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WTB Target Grade .22 Pistol (Never Mind...)
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 12:43 pm
by StewNTexas
The doctors won't let me shoot long guns anymore due to pacemaker/defib unit. Time to get back to pistols. Looking for a decent .22 as I don't want to shoot up a bunch of my Sig or Ruger ammo.
Looking for Beretta U22, Browning Buckmark, Smith & Wesson 22A. Barrels should be at least six inches.
Anybody have anything they are interested in parting with?
Re: WTB Target Grade .22 Pistol
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:21 pm
by SCone
Friend has a Bull barrel Ruger... I'll give him your info... if you're interested?
I have aSIG Mosquito.... want $350 out of it
Re: WTB Target Grade .22 Pistol
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:58 pm
by Rex B
If you really want to do some serious target work, add the Ruger to your list.
None of those others have near the aftermarket upgrade potential.
I had a 22A and wasn't impressed. The Ruger I got last month impressed.
Re: WTB Target Grade .22 Pistol
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:13 pm
by frazzled
Rex B wrote:If you really want to do some serious target work, add the Ruger to your list.
None of those others have near the aftermarket upgrade potential.
I had a 22A and wasn't impressed. The Ruger I got last month impressed.
be sure you are fully aware of the difficulties in field stripping a ruger before purchase.
Re: WTB Target Grade .22 Pistol
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:03 pm
by Oldgringo
frazzled wrote:Rex B wrote:If you really want to do some serious target work, add the Ruger to your list.
None of those others have near the aftermarket upgrade potential.
I had a 22A and wasn't impressed. The Ruger I got last month impressed.
be sure you are fully aware of the difficulties in field stripping a ruger before purchase.
Field stripping a Mk III ain't the hard part, it's the putting it back together that's troublsome. That said, my Ruger 22/45 SS Hunter comes apart and goes back together without a lot of drama.
In either event, Ruger has videos on their website that will walk you through the entire process. They just don't mention the little hanging thinghy.
Re: WTB Target Grade .22 Pistol
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:44 pm
by RECIT
Look into the Ruger Charger...bull barrel, bipod, great action and plenty of aftermarket goodies. I have a buckmark that I love to shoot.
Re: WTB Target Grade .22 Pistol
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 7:13 pm
by StewNTexas
Per SCone's SIG comment, I don't think it has near enough bbl.
As to Rugers, not interested in the Charger, and have heard too many horror stories about getting a Ruger back together if you are not an experience gunsmith. Prefer to stay away from them for now.
As to SCone's second comment regarding the Bull Barrel Ruger, it depends upon bbl. length and model number.
In the ancient past, I was a GREAT rifle shooter. Due to now being an 'Old Coot', I may become a decent pistol shooter, but not match grade. Don't want to buy a pistol much above my skill set.
Thanks to everyone for your comments, STILL LOOKING.......