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If you find a Buckmark or a Challenger , pick it up. They are very nice pistols and accurate. Also, keep an eye out of S&W 422 and 622 pistols. They were priced right with Ruger Semis when they were being made and prices seems to be in the same price range as the Rugers still....
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Campfire Kahuna
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I've 422,622 and 2206,along with Buckmark and likely a "few" others. Hint.
Pass the Ruger(s) in either LITE or S/S Hint................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I grew up shooting a 5.5" bull Ruger Mk 1, which I still have. It went through a lot of bulk ammo when I was a teenager. The S&W Victory is probably my favorite at the moment. At some point I might check out a polymer pistol from FN or Sig that feels more like a defense pistol. Could be a good trainer.
Now with even more aplomb
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Campfire Kahuna
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Don't get me wrong. I recommend Glocks to my friends. They go bang every time the trigger is pulled, and do it with acceptable accuracy. And they point very naturally in my hand.
But due to advancing arthritis, even the full size 9mm causes me much pain when shooting. Which is not a problem with DA or SA revolvers, or my 1911s.
I have a Kimber 22 conversion on a Kimber alloy frame, and I love it. But it only runs reliably with Stingers.
And there is just one. So maybe it is time for another 22 when multiple grandkids go to the range.
The Glock 44 sounds ideal, except I do not need to train with a Glock.
The old dependable Ruger mark I/II/III? The Ruger 22/45?
Suggestions? Ruger SR22... Best one I've ever used. But you can't go wrong with the MK-II or MK-IV either (avoid MK-III)...
Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69 Pro-Constitution. LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
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Got a couple colt huntsman, lots of fun to shot
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They're all good IMO. Ruger MKII 6 7/8", MKIII 5 1/2" bull, MKIV Lite, SR22, & SW22 Victory. The SR22 is surprisingly accurate for a non-target style pistol. I'd recommend suppressor-ready if you have the option. Most plinking fun you can have (until the 617 10 shot comes out). Good luck with your deliberation.
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Thanks Bristoe. That is an interesting piece. But does not trip my trigger like that Colt 1911. Is this stuff supposed to make sense? I may have to buy the Colt to snuggle with and the Ruger MK IV to cook and do the dishes. LOL
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WTF man. Didn't you hear? you can't shoot pistols forty yards.
Seriously great shooting, and amazing times. Good luck on the pins. Thanks buddy. I appreciate it!! I hope you find just the right pistola. I agree with a lot of guys here. Pretty much, they are all good. Just depends on your exact needs. I hang on to my 2 mkII's, after having govt target models, MK1's and standards. However, for both speed and accuracy it really is hard to go wrong with the 5.5" bull barrel like posted pics of earlier. My 6 7/8" slab slide is a great pistol, but I prefer the shorter 5.5" one.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Thanks for all the help. There will be a Ruger coming in the future. Probably the Talo SS Hunter.
But for now, the Colt pictured above is in transit.
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Lots of options out there, but few know what a great pistol the Beretta 102 really is. It will give up nothing to a Model 41 or a Woodsman. It is also available in the classifieds…
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except looks....
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'22, Don't be too fhuqking hard on her,those things REALLY "move" and she's doing her best...the "lucky" kchunt. Hint. Her Imagination takes her lotsa places,that don't begin to fhuqking exist. Hint. Bless her heart for trying though. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!...................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I'm fan of .22 pistols and have had tons of different .22 pistols.
As others have said, you can't go wrong with a Ruger Mark series. I've owned several of each variation and the best is the Mark III in my opinion. I like the Mark III over the Mark II, which is also good, because of the positioning of the magazine release. I've heard some complain about the loaded-chamber indicator of the Mark III, but not sure why in that I've owned 5 or 6 of them and never found it to cause any problem. The Mark IV is my least favorite because the controls are awkwardly placed on that model, which makes it difficult for any sort of a "high-grip" hold.
My favorite is an early production stainless Ruger Mark III 5.5" bull barrel. I bought it new in the early 2000s for something like $250 at Sportsman's Warehouse. I'm sure it's had at least 30,000-40,000 rounds through it. The gun is accurate and reliable with my only complaint being they are a pain to take a part and clean. So, I only clean it every 5,000 or so rounds.
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I think now that I have my CZ 75 PCR reworked by CGW, a .22 conversion kit with adjustable sights would do what ever that I needed a semi-auto .22 to do. I really like the hammer fired semi-autos.
My other auto is a .45
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Campfire Kahuna
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Marvel Unit Ones are tough to whoop,if you like gawking a hammer. Hint....................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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Good pics have both Mkll's been using both at the Dicken drill no fancy b-27 target just a 8.5x 11" piece of copier paper with a 3 3/4" black bull in the middle. My times been running easy 7 seconds with 100% on the paper 40-50 % in the black. Now if I can get my sig p322 to do that I'll be real happy. I load all my ammo but the 22's get reloaded at wallyworld for 21.16/ 325 fed automatch, it shoots damn good for under 7 cents a round...mb
" Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "
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Campfire Ranger
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Idaho Shooter: I used various 22 caliber revolvers to break-in the VarmintKids and VarmintGrandKids to pistol shooting - they were young adults (late teenage) when they started to learn/use semi-automatic pistols. Best of luck with whichever you choose. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
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All the kids have been shooting my revolvers for years.
There's the aforementioned single six, Ruger LCR, 4 in SP 101, and single seven in 327, and a Taurus Witness, Smith 657, and Ruger SBH in 41 mag. All for which I build loads that even a ten year old can shoot comfortably. My light 327 loads shoot like a 22 mag from a revolver.
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