I am here looking for suggestions on a new .22 pistol. A number of years ago I owned a S&W model 22A handgun and I foolishly parted with it. I am in the market for a new one and I was wondering what everyone else had and if they had anything other than S&W that I should be looking at (I'm sure there is). :-)

Considering:
S&W
Browning
Ruger
Walther
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Ruger with the bull barrel is my favorite.
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My buddy just got one with a semi-bull barrel which is what prompted me to start looking for a new one of my own.
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I have put thousands of rounds through mine. Both of my kids learned how to shoot with it. I can't imagine a better .22.:-)
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:-) About 20 years ago I picked up a used Ruger MKII with the bull barrel and a competition trigger, and I just love it. Bit of a pain to properly clean, though.

You looking for a pistol or revolver?
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Revolver- Ruger New Model Super Single Six Convertible .22/.22Mag, unless you can find on old model three screw.

Autoloading- Ruger Mark III
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Isn't a revolver a pistol.:-)

Would prefer a semi-auto.
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a .22 isn't a gun its a pea shooter. I shoot the S&W 1911 45 acp. Nothing like saying hello with one round.
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I don't think he wants it for home defense, Paul. :-)
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where is that "foot-in-mouth" smiley, I have wanted to use it at least 4 times today.:-)





For an auto, the Ruger Mark III is one of the finest .22s I have had the pleasure to put holes in cans and paper with. The Beretta Neos evidently gets fairly high praise, and is easy to clean, but it may not have the style or ergos that make a plinker a favorite.
2 other choices you may want to look at, the Walther P22, I dig the looks of them, and the Ruger 22/45, which evidently has very close ergos to mimic a 1911, an added bonus for muscle memory and .45 "practice" on the cheap.
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Exactly, I have my Springfield Armory 1911A1 .45 for that. :-)
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In some circles it is. In some, a pistol is any semi auto and a revolver is a revolver. I like to call them wheel guns :-)
Edit:I have the Springfield too :-) Sorry I can't help on the 22 Bob.
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I would have known you'd be just old school enough to use the term
"Wheel Gun" :-) ...I oughta make you an honorary Cowboy!
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I like Ratter's Sig Sauer Trailside.:-)

Browning BuckMark .22 is also a nice little gun.
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I like the walther P22 and it has a few different options in configuration and colors.

http://www.waltherpistols.com/catego..._Handguns.aspx
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sig mosquito, the Ruger MKII are fine guns but thay are a PAINE IN THE ASS to clean
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I have a browning .22 which I love :-)
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I'm a big fan of my Browning Buckmark Camper. Great pistol for the money. Accurate, nice trigger, very reliable with a large variety of ammunition.

I like my Sig Mosquito but it will only use one type of ammunition reliably.
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Thanks for all the suggestions, I am headed down to my local gun shop on Friday to handle a few and maybe bring one home.
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Tell that to the people who have been injured and killed by .22LR's at fault of neglect or disrespect for the fact it is a very lethal round.

:-)
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