can just take the bolt out and use a bore snake to clean the barrel.


The Buckmark that I had and sold.

[Wordupmybrotha]

Bite the (rimfire) bullet and buy a Model 41. They are non roster Olympic exempt and damn fine guns. I liked mine so much, I sold my Ruger MKIIs and bought a 2nd 41.

I've shot that couple of times at the range and they're a fine pistol. What barrel length did you get? Any problems with it being finicky with ammo?

[atledpikachu]

Model 41 is simple the best target 22 I've ever shot. But if you are looking to customize one, get a buckmark. You don't have to dros barrel upgrades like the rugers. Tactical solutions bull barrels are incredibly lightweight and accurate.


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[dancinzen]

A ruger 22/45 with light upgrades. Keep it clean and it runs perfect up to around 500 rounds. Cant really find them in California anymore though.

[psango]

Too bad the Rugers are off list now, some available used. Browning a good substitute. Occasionally see a Beretta 87 target. Haven't seen a Smith 22A or 41 for a while.

[-hanko]

Model 41 is simple the best target 22 I've ever shot. But if you are looking to customize one, get a buckmark. You don't have to dros barrel upgrades like the rugers. Tactical solutions bull barrels are incredibly lightweight and accurate.

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As was posted, I sold my Ruger Mk II and III pistols to help fund a Model 41. I'm not a bullseye target shooter, but can print those all day long from 20 yards away with it. Not fussy with ammo either, but it does do it's best with a few Eley selections.

Anything, especially the target guns from High-Standard, are very accurate, a few are Olympic grade. Mitchell Firearms produced them with mixed results after High Standard shut down production. An ex-HS engineer began producing copies with excellent quality and accuracy. He was sued by Mitchell, changed the name to one of three, in this case "Fort Worth Firearms". An LGS I frequented in Forth Worth sold them...beautiful workmanship and super accurate.



My most accurate pistol is a Fred Kart conversion on top of a Eessex frame.

[john myers]

target

who says it has to be a selfloader
try a wheelgun S&W mod 17or617
save your pesos and go after something really good

[Musubi1000]

What 22 Target pistol to get????

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From my scoped Ruger mkII 5" bull on a rest @ 50'
Plenty accurate for casual shooting. Not as finicky as my browning buckmark.

[Pardini]

What "those" are you talking about? The SP22 most certainly is. It was designed for sport and competition shooting. You can swap grips, trigger pull/weight is adjustable, weights for front rail, etc.

Rugers and Buckmarks.

[Sunday]

I own a 22/45 ,been shooting it for the past 16 years I put about 2,000 rounds of bulk 22 through it per year. My kids used to pound the ammo through it. A few weeks ago I put a new Volquartson extractor because the stock one wore out. I like the pistol Last Tuesday one of my friends brought a new Buck Mark to the range. We put a 550 round box of ammo. The grip is nicer, the trigger is way nicer and it is accurate as the Ruger. If I were to buy a 22 pistol it would be a Buck Mark over a Ruger. would I sell my Ruger noooooo, You can spend more for a fancier pistol though.

[beerman]

I've shot that couple of times at the range and they're a fine pistol. What barrel length did you get? Any problems with it being finicky with ammo?

Both the 5-1/2 and the 7"... I prefer the 7" and no mine are not finicky with ammo , but it shoots best with Wolf Match Target.

[Daxcars]

Something else to consider- the Buckmark grip angle is similar to the 1911 and many other guns, Browning and otherwise. The Ruger MKxx is not, although the 22/45 is. You may want to see where it points naturally in your hands, if you're used to other guns. Buckmark triggers can typically easily be modded for a great pull (simple 5-minute spring reversal). And mine eat anything, then spit them out with extreme accuracy, better than any other revolver (incl S&W 617) or semi I've tried.