What's a good, inexpensive .22?

Question

Yesterday I posted a question asking for some good, inexpensive handguns. I've decided that since I'm a beginner, I should start off with a .22. From what I hear, .22s are a great learning gun and they are the best guns to learn good marksmanship. Disappointingly, I think most of them are butt-ugly. As I mentioned before, the pistol will be used for practice, but in the long run I want a good gun for target shooting and home defense.

So, what are some good, inexpensive .22s and are there any in the typical polymer frame?

Answer 1

Since you are asking about handguns rather than rifles, either one, there is no such thing as a "good, inexpensive" .22. If you are asking about a good quality firearm, check your local gun shops & you may find a used weapon fairly inexpensively priced. I have purchased several older High Standards and Ruger Mk I's & II's for $125-175, but these deals are few & far between.
Appearance of your weapon should be about the last factor to consider, as all quality pistols are designed with form & function as primary criteria.
Since you are evidently a novice, you may be better off with a revolver over a semi-auto, as they are easier & simpler to shoot & clean, but they may be more expensive.
There are several poly-framed semis, manufactured by Ruger, S&W, and Walther, among others, but all are in the $300-$500+ range. Whichever you decide to buy, just remember, first & formost, one gets what one pays for. One pays a cheap price, one will get a "cheap" (and more than likely a JUNK) pistol.

Answer 2

Brad, since you said 'polymer frame' I am assuming you mean a handgun. Check out the Walters P-22. It is available in several finishes and starts at less than $300. You can add a laser sight for about a hundred more.

I bought one that is nickle plated with the laser sight for less than $400. It is a nice, handsome little plinker and it has a polymer frame.

H

Answer 3

I really like the Marlin Model 60 in .22 long rifle.

And there is nothing wrong with a Ruger Model 10/22. Lots of folks like the Ruger because you can use those huge 50 round aftermarket magazines.

Either will do you proud. Neither is expensive.

Miketyson26

Answer 4

try a Ruger 10/22 they make a great gun and if you want to upgrade it later you can with the 17mm hmr round. the Ruger 10/22 dos not sell that high and come in Meany con fig to kept the price down buy the basics. a norther thing that you can get and not spent a lot of money is a single shot 22 Meany manufacturers out their but the shot really nice but get tired of putting shells in one at a time.

Answer 5

Go to a range that will rent guns. Try as many as you can. Get one that fits your hand, naturally points at the target when you hold it up in front of you, and is easy to clean. You can fine tune your 22 by purchasing a variety of ammo and selecting the one that is most accurate and feeds properly. It will give you a lifetime of good shooting.

Answer 6

+1 on the Browning Buckmark. You won't go wrong with it. It's easier to maintain than the Ruger Mark series pistols, and I like the trigger better. I got mine at the local Sportsman's Warehouse for about $210.

Answer 7

Marlin makes a really nice .22 rifle simi auto with an 18rnd tube mag. Ruger makes a great .22lr mark5 pistol

Answer 8

I have fun target shooting my Browning Buckmark
my Unique fabrique is ok for target practice.. better for defense

Answer 9

baretta neos i think they go for about 300 dollars