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My 4" 617 with the full underlug barrel balances almost the same as my 4" GP100 with the full underlug barrel. It goes to the range every time my GP100 does. They're pricey, but worth it.
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BTW, I have nothing against semiauto 22lr pistols but pennsylvania doesn't allow semiauto rifles or handguns to hunt with which is more forte/usage.
The only semiauto firearm allowed to hunt with in pennsylvania is shotguns. Unfortunately being a southaw eliminates alot of fireams from consideration.
Also pennsylvania considers a firearm loaded if magazine if loaded but chamber empty thus illegal to transport in vehicle.
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Smith & Wesson Model 45, thank you very much.
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I have a Ruger MK and really want a double action revolver to go with it.
Necessary, no. But as stated a great way to introduce new shooters to the sport.
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"An armed society is a polite society."
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If a .22 didn't deserve a spot in my sage, I wouldn't have a bunch of 'em. Is that a double negative?
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I think I have ten 22 handguns. Here's a Model 18-4 that is a pretty good choice for most uses. And here's a nice semi-auto. A Beretta Cheetah.
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A .22 caliber Military & Police -- the only K frame .22 produced without target sights.
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I have my Dad's Woodsman, a Colt Buntline Scout, a Ruger MKIII 22/45, and 2 Ruger Single six's. I hope to never be without my 22's. The Grandkids can run through a brick in one session.
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To keep sharp, shoot more & do it cheaply, I shoot a 22 handgun more that any other single gun.
Mine is a Hi-Standard Trophy from my competition days.
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I used to have three. Now I have none and am planning on getting a Ruger Mk II ASAP. I don't like being without a .22LR handgun.
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About 40 years ago, I got a S&W 18 .22 Combat Masterpiece as an understudy for a S&W 19 Combat Masterpiece and set up both 4" revolvers with the same Herrett(?) grips. I've never been a great shot with a handgun, but think that having an understudy in .22 is pretty important if you want to become a competent handgun shot with either a revolver or a pistol.
I have a 6", 6-shot, S&W 617, but have never cared for it because of the weight. I'd sure like to see S&W make a stainless .22 revolver clone of the 18 and 48 with both 4" and 6" barrels.
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I bought my father a new Buckmark Camper for Christmas. The darn thing continues to jam on ejection of spent casings. Have tried different ammo, different magazines and taken it back to the shop. They finally sent it back to Browning. Came back last week - still jams. So, they gave me the money back, but now I still need to get him a .22 handgun. Maybe the Taurus Tracker that has a cylinder for .22 LR and .22 mag? I like that the Ruger MkIII is tapped to add a optic to it. He is 67 and that might help his shooting.
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I bought my father a new Buckmark Camper for Christmas. The darn thing continues to jam on ejection of spent casings. Have tried different ammo, different magazines and taken it back to the shop. They finally sent it back to Browning. Came back last week - still jams. So, they gave me the money back, but now I still need to get him a .22 handgun. Maybe the Taurus Tracker that has a cylinder for .22 LR and .22 mag? I like that the Ruger MkIII is tapped to add a optic to it. He is 67 and that might help his shooting. Nothing wrong with the taurus 22, unless you buy it new and go to resell. They don't sell for beans around here. Your best bet for a semi is a ruger mkII. Revolvers your best bet is a smith or a ruger. My advise is don't buy a gun(even if it will serve your purpose) that you can't get rid of if you need to
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I am so suprised that differnt ammo didn't "cure" your Buckmark. They are notorious for being ammo sensitive. My wife's will only fire Blazer std vol. 50 rnd box. But then it puts them inside the 10 ring all day long!
I had to buy a M 41 to best her! And then it takes snake eyed concentration!
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I tried about 5 different loads in the Buckmark, I was surprised too, as I have a older Buckmark that has always gone "bang" with about any ammo.
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Gosh, this seems a fairly silly question.
I've accumulated the following over the years, and have used all extensively for target shooting, plinking and small game.
S & W model 41 for targets
Ruger Single Six for plinking (gave to a son)
Freedom Arms Model 97 22LR/22mag, plinking, small game and general field carry gun.
.22 Conversion for SIG P210, just to say I had it.
Colt SA in .22LR. Great fun gun. (Gave to another son)
Ruger Mk I semi auto in .22LR target model (Gave to still another son)
These guns have been shot a lot, and have been teaching devices for all my children until they could "graduate" to centerfires on their own.
But even though "graduated" they still see more use than alost all my other guns combined.
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I simply cannot imagine being without a .22 handgun. It uses the cheapest, most available ammo on the planet, so it's inexpensive to practice with. More practice means more fun, which is the point to begin with. I own a DA revolver, a SA revolver, and two semiautos. Not ready to part with any of them.
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Exactly...I can't imagine not having a .22 handgun.I have several and it has one thing the other handguns I own don't...Stealth if needed.
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