rifle or handgun in 22lr

[1badman]

Just for fun Target practice at indoor/outdoor ranges. These would be my first 22. What do you guy think?

[cannon]

You can both for under $400.00 Why not treat yourself good?

[robcoe]

You're going to buy both eventually anyway.

I would start with a rifle, I like the Marlin 795 or Ruger 10/22. Get a handgun a little later(or at the same time), so far the best I have shot(that are relitivly cheap) are the Ruger SR22P and SP101 in .22.

[fighterpilot562]

both yes

[MrExel17]

+2 for both, enjoy!

[cudakidd]

And why stop of one of each? I have dozens...each for different reasons, Lever action Marlins, Henrys, Brownings, Bolt Action US Military TRainers, S&W 17(s), 617, semi autos (S&W 41a, Walthers, etc),

Cheap to shoot and fun to use, what more reason is there to have a bunch!

[h0use]

get both

[Cactus_Tim]

I started with the Marlin 795,
then bought a 10/22,
then a Mark III target pistol,
then an SP101 22LR

I'm really happy with them and enjoy shooting them all!

[Super Spy]

It doesn't matter as you'll want both. Rifle is easier to start shooting with. What's on sale at your local gunshop? Buy that....

[terr0rt0telc0]

Yep rifle then handgun

[glockman19]

Another vote for getting both.
A good dedicated .22LR semi auto handgun is the Ruger MKIII, as far as rifle a Ruger 10/22 in semi auto or a nice tube fed bolt action rifle.

I happen to also have .22LR conversion kit(s) for my glock(s) and 1911(s).

[Ripon83]

Not sure

Not sure where you are from but there is a great ad in the market place today for a 10/22 and bearcat Ruger SA 22 for $500....if I had the money around i'd gladly spring for those.

Just for fun Target practice at indoor/outdoor ranges. These would be my first 22. What do you guy think?

[Jeepergeo]

You are probably going to keep it for a long time, so why buy junk? Buy a nice quality gun. I'd recommend starting with a quality bolt action 22 rifle, then add a revolver, then add a pistol or semi-auto rifle, building each step of your collection around quality guns.

Check out the rimfirecentral forum for lots of ideas on 22s.

[Press Check]

Grab a 22/45 and a 10/22.

[1badman]

Thanks for all the input. I'm thinking rifle for longer Target distance but not sure. Handgun is nice also. I could only get one at a time right now. So I will have to choose.