.22LR Semi that's NOT Ammo Picky?

doc540 · 05-05-2012, 14:11

Apart from a Ruger are there any moderately priced .22LR semi's that are NOT ammo picky?

I need a beginner's training gun that will dependably run on something other than CCI Mini-Mags.

What say you?

gofastman · 05-05-2012, 14:40

ummm, not a P22

not to immediately drag your thread off topic, but why not an SR22?

Bluestreakfl · 05-05-2012, 14:44

Browning buck marks have a fairly decent reputation. Or maybe a beretta 21a.

Sent from my phone booth

doc540 · 05-05-2012, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by gofastman

ummm, not a P22

not to immediately drag your thread off topic, but why not an SR22?

Might consider if I knew they were dead reliable with ammo other than the most high dollar, premium.

Anyone know for certain they're not ammo picky?

jay-bird · 05-05-2012, 14:54

m&p 15 22 pistol

doc540 · 05-05-2012, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay-bird

m&p 15 22 pistol

From what I could find online and on youtube, they run on just about everything.

So, I snagged one off Budsgunshop.com.

Thanks

racer88 · 05-05-2012, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by doc540

Might consider if I knew they were dead reliable with ammo other than the most high dollar, premium.

Anyone know for certain they're not ammo picky?

Well... my Ruger SR22 has been through over 600 rounds of Federal Champion (walmart) without a single hiccup. And, I do mean not one malfunction. That's definitely NOT premium ammo.

Rcsteffen · 05-06-2012, 07:37

Ran 500+ rounds of Federal 36gr HPs through a Beretta Neos and a Sig522 yesterday. Not a single hiccup.

bac1023 · 05-06-2012, 08:24

I have a Beretta Neos that has fed everything without an issue.

Cambo · 05-06-2012, 08:28

Not exactly cheap, but my CZ Kadet has been flawless with any .22lr ammo put through it.

doc540 · 05-06-2012, 10:10

If this SR22 works like claimed, I'm gonna have two other .22 semi's to get shed of.

(locally, not here, so mod's just sit back down)

JudgeRoyBean · 05-06-2012, 10:19

Hey DOC,

I like my Colt Gold Cup by Umarex. It's made by Walther and isn't picky about ammunition. I paid about $270.00 for it brand new. I shoot it more then any gun I own.

FLIPPER 348 · 05-06-2012, 10:29

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Originally Posted by gofastman

ummm, not a P22

Our 2 P-22s are pretty much flawless and extreemly fun with CCI products, Federal bulk and Rem Golden bulk-pac ammo.

guncats · 05-06-2012, 12:09

Doc, try some CCI blazer in your ISSC, should work as well as the mini-mag.

on the other hand.......standard Browning buckmarks are cheap, plentiful and eats everything. 100% reliable (especially if you can find an older model).

all steel barrel and slide (grip is alloy).

More accurate than most "action pistol look alike" guns, and easy to add optic mount.

And did I mention the nice trigger straight out of box.

ctfireman · 05-06-2012, 20:57

My gsg 1911-22 runs like a clock.

Sendarr · 05-06-2012, 21:34

anyone have experience with keltec su22 and plr22? hows reliability on those? or PMR30 as far as that goes.

Njanear · 05-07-2012, 16:15

Doc: are you looking for a pistol or a rifle?

doc540 · 05-07-2012, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Njanear

Doc: are you looking for a pistol or a rifle?

pistol

Just put the M22 up for sale locally.

Bud's shipped a SR22 today.

Gonna try the SR22 for my training classes.

thnx

rbailey13 · 05-07-2012, 17:00

I love my S&W 22A. I have never had any issues with it. Just a blast to shoot.

OctoberRust · 05-08-2012, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by gofastman

ummm, not a P22

not to immediately drag your thread off topic, but why not an SR22?

Yea, I saw the title and thought "ruger mk, ruger sr 22 rifle and pistol all I've had great experiences with, and own some my self."

m2hmghb · 05-08-2012, 15:13

Personally most of the time it's been the ammo to be blamed not the firearm. I've seen low powder charges, duds, and probably incorrect priming in bulk pack, you pay more for premium because of quality control.

cysoto · 05-08-2012, 15:33

All .22LR pistols are somewhat "ammo sensitive" though, truth be told, most times, this is due to the poor quality of some of the available ammunition and not due to poor quality of the firearm.

For the most part, the least ammo-sensitive .22LR handguns available are revolvers but let's face it, who shoots revolvers anymore?

The most dependable rim fire pistols in the market today are the Ruger Mk III, 22/45 or Browning Buckmark. Yes, there are other rim fire pistols available but they will typically be either much more expensive or more problematic than the ones aforementioned. Your best bet is to pick one from the short list above, find what ammo works best in that given pistol and feed it a steady diet of said ammunition.

Whitey1 · 05-08-2012, 15:40

My wife has over 3000 rds trouble free from her SR22 in a little over 3 months. It has eaten everything cheap thrown at it.

Clem Eastwood · 05-08-2012, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by cysoto

All .22LR pistols are somewhat "ammo sensitive" though, truth be told, most times, this is due to the poor quality of some of the available ammunition and not due to poor quality of the firearm.

Exactly. The cheapest crap loads on the planet will make anything less than reliable.

michael e · 05-08-2012, 18:44

I use rem 525 packs, works great in my MP15-22, GSG 5, GSG 1911-22 , SW 22A , Marlin 60. Only 22 issues I have ever had was using federal lead bullets, they don't like to feed in my SA 50% of time, used up all the ones I had in my revolvers.