Whats a good 22 pistol for plinking
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compactxd
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Post subject: Whats a good 22 pistol for plinking Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 11:38 pm |
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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
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cobb
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 6:03 am |
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old guy
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:11 am |
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Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:51 am Posts: 61 Location: NE mpls MN
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I've allways ben a fan of the old Ruger .22 that looks like a luger, I've had 7 or 8 of em over the years.
John
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Srigs
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:20 am |
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Any of the big names should work. I use a S&W 22A and it works great with a red dot on it.
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KonaSeven
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:26 am |
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cobb wrote: Browning Buckmark.
Recently I ordered a Browning Buckmark Camper in SS for a customer. I give it a basic inspection upon arrival, I was impressed.
If I were to get a 22 pistol, that would be my choice.
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Series 70
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:50 am |
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Joined: Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:20 pm Posts: 71 Location: Bloomington, MN
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I have a Buckmark. Very nice plinker.
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DeanC
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:55 am |
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I still want to get one of these:
A .22lr version of BERSA's popular Thunder model.
I passed a stainless one up at a gunshow for $200.
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someone1980
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:59 am |
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Browning Buckmark. When I first held it in my hand to inspect it, I was convinced that it was the best manufactured pistol I have ever held.
They are even easy to clean.
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Macx
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:06 am |
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10/22's have been around for a long time and there is a boatload of tweaks and stuff out there to jazz them up. The Charger is just a short barrel, pistol version of a much loved plinking rifle.
Ruger Charger - pretty much as plinking .22 as any thing could be.
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tman065
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:08 am |
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someone1980 wrote: They are even easy to clean.
A buddy of mine tried to take his apart for a through cleaning. It ended up at a gunsmiths as a bag of parts...
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someone1980
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:11 am |
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tman065 wrote: someone1980 wrote: They are even easy to clean. A buddy of mine tried to take his apart for a through cleaning. It ended up at a gunsmiths as a bag of parts...
Woah! I just undo the couple of alen screws, clean the barrel and then the action. Hmm I have not shot it in some time, I thought it was really that easy. Still not on the level of XDs or Glocks.
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tman065
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:24 am |
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someone1980 wrote: Woah! I just undo the couple of alen screws, clean the barrel and then the action. Hmm I have not shot it in some time, I thought it was really that easy. Still not on the level of XDs or Glocks.
I don't know how far he tried to take it down. Or his IQ, although he handles a chainsaw like a pro.
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meltedeyes
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Post subject: Re: Whats a good 22 pistol for plinking Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:40 am |
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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.
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Bagger
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Post subject: Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:31 pm |
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I carry the .380 Bersa daily. But, I initially purchased the 22 cal Bersa which looks identical to the .380.
The 22 LR Bersa is nearly identical to the .380 and works well for 'low cost' ammo.
I like Bersa a great deal. The 22 does jam much more than the .380. Could be the crap ammo I run thru it.
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parap1445
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Post subject: Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:29 pm |
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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.
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