.22 Pistol Recommendations

[oneshotkill]

My dad and I are looking at buying a .22 semi auto pistol.  Right now I am leaning towards a Browning Buckmark and he is leaning toward a Ruger Mark II or III.  We are trying to keep it under $500.  Is there any others you would recommend that we should consider?  Thanks

[carpsniperg2]

I shoot a competition Ruger Mark II with a 10" heavy barrel. That gun will drive tacks all day long! I would really look at the Ruger's. I have no feedback on the buckmark. I have only ever looked at them.

[lumpyd]

+1  Ruger Mk. II

[Oldguy]

The Ruger is accurate and the heavy barrel isn't needed unless it happens to aid your shooting stability in competition. I competed as a Master Shooter back in the 50's with a Ruger Mark I, regular barrel, and also had a S&W model 41 which wasn't any more accurate. I think either model you are considering would be a good choice but I too lean toward the Ruger. Same basic gun for a lot of years so they got it right the first time!

[denali]

Kel Tec   PMR 30 is now in production - 30 rounds of .22 mag      MSRP $415.00    I have never held or shot one ??

http://www.keltecweapons.com/our-guns/pistols/pmr-30/

[gadwall]

I have owned a standard model buckmark since they first came out.  It's a very good shooter and likes a wide range of ammo. 

[FC]

Stay away from the Mk III or the Mk III 22/45 if you go with a Ruger, the Buckmark is a good choice.

[JackOfAllTrades]

FC, If you're going to condem a Ruger MKII, please say why.

The Buckmark is a great gun for something that has a non-steal slide. Something that has virtually no aftermarket options. But has a trigger that is usually superior to out of the box Rugers.

But, the Rugers have a great following of aftermarket options that will allow the heavy barrel models become a tool worthy of getting a competitive shooter to master class, (NRA Standard Pistol) with great reliability for a lot less than any european model of competitive target pistol. The Ruger is also made in America. I don't think you can say that for all of the Buckmarks.

I personally dont' like the Ruger MKIII's that are designed to be within the People's Socialist Republic of Kaliphornia rules for loaded chamber indicator and won't allow the trigger to pull unless there is a magazine installed.

My recommendation would be a Ruger MKII or a Buckmark. Both are good guns.  (I shoot modified MKII's in competition)

-Steve

[GEARHEAD]

my votes for the buckmark. its a very good reliable pistol. but mainly, super easy to clean. remember those .22's burn messy leaving all kinds of unfired powder. the buckmark does not have this problem as the unburnt powder is allowed to escape outa both sides. very easy to clean i think is the advantage of the buckmark.

[toothfangclaw]

My cousin got a sig, pretty nice. The only thing I don't like is it has a long trigger pull. But that's a person thing.

TFC/Matt

[PolarBear]

Buckmark

[ICEMAN]

Ruger MkII Bull barrel

[Straight Shooter]

Ruger MkII

[kingmountain]

I have both a ruger mark II bull barrel, and a Buckmark target model. The Buckmark has a better trigger,will shoot any ammo, .no misfires.  I like the buckmark.

[GregMcFadden]

I've got a 22/45 MK3.  the grip fits my hand.  that is the extent of the positive I can say for that pistol.