New .22 handgun ??

[carbon_15]

I'm thinking of buying a quality "grownup" .22 pistol. Right now I'm considering the 617 in 4 in. 10 shot, the snubie 317, or the Kimber Rimfire target. I have the requisit MKII, Neos, Walther P22 types, but I want something built with the same quality and materials as a centerfire.
Pro's, con's or gereral impressions with these 3 would be apreciated..aswell and any suggestions of stuff I have overlooked.

[bac1023]

Smith & Wesson 41

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11101&storeId=10001&productId=14739&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=15710&isFirearm=Y


One of the best you can get.

[glockman23]

I'm getting my dad's S&W model 41. They're a little more pricey, but you get what you pay for.

[CajunBass]

Since you mentioned a couple of revolvers, I'll toss in another one. A Dan Wesson 22. Built on the same frame as their 38/357 revolvers (about the size of an "L" frame Smith and Wesson), they ARE the same as a centerfire handgun. No longer made, but worth looking for.

It's the bottom one.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/CajunBass/handguns/002-1.jpg

[bac1023]

I'm getting my dad's S&W model 41. They're a little more pricey, but you get what you pay for.

Yes you do.

[mossy500camo]

I just bought myself a Browning Buckmark Standard. Very nice gun.

[Solid]

If you want a wonderful .22lr with plenty of aftermarket support get a S&W 41, and never sell it.

From what I have been told they are produced in limited quantities at S&W, so that is one reason the price is so high. Some of the family uses them in the Sportsman Team Challenge.

I have shot plenty of them and feel it is one of the greatest .22lr pistols.

[KPrime]

You say you have tried the Mark II's, but have you tried them in any aftermarket configurations?

I just finished this piece and would venture to guess it could play with the Model 41 any day.

http://www.localaccess.com/lclc/misc/pistol.jpg

[sebecman]

:goodpost:

The MKII is all you need. You already have one of the finest and most versitile 22lr's out there..IMO

[Steve in Az]

How about a TC Contender with a .22LR barrel? I have always wanted one of these, and will get one sooner or later.

[epsylum]

Ruger MkII and the Browning Buckmark are the two reasonably priced .22 handguns I recommend for target shooting. I LOVE my MkII and my dad LOVES his Buckmark.

Now if you want to get even more serious there is the S&W 41.

If you want to get even more serious then there is Benelli

http://www.larrysguns.com/Products/Benelli-MP-90S-World-Cup__Benelli-spc-MP-90S-22.aspx

Pardini

http://www.larrysguns.com/Products/Pardini-SP-22lr__PAR--spc-SP.aspx

Hammerli

http://www.larrysguns.com/Products/Hammerli-FP-60-free-pistol-22lr__pis_new_ham_FP-60.aspx

Fienwerkbau

Walther (NOT the P22)

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_55/products_id/32932

And if you can find one, but very affordable comparatively, the Baikal IZH-35M. Here is mine.

http://pixpipeline.com/s/5dd907b0813e.jpg (http://pixpipeline.com/d/5dd907b0813e.jpg)

[bill-hhh]

617 4" 10 shot, Have one and love it. never fired the 41 may need to give it a try based on what everybody is saying.

[G21novice]

I just ordered a Tactical Solutions 4.5" fluted threaded upper for my MkII. This will play host to an AAC Prodigy. I hope it works out well.

It all depends on what you want to do.

[Guyver]

The beretta U22 Neos is a fine, inexpensive weapon, that can and does play with the big dogs... Though it's design is much more modern, and not for everyone.

http://www.boomspeed.com/guyver/ZZZZ000010.jpg

[bkkd]

you already got all you need out of a 22 pistol, if i were buying anything i would get the short 317 for a pocket pistol or buy a tacsol upper for the ruger.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/bkkd/Picture011.jpg

[carbon_15]

I have a Neos w/ an OK Reddot that is amazing. NEVER jamed and accurate as hell. I absolutly hate my MkIII 22/45. It has a short, threaded, Tactical Solutions barrel (the green one w/ no flutes). Although it is very accurate, it jams on the first 4-5 rounds out of the mag no matter what I try. I keep it around because it looks so good and is SOOO quiet with my Tac 65 Suppressor.
I actualy ended up getting an Advantage Arms upper for my Glock 19. I figured instead of buying another gun to screw with my muscle memory, I cound just get more IDPA practice with my 19. I shot it a few times today, and its great. Not exactly what I was in the market for, but probly more usefull.

Thanks for all the help, I will probly still get a 41 one day.