shooter.45
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Looking for a good .22 lookes at s&w model 22a or 41 any comments??
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Stephen A. Camp
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Hello. I suspect that the M41 will compete with anything out there. Mine continues to amaze me after 2 decades of use. Best.
Chad Young
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I have found both the Ruger MkII pistols and the Browning Buckmark to both be very accurate and fun to shoot. Personally, I like Ruger MK II, 6" bull barrel, stainless.
Christopher II
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The Ruger MkII, Ruger 22/45, and Browning Buckmark are all good plinking guns, but for serious bullseye shooting I'd go for a Smith and Wesson Model 41. I shoot one in NRA standard and International bullseye, and love it. The balance, ergonomics, and trigger are all quite a bit better than the Ruger or Browning (my club has all three.) Haven't tried the S&W 22a, but I hear that it's not quite up to the 41 in the trigger quality/accuracy department.
Of course, this is assuming that you can't afford a Pardini, Hammerli, or Walther GSP.
Later,
Chris
Of course, this is assuming that you can't afford a Pardini, Hammerli, or Walther GSP.
Later,
Chris
Well, everyone has their own personal preferences. However if you look at the firearms that the folks that consistently place high scores use, you will notice some similarities.
Have used several Colt Match Targets, Ruger Mark IIs, and S&W model 41s for Bullseye and other target shooting. I have been shooting the Colts and Rugers for a very long time. (I used a J.A. Ciener Mark I in a couple of matches. hehe) I prefer the S&W model 41 due to better trigger angle and removable barrels. The Smith seems a little finicky on ammo but still works reliability if you keep it clean.
However, I absolutely love my tricked-out High Standard Citation. This firearm consistently performs well above the Colt and Ruger.
Hammerli and Walther are also fine firearms for this purpose. Be prepared to pay. I don’t have any personal experience with either of these firearms but I am working on that (probably a Hammerli).
#1 choice for Bullseye matches - High Standard Citation
#2 choice - S&W model 41
#3 choice - Mark II Match Target (Slab-side)
#4 choice - Colt Woodsman Match Target
#5 choice - Any other 22
Skyhawk
Have used several Colt Match Targets, Ruger Mark IIs, and S&W model 41s for Bullseye and other target shooting. I have been shooting the Colts and Rugers for a very long time. (I used a J.A. Ciener Mark I in a couple of matches. hehe) I prefer the S&W model 41 due to better trigger angle and removable barrels. The Smith seems a little finicky on ammo but still works reliability if you keep it clean.
However, I absolutely love my tricked-out High Standard Citation. This firearm consistently performs well above the Colt and Ruger.
Hammerli and Walther are also fine firearms for this purpose. Be prepared to pay. I don’t have any personal experience with either of these firearms but I am working on that (probably a Hammerli).
#1 choice for Bullseye matches - High Standard Citation
#2 choice - S&W model 41
#3 choice - Mark II Match Target (Slab-side)
#4 choice - Colt Woodsman Match Target
#5 choice - Any other 22
Skyhawk
I doubt that there are many Colt Woodsman Match Target pistols on the market. If I had one, I'd sell it to a collector and use the money to buy something else, especially since I wouldn't want to drill into an old Colt to mount a dot sight on it.
There are some excellent High Standard pistols available, but there are some poor ones, too. Let the buyer beware! With the Hamden models, Texas models, originals and copies to sort through, it's not easy for a new bullseye shooter to buy with confidence. The same goes for HS magazines: some work, some don't, some can be tweaked to feed certain types of ammo, and some are just junk. I get beaten by HS shooters on a regular basis, and I love a well-tuned HS trigger, but I've seen so many HS shooters having problems with their pistols that I've never bought one.
Shooter.45, how much are you willing to spend? And are you going to shoot competitively or just recreationally?
There are some excellent High Standard pistols available, but there are some poor ones, too. Let the buyer beware! With the Hamden models, Texas models, originals and copies to sort through, it's not easy for a new bullseye shooter to buy with confidence. The same goes for HS magazines: some work, some don't, some can be tweaked to feed certain types of ammo, and some are just junk. I get beaten by HS shooters on a regular basis, and I love a well-tuned HS trigger, but I've seen so many HS shooters having problems with their pistols that I've never bought one.
Shooter.45, how much are you willing to spend? And are you going to shoot competitively or just recreationally?
Don't forget to look at a SIG/Hammerli Trailside. Nearly half of a mod 41, more accurate, and can shoot high velocity ammo without changing anything.
Skyhawk, I have the Hammerli 208S, loved the looks of the 280 but for some reason they do not seem to shoot as well. I also have the complete SAKO Triace kit with all 3 caliber conversions. That is a neat pistol and is for sale if you want to shoot rapid fire, rimfire, and centerfire bullseye
Skyhawk, I have the Hammerli 208S, loved the looks of the 280 but for some reason they do not seem to shoot as well. I also have the complete SAKO Triace kit with all 3 caliber conversions. That is a neat pistol and is for sale if you want to shoot rapid fire, rimfire, and centerfire bullseye