I would like to buy a pistol for target practice but I am needing some advice. I don't want a really big gun that cost a lot to shoot. I was recommend a Walther p22 any other suggestions?
2007-04-01 13:49:29 · 11 answers · asked by Scott C 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
beretta neo .22lr
browning buckmark .22lr
ruger mkIII .22lr
smith and wesson 22A .22lr
The base models for all of these .22lr plinking pistols is under $300. Definitely a better deal than the small, overpriced Walther. If you want, the above comapnies also offer more target-worthy versions with extra features.
2007-04-01 14:54:24 · answer #1 · answered by david m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have inferred from your question; you are not experienced with firearms. It raises the more important question, i.e., what kind of pistol, is safest for the novice. My recommendation, for a type of gun, is a double action revolver. The standard low cost caliber is .22 Long Rifle. Most major gun manufactures, e.g., Ruger, Swith & Wesson, Colt, make a revolver in this very common caliber. Some manufactures include a second cylinder, allowing you to fire the more powerful, and much more expensive .22 Magnum cartridge, in addition, to the .22 Long Rifle cartridge.
Please, master the revolver, before you purchase a sem-auto pistol.
2007-04-01 21:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by Larry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone can give you an opinion but you will have to shoot a gun to see if you like it. The best caliber for target shooting is probably .22 go ot and hold the guns get a feel for them and then make the purchase by how you feel and are you comfortable with the gun so good luck be safe and take a shooters course if you can.
2007-04-02 00:26:01 · answer #3 · answered by bluebeest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the Ruger .22 autos and also the Browning Buckmark. Colt makes a nice one too and I can't recall the name...maybe Woodsman.
For target work, you want a long barrel. Short barrel pistols do not shoot very far well.
2007-04-01 23:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Walter P-22 is a good choice for about $300 and ammo is cheap. Rugers are also good guns and better target ,22 guns than the Walter due to their size and barrel length. Smith & Browning also made/make good .22 target pistols.
Good luck.
H
2007-04-01 21:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would reccommend buying a paper target for target practice. You are right, a really big gun would be a waste of money to shoot, but if you must have a pistol to shoot at, go to Wal Mart and buy a toy plastic one, they cost less and tend not to cause riccochet and are much cheaper than a p22. LOL
2007-04-01 21:02:03 · answer #6 · answered by BOBBY B 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ruger is probably the best way to go. Good value for the money.
The Ruger Single Six, a single action, six shot, revolver in .22 Long Rifle is a great beginner's gun.
If you must have a semi auto then the Ruger Mark II, also a .22 Long Rifle is a good way to go.
2007-04-01 21:23:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never recommend cheap guns they are an investment that could save your life someday. Ruger has a wide assortment of .22 in several configurations i have several myself.
2007-04-02 11:46:27 · answer #8 · answered by L J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, just for target shooting, I really like Ruger .22's. They are very, very cheap to shoot, reliable and accurate.
2007-04-01 20:59:25 · answer #9 · answered by jordan13242001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ruger MKII is as good as they come and the price is affordable.
Very accurate and dependable.
My gun safe is never with out one, I use it for small game hunting and target practice.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=186&return=Y
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruger_MK_II
That is my thoughts on the subject.
D58
2007-04-01 21:03:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋