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noobwitha22

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Hello all, the newest guy here. I put in for my firearms permit last week and awaiting the results. In the mean time I am researching all I can about shooting and different types of guns. I also plan on getting to a firing range to rent and try out guns I am thinking about purchasing. The Smith and Wesson Victory is currently in the lead. I got the chance to put some guns in my hand the other day and I just liked the overall feel of it in my hand, plus it looks pretty good to me.

I am going to start off with a .22lr. As there are several that fall into my price range and I really just want a target gun. Also I should save on ammo with a .22 since money is tight still for me.

Any other suggestions from the experts here on other guns in that $400 range? Doesn't necessarily need to be .22lr but i think that is good place for a noob to start.
 
Mr. Hill said:
Browning buckmark. I think the less expensive camper model comes with 3 mags.
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Not a bad looking pistol. A few different versions to choose from as well. Hopefully I can put my hands on one, time to search the shops near me for one. Thank you for the suggestion.
 
turtlehead said:
SW22 Victory is a great choice. If I didn't have a 41 I'd buy one. Still might, if the HPA goes through.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyS8OWNPZzs
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I literally watched that video a couple of hours ago. I have seen some pictures of the Victory with compensators on them and they look great, also like the picatinny rail with red dot. But any upgrades will be added much later, starting with either grips or the trigger change.
 
BigBL87 said:
My top two would be a Browning Buckmark or a Ruger 22/45 if I were looking at target-style 22's.
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I like the Ruger MKIV 22/45 another gun I hope I can get a hands on with. I am thinking I would like to get a gun with the threaded barrel, be nice to be able to just add a compensator on when I eventually can afford one.

You all have given me some really nice options so far, it definitely will make my decision harder, Thank you.
 
otasan said:
I'd get a Ruger MkII.
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Are the MkII's only used? Are they discontinued like the MkIII's are/will be? Don't think I want to go used for my first gun. I am ignorant to things like warranties for guns but I would think a used gun has no warranty. And although I don't really expect much to happen, I just like the peace of mind.
 
Ruger or buckmark would both be great choices. I have a Ruger mark III and it shoots great. Alot of aftermarket options for the Ruger if you decide to tinker with it later.
 
I have had good experience with my Ruger Mark III Hunter. It comes with a heavy profile fluted barrel and a fiber optic front sight.

It shoots any .22 ammo I have put through it that is designed for a semi-auto. And it is accurate to boot.

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The Victory would be a good choice.

As others have mentioned, the Rugers are good as well, but with the recalls on the Mark 4 series, I'd probably lean toward the S&W.
 
I like the victory a lot. I am going to be in the market in the spring for a .22 handgun and rifle to teach my oldest son how to shoot. Its a great caliber to learn on for anyone for a number of reasons.
 
noobwitha22 said:
Are the MkII's only used? Are they discontinued like the MkIII's are/will be? Don't think I want to go used for my first gun. I am ignorant to things like warranties for guns but I would think a used gun has no warranty. And although I don't really expect much to happen, I just like the peace of mind.
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I didn't realize that the Ruger .22 pistols were up to Mk III! I am an old man, and time flies.
 
It seems most are in the same mindset in what guns would be best. I did not know about the recalls, thanks for that heads up. I really don't want to buy online, here in NJ you have to have it shipped to someone who is certified and it costs on average another $50. One shop I have been in said they can pretty much order in anything I would want. I also need to find a range that has the Ruger for rent, do not want to buy something I have no clue how it feels or shoots.

I want to put the Smith and Wesson and the Ruger in my hand and see what else the shops have to put my hands on. I like the idea of being able to tinker with the gun in the future, I am not one to just go plain jane, so to speak. I was looking at some of the upgrades for both guns and I know I want to go with a threaded barrel to add a compensator on and add a picatinny rail (I know not necessary on the Ruger). Eventually I would like to add a small red dot site, light, laser, bayonet, butt stock, fore grip, extended mag. Did I miss anything?
 
noobwitha22 said:
It seems most are in the same mindset in what guns would be best. I did not know about the recalls, thanks for that heads up. I really don't want to buy online, here in NJ you have to have it shipped to someone who is certified and it costs on average another $50. One shop I have been in said they can pretty much order in anything I would want. I also need to find a range that has the Ruger for rent, do not want to buy something I have no clue how it feels or shoots.

I want to put the Smith and Wesson and the Ruger in my hand and see what else the shops have to put my hands on. I like the idea of being able to tinker with the gun in the future, I am not one to just go plain jane, so to speak. I was looking at some of the upgrades for both guns and I know I want to go with a threaded barrel to add a compensator on and add a picatinny rail (I know not necessary on the Ruger). Eventually I would like to add a small red dot site, light, laser, bayonet, butt stock, fore grip, extended mag. Did I miss anything?
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I feel sorry for you - living in anti-gun NJ.
 
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