.22 handguns

1) high standard supermatic ciatation(103) 6" barrel (Odessa, Fl conversion)(1961)

2) high standard supermatic ciatation, model 103, 5 1/2" bull barrel, (1962), thumbrest grip

3) Colt target model 6" barrel stainless

I really like the feel of the high standards, a real joy to shoot..great triggers, good balance, feel good in hand, just natural shooters..

the colt is not bad at all, just not compared to the high standards..

all like standard velocity ammo..

I have'nt tried a smith 41 yet...
 
Well Stevie, the model 17 got quite a few mentions so I wouldn't get too worked up about it :p

I can't over emphasize what a great investment a quality .22 handgun is for a shooter. Use as a teaching tool for new shooters, trigger time for keeping proficient and for just plain fun inexpensive shooting. I own plenty of nice .22's but I'm always looking for more.
 
My favorite revolver:

USFA 12/22 in 4.75" barrel - 12 shots and shoots as good as the awesome dome blue or nickel finish it comes in. Unfortunately I haven't taken a photo of mine so this stock one will have to do...

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My favorite semi:

Astra Constable Sport - Amazing accuracy and super light and smooth single action trigger. Not many of these made it to the states. I love this gun...

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The Ruger MK I's and MK II's are hard to beat. The MK III's are OK if you can live with all the lawyer safeties (or just disable all of them).
 
My dad left me his Hi Standard Supermatic that he bought new in the late 50's. I have other .22's but the H.S. seems to be my (and my daughters ) favorite. Accurate, well made, simple to take down, a quality hand gun made by people who took pride in their work. It's a joy to own and shoot. Because they are so nicely made a lot of them were appreciated by their owners and that means it's fairly easy to find one in good condition, even though they have not been made for years. (Buy only those made in CT.)
 
Favorite Rimfire Handguns

I have several favorite rimfires, all in stainless. The Ruger Mark III's are grreat for plinking. but they a pain to field strip. I have three, all with Volquartsen exact edge extractors, triggers and sears. I had Volquartsen hammers installed also, but too many light strikes & misfires, so I went back to the factory hammers. I have different sights on each Mark III and also have a Ruger SIngle Six and a S&W 617 to round out the group. The variety makes for a fun day at the range.

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Ruger Mk II, own 2, one is the Goverment Model. My 317-3 S&W Airlite has become "fun gun" since purchased. Want an action job for it.
22s are just fun to shot!!!

A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity. Sigmund Freud
 
Both of my favorites are Rugers, had a Single Six some years ago that was the first handgun I ever shot, currently have a Mark I with a 5.5" bull barrel that is an absolute joy to shoot.
 
I like ruger for the $ spent. I have a 5.5" bull barrel MKII 22/45 and its more accurate then I am. I think it was around $325 if I remember right. I have had a few jams I think were caused by 100's of rounds of dirty bulk ammo, It seems to prefer remington golden bullet bulk. Not sure about other manufacturers but the ruger mags load easily. And take down really isn't as bad as you would think after reading most gun forums. Not really a big fan of the MKIII though since it can't be fired with the mag out.
 
My current .22lr handgun arsenal:

8" Dan Wesson V22
6.5" Ruger Single Six (Blued)
6" S&W 622
S&W 2213


I love them ALL. Depending on my current mood, I like them all:

When I feel like putting alot of lead down range, I would load up the S&W's and pull the trigger as fast as I can.

When want to go slow and be accurate, I shoot the scoped DW.

When I go hunting, I take the Ruger. (I plan on taking the DW hunting too - but everytime I plan to it never happens - maybe this year).
 
I have a bunch but I would say that my favorite is my 5½" Old Model Single Six .22LR. Although my new USFA 12/22 is challenging its position followed closely by a Kimber 1911 with a Ciener conversion.


Conversion kits are fine for training but I don't care for them as a substitute for a standard .22 for fun shooting. The conversion kit usually has all the good and bad features of the host gun, plus it is usually heavier and bulkier than a good .22 has to be. Accuracy and reliability may be OK, but conversions are not noted for either compared to a regular .22.
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I have to completely disagree with that sentiment. Not only has my Ciener been utterly reliable, up to 10,000rds without cleaning but it is also plenty accurate, lighter than any other .22 pistol I own and certainly no larger than a Ruger MKII or Browning Buckmark. I carry it all the time around the farm. It's definitely a hell of a lot of fun to shoot!
 
I guess it would be my Ruger Single Six .22lr/.22WMR. A close second would be my MKII Competition model.

I do have a MKII 22/45 that I shoot a lot as well, but I don't like that gun nearly as much as the other two.
 
I have to go with the Ruger Single Six and S & W K22. Just as much fun to shoot as a person can have with a revolver.
 
My Browning Buck Mark Target has put a big dent in the cottontail/squirrel population in my part of Texas for over a decade. Both sons were taught to shoot a handgun using the Buck Mark and countless other young potential handgunners were as well. My wife, whos is scarry accurate with her revolver, learned sight control with the Buck Mark.
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New fav is a Ruger Mark III with Bushnell Trophy red dot sight. Just shot it the first time today with a brick of CCI Mini-Mag and it is a beautifully performing machine. After a couple of mags sighting in the red dot sight, I was putting 10 for 10 into the bullseye from a sitting rest -- a little worse when from a standing handhold. This was my first experience with a red dot sight and I'm hooked.

Next is going to be a Ruger Single Six.
 
Ruger Single Six. Still miss mine, need to get another.
S&W Model 18 Just fired it for the first time. Has potential to become my favourite hand gun.
Beretta 92FS .22lr Practice kit. Not as accurate as some .22s but fun to shoot and accuratish enough. A good training aid as well.

Honorable mentions:
Browning Buckmark. Not currently owned, but I shot my tightest group ever with one. 10 rounds covered by my thumb at 25 meters. never surpassed that in 20 years.
S&W M41. A high quality, accurate firearm.
S&W 2206. An accurate, reliable, simple gun. What's not to like.
High Standard. Can't remember what version, but another accurate well made gun.

Tried but no thanks:
S&W 617. Heavy barrel does not suit me, although very accurate.
Walther P22. Neat little toy, but I don't need another toy.
Ruger MK II. Grip angle just does not work for me, my hand starts shaking.
Ruger 22/45. Sight came loose, play between grip and receiver, stiff controls.
S&W M21A.They replaced the 2206 with this? Fat grip and needs plastic buffers to stop the frame from cracking.

Hoping to add in the future:
CZ75 SP01 with .22 conversion unit.
 
Ruger 22/45 or MKII. I own both and they have been around forever. Only time I've had a single problem it's been a bad round. You get that sometimes with rimfire rounds. Accurate, reliable, tough as nails (hey it's a Ruger), And just great fun.
 
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