04-30-2005, 08:24 PM
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#21 | | Firearm Zealot
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My freind has a High Standard and I love it.:nod: (wish he would get some lefty grips for it.)
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05-01-2005, 02:40 AM
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#22 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Originally Posted by Big Dog | MAX7.62, I hear ya on those .22 1911 conversions. I thought about one, but for the price, I can get a nice complete pistol, and keep my 1911 together!
I just bought a Stoeger Luger .22LR pistol off a range buddy. It's another one the 'exspurts' love to rag on ('jammomatic', alloy frame, etc.). I know a few people who own them, and they like 'em! I shot this one, several magazines full - it runs like a Timex! It's my baby now! Not a great target gun, but loads of fun for tincan plinkin'. :nod:
I didn't 'need' another .22 pistol, already having several - but I've wanted a Luger of some type for years. This one feels great, excellent grip, a natural pointer and a sweet trigger! Next weekend I'll wring it out on paper with many different loads - see what it prefers. |
A .22LR Luger? Wow. I've got to get one of those. o_o I play WWII games all the time, and I promised myself that my first pistol I buy when I turn 21 is going to be a Luger. Weirdest looking gun, but I bet it's comfy to hold, and the action is just cool...
How much did you pay for that thing, and how much do they typically go for?
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05-01-2005, 06:20 AM
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#23 | | Firearm Zealot
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I over-paid, but they just don't come along too often. The book lists them as about $140 New-in-Box - I paid $200. When I see them at the gunshow (rarely!) they are generally asking $300 or more. It's a matter of "How bad do ya want it?" I've wanted one for a long time, and I know the guy who had it, and saw it being shot several times. I shot it before buying, so I know it's a good one. Condition is like new - no wear at all! The painted finish on the zamak-alloy frame is perfect, as are the wood grips. It would grade as NRA-Excellent. He'll give me the box the next time we get together.
The Luger design feels so good in the hand, and is a natural pointer - one reason Bill Ruger copied the overall shape, I think.
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05-01-2005, 09:30 AM
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#24 | | Firearm Zealot
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I paid $275 for my Hi-Standard Duramatic,orig. buyer 1958,unfired in box with all paperwork at a gun show,it is mint,haven't shot it yet. 
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05-01-2005, 01:18 PM
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#25 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by Rave | I paid $275 for my Hi-Standard Duramatic,orig. buyer 1958,unfired in box with all paperwork at a gun show,it is mint,haven't shot it yet. | That was a good buy.
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05-02-2005, 09:41 AM
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#26 | | Firearm Zealot
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Hi-Standard is best bought used,they are out there,but few and far between,but it is worth the wait as you are getting a fine little pistol,sometimes you can get one with both barrels,mine is the 4 1/2" heavy barrel,just what I wanted,seems to be the most common also. :right:
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05-02-2005, 02:53 PM
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#27 | | Firearm Zealot
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My local excuse for a gunshop has a few High Standard semis, all the more basic models though. But, they range from $250 to about $400, even if the blue is now brown and speckled. 
I'm almost tempted, but then I'd have to have it refinished, adding to the expense and ruining 'collector value'. 
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05-02-2005, 11:01 PM
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#28 | | Firearm Zealot
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My first Hi-Standard Duramatic was a brown one,I went through brick after brick of ammo with out a problem. I consider them shooters,even one like mine.I don't think they have much collector value,except perhaps a .22 short target model or some such.
From what I hear the new ones can't hold a candle to the oldies. :lucky:
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05-03-2005, 07:18 PM
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#29 | | Firearm Zealot
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Like Rave, I got the Duramatic with the box and paperwork. Not sure of the date buts its close to '58. I paid $299 for it. The magazine lips were out of specs and it would jam the last round. I found the correct specs for them, tweaked em into shape, and it works perfectly.
I have the Ruger MkII but I dont think I could pick a favorite between them. The Ruger is prettier (stainless) but accuracy and reliability are the same.
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06-05-2005, 02:52 AM
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#30 | | Firearm Aficionado
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Rugged,
I am a REAL P22 owner, and I'd love to get rid of it. I regretted trading a mk2 for it from the beginning and ended up buying another. If I could get enough for it to buy a Kimber 22 conversion kit, I wouldn't think about it for 30 seconds. No ammo can save this gun. It can't touch a ruger, buckmark, trailside, or any other 22SA for accuracy or reliability.
Anybody want to buy a P22 with both barrels?
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06-05-2005, 10:28 AM
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#31 | | Firearm Zealot
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See if you can find a S&W Mod 41 to try out.
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06-05-2005, 11:09 AM
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#32 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by DANA | See if you can find a S&W Mod 41 to try out. | From what I have heard from the numerous S&W 41 owners, the older models tend to be better, like from the 70's. You can also expect about a $500 price tag on a used 41 (been shopping, myself) at the minimum.
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06-05-2005, 12:16 PM
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#33 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by phrogg | Does anyone have any reccomendations on a good .22LR pistol for somewhat cheap? (less than $300, maybe?) I'm looking into getting one, and the only real brand name one I know of is Ruger Mk. I or II. Those go for... what, $300 on up? I was hoping for something other than that, maybe even a revolver, although an auto pistol would be fine. Accuracy isn't the most important... If it can get 5 inch groups at 25 yards, it's fine.
...I'd love to have something with good recoil, too, if possible. | Ruger MKII usually just under 300 or Browning Buckmark usually just over 300. Still almost half the price of the S&W 41
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06-05-2005, 04:13 PM
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#34 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by rebel727 | Ruger MKII usually just under 300 or Browning Buckmark usually just over 300. Still almost half the price of the S&W 41 | That is why I own one of each instead of a S&W 41. I paid $385 for BOTH, used but in excellent condition. I believe the Buckmark was never fired and the Ruger fired very little.
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06-06-2005, 01:07 PM
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#35 | | Retired Moderator
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Guys, I'm tellin ya the Beretta NEOS is a NICE gun, very reliable and a great deal for the money.
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06-09-2005, 12:27 PM
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#36 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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I'd suggest getting a browning buckmark or an S&W model 22
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06-09-2005, 02:11 PM
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#37 | | Firearm Aficionado
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Originally Posted by BattleRifleG3 | Guys, I'm tellin ya the Beretta NEOS is a NICE gun, very reliable and a great deal for the money. | Plus you can get a cool carbine kit for it. One of these is on my need to purchase list.
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06-15-2005, 07:08 AM
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#38 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Hi Everyone, This is my first posting. About the .22 pistol, I n my opinion, the Ruger Mk I-II-III series are your best bet. Just bought the Mk III Hunter and it is a tack driving machine. For less (sometimes much less) than $300, you can take home one of the MkI or IIs used and have an accurate, reliable, and fun plinking, hunting, or target gun.
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08-08-2005, 01:59 PM
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#39 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Ruger Mark II (Mark III's are having trouble with their loaded chamber indicators.)
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08-10-2005, 12:22 AM
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#40 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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I looked at a Ruger 22/45 today for $249.00 new.
I want one.
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