Buying my first 22lr

[roger1022]

Rifle: 10/22, M&P 15-22

Pistol: 22/45 or Mark II/III

[Reelemup]

I second the 10/22 but also like my original TC contender 22 carbine single shot and a few High Standard pistols....there are some c&r for sale too.

[rm1911]

10/22. pretty much a must have. I've had mine for 20+ years. I'm sure the others mentioned are good rifles. But get a 10/22. You won't regret it. Although...

I do have a MP15-22. And without a doubt it's the most awesome 22 rifle you're gonna find. It's AR size and feel, plenty accurate enough, and more fun to shoot than anything.

[Vee3]

Even though I no longer own one (had 3 in the past), I generally recommend a 10/22 to anyone who says they just want to "plink and have fun." The Ruger is the best turnkey option for it IMO.

[Rosebud22]

If you are coming from the centerfire world, you will quicky realize you can buy both a 22lr rifle and pistol for the price of a good 9mm.
Evently you will end up with both a 22lr rifle and pistol anyhow. They are just that addictive.
Things to look at are:
Ruger 10/22 rifle(every household should have one) ~$230
Browing buckmark (pistol) ~$320
Ruger Mark II/III (pistol) ~ $320
Above prices are "shop around price"

[tanakasan]

First rifle, 10-22. Done.

And yes, you will eventually own a 22 pistol! They are both such a blast that its just the natural evolution!

Robert

[canopis]

I would recommend a Marlin 795 as a starter .22lr semi-auto rifle; low price and crazy accurate out of the box.

For a pistol, I have a Smith & Wesson 22A, and I like it a lot.

[Tactical Fred]

So i Guess i see a 10/22 in my very near future ....

Thanks guys.

Now i have to decide which 10/22

MoltoMario that is a sweet looking rifle.....

[JackRydden224]

So i Guess i see a 10/22 in my very near future ....

Thanks guys.

Now i have to decide which 10/22

MoltoMario that is a sweet looking rifle.....

You can check out Magnum Research's 10/22. It's got a neat carbine fiber wrapped barrel. It's fancier than your average 10/22 but doesn't cost as much as a Kidd or VQ rifle.

[donw]

Ruger 10/22 rifle.. a must have for any gun enthusiast. NEver gets old, easy to work on, several aftermarket products and is one You will keep in the safe forever

i'll add: marlin 39A and CZ452 (if you can find them)

[Tactical Fred]

Will visit a couple LGS this weekend and see what's out there. If not i will just have to order something online. maybe even pick up a pistol and rifle at the same time.....

[N9t2efes]

Ruger Mark III Hunter SS oh yeah 6 7/8 inch barrel and a Henry Golden boy

[morrcarr67]

....you'll eventually end up with a 22lr pistol and rifle.

^^^^This right here!!

Get yourself a nice bolt or lever rifle, and a BuckMark pistol.

Or if you're like me you'll have more than one of each.

[GuitarHeroe66]

10/22 was the first rimfire I learned on.
My buddy's got one and I have constant access to it so my money went toward something more fun.

Picked up a Henry Golden Boy after finding a shop locally that had it and a Frontier with the octagnal barrel and had the chance to feel the difference.

Thus starts the addiction...
(Picking up my Single-Ten from the LGS Monday after work!!!)
Next up is a cheap 22/45 and either 15/22 or 522 (-:

Keep checking the Ammo Finds sticky here, and you'll get lucky!
(I've been able to stock up about 3500 rounds in the past 3 weeks that way)

[morrcarr67]

10/22 was the first rimfire I learned on.
My buddy's got one and I have constant access to it so my money went toward something more fun.

Picked up a Henry Golden Boy after finding a shop locally that had it and a Frontier with the octagnal barrel and had the chance to feel the difference.

Thus starts the addiction...
(Picking up my Single-Ten from the LGS Monday after work!!!)
Next up is a cheap 22/45 and either 15/22 or 522 (-:

Keep checking the Ammo Finds sticky here, and you'll get lucky!
(I've been able to stock up about 3500 rounds in the past 3 weeks that way)

Yeah, I've been able to get over 5000 rounds thanks to the good people here on CalGuns and that thread.