Seeking advice for my first 22 (considering a Ruger Mark IV)

[Flopsweat]

Thank you all for the excellent suggestions, good insights and encouragement. I'm landing on a 22/45, either a "Lite" or a "Tactical" - as both have a threaded barrel. I am thinking having the option for a suppressor in the future may be a good thing. That's a whole new journey unto itself, of course.

I am grateful for all your thoughts and posts!

You're welcome and welcome aboard! Maybe you can post a range report and later, if you add a suppressor, let us know how that goes.

 

[Carmel Sig]

You're welcome and welcome aboard! Maybe you can post a range report and later, if you add a suppressor, let us know how that goes.

Will do! It may be a little bit, I want to test the Mark IV at my LGS/range first - and hopefully they can rent me a suppressor as well to try that. Then - off to buy a 22, and apply for the suppressor stamp process! I'll be delighted to report on progress.

 

[Flopsweat]

Will do! It may be a little bit, I want to test the Mark IV at my LGS/range first - and hopefully they can rent me a suppressor as well to try that. Then - off to buy a 22, and apply for the suppressor stamp process! I'll be delighted to report on progress.

I think you'll be very happy with that Ruger. Check out this area for suppressor info:

Silencers / Suppressors

Questions and discussion about firearm silencers and suppressors

www.northwestfirearms.com

Given the cost and the wide number of options, you're going to benefit greatly from the fact that you like to research before you buy.

 

[Jay Walk]

You're welcome but to be honest everybody on here is dreaming about "The Next" gun purchase

 

[Alexx1401]

Thank you all for the excellent suggestions, good insights and encouragement. I'm landing on a 22/45, either a "Lite" or a "Tactical" - as both have a threaded barrel. I am thinking having the option for a suppressor in the future may be a good thing. That's a whole new journey unto itself, of course.

I am grateful for all your thoughts and posts!

It will be real hard to go wrong with the Lite. I had an early MKIII when this hit and LOVED the pistol just hated the design of the III. Ordered one in MKIV and have loved it enough that it goes with me every range trip. If you order one make sure they know you want the threaded option as it comes both with and without. Always better to get the one ready to go for a can just in case someone decides later to get one. You should enjoy it a LOT.

 

[Member 34319]

Thank you all for the excellent suggestions, good insights and encouragement. I'm landing on a 22/45, either a "Lite" or a "Tactical" - as both have a threaded barrel. I am thinking having the option for a suppressor in the future may be a good thing. That's a whole new journey unto itself, of course.

I am grateful for all your thoughts and posts!

Don't give up on that suppressor journey. It is worth it. 22lr is incredibly enjoyable to suppress.