Opinion: Best .22 handgun

[mock0013]

The S&W M&P 22s are both fun to shoot and easy for teaching beginners. So is the Ruger single six. Why didn't anyone say anything about the Advantage Arms 22 conversion kits?

I have an advantage arms .22 conversion for my G19 and it's stupid accurate, but magazines provide you with the excuse to learn how to clear a malfunction since my normal Glocks never have those problems.

[bsonline]

You have .45 already, how abt. a .22 conversion. There are several on the market.

[knockonit]

uh, in my thoughts a conversion don't cut it, a dedicated 22 lr ect platform or go home

[Mossberg]

S&W 617 10 shot revolver has always been my favorite 22 for plinking. Ruger MKII bull barrel would be a close second.

[jlfornoff]

I will second the Ruger MKII.
Excellent guns that will last forever.
A little pain to take apart for cleaning at first , but once you get the hang of it they are not that bad.

I will third the Ruger MKII. but I would go with the MKIV because they have changed the way it tears down! instead of hitting it with a hammer to separate the barrel its just a button. MKIV is the MKII with easy tear down!

[mbaza3]

I have had a SW Victory, Sig Mosquito, and a 1911/22. My favorite and the only one I currently have is the M&P 22 standard size 4" barrel. I bought a cheap M&P Fobus owb holster and mag holder so I can practice drawing while saving some $$$. I swapped out the front sight for a fiber optic sight and it works well.

[Hedley lamarr 23]

Ruger!... Even the old beat up ones still shoot great

[Ballistic Therapy]

Ruger!... Even the old beat up ones still shoot great

That's true.
You can tie them behind your truck and drag them to the range and they will still shoot.

[Az desert rat 1]

Ruger. Sill have my first .22, Ruger standard, AKA MK I. My other one is a vintage Ruger single six, .22LR, .22WMR. Great plinkers.

[abishop30]

I taught my wife to shoot with a Ruger Standard. (Pre-MK1)
She grew up afraid of guns and this changed her mind... probably my favorite for that reason. Also a great gun anyway too...

[knockonit]

every 22 pistol should come with min of 16 round magazine and at least 10 of them to have an enjoyable shoot, without breaking the bank, buying extras. i get the biggie on mag prices, but ca'mon 20 smackers for a extra mag made outta plastic and a little spring action.
Rj

[792mauser]

Ruger mk2
Steger 22lr Luger-ish thing
Ruger single six
Action Arms 1911 conversion






Ruger charger. (buddy needed cash so I figured I'd turn it into a sbr)


in that order for me.

[mtptwo]

I'm going off in another direction and say that the Browning Buckmark is a fine .22 pistol. Looks better than the space-age Rugers too.

[azatty480]

The CZ Kadet .22 is great. Highly recommended.

[hyvltge]

Ruger Mark II has been a great platform for me. Classic, proven and super accurate.