help, i want a cheap .22 pistol semi auto

arnyplmr · 07-22-2006, 02:20 AM

need advice

FutureMarine · 07-22-2006, 04:09 AM

Try checking impactguns.com

Big Dog · 07-22-2006, 06:21 PM

Cheap .22 semi-autos seldom work well. The Ruger and Browning Buckmark are pretty much the standard for the semi-auto pistol. A used one can be had at a gun/pawnshop for a decent price.
The Phoenix Arms .22 pistol works well for some, less so for others. It's about the only 'cheap' pistol I'd consider, if I just couldn't swing a Ruger or Buckmark.

jerry · 07-22-2006, 07:23 PM

Basic Ruger. Great value, good performer. Some basic accesories available.

.22guy · 07-22-2006, 07:55 PM

Ruger Mark series.

utahvarminter · 07-22-2006, 08:45 PM

Ruger 22/45 MkII. Best there is. unless you want the newer 22/45 MkIII. Some have had troubles with the loaded chamber indicator, and such, but it's supposed to be fixed now... or sumthin.

arnyplmr · 07-22-2006, 09:11 PM

ive done some research and i dont know if i want a buck mark standard , or a ruger mk3

i think the buck mark looks cooler and i think its cheaper but i dont know what i want. does the buck mark have like a bolt that blows back like the ruger does? or does the whole top of the gun blow back?

are they both rimfire?

lefty o · 07-22-2006, 10:51 PM

yes, the buckmark is blowback (the bolt only) operated. and yes they are both 22lr. my vote goes for the buckmark.

troy2000 · 07-22-2006, 11:35 PM

I personally can't tell them apart; semi pistols aren't really my thing. But my nephew is a bit of a gun nut (excuse me; I meant "enthusiast"), and he went with the Buckmark.

troylaplante · 07-22-2006, 11:44 PM

I have gone with both the Buckmark and the Ruger. The wife likes the handle of the Buckmark better but likes the Ruger better for chambering ease. I like the Buckmark better for disassembly and reassembly. I have also bought a Jennings (broke it), a Taurus PT-22, and an AR7 type pistol version. I don't recommend the Jennings at all. The PT-22 can be found for as little as $169 at the right gun show or dealer. I prefer the Buckmark over the rest, personally.

arnyplmr · 07-22-2006, 11:56 PM

thanks for the help guys, i think ill go for the browning buck mark

jerry · 07-23-2006, 09:33 AM

There were inital issues that were solved. That said, my friend has a Walther P-22 he likes a lot. The Browning is not a bad choice. My brother has one, shoots good.

I stick with my Ruger. Just familiar with it mostly the reason.

wolverine · 08-06-2006, 09:57 AM

I have a walther p22 and shoot it at least twice a week. It has about 5000 round through it with no problems. If you buy one MAKE SURE it is a post feb 06 build. Thats when walther instituted the "improved" model modifactions. the early walthers were jam-o-matics. Also a buckmark may not fit you well if you have small hands. I treid out about 9 or 10 different .22s before i bought my walther and it was the only one that fit me well.

ash · 08-06-2006, 11:38 AM

Look into the S&W 22a.

Rave · 08-18-2006, 01:28 PM

Used Hi-Standard,cheapest is Duramatic,easiest takedown,reasonably accurite,and utterly dependable,can't ask for much more,except for availability perhaps,check gun shows,it will be worth it imo.:lucky:

FutureMarine · 08-18-2006, 07:14 PM

I like that walther. i would love to get a chance to shoot one. I would suggest the Walther P22. i know beretta makes a bobcat(or something like it) in .22 LR but i have heard of jamming problems. I have a nice .22 wheel gun that i would never part with

mark8252 · 08-20-2006, 10:20 PM

I personally would buy a well proven target pistol such as a Ruger Mark II, Ruger 22/45, or a Browning Buckmark. Look for one used in good condition and you will save money and still have a quality 22.
I have all of them and you will be happy with any of them.

moneyman · 06-02-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by arnyplmr

need advice

YES I DO NEED ADVICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark8252

I personally would buy a well proven target pistol such as a Ruger Mark II, Ruger 22/45, or a Browning Buckmark. Look for one used in good condition and you will save money and still have a quality 22.
I have all of them and you will be happy with any of them.

BUT WHERE CAN I FIND ONE AT 4 CHEAP

bigandrich44 · 06-02-2007, 11:05 AM

Guns Shows, Private Sales, And Gun Shops.

moneyman · 06-02-2007, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark8252

I personally would buy a well proven target pistol such as a Ruger Mark II, Ruger 22/45, or a Browning Buckmark. Look for one used in good condition and you will save money and still have a quality 22.
I have all of them and you will be happy with any of them.

BUT WHERE CAN I FIND ONE AT 4 CHEAP

07-22-2006, 02:20 AM	#1
arnyplmr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	help, i want a cheap .22 pistol semi auto need advice

07-22-2006, 04:09 AM	#2
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,952	Try checking impactguns.com __________________ Semper Fi

07-22-2006, 06:21 PM	#3
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,421	Cheap .22 semi-autos seldom work well. The Ruger and Browning Buckmark are pretty much the standard for the semi-auto pistol. A used one can be had at a gun/pawnshop for a decent price. The Phoenix Arms .22 pistol works well for some, less so for others. It's about the only 'cheap' pistol I'd consider, if I just couldn't swing a Ruger or Buckmark. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

07-22-2006, 07:23 PM	#4
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,213 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Basic Ruger. Great value, good performer. Some basic accesories available. __________________ Joe the plumber is screwed

07-22-2006, 08:45 PM	#6
utahvarminter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 487	Ruger 22/45 MkII. Best there is. unless you want the newer 22/45 MkIII. Some have had troubles with the loaded chamber indicator, and such, but it's supposed to be fixed now... or sumthin. __________________ My Photo Album

07-22-2006, 07:55 PM	#5
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,259	Ruger Mark series.

07-22-2006, 09:11 PM	#7
arnyplmr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	ive done some research and i dont know if i want a buck mark standard , or a ruger mk3 i think the buck mark looks cooler and i think its cheaper but i dont know what i want. does the buck mark have like a bolt that blows back like the ruger does? or does the whole top of the gun blow back? are they both rimfire? Last edited by arnyplmr; 07-22-2006 at 09:17 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

07-22-2006, 10:51 PM	#8
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,109	yes, the buckmark is blowback (the bolt only) operated. and yes they are both 22lr. my vote goes for the buckmark.

07-22-2006, 11:35 PM	#9
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 10,024 Images: 9	I personally can't tell them apart; semi pistols aren't really my thing. But my nephew is a bit of a gun nut (excuse me; I meant "enthusiast"), and he went with the Buckmark.

07-22-2006, 11:44 PM	#10
troylaplante Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Selma, NC Posts: 2,223	I have gone with both the Buckmark and the Ruger. The wife likes the handle of the Buckmark better but likes the Ruger better for chambering ease. I like the Buckmark better for disassembly and reassembly. I have also bought a Jennings (broke it), a Taurus PT-22, and an AR7 type pistol version. I don't recommend the Jennings at all. The PT-22 can be found for as little as $169 at the right gun show or dealer. I prefer the Buckmark over the rest, personally.

07-22-2006, 11:56 PM	#11
arnyplmr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	thanks for the help guys, i think ill go for the browning buck mark

07-23-2006, 09:33 AM	#12
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,213 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	There were inital issues that were solved. That said, my friend has a Walther P-22 he likes a lot. The Browning is not a bad choice. My brother has one, shoots good. I stick with my Ruger. Just familiar with it mostly the reason. __________________ Joe the plumber is screwed

08-06-2006, 09:57 AM	#13
wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 132	I have a walther p22 and shoot it at least twice a week. It has about 5000 round through it with no problems. If you buy one MAKE SURE it is a post feb 06 build. Thats when walther instituted the "improved" model modifactions. the early walthers were jam-o-matics. Also a buckmark may not fit you well if you have small hands. I treid out about 9 or 10 different .22s before i bought my walther and it was the only one that fit me well.

08-06-2006, 11:38 AM	#14
ash Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: En route Posts: 934 Images: 3	Look into the S&W 22a.

08-18-2006, 01:28 PM	#15
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 7,065	Used Hi-Standard,cheapest is Duramatic,easiest takedown,reasonably accurite,and utterly dependable,can't ask for much more,except for availability perhaps,check gun shows,it will be worth it imo.:lucky: __________________ USAF '62-'66 .

08-18-2006, 07:14 PM	#16
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,952	I like that walther. i would love to get a chance to shoot one. I would suggest the Walther P22. i know beretta makes a bobcat(or something like it) in .22 LR but i have heard of jamming problems. I have a nice .22 wheel gun that i would never part with __________________ Semper Fi

08-20-2006, 10:20 PM	#17
mark8252 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 181	Cheap 22...... I personally would buy a well proven target pistol such as a Ruger Mark II, Ruger 22/45, or a Browning Buckmark. Look for one used in good condition and you will save money and still have a quality 22. I have all of them and you will be happy with any of them.

06-02-2007, 11:05 AM	#19
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,013	Guns Shows, Private Sales, And Gun Shops. __________________ http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1...eehobosig9.png