22LR pistol

You should be able to find one of the old Hi standard pistols for a little over $300. I bought a Hi standard hd military for $325 and I'm spoiled. I own and shoot some of the new guns but they are second fiddle to the Hi standard.

If one of the major gun co's made a pistol like the old Hi standards, it would cost a grand today. Good shooting, weagle
 
Tomorrow after work, I'm going to look at the Ruger competition model that my dealer has. I'm going to compare against a MKII bull barrel model for both feel and price. After reading everyone's posts, it looks like the MKII is the best way to go, for price, dependability and ease of repair(US made). Too bad the Smith 22a is so fragile, it "looked" and felt good. But I've heard from multiple sources that it does tend to break.
I'll report back later, after the decision is definite!;)
Good luck on your search Torquemada.
 
For bullseye shooting I got myself the Ruger MK II model
KMK- 512, and my Wife the S&W 22A. 3 1/2 years later my Ruger has about 15,000 rounds through it without any Problems.
The S&W 22A is Now A S&W 22S, yes it went back to S&W so many times they offered my any configuration I wanted. So I got a brand new 22S with the target grips. It shoots better now, but we don't use it very often.

Tony
 
Ruger vs. Buck Mark

I own both, like Russ.

If you aren't put off by lots of tiny parts, some that are designed to wear out and be replaced like the bolt buffer and some that are the size of this "c" like the bolt spring retaining clip, go with the Buck Mark. I like mine a little bit better than my Ruger Competition. Sounds like you've already handled one and when you get your hands on a Ruger, decide whether it feels as sweet in your hand.

I don't recommend the Buck Mark over the Ruger to new shooters for the above reasons. The Ruger is, by comparison, the tank it has been described to be.

By the way, I took the "target grips" off my Ruger because I want to be able to practice with it with either hand.
Regards.
 
tonyz

My 22a screwed up and I had to send it back to Smith& Wesson three times.

The parts that broke could have been replaced by a trained monkey but they would not send me anything.

I tried to buy the parts but they would not sell them.

It took me almost an hour on the phone the first time to find someone at S&W that could tell me where to send it.

After the third time I sold it. I almost hated to get rid of it because it shot as good as some target guns costing 5 times as much.

I will never own another.
 
Tank? Not mine. Ruger 6 7/8ths bull barrel, SS gov target model. It is at Ruger as I type.

[Rant on]
Why? What small problem did I have? The barrel was coming unscrewed from the reciever! Only ruger I ever owned, and if I have any more problems with it, it will be the only one I ever own! It was prone to jaming as well, and was not very acurrate after a while. Probably due to the barrel problem at an early stage. This problem was unnoticeable till 2 or 3 months ago. Then I noticed the front sight was bent. At closer inspection, I found out it was leaning. Then I noticed it was leaning more... Turns out the barrel was coming unscrewed, and it sit for a good while till I sent it off 3 weeks ago. It will take a seriously wonderfull 2000 rounds before I ever buy another..... The jaming got worse, a lot worse, kinda quick. The extractor was hitting the edge of the cuttout for it, and thats what caused the jams. It damaged the cuttout as well...
[Rant off]

Other than that, I have heard nothing bad about Ruger. Other than 10/22 feeding trouble. But I suspect that that was on modified rifles, not stock. 3 10/22s have come into my hands, all stock, and all 3 worked perfect. Even with that horrible trigger! :D
 
Well, I went and spent some $ Wednesday night. Was handling the ss MKII competition model, when I noticed a 22/45 MKII in the back of the cabinet on the lowest shelf and asked to see it.
It has an 8" barrel, it's drilled and tapped for mounting a scope, but it does have the slabside barrell and it's blued, not stainless.
Well, my dealer wants to move this one, as it's a discontinued model and I got it for $230! I actually liked the 22/45 grip better than the standard or competition version.
So now I have a decent .22 that I can accessorize and still come under the $400 + I'd have spent if I'd gone with the ss comp model! ;)
Now I have to figure out what sort of scope to mount. Are red dot scopes good for .22s ? This is a whole new area for me, I've only had one scoped gun ever and that's my 10/22.
 
Prodigalshooter

That sounds like a great deal. I have a 2x Tasco scope I use on mine. Looking for a good red dot.

Regards.
 
I may be one of only a few, but I like the S&W 22's. I had an SW22A and found it to be a very nice accurate and easy to maintain pistol. I eventually sold it because the light alloy metal they made the bolt and frame of were getting deformed with the heavy use I put it through, but then I bought an SW22S which is grey and all steel with rubber grips instead of the plastic on the 22A. It cost right at $300 and has now fired about 5000 rds without a hiccup--and is still dead on accurate. I wouldn't steer you away from a Ruger or Buckmark--both of them are good quality and will last forever--but if you find a good deal on a steel SW22S, at least consider it. Good luck in your search.
 
So, are red dot scopes only good for certain applications or do they work well for both indoor targets and outdoor plinking?
I hope to set mine up so that I can use either iron sights or scope.
I realize that a fixed power is the way to go, but not sure if 2x or 4x is called for. I figure most of my shooting, both target and otherwise, will be under 50 yards.
11.43, which kind of scope is that on your Buckmark?
TIA
 
I'm with Shmackey. I bought my Baikal for 400 even. I average 245 out of 300, slo fire bullseye. Took 2nd this year.:D Lost to a modified Smith mod. 41 :(
 
Prodigalshooter -- That's actually a photo I found doing a Google search for "Buckmark Varmint". Although the barrel looks shorter than mine, it's the same bull barrel. Mine is amazingly accurate for a sub-$500 pistol.

I posted it because I think it's a standard Leupold rifle scope. I've seen silhouette shooters who use rifle scopes on .22 pistols and hold it up by their eye (no kick on a .22)

The varmint has a built-in scope rail so you can change out scopes pretty easily. I use a Bushnell 2x with pistol eye relief on mine.
 
Baikal

I have a Ruger SS Target and liked it a lot until I got the Baikal. Now it's relegated to a field carry piece. Picked it up from CDNN for $379.
 
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