Ruger Mark III vs Charger .22lr vs Beretta NEOS

Which of these three rimfires?

  • Ruger Charger

    Votes: 2 6.9%

  • Ruger Mark III

    Votes: 24 82.8%

  • Beretta NEOS

    Votes: 3 10.3%
  • Total voters
    29
  • Poll closed .
I voted MKIII. Accurate, tough, reliable, classic, classy.

The Neos...well, if it's B-list sci-fi looks didn't turn me off I'd own one. It isn't as rugged as the Ruger, but they are reportedly capable of good accuracy. If someone said "Let's go rabbit hunting, I'll let you use my Neos" I wouldn't feel screwed over.

The charger is..I..I just... No.
 
I don't recommend the NEOS. The design started out as the High Standard Dura-Matic, a made-to-a-price competitor to the Ruger standard model. The NEOS worked or it didn't; when it didn't, it was a real PITA for the owners. The design was later bought by Colt, then unloaded on Beretta; the changes of manufacturer didn't resolve the problems. For a .22 general purpose autoloader, get the Ruger, preferably the Mk II if one can be found,

Jim
 
JamesK,

Since we are talking Ruger MK's elsewhere as well...

What is your preference for the MKII over the MKIII?
 
You might want to check out the S&W Victory if you can find one. I'm a fan of the Ruger MK series but that Victory caught my eye.
 
IMHO you shouldnt dismiss the sr22. Its not a "target pistol" like your other choices, but super fun to shoot and 99% reliable with any ammo. I've had mine for almost 3 yrs and 2k+ thru it of any kind of ammo I can find and it all works.
 
I am pretty happy with my MkIII. Striping is not as big a deal as it is made. Just follow the proper sequence. They last. Mine eats all ammo ( including cheap) reasonably well. Also there is a tremendous aftermarket support for it. Ruger stands firmly behind their products.

Either way you go, good luck and enjoy

Rich
 
The mk2 is better it is the pinnacle of the series the mark3 was basically a more 'lawyerd' up version with needless complications/changes. LCI, mag disconnect, etc.
 
JMHO ... !!!

What is your preference for the MKII over the MKIII?
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As I have mentioned before, there are trade-offs between the different generation of the MK families. Once you understand the differences, it's strictly a matter of personal preference. and really, all you need is the
MK-1 or automatic pistol. .... :)

My least "desirable" is the 22/45 but not because there is anything seriously wrong with them but because of the synthetic frame. I really don't care for plastic guns and you are seeing more every day and pushes the price of all metal revolvers up. .... :rolleyes:

Be Safe !!!
 
My second shot at this thread: In addition to the two Mark iii's, a Target and a Competition Target, I have a Mark ii, Government Target. The Mark iii Target has a shorter barrel than the other two, but is just as accurate.

I shoot both Mark iii's using scopes, at rest; they are crazy accurate at 25 yards. The Mark iii Competition Target and the Mark ii Government Target have longer barrels giving better sight relief. The Mark iii's are drilled and tapped from Ruger, allowing use of a rail and red dot or telescopic sights with any further work. The Mark iii's have the loaded chamber indicator (LCI) and a mechanism that requires a mag inserted to fire. Some folks have had problems with the LCI; they're easy to replace. The mag firing mechanism is easy to remove, which lightens the trigger pull, but makes things loose unless one installs a spacer, or a different hammer bushing. I've modified my Mark iii's with Volquartsen hammer and trigger parts and after market hammer bushings. The Mark ii is nice and smooth in stock condition, but can be improved with specialty parts. My eyes are old and tired, so I wish the Mark ii was drilled and tapped so I could use a red dot, or scope on it.

Alloy and plastic pistols frames have never been a problem for me. I own 10 HK's (most of which are plastic frames) and several pistols with alloy frames. Internal, action parts is another story. And, the bolt stop on the alloy frame Buckmark can be an issue for a high volume shooter.

I've tried the new S&W Victory. It's a sweet little plinker, heavy, but smooth trigger. Might be more accurate with a Volquartsen barrel available thru S&W.

My favorite .22lr pistol is the S&W Model 41; it's still available without being declared "rare", scarce and way, way over priced as some older, excellent pistols are. I owned a S&W very similar to Model 41; it was really accurate, can't remember it's model. The Hammerli Xesse Sport is a fine .22lr. I have several .22lr conversion setups, including a SIG p210 and a HK4 with a .22lr barrel. For everyday shooting of whatever ammo is available I still recommend the Mark iii's. They're relatively inexpensive, accurate, reliable and readily available.
 
UPDATE: went a different direction!

Well, just to let everyone know, I bought a rimfire yesterday. It wasn't any of the ones I had originally thought about buying!

When I got to the store, I held the Mark III, and was about to purchase, when a Browning Buckmark caught my eye. Love at first sight, and handled better, in my opinion, so I'm now an owner of a Browning Buckmark Stainless Camper!

As always, The Firing Line community was awesome in helping me with the decision(s). Thanks for all of your advice!
 
My wife has a NEOS and it is an accurate, fun pistol to shoot. The only issue I have ever had with it is if I get lazy and don't keep it clean it will fail to eject. Is that a pistol problem? Nope that is an owner problem.
 
It's nice to know how these things turn out---'closure' if you will.

IMhO you got one of the very nice economical plinkers that will last you and probably at least one of your offspring for life.

Good luck and thanks for the update.
 
As far as I'm concerned, a 22lr should cycle every time with the cheapest 22lr ammo available - and not all of them do. I don't know if the Ruger MkIII does, but the Neos I own, does.

A negative on the Neos I own is trigger reset. I couldn't fix it my self, so I sent the gun in to Beretta (they paid shipping both ways) and it came much improved, but once in a while I have to take my finger way off the trigger to get it to reset. I don't have that kind of problem w/ any of my other guns.
 
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