Recommendations for a Semiauto 22LR handgun

[akjunkie]

Looking for a Semiauto 22LR handgun. Something reliable, accurate and able to EAT any ammo.

Training my son to shoot pistol. He is right handed, LEFT eye dominant. Actually got him a tricked out G17 with red dot but he is shooting all over the place.


I have a 22 conversion kit for my Kimber 1911 and Sig 226. Constant feeding issues with Federal Bulk and Federal Auto Match ammo on both handguns.

Hence, looking for a dedicated 22 handgun.

[jarhead714]

Ruger SR-22 or Ruger MKIV. Those are your choices.

[AirCav]

An older Hi' Standard Is another option, I have one from my father with maple thumb rest grips, Shoots real consistant

[Grendel Guy]

Dunno much about the MKIV disassembly, but my MKIIs are a PITA. Other wise great guns.

[ThortheDog]

Dunno much about the MKIV disassembly, but my MKIIs are a PITA. Other wise great guns.

If you're referring to field stripping for cleaning, the MKIV is a simple push-button take-down. Beyond that (like installing a Volquartsen trigger), well, it's not Glock simple.

Edited to add: Since you're looking for a good trainer, there seems to be somewhat of a consensus that the MKIV trigger sucks. Mine was complete mush, no wall at all. Very unlike the G19 you said you started with. Replace it with a Volquartsen which is great, but expensive and not an easy install. So something to consider.

[Grendel Guy]

Thor, I thought I'd something like it being easier to take down but wasn't sure. I do know that that lever on the MKII is really cumbersome. Having to tilt the gun forward after getting that lever in the pocket it goes into, well don't have a couple of adult beverages before...

[TAS]

I love my mkiii but the newer Mkiv makes the take down much easier. Something to think about on the Rugers - the (what I call) standard grip has a steep angle that not everyone likes but the 22/45 models have the same grip angle as a 1911.

[ar15barrels]

Dunno much about the MKIV disassembly, but my MKIIs are a PITA. Other wise great guns.

You certainly don't.
The MKIV is nothing like your MKII to takedown and reassemble.
Completely different.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loPw_seEcs8

[k1dude]

Browning Buckmark.

In a free state, the Taurus TX22.

[Grendel Guy]

You certainly don't.
The MKIV is nothing like your MKII to takedown and reassemble.
Completely different.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loPw_seEcs8

As usual, thanks for the eloquent response.

[jarhead714]

Browning Buckmark.

In a free state, the Taurus TX22.

I’m thinking of getting one of those Buckmark Micro Bull models they got on sale at Turners for like 350 bucks. I think it actually comes with two magazines as well.

[akjunkie]

Thanks for all the advice. Got my eye on a Browning.

https://www.riflegear.com/p-5032-browning-buck-mark-camper-ufx-22lr-55-10rd-pistol-blackgray.aspx

[G-forceJunkie]

All .22lr guns can be ammo picky. Federal bulk in particular is terrible for many semi auto handguns. First I would get the .22lr conversions you have running right. Try CCI Mini Mags or Remington Golden Bullets. Tune the mags, Polish feed ramps, play with recoil spring rates, etc.
If you really want a new gun, I would recommend the Sig 322, Ruger SR22, or Ruger Mark 4 with the 1911 shaped grip frame.

[ThortheDog]

Thor, I thought I'd something like it being easier to take down but wasn't sure. I do know that that lever on the MKII is really cumbersome. Having to tilt the gun forward after getting that lever in the pocket it goes into, well don't have a couple of adult beverages before...

Right. Just to be clear, for just cleaning take down the MKIV is as simple as it gets. Remove the mag (and check the chamber to confirm it is unloaded), put on the safety, push a button and lift the barrel off. That's it. Night and day difference between it and a MKII or MKIII.

[DanGunner]

I have about a dozen .22 semi-autos and in fact was shooting my Ruger SR22 just this morning. I divide them into three categories: plinkers like the SR22, Walther P22 ( which takes a lot of heat but is a pretty good gun), High Standards without adjustable sights, accurate casual target pistols such as Buck Mark, Ruger Mark 4, S&W 422 and true target pistols with heavy barrels such as S&W Victory, S&W 41 and higher end High Standards. For a youngster I think something like SR22 or Mark 4 would be preferable because they are relatively light in weight but have adjustable sights and in my experience are more tolerant of inexpensive ammo than the upper end guns.