.22 Pistol Question

[2506]

As I have a sickness that I've mentioned in other threads, need advice on a new .22 pistol. I have my dad's Hi-Standard and a Ruger Single-ten but feel compelled to have a new one. Should I get a new auto piston or a conversion kit for a 1911?

Thanks

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[Member 34319]

Taurus TX22

 

[bpyycpyy]

I second the Taurus TX22. Shoots great and eats anything put into the magazine.

 

[kmk1012]

Correct answer is both, plus at least a half a dozen more.

 

[kmk1012]

TX22 is a great pistol for sure, mine has been abused with suppressor duty and has only jammed once. More of a test to see how bad it would get first. Had to chip gunk out of the slide and frame before being able to clean.

 

[Ben B.]

The .22 M&P Compact has served me and my 2 sons well. Most reliable .22 auto I have among two 10/22s, a Beretta 21a, a MkII, MkIII 22/45, & a Marvel Unit 1.

 

[ELRShooter]

I picked up an Sig P322 a few months ago. About 500 rounds through it and no issues. 20 and 25 round mags. Pre-cut for a red dot. It has a real nice feel to it and I'm very happy with accuracy.

 

[Deavis]

Seconding the P322! Also suppressor ready.

Browning buckmark has strong Woodsman vibes.

Smith k-22. Never a bad choice.

 

[cruiserdude]

Jumping on the TX 22 bandwagon. I was somewhat skeptical, but saw so many good reviews. Now that I have one, I could not be happier with it.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Everyone above is incorrect. You need to start messing with .22 magnum now. This will get you hooked on an even more expensive rimfire round.

 

[Hueco]

The TX 22 is a bundle o' fun. I bought a standard then waited for the comp slide to come into stock and now have both the standard slide and the competition slide.

The 10 round mags are easily converted to standard size (just remove a plastic knobby) so get whatever deal you can for the gun and mags. Cheap fun.

 

[Alexx1401]

There are some nice top ends for a 1911 like Marvel used to make. Their one "downside" is cost. Good ones run almost as much as a nice new pistol and the damn mags tend to be pricey as hell. I am a die hard Ruger MK fan boy. Probably because one of the originals was the first hand gun I ever bought myself. Really hard to go wrong with a MKIV of your favorite flavor since there is a lot of them to choose from now. Damn near every new .22 pistol I see though I find myself wanting to buy

 

[ron]

I have always owned Ruger Mark 3 or 2 pistols. I agree with @Alexx1401 it is hard to go wrong.
Love shooting 22 pistols. One of them are shot at every range trip. I would recommend a separate
pistol than a 1911 22 conversion. The Ruger 22/45 is a great trainer for a 1911 full size. I have no
problem with assembling the Mark 3 after owning several different Mark 2s for many years. You
can sure spend some money on the accessories. My Mark 3 has Volquartsen trigger kit, Hogue grips
and dot sight and mount. My SW22 Victory shoots really nice. But the accessories are more
exspensive than the Ruger. I have Tademkross everything on this Victory. Since the picture
I have upgraded the red dot mount on the Victory. Our club has some fun 22 pistol matches.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

As I have a sickness that I've mentioned in other threads, need advice on a new .22 pistol. I have my dad's Hi-Standard and a Ruger Single-ten but feel compelled to have a new one. Should I get a new auto piston or a conversion kit for a 1911?

Thanks

I would buy a suppressor (if you don't already have one) and pistol or subgun to host it. You can get a good .22 suppressor for $350 including the stamp.

 

[K-22]

As I have a sickness that I've mentioned in other threads, need advice on a new .22 pistol. I have my dad's Hi-Standard and a Ruger Single-ten but feel compelled to have a new one. Should I get a new auto piston or a conversion kit for a 1911?

Thanks

If you are willing to part with the $$$, An older K-Frame S&W, and/or a Ruger Mk IV.
Will satiate most of your rimfire handgun lust.

 

[Ruger Rich]

Taurus TX22

Reno has a good point. It's an affordable reliable gun. Mine took about a hundred rounds or so
to "break in". Initially had an occasionally problem picking a round out of the magazine. Very
solid now.

 

[RVTECH]

If you are into the 'odd and unusual' keep your eye out for an early Bersa mod 644.

I 'stumbled' on this one several years ago (for a $100) while looking for a Walther PPK/S .22.

Well, with little to no experience with Bersa I was was pleasantly surprised. After a good cleaning It turned out to be glass smooth, with a fairly decent trigger (about 4.5 lb) and is very accurate.

 

[kmk1012]

If you are willing to part with the $$$, An older K-Frame S&W, and/or a Ruger Mk IV.
Will satiate most of your rimfire handgun lust.

Sound advice! I have a newer S&W (617) and a couple MKIV's, and a couple MKII's, and a TX22, and a Wranger, and a SR22, and…..I think that covers the 22 pistols. Wait, a Colt New Frontier and a Bearcat POS Derringer, that's all, LOL

 

[theduke]

Sound advice! I have a newer S&W (617) and a couple MKIV's, and a couple MKII's, and a TX22, and a Wranger, and a SR22, and…..I think that covers the 22 pistols. Wait, a Colt New Frontier and a Bearcat POS Derringer, that's all, LOL

You need a threaded 21A......and a Mountain Eagle...it floats.

 

[nammac]

Ruger 22/45 and don't look back…

Been running one since the 90's, hasn't been cleaned in the better side of a decade and just keeps going bang…