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djhaycock · 02-17-2008, 05:18 PM

After reading the responses in my thread about the .22 for practice, I thought I'd seek some advice about particular models.

I truly don't understand what makes some of these models better than the next. Visually, I like this one the best:

Ruger Mark III 22LR 5 1/2" Barrell $383.00

Then there is the Ruger 22/45 Mark III LR4" with adjustable sights that is about $90 cheaper. $246.00

And Bud's has several more. I carry a XD9SC so I figured I'd get something with a similar sized barrel since it would be primarily for practice.

Any suggestions on a particular model? Any input on the two that I featured in this post?

Thanks in advance.

Jmanwit · 02-17-2008, 05:20 PM

The 22/45. It has virtually the same grip angle as your XD.

**Cannibul** · 02-17-2008, 05:21 PM

The 22/45 have a better grip angle. Also they are polymer framed. The MK III is a steel frame.

The 22/45 does limit you a bit in that there are no after market grips that I have been able to find.

TeeJay · 02-17-2008, 05:53 PM

ive never liked the look of those. too james bond looking.

Jmanwit · 02-17-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TeeJay

ive never liked the look of those. too james bond looking.

The golden gun?

jtkratzer · 02-17-2008, 06:17 PM

Is the Walther P22 out for any particular reason?

eyesopened · 02-17-2008, 06:59 PM

Both have adjustable sights. One is also stainless so you're paying more for that. There is a write-up where you can use 1911 grips on the 22/45. It involves some work, but looks much better than the stock look.

djhaycock · 02-17-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jtkratzer

Is the Walther P22 out for any particular reason?

No. Just that a lot of members seem to favor the Ruger. I actually shot my brother-in-laws P22 today and it was a lot of fun. Felt like I was shooting a BB gun.

Any info you can pass along about this weapon?

Kaboom · 02-17-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djhaycock

No. Just that a lot of members seem to favor the Ruger. I actually shot my brother-in-laws P22 today and it was a lot of fun. Felt like I was shooting a BB gun.

Any info you can pass along about this weapon?

I have one, it was the closest I could get to a "service" pistol for cheap practice. A lot smaller than it looks but still lots of fun and accurate as hell.

Etta Place · 02-17-2008, 07:16 PM

I like my Beretta Neos, although some people may not like the look of it. I paid $249.00.

02-17-2008, 05:18 PM	#1
djhaycock XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 100	Which .22 to choose? After reading the responses in my thread about the .22 for practice, I thought I'd seek some advice about particular models. I truly don't understand what makes some of these models better than the next. Visually, I like this one the best: Ruger Mark III 22LR 5 1/2" Barrell $383.00 Then there is the Ruger 22/45 Mark III LR4" with adjustable sights that is about $90 cheaper. $246.00 And Bud's has several more. I carry a XD9SC so I figured I'd get something with a similar sized barrel since it would be primarily for practice. Any suggestions on a particular model? Any input on the two that I featured in this post? Thanks in advance.

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TeeJay XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Volusia County, FL Posts: 211	ive never liked the look of those. too james bond looking. __________________ XD-45acp, tactical, OD green XD-40, sub compact, OD green and a growing collection of other lovely firearms..

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jtkratzer XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 17,478	Is the Walther P22 out for any particular reason? __________________ "I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson The Gun Lounge Pennyslvania Firearms Owners Association Hockey Forum

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Etta Place XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,675	I like my Beretta Neos, although some people may not like the look of it. I paid $249.00. __________________ "No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare." (– James Madison)

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eyesopened XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 468	Both have adjustable sights. One is also stainless so you're paying more for that. There is a write-up where you can use 1911 grips on the 22/45. It involves some work, but looks much better than the stock look.

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