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cajuntec · 03-30-2007, 05:27 AM

I've had a Ruger MKII 22/45. Liked it, but wasn't "thrilled" with it at the time. More shooting might have convinced me to keep it. Mine was a bull barreled stainless version. I probably should have kept it.... as I am now looking for a good .22 semi-auto pistol (I have a Single Six revolver as well).

So... what are your thoughts on these choices? I realize the Sig isn't the same feel as the other two. I'm looking for a practice / plinking gun that won't cost me a fortune in ammo (no competition - just fun shooting), as well as something for my wife to shoot - as she doesn't like the larger caliber guns.

All the best,
Glenn

mudfoot · 03-30-2007, 06:49 AM

If limited to the 3 above, and no others, I would say either the Ruger or the Browning. I absolutely hate the Sig Mosquito. Didn't like the overall feel, and had problems with fail to feed in my try-out gun.

I love my P22, it has been flawless, but I seem to be the minority!

polykarp · 03-30-2007, 06:55 AM

I'm going to "borrow" my friends P22

I love it and haven't had one failure with it. Sorry I don't know about those three options.

Ske1etor · 03-30-2007, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mudfoot

If limited to the 3 above, and no others, I would say either the Ruger or the Browning. I absolutely hate the Sig Mosquito. Didn't like the overall feel, and had problems with fail to feed in my try-out gun.

I love my P22, it has been flawless, but I seem to be the minority!

Not quite mudfoot, I also have a P22 and it has been flawless as well. The only problem I ever had was rounds nosediving into the feedramp. After closer inspection I noticed that the magazines were filled with gold dust (From the remington golden bullets bulk packs) so I cleaned the mags and it fixed it. The follower was sticking in the mag. I have yet to have a problem with it. So, add me to the list of flawless P22's...

big45whallup · 03-30-2007, 07:18 AM

Browning Buckmark. Great shooting gun. Well built and cheap to shoot. Mine probably has around 8,000 rounds thru it.

It can take a little while to clean, but what semi-auto doesn't, the .22's are nasty from the word go.

mudfoot · 03-30-2007, 07:19 AM

Good deal Ske1etor, it is duly noted!

**Alaskapopo** · 03-30-2007, 07:21 AM

I say either the Browning or Ruger. The Ruger is a tad more durable and the Browning is easier to take apart for cleaning. Both will serve you well.
Pat

atmiller · 03-30-2007, 08:11 AM

Ruger. Field stripping was complicated the first time, but pretty easy after you've done it once.

BBunin · 03-30-2007, 12:56 PM

Although you won't be making a bad choice with the Buckmark, my vote still goes for the Ruger.
Solid, reliable, and you'll still be shooting it on your 101st birthday....

**magnumize** · 04-19-2007, 05:09 PM

Ruger MKIII Hunter hands down for me anyway.Best darn 22 Ive ever owned ever.

View Poll Results: Which of these 3 .22 pistols do you recommend?
Ruger MK III	41	56.16%
Browning Buckmark	26	35.62%
Sig Mosquito	6	8.22%
Voters: 73. You may not vote on this poll

03-30-2007, 05:27 AM	#1
cajuntec XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia Posts: 79	Which .22 pistol? I've had a Ruger MKII 22/45. Liked it, but wasn't "thrilled" with it at the time. More shooting might have convinced me to keep it. Mine was a bull barreled stainless version. I probably should have kept it.... as I am now looking for a good .22 semi-auto pistol (I have a Single Six revolver as well). So... what are your thoughts on these choices? I realize the Sig isn't the same feel as the other two. I'm looking for a practice / plinking gun that won't cost me a fortune in ammo (no competition - just fun shooting), as well as something for my wife to shoot - as she doesn't like the larger caliber guns. All the best, Glenn __________________ XD40 Tactical

03-30-2007, 06:49 AM	#2
mudfoot XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 314	If limited to the 3 above, and no others, I would say either the Ruger or the Browning. I absolutely hate the Sig Mosquito. Didn't like the overall feel, and had problems with fail to feed in my try-out gun. I love my P22, it has been flawless, but I seem to be the minority! __________________ If you are citizen who is legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that the bad man will not come today. No one can be "on" 24/7, for a lifetime. Everyone needs down time. But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself..."Baa."

03-30-2007, 06:55 AM	#3
polykarp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 463	I'm going to "borrow" my friends P22 I love it and haven't had one failure with it. Sorry I don't know about those three options. __________________ An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded ~ Pope John Paul II XD .45 Service NRA Member

03-30-2007, 07:18 AM	#5
big45whallup XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9	Browning Buckmark. Great shooting gun. Well built and cheap to shoot. Mine probably has around 8,000 rounds thru it. It can take a little while to clean, but what semi-auto doesn't, the .22's are nasty from the word go. __________________ Springfield XD45ACP Service Springfield XD9 Service Smith and Wesson .357 Mag Snub Nose Smith and Wesson .40 M&P Smith and Wesson "Chiefs Special" .38 (1960-70?) Browning Buckmark .22 Competition Remington Model Seven Stainless 7mm-08 (Rifle) Remington Model 870 Express 12 guage (Shotgun) Savage Bolt Action .22 (Rifle) Marlin .17 HMR (Rifle)

03-30-2007, 07:19 AM	#6
mudfoot XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 314	Good deal Ske1etor, it is duly noted! __________________ If you are citizen who is legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that the bad man will not come today. No one can be "on" 24/7, for a lifetime. Everyone needs down time. But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself..."Baa."

03-30-2007, 07:21 AM	#7
Alaskapopo XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,862	I say either the Browning or Ruger. The Ruger is a tad more durable and the Browning is easier to take apart for cleaning. Both will serve you well. Pat __________________ Colt M16/AR15,1911 & Glock Armorer. Certified Firearms Instructor & Urban Rifle Instructor. Completed SWAT Entry Team and SWAT Sniper courses. NRA Endowment Member IDPA Expert level shooter in CDP, ESP and SSP. USPSA A 56876 IDPA A27468

03-30-2007, 08:11 AM	#8
atmiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 908	Ruger. Field stripping was complicated the first time, but pretty easy after you've done it once. __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod Most Recent Purchase: Bushmaster AR-15 O.R.C.

03-30-2007, 12:56 PM	#9
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	Although you won't be making a bad choice with the Buckmark, my vote still goes for the Ruger. Solid, reliable, and you'll still be shooting it on your 101st birthday.... __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

04-19-2007, 05:09 PM	#10
magnumize XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ky Posts: 2,394	Ruger MKIII Hunter hands down for me anyway.Best darn 22 Ive ever owned ever. __________________ Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take away everything you have..The course of history shows that as Government grows,liberty decreases...Thomas Jefferson The enemy teaches their kids how to handle RPGs and Ak-47s...our schools suspend kids for drawing a picture of a gun and teach Earth Day and putting a Trojan on a banana. Whats wrong with this picture? Brickboy240

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