Whats a good 22 pistol for plinking
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Post subject: Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:51 pm |
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I've got a Sig/Hammerli Trailside that's pretty fun.
<img src="http://www.triplebreakproducts.com/SIG/trailside.gif"/>
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My recollection is that my 4.5" barrel model (not the 6" shown just above" was about $400 2 1/2 years ago, surely not the cheapest, but pretty good quality gun for the money. One complaint you'll see about them is the plastic mags. But I've not have any issues with these in several thousand rounds through them.
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TeamSpringFieldXD
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Post subject: Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 9:59 am |
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parap1445 wrote: I'd have to cast my vote for the Ruger Mark II. I had an older (50's vintage Mk 1) and traded it for a Mark II which I still have. I've fired thoudsands of rounds through them and have never had a problem except missfires due to fualty ammo (Winchester Wildcats)I've found the Ruger .22's to be very reliable, pretty accurate and very affordable.
i also have a mark II and absolutely love it, there a little more expensive but a great gun!
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MNsportsman
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Post subject: Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 2:37 pm |
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Joined: Fri May 23, 2008 10:48 pm Posts: 15 Location: Rosemount
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i own the beretta u22 and never had a problem with it what so ever good shooting gun at a good price i find it breaks down for cleaning pretty easy and quick myself.
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Dragoneye9
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Post subject: U22 Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 9:32 pm |
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I have a U22 that I got used from Gander mountain but it never had a round fired the guy who bought it brought it back a few days latter with the tags still on.
As far as the shooting I;ve only had a few missfires from bulk ammo but it's just cheap wall mart bulk so that's more the ammo than the gun.
As for the thumb screw the only hard part is breaking it lose the first time after that I's easy to clean and fast theres even a cleaning and assembly video on you tube 80)
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ScottM
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:24 pm |
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I like High Standards and the Buckmark. My dad had and probably still has a High Standard Sport King that was my introduction to pistol shooting when I was 9ish I think. The Buckmark has a very similar feel in my hand and way cheaper.
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gunnerbmg
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:25 am |
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My 2 cents worth....Ruger or the Browning...
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jac714
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:59 pm |
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I really like my Ruger MK III.
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ironbear
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 2:51 pm |
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ScottM wrote: I like High Standards and the Buckmark. My dad had and probably still has a High Standard Sport King that was my introduction to pistol shooting when I was 9ish I think. The Buckmark has a very similar feel in my hand and way cheaper. I like the High Standards too. Easiest pistols to field strip I've ever encountered. Their triggers tend to be things of beauty as well. As for a modern gun for plinking, I doubt anyone could go wrong with either the Browning or Ruger. I wouldn't worry too much about the price. If you take care of it, it will run for the rest of your life.
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mrokern
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:09 pm |
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I picked up my Smith 22A for dirt cheap used at Gunstop. Thing shoots like a charm.
Roger at BPR gave me the most useful tip I've ever gotten for .22LR...use the CCI el cheapo ammo that is $15 per brick. I've yet to have a misfire with that ammo!
-Mark
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Ms. Mary
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:36 am |
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I just picked up a Beretta Neo.. I really liked the way it shoots and it is very reasonably priced. My hands are smaller and it fits very nicely .. Not that it is a 'girl' gun, I had to wait to take a look at it - a couple of guys were eyeing it up.
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:19 am |
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Ms. Mary wrote: I just picked up a Beretta Neo.. I really liked the way it shoots and it is very reasonably priced. My hands are smaller and it fits very nicely .. Not that it is a 'girl' gun, I had to wait to take a look at it - a couple of guys were eyeing it up.
I hope it's not a girl gun...I have one too and enjoy it.
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Ms. Mary
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:15 am |
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Joined: Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:50 pm Posts: 22 Location: Hugo, MN
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Most definately NOT a 'girl' gun! I am anxious to get back to the range and have some fun!
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:40 am |
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I have to wonder what makes a "girl gun". My conclusion has been that it's a girl gun if a girl loves it. In which case, a number of very manly men are in possession of girl guns without knowing it. And that would include meltedeyes' Beretta.
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Ms. Mary
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Post subject: Re: Whats a good 22 pistol for plinking Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:45 am |
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meltedeyes wrote: compactxd wrote: I was thinking I like the Beretta U22 for a plinking gun that is cheap to shoot. I am looking for a semi-auto that is reliable. Any Suggestions I have a U22, i've put a couple thousand rounds through it without a major problem. I can think of a couple failure to loads with bulk pack loose rounds. I like my dad's Ruger MkII better, but for a gun I paid just over 200 for I am pleased with it. Cleaning is a bit of a bitch. In order to take the barrel off you have to use a thumbscrew that I find to be annoying, but not enough that I put off cleaning because of it.
I have this same gun and once I got it field stripped, I am going to need assist with putting it back together correctly... Yes, bit of a bitch to clean, but nice gun to shoot.. Not expensive to own, fun to shoot...
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:07 am |
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First post here and I am excited to finally register. Thanks joelr for this forum and Andrew Rothman for helping me get in.
I do not hit the range without my Ruger Standard and MarkIII 22/45. The 22/45 gets expensive with an "Ultimate Clip Loader", cuz I can burn up ammo fast with that thing. I have been eyeing those Calico pistols, but do not know much about them other than ammo looks expensive for that too!!
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