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Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 15th, 2018, 10:24 am
by XJThrottle
I'm in the market for a Semi-auto 22LR pistol. Something that will accept a silencer, and isn't terribly expensive. Less than $400 preferred. I like the Ruger 22/45, but it's 10rd mag is kinda lame.

Whatcha' got?

Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 16th, 2018, 8:04 am
by Jraz
Look at the Beretta M922. Cheap and shoots well

Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 16th, 2018, 12:37 pm
by XNARC
Funny, I found a brick of 22 ammo about 2 weeks ago and can’t remember buying it, but now thinking hey, looks like I need a 22!

Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 16th, 2018, 1:14 pm
by XJThrottle
XNARC wrote: September 16th, 2018, 12:37 pm Funny, I found a brick of 22 ammo about 2 weeks ago and can’t remember buying it, but now thinking hey, looks like I need a 22!
Don't ya love when that happens?
I was just in my office and about tripped over a box of 30rd PMAGs for my AK. Hmmm, when did I get those? LOL

Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 17th, 2018, 6:15 pm
by Muzap
My mags go up to 11.
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Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 18th, 2018, 11:06 am
by magaskins
I just picked up a 22/45 pawn shop steal with plans of putting the Pac-Lite 4.5" or 6" upper on it. Haven't decided which one yet, but what Muzrap has is pretty much what I'm going for.

Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 18th, 2018, 11:14 am
by XJThrottle
What to the 22/45s go for used? Nothing special as far as models go..

Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 18th, 2018, 7:56 pm
by Super Trucker
If you are looking at 22/45 you might want to consider the MKIV version.
I have a MKIII 22/45 Lite and it is a son of a b**** to break down, they supposedly fixed that nonsense with the MKIV.
A stock gun will require a bunch of mods to make it a good gun.

This is what I added to mine,
Volquartsen Accurizing Kit
Tandem Kross - Firing pin, Eagle's talon extractor
Kanewolf slingshot kit
A bolt racker of some sort is helpful if you want to shoot a lot. I used this one
I also added a Burris FF 3 to mine

It is night and day different from stock with the mods done.

Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 19th, 2018, 5:51 pm
by pvreb
Second the MKIV recommendation. I bought one a few months ago. The price was a bit above the OP's number, but they should be available now at close to his limit.

Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 19th, 2018, 7:20 pm
by F4D
I have a SR22 with threaded barrel and a form 1 suppressor I made. Flawless operation with subsonic 22 ammo. I paid under 300 for it.

Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 19th, 2018, 8:37 pm
by QuietM4
As far as a higher capacity, you aren't going to find many pistols that hold more than 10 rounds. I had a S&W M&P22 a while back, and I think it held 12 rounds. Not sure why someone hasn't made a higher capacity pistol....something that holds 20 or so rounds...I'm sure something is out there, but I'm surprised its not from Ruger or one of the other big names.

Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 19th, 2018, 9:41 pm
by XJThrottle
Kel-tec can squeeze 30 in the PMR, why can't/doesn't anyone else?

Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 20th, 2018, 9:55 am
by XJThrottle
How is the S&W Victory SW22?

Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 20th, 2018, 5:49 pm
by Muzap
QuietM4 wrote: September 19th, 2018, 8:37 pm As far as a higher capacity, you aren't going to find many pistols that hold more than 10 rounds. I had a S&W M&P22 a while back, and I think it held 12 rounds. Not sure why someone hasn't made a higher capacity pistol....something that holds 20 or so rounds...I'm sure something is out there, but I'm surprised its not from Ruger or one of the other big names.
Tandemkross has a +1 base plate for 22/45 Mk. III mags. That's what I use. I don't know if they have anything for a Mk. IV.

Re: Semi-auto 22LR pistol

Posted: September 20th, 2018, 6:06 pm
by QuietM4
Oh, +1....hooray. I'm talking about 30 rounds or more, like a Kel-Tec PMR but in 22lr.