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I've decided that I want 22lr pistol for cheap shooting at the range, both for plinking and improving my technique. However, I'm having very little luck finding a cheap pistol in this caliber. The cheapest I've seen is the beretta neos 22lr, selling for $200+tax at Academy (slightly cheaper on gunbroker.com). I've had even less luck at the two gun shows I've been two, finding no "deals" from either dealers or individual sellers. At those prices, I might as well buy a conversion kit for my 1911.

I'm not looking for something super fancy or super accurate. I find it hard to believe that I can get a hi-point 9mm for $120, but the lowest end 22lr pistol costs nearly twice as much. Does anyone have suggestions for where I can find a cheap 22 pistol? Are there any pawn shops in the Houston area that would have what I'm looking for?