Looking to buy 22 pistol. Any input appreciated

[stu929]

It may be thay everyone just loves their target rugers but why do the 1911 .22 kits get no love? Just curious as I'm getting a 1911 and was hoping to pick up a kit for some budget 1911 practice.

 

[whitelightning777]

1911

It may be thay everyone just loves their target rugers but why do the 1911 .22 kits get no love? Just curious as I'm getting a 1911 and was hoping to pick up a kit for some budget 1911 practice.

1911s are pricey to begin with. Then you need to get the kit on top of that. It makes sense if you already own, compete with, or carry a 1911 as a duty weapon, of course.

Still, for coolness, a 1911 is hard to beat.

 

[aquashooter]

I have a Ruger M II and a 22/45. The M II is super accurate. But I bought the 22/45 to use a Sparrow on. Some of the slower ammo I've used with the can does not have enough blow back. Like others stated, they can be a real "Dog's Mother" to reassemble. The first time, after ten tries, I took it into Atlantic let them laugh at me as Dale slapped it back together in a few seconds.

 

[waffle king]

Love my M&P 22. Took it out for first time today and shot about a brick of cheap federal through it with only 1 feed issue all day. Bought the M&P because it's one of the few that isn't sensitive to cheap ammo.

 

[sgt23preston]

Sgt Preston here...

I like things that are simple, "bullet proof" & accurate...

So I have a Ruger 22/45 Mark 2, the Mark 3 is also good...

There are umpteen videos on YouTube to show you how to re-assemble them...

Do one step, freeze the video & get ready for the next step, there are NO difficult steps...

 

[Bafflingbs]

Ruger MKIII, great gun, reliable, feeds everything I've ever tried, and that's usually just whatever ammo was the cheapest. I dont think I've ever had a failure to fire or eject. Its also very accurate. I have the target version with the bull barrel.

+1 Extremely accurate!

 

[WDM]

Sig 1911 22

 

[stu929]

1911s are pricey to begin with. Then you need to get the kit on top of that. It makes sense if you already own, compete with, or carry a 1911 as a duty weapon, of course.

Still, for coolness, a 1911 is hard to beat.

That's just it I already have one and would prefer to be able to practice reloads and with the same trigger. Plus I love 1911s.

Mooseman did let me try two ruger target pistols that were truely a blast but if I were to try a rimfire steel match as long as it did not put me at a huge disadvantage I would prefer to stay with a 1911.

 

[Mike OTDP]

If you want a .22 conversion for a 1911, there's Marvel...and everything else. I'd buy the Marvel.

 

[Mowog]

I bought a Browning Buckmark to shoot bulk 22. Very fine pistol. I put a 22LR conversion kit on my sig P226, but like the Mosquito, it only likes HV ammo like CCI tactical. If I could get premium 22LR I would have paid the premium and keep using the conversion . The problem is I can't. I bought a can of 2100 federal bulk from Cabelas in January, and it was either sell the ammo or get something that will shoot it.

In these times flexibility helps. I found a beautiful rossi pump 22 (clone of Winchester 62) that shoots any short, long, or long rifle 22. I have the Buckmark for bulk RL, and my P226 conversion for the good stuff.

I put a picatinny bridge on the Buckmark with a red dot sight, and it is fun!

If you haven't gotten another 22 pistol, I would narrow it down to the good suggestions, and see what you can find.

Bob

 

[Americus]

The 10/22 rifle can also be had in pistol form. The nice thing about that is that you can convert it into a rifle and back without SBR taxes since it started life as a pistol.

is this actually legal?

 

[hvymax]

If you want a .22 conversion for a 1911, there's Marvel...and everything else. I'd buy the Marvel.

The Marvel is basically a S&W 41 that goes on your 1911 frame. They are notoriously accurate and reliable with no MSP wait.

is this actually legal?

Yes it has been ruled that a pistol can be converted into a carbine and back just not visa versa.

 

[rico903]

Cz75 with Kadet kit. Once I got it I sold my Ruger MkIII and never looked back. Mags are expensive but the gun is extremely reliable with bulk ammo and accurate. Plus then you have a great 9mm as well.

Also have a 617. Works very well as a practice gun for a 686.

+1 CZs are fantastic.

 

[Hotrod Diesel]

Yes it has been ruled that a pistol can be converted into a carbine and back just not visa versa.

Meaning you can put a stock and 16" barrel on it. For a sbr you still need a stamp though?

 

[whitelightning777]

sbr

I'm not a lawyer. Caveat emptor.

If a firearm, as defined as the receiver, is first assembled and made operational as a pistol you can make it into a rifle later without paying a tax. To do the opposite, you have to send ATF money and go through the process on their website. Yada Yada

 

[Vile Shadow]

I am looking to buy a 22 pistol. I had the Mosquito and could not get it to function correctly so I got rid of it. Has anyone had any good luck with any one particular brand or model, if so please let me know. Thanks

Have you ever thought about the Ruger Single Six? I know you said you're looking for a pistol and that's a single action revolver. But a lot of shops have them. They also come with an extra cylinder so you can shoot either .22 LR or WMR, since .22 LR ammo is hard to find these days.

 

[fishertodd]

It may be thay everyone just loves their target rugers but why do the 1911 .22 kits get no love? Just curious as I'm getting a 1911 and was hoping to pick up a kit for some budget 1911 practice.

I own a Sig Sauer 1911 in .22lr and love it.

 

[freddie]

Hard to be a Buckmark - reasonably price, great customer service, reliable and accurate.

 

[mcbruzdzinski]

Hard to be a Buckmark - reasonably price, great customer service, reliable and accurate.

And easy to clean and maintain!

 

[mwellermd]

I'll add my recommendation for the Ruger Mark II Target stainless in my case. It's a pleasure to shoot and has served me well for many years.