Started By
Message

re: .22 pistol recommendations

Posted on 2/9/21 at 9:12 pm to
Posted by doublecutter
Hear & Their
Member since Oct 2003
6617 posts
Posted on 2/9/21 at 9:12 pm to
quote:

Another to consider is the S&W M&P 22 compact

It’s the same size as the shield and it’s a great little gun


Yep, everything he said.
Posted by cchoque93
Alabama
Member since Dec 2011
726 posts
Posted on 2/9/21 at 9:31 pm to
I use my ruger wrangler for trapping. Shoots great and won’t get mad for scratching it. Under 200$ out the door too
Posted by SportTiger1
Stonewall, LA
Member since Feb 2007
28505 posts
Posted on 2/9/21 at 9:44 pm to
I have a Phoenix hp22 that I paid 120 for just to see how it shot. Was literally going to be a throw away purchase.

I have 500 rds through. ZERO failures except for not ejecting rat shot (with the blue cover), which is to be expected.

It will run any ammo. Pretty accurate as well. Stays in my backpack. Love the thing. Good gun even if it's just to abuse.
This post was edited on 2/9/21 at 9:47 pm
Posted by SoFla Tideroller
South Florida
Member since Apr 2010
30549 posts
Posted on 2/9/21 at 10:14 pm to
quote:

It’s the same size as the shield and it’s a great little gun. I use mine quite with a silencer often dispatching raccoons that I’ve trapped. I live in a neighborhood and no one knows that I’ve done anything with a gun.



Not really a consideration where I'll use it, but that would be cool to have.
Posted by SoFla Tideroller
South Florida
Member since Apr 2010
30549 posts
Posted on 2/9/21 at 10:15 pm to
The under $200 for it or the Rough Rider is tempting considering how little I'll probably use it.
Posted by holmesbr
Baton Rouge, La.
Member since Feb 2012
3066 posts
Posted on 2/9/21 at 10:47 pm to
Have one of those GSG 22's. It's cheap and needs some polishing for feed issues but has a threaded barrel if you want to put a can on it. Usually run bulk ammo through it.
Posted by Captain Rumbeard
Member since Jan 2014
4270 posts
Posted on 2/9/21 at 10:57 pm to
My favorite pistol is a Ruger Mark II 75th year edition.

That said, I'd buy that Ruger Wrangler in a heartbeat and probably will. Always was a fan of the Bearcat.
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
48887 posts
Posted on 2/9/21 at 11:00 pm to
I have the Keltec PRM30

LINK

Short mag and loud but fun to shoot. Think it was about $350 or so.
Posted by SportTiger1
Stonewall, LA
Member since Feb 2007
28505 posts
Posted on 2/9/21 at 11:01 pm to
Rough rider is a good shooter, it's just not handy in any sense of the word. Depends on needs I guess
Posted by TigerOnThe Hill
Springhill, LA
Member since Sep 2008
6837 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 12:34 am to
quote:

Aren't the Single Sixes really up there in price now?

Brand new would be out of your proposed budget, but a used one would prolly fit. If you want to shoot a 22 Mag cylinder, the Single Six will prob be your best bet for a quality gun. From what I've read, quality control seems to be spotty w/ Heritage. One of my friends has one and it spits lead in his face every time he shoots a round.
Posted by Douglas Quaid
Mars
Member since Mar 2010
4098 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 6:24 am to
quote:

GSG 22's


How's the reliability of this gun? Are you running the lighter spring that is supposed to come with it? Polish feed ramp?
Posted by Buck Strickland
Arlen, Texas
Member since Sep 2017
155 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 6:48 am to
Plus 1 for the M & P Shield 22 recommendation. I bought one for my wife (no pics) because she didn't like shooting the 9mm version I own. I've put about 1000 rounds through it with no issues. Its very light and easy to rack.

Buck
Posted by tide06
Member since Oct 2011
11361 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 10:16 am to
Why are the magazines so low capacity for the .22 handguns I’ve seen?

Makes no sense to me for a .22 the same barrel length as a 9mm to have a lower capacity when the rounds are so much smaller.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
66763 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 10:18 am to
They have to be vertical single stack and rimmed cases require a lot of angle to the magazine to be reliable. Sucks up lots of grip space.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
25200 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 10:23 am to
quote:

Not really a consideration where I'll use it,


Should be. silenced .22s are the best .22s
Posted by SpillwayRoyalty
Member since Nov 2019
532 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 10:55 am to
I have never heard someone who has bought this gun not like it. Awesome gun.
Posted by TheBoo
South to Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
4571 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 12:00 pm to
quote:

Heritage Rough Rider

We got my dad a heritage for around $130 or so a few years ago for Father's day, and by all accounts it's a pretty damn nice gun. Fit and finish exceeded our expectations. Shoots great also.
Posted by uptowntiger84
uptown
Member since Jul 2011
3960 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 1:35 pm to
No love for the Taurus 22? I was leaning towards it but now reading this thread maybe I should be looking at the Beretta or smith and wesson.
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66523 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 1:36 pm to
PPQ 22. Comparable ergos to a full size gun, eats everything, runs great suppressed
Posted by TimeOutdoors
AK
Member since Sep 2014
12129 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 1:43 pm to
I’m no handgun expert by any means, but I picked up a S&W22 Victory last year and I’ve been happy with it. I usually keep it in my pack for ptarmigan or spruce hens.
first pageprev pagePage 2 of 3Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookTwitterInstagram