NewGuyDontLaugh
Member
Hi y'all,
I'm a 24 year old guy in Silver Spring, MD, currently going through the steps to get my HQL, undergo firearm/safety training, and make my first handgun purchase. I decided on a .22 handgun because I have next to no experience and have a relatively small and light frame. I know some will say I could get something like a 9mm or .380, but I would prefer as little recoil as possible - I'm going to be using it 99% for range time and don't plan on using it for hunting or home defense whatsoever. I plan on going to a few ranges in the next couple weeks to test out a variety of .22s before I make a decision on which to purchase.
BUT.....
What is your favorite .22 handgun? Any recommendations as to what I should be trying?
I'm leaning more towards something in the 22/45 / MKIII / Buckmark design, but am also somewhat drawn to those based on the centerfire models (SR-22 comes to mind, for example). I have no experience whatsoever with revolvers, but would be willing to give them a shot - bad pun intended!
I'm a 24 year old guy in Silver Spring, MD, currently going through the steps to get my HQL, undergo firearm/safety training, and make my first handgun purchase. I decided on a .22 handgun because I have next to no experience and have a relatively small and light frame. I know some will say I could get something like a 9mm or .380, but I would prefer as little recoil as possible - I'm going to be using it 99% for range time and don't plan on using it for hunting or home defense whatsoever. I plan on going to a few ranges in the next couple weeks to test out a variety of .22s before I make a decision on which to purchase.
BUT.....
What is your favorite .22 handgun? Any recommendations as to what I should be trying?
I'm leaning more towards something in the 22/45 / MKIII / Buckmark design, but am also somewhat drawn to those based on the centerfire models (SR-22 comes to mind, for example). I have no experience whatsoever with revolvers, but would be willing to give them a shot - bad pun intended!