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Post by aweusx on Oct 5, 2004 10:33:13 GMT -5
wanted to get walther p22 but found out its illegal in california to have a threaded barrel.. lookin at rugars instead now, anyone have some good .22 plinker options? 200$ max semi auto.. btw orderd g27 yesterday and in OD green seem to be cheaper than the ones on display in the gun store.. BONUS
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Post by 5ontarget on Oct 5, 2004 12:26:00 GMT -5
for that price, a used Ruger Mark II would be my pick.
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Post by MLB on Oct 5, 2004 13:03:49 GMT -5
I believe it is illegal to have a barrel threaded at the business end (ie for a silencer). You should be able to get a Walther in CA I think. Check on www.packing.org for better info on the legal side. Even better would be to check with your local permit office. Regarding the model though, the P22 would be cheap at $200 new. They haven't had stellar reviews though. I'd rather get a used Ruger MKII, or a Browning Buckmark. Good luck. |
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Post by TMan on Oct 5, 2004 15:26:19 GMT -5
I have both the Browning Buckmark and Ruger MK II, and from an accuracy standpoint, I don't see much difference. The difference that I do notice is in the way the two pistols are constructed.
The Browning has a captive recoil spring that doesn't like being captive. It is held by a C-clip at the end of the recoil rod. The problem is that the C-clip has several times tried to go into orbit while I was field-stripping the pistol.
Hmmm, actually I have two Ruger MK II's so I have had almost twice the number of rounds through the Rugers without any problems. I've had problems with the Browning failing to fire because of dirt that was cushioning the firing pin when it was hitting the rim.
You will hear complaints about the Ruger being difficult to assemble, and it can be a bit tricky. If you follow Ruger's instructions blindly, you can do it - you can follow instructions - right? I can't!!! The trick is to look at how the pistol is made and how it fits together. Once you understand how the hammer spur should go on top of the mainspring housing, you won't have anymore problems.
One other recommendation. I had fits with my .22 semi-autos until someone on this forum recommended the CCI Mini Mag ammo. It costs a little more, but is well worth it. It provides more power for operating the auto mechanisms for the pistol. My Walter PPK/S wouldn't get through a magazine without having at least one failure. Just today I put 100 rounds through it using the CCI without a failure.
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Post by Flipper on Oct 18, 2004 5:11:10 GMT -5
Yep! Ruger Mark II is the way to go! I've had mine for years and it'll shoot just about any ammo (Bargain stuff included). The trigger is nothing to write home about, however it's plenty good for plinkin'. Besides it's got the three R's.....Rugged, Reliable, RUGER. ;D
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Post by XavierBreath on Oct 18, 2004 15:18:50 GMT -5
If you cannot find a S&W K22, it's hard to beat a Ruger MKII.
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Post by tptplayer on Oct 18, 2004 20:53:48 GMT -5
Here's another testimony for the Mark II. Though sometime a Mark III in .17 might be fun.
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Post by MLB on Oct 20, 2004 17:31:07 GMT -5
I think BlackDog has a revolver in .17hmr.
I'd think a rifle would be a better choice for that caliber though. It's a bit pricey to be plinking with, more of a varmiting round. I bought a .22wmr rifle and made that mistake. Too much money to be knocking over tin cans with.
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Post by Mountaineer on Oct 21, 2004 11:53:32 GMT -5
aweusx, CDNN has new S&W 22A Sport with a 4" barrel and a built on scope mount for $189.99
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Post by TBT on Oct 22, 2004 2:04:14 GMT -5
Buckmark.
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Post by BlackDog on Oct 25, 2004 20:22:47 GMT -5
I have no complaints about my Buckmark. Well, maybe what TMan pointed out about the c-clip on the recoil rod. I almost lost that stupid thing once too, but other than that she's been very good to me.
A .17HMR is definitely not a plinker. When I got mine I thought, "what a great deal for a fun little plinker...." Well, the revolver was a great deal, but there are no deals on .17HMR ammo. I pay more for that than I do for .40s&w. That ain't no plinker!
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Post by Misfit on Oct 26, 2004 22:29:41 GMT -5
Yeah - I've got a Ruger Mk II (blued-5.5" barrel) and for the shooting part, it's great. Never had a malfunction, and that was even shooting the dirty-as-heck CCI Blazer rounds, which are naked lead round nose. It is very accurate, I've had quite a time blowing up tons of rotten fruit, old potatoes, and walnuts.
The disassembly is a bit tough, however, and is not intuitive at all. However, there are numerous online sites detailing how to field-strip the gun, and most include some very good pictures as well.
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Post by vito on Nov 13, 2004 14:19:42 GMT -5
Consider a Browning Buckmark. They are accurate, easy to use, and cost a bit less than the Ruger.
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