ultra7350 21 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 I want to buy a .22 lr pistol. Must come with a treaded barrel. I been looking at the Ruger SR22 and 22/45 lite. Also the S&W MP .22. Which one would you recommend and why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heartbreaker 1,085 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 If you didn't want a threaded barrel I would recommend a Browning Buckmark. Great out of the box gun with a good trigger. 22/45 has a terrible trigger OOB, needs gunsmithing to be a good shooter. I don't know anything about the SR22 or the Smithy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 The Sig Mosquito is OK also, but be prepared to spend some time and effort tuning the thing to run with all ammo. Speaking from personal observations, mine has been detailed stripped many times. Lots of polishing, smoothing, fitting, spring change and lubing required. The feed ramp sucked. A total detail strip is difficult. The gun is almost like a gun within a gun. However ... if you can cuss in Swiss, then the threaded Bug Gun is for you. The Elite Iron 6" Echo Can is great. I have fired the Ruger SR22 and like it. Left handed me. Have owned the Ruger 45-22 and liked it also. Good luck. HB. All US Code Laws And NFA rules apply. If I had to do it all again and I might, I would go with the Ruger SR22. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tsushooter1 16 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 You can't beat a browning buckmark. Very accurate and great trigger!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ultra7350 21 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 You can't beat a browning buckmark. Very accurate and great trigger!!! Keep in mind Im only buying another .22 pistol only because I want a threaded barrel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,074 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 What are you going to be shooting while suppressed, hunting or target? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ultra7350 21 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Target shooting only Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,074 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Browning Buck Mark Hunter or Ruger MKIII Hunter Remove the front sight or move it back. Turn down the barrel and thread. Mount an RDS. The Ruger will require a mount, the Browning comes with an integral mount. They will be significantly more front heavy than a short barrel pistol, but damned fine for accuracy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sccritterkiller 473 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 I have a MP 22 and I like it. controls are similar to my other auto pistols. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saltydecimator 482 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 You can't beat a browning buckmark. Very accurate and great trigger!!! Keep in mind Im only buying another .22 pistol only because I want a threaded barrel. they make sr guns, called the whisper. lotsa reasons to love bm -open slide design, debris fly clear -mags spring out easier -barrel comes out with one screw, makin changes easier -disassembly is non required for cleaning, unlike ruger which can be annoying if you dont clean often to remmeber how to get the lil hang down in place -can make grip adapters to run 1911 grips (some rugers 22/45s will too) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saltydecimator 482 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) but screw 22 right now, too hard to find....or too annoying/stressful/etc or cz kadet 22 Edited August 30, 2015 by saltydecimator Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Ruger MKII or 22/45. Used, they can be had for cheap. $250-$300. Mags and threaded barrels are easy to get. Reliable, accurate. Or, if you don't want to thread it, a threaded muzzle coupling can be had for $35. There's a bunch of threaded Ruger pistols on Gunbroker now, and a few already suppressed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,219 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Ruger Mark III or 22/45 Lite. These are both great choices with a ton of aftermarket support. Drop a Volquartzen adjustable trigger and replace the magazine bushing and you will likely experience the best trigger ever on a handgun. Here are a couple of links from when I was asking the same question a couple of years ago. Lots of good suggestions: http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/82171-sig-mosquito-versus-walther-p22-recommendations/ http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/84083-22-pistol-suggestion/ Edited August 31, 2015 by Spacehog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Odd Man Out 1,283 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 I have a Walther PPQ 22. Threaded barrel. Very accurate. Exactly the same in every way as the PPQ in 9mm. 5 inch barrel, 12 round magazine and comes with fiber optic sights. Highly recommended. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) The Sig Mosquito is OK also, but be prepared to spend some time and effort tuning the thing to run with all ammo. Speaking from personal observations, mine has been detailed stripped many times. Lots of polishing, smoothing, fitting, spring change and lubing required. The feed ramp sucked. A total detail strip is difficult. The gun is almost like a gun within a gun. However ... if you can cuss in Swiss, then the threaded Bug Gun is for you. The Elite Iron 6" Echo Can is great. I have fired the Ruger SR22 and like it. Left handed me. Have owned the Ruger 45-22 and liked it also. Good luck. HB. All US Code Laws And NFA rules apply. If I had to do it all again and I might, I would go with the Ruger SR22. I own a Mosquito and would not buy one again. Requires too much tweaking and is still picky about ammo in ways that make no sense - e.g. it will choke on Federal bulk but will run all day long on Rem Golden Bullet. Shame because it has great weight and ergos. Wife loves to shoot it so there's that. I would rather buy a Ruger 22/45 after carrying and shooting one that a friend bought. Huge aftermarket, nicer ergos than the standard Mk series, and dead reliable. Edited August 30, 2015 by mancat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 The factory white dot adjustable sights on the SR Ruger 22 just clear the Elite Iron 6" Echo Can. Higher sights with that model suppressor not necessary. Barely. The bug gun sites also clear ... just. All US Code Laws And NFA Rules Apply. I was told to write that declaration when talking about NFA struff. Legal here in SW OR. Your laws may vary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Did also shoot the Ruger 22-45 light weight threaded version with the Can. My Can. Her gun. This might be a deal maker. Ate up and spit out 100% 4 different types of cheap WW bulk ammo. Winchester Wildcats, Federal brick ammo, M22 Winchester plated ammo and the forth type I can not remember right now. Getting mentally feeble sucks, let me tell you. All the ammo sounded just about the same through the can. Our ears only. Hope this helps. HB. Again, All US Code Laws And Constantly Changing Made Up NFA Rules Apply. Wow. Elite Iron Suppressors. Expensive but nice. Extremely quiet. SS. All parts available. Comes apart for cleaning. Full auto rated. Edited August 30, 2015 by HB of CJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nlacy 692 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I had the same discussion in my head about 2 years ago. Ended up with the 22/45 and been very happy. Eats what I feed it. I don't have any issues with the trigger, and runs well with a can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saltydecimator 482 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Are the 22/45 lites grips replaceable with 1911s? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,074 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 With mod to fit the 22/45 bolt stop, yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bernerz 11 Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 If you are doing target only, there is the ruger charger, 10/22, lots of aftermarket options for triggers, barrels, and magazines. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Might I suggest sir considers a S&W 422 or vairaint. They feel like they always were supposed to have a suppressor. The thread adapter is not part of the barrel, but it only costs $26. I have the SS target version, and a friend has the 422. It feels so good with a can on it, it would be my choice every time. except for the 2213 baby version. One perk is that the bore is low and the sights are about a half inch higher. this means that every can is going to work fine with the stock sights. Click here for a bunch of pics https://www.google.com/search?q=s%26W+422+suppressor&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=643&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAmoVChMInq7qwJDZxwIVjaSICh3AcAKA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LuPiN8oR 333 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I have an sr22. At first it would have issues not stripping a round from the mag on the second shot but after 500 or so down the barrel it now runs flawlessly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saltydecimator 482 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 With mod to fit the 22/45 bolt stop, yes. Gotcha thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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