Best/recommend a 22 pistol?

[zorro]

Ok

my buddy is trying to get into shooting and is looking for a 22 pistol

He has tried out my Glock/sig in 9mm but finds that a little “aggressive”

So, can anyone recommend a quality 22 for a pistol?

Thanks

 

[218bee]

Find clean, older Smith & Wesson model 41. I've been through many 22 pistols and conversion kits. I feel the model 41 is a great choice, especially if he's only gonna buy one 22 pistol. Mine would probably be the last pistol I'd sell.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

If he's looking for the experience of manipulating a g19 or p320 without the recoil and noise probably start with something like these. Then get comfortable with it and transition to the bigger brother 9mm version.

Sig p322
Taurus Tx22
Glock g44
SW m&p 22

 

[That_FNG]

I’ve been looking into adding a new 22 pistol to my collection and everybody keeps recommending the ruger mark 4 or Ruger 22/45

 

[thisIslandEarth]

If you're looking for an easy shooting range only gun I'd recommend a Browning Buck Mark 22LR
If you're looking for a 22LR training pistol you have a lot of options but ideally you'd want something similar to your EDC gun. I have a Sig P250-22LR but I'm pretty sure they discontinued that. I've heard good things about the Taurus TX22.

 

[kev74]

I love my Buckmark.

If he's into making modifications, the Ruger Mark 4 or 22/45 is also a great gun.

S&W Victory is also a solid pistol.

These 3 have been out for a while with lots of aftermarket support and will last many lifetimes with a little care. Some of the less popular pistols don't have the same level of support, and at some point the lack of replacement springs or magazines might turn them into doorstops. Not ideal for an only pistol.

 

[nortatoga]

My old Ruger MKII is a nice pistol, a bit of a bear to take down to clean and reassembly but it does shoot any ammo.

Love my Browning Buckmark Contour for shooting Bullseye, can be a bit fussy with some bulk ammo but shoots Federal Auto Match and CCI SV just fine .

Have both the Full size ( no longer made) and the compact S&W M&P 22's. The FS is very fussy about ammo but is dependable with CCI Mini Mags so I have a good supply of them as I only shoot this pistol at Steel Challenge matches. The Compact I bought on a Black Friday sale for $299 but I don't have that many rds though it to say it is broken in.

Only making comment on pistols I have and deal with there minor issues!

There is a reason some call them FUNNY 2's

 

[Hochulsucks1234]

You didn't specify semi or revolver, so I will reccommend my fave for each. The Ruger Single six is a great (and cheap) 22 revolver. They also come with a cylinder for 22 mag. I love my Ruger Mark IV semi auto. Its not that I am a Ruger only guy, it just happens that they make great 22 handguns lol. Tough choice in the end there are a lot of good options.

 

[Beerman]

Ruger Super Wrangler is also a great choice. Soooooo much fun, inexpensive, but a solid little revolver that can shoot short, long and Magnum (with the WMR cylinder, included.)

Ruger SR22 is a decent choice, also.

 

[Keyzard]

Both the Buckmark and the Ruger Mk "XX" are great for Bullseye (and having shot both I personally prefer the Ruger, but only the Mk IV for ease of teardown). For a more "EDC" style of pistol I like my Ruger SR22

 

[cardinalny]

Ruger Super Wrangler is also a great choice. Soooooo much fun, inexpensive, but a solid little revolver that can shoot short, long and Magnum (with the WMR cylinder, included.)

Ruger SR22 is a decent choice, also.

I have had a Ruger SR22 for 10 yrs and it’s a great gun, works fine with all ammo, no malfunctions, fun to shoot.

 

[garyv350]

I have one of these. For training and teaching you can't beat it. Eats anything. Comes with 2 springs if you use above standard velocity ammo. Comfortable and easy to shoot.

 

[Deplorable Me]

I've owned Ruger Mark II & III, they functioned well out of the box; had them for years. Easy to clean. A major pain in the ass to reassemble. Along came the Ruger Mark V series. Excellent takedown, easy cleaning and no-brainer reassembly. I own a Mark IV in target and a 22/45 in Mark IV. Smith and Wesson 617 is cool if you like wheel guns.

My 22/45 Mark IV as below. The barrel is/was pinned at the Gun Center (my last purchase there.)

I found that copper plated ammo fouls them a lot less.

I recommend a shitload of magazines.

 

[VietnamEraVet]

I had a Ruger SR22. Ran OK, but I didn't like it as the safety action was reversed from most other guns. Sold it.
I had a S&W M&P22. Ran OK, but felt like a toy. Weird feeling weight wise. Sold it.
I bought a Ruger 7 round .22 revolver. Nice gun, but then I discovered the S&W Model 617, 10 round stainless revolver.
Bought the S&W 617, and SpeedBeez reloader setup, and absolutely love it. No plans to ever sell it.
Also bought a Ruger Mk IV 22/45 Lite with 1 button takedown, and threaded barrel. Love it. No plans to ever sell it either.

 

[Saltwater60]

Both the Buckmark and the Ruger Mk "XX" are great for Bullseye (and having shot both I personally prefer the Ruger, but only the Mk IV for ease of teardown). For a more "EDC" style of pistol I like my Ruger SR22

I would go with this format since they are easy to shoot and shoot most ammo. They don’t jam up or have failures either. The semi autos that look like self defense pistols do not operate as flawlessly and with him being a new shooter this is spot on and these are tried and true performers.

 

[Deplorable Me]

I had a Ruger SR22. Ran OK, but I didn't like it as the safety action was reversed from most other guns. Sold it.
I had a S&W M&P22. Ran OK, but felt like a toy. Weird feeling weight wise. Sold it.
I bought a Ruger 7 round .22 revolver. Nice gun, but then I discovered the S&W Model 617, 10 round stainless revolver.
Bought the S&W 617, and SpeedBeez reloader setup, and absolutely love it. No plans to ever sell it.
Also bought a Ruger Mk IV 22/45 with 1 button takedown. Love it. No plans to ever sell it either.

I did not like my SR22, sold it.

 

[Willyone]

'nuther +1 for the Ruger Mark series. I have a Mark 2 Gov. Target and have run lots of ammo thru it over the years. It's fired all kinds of .22's and never a hick up. Great small cal target gun.

 

[Bustedknees]

The best part of .22lr is there is no lack of choices. It's difficult to go into a gun store and not walk out with something new with prices starting at $199.
The Taurus Tx is next on my list.

 

[thisIslandEarth]

Well, if we're showing pictures: Browing Buck Mark ( many models / price ranges ) this is mine UDX model

 

[VietnamEraVet]

And I also see that Ruger offers a 22 Charger pistol in standard, and Takedown models, uses the BX style magazine, has a threaded barrel, and can even come with a tripod! Who knew? Anybody have one, or shot one?

 

[thegatman]

And I also see that Ruger offers a 22 Charger pistol in standard, and Takedown models, uses the BX style magazine, has a threaded barrel, and can even come with a tripod! Who knew? Anybody have one, or shot one?

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Illegal in NY because of weight.

 

[VietnamEraVet]

Illegal in NY because of weight.

Yeah, I expected that. But it is legal here in the Carolinas!

Do yourself a favor, and GTFO of New Yorkistan while you can!

 

[Bruce_Sloane]

Ny Ruger Mk 1 has never failed to cycle in 35 years

 

[dsdmmat]

I’ve been looking into adding a new 22 pistol to my collection and everybody keeps recommending the ruger mark 4 or Ruger 22/45

I love the Ruger MK4. Accurate, easy takedown and just way too much fun.

 

[dsdmmat]

Illegal in NY because of weight.

And takes a magazine outside of the pistol grip.

 

[Bruce_Sloane]

And takes a magazine outside of the pistol grip.

NY What a shithole STATE.

 

[dsdmmat]

NY What a shithole STATE.

You get no argument from me.

 

[That_FNG]

I love the Ruger MK4. Accurate, easy takedown and just way too much fun.

I never cared much for the ruger mark series due to the take down and especially the reassembly process. With the mark version it eliminates that problem for me, which puts that gun back into consideration for me. I like the fact they are accurate enough, have reasonably priced magazines, reliable to the point they eat just about anything, and made out of real steel and aluminum, and not pot metal like most 22’s

 

[Bustedknees]

And takes a magazine outside of the pistol grip.

So a magazine "inside" the grip is good to go? As in a Hi-Point carbine??

 

[Tinman]

SW22 Victory
Browning Buckmark
SW 617