What .22 should I get?

[Dino024]

About 6 months ago I purchased a .22 15-22 and shot it a whole bunch of times and loved it... I was a first time firearm owner then but since have gotten two hand guns Glock 19, Sig P250, 12 G Winchester and my baby an AR-15. I traded in my 15-22 for store credit towards the glock, I miss the .22 bc of the cheap ammo and overall it was fun to shoot

So ive been doing some searching online and came across a couple of .22 and want some opinions.

Henry Lever action .22 (280.00)

Ruger 10-22 (350.00)

M&P 15-22 (450.00)

I know all three have + and -, the Henry is a beautiful gun and love the lever action. The ruger is #1 selling .22 rifle and has a ton of accerories. The 15-22 is just a bad *** looking gun that is the same platform as the AR, easy to clean and fun to fire.

let me know what you guys and girls think, if you have any other recommendations feel free to let me know. Thanks, Nick

 

[win3006]

no doubt......M&P 15-22...why ask if you already know how much fun it is...lol..jmo

 

[Coots]

If I'm being honest, if you have the cash, get the 15-22.

I own 2 out of the 3 you named, and have a good bit of experiencec with the Henry.

Henry is a top notch company, my brother-in-law has the golden boy and he's emailed / smoken w/ the company president a couple times. Very classy place.

10/22 is a fun gun too. I've got some extras on mine so it's a very fun range gun. That being said, to make it that fun I've dumped a few more dollars into it than what you've posted. Tactical Innovation 25 round magazines, butler creek speed loader... etc etc

15-22... it is what it is.. this thing is just awesome... but the most $$ in what youo've posted.

 

[GMC man]

most gun ranges rent the 15-22 so I would suggest trying it first and if they have the others to try them also. I think you will love the 15-22 we all do

 

[Guy A]

What an awful dilemma!

I would take a second mortgage on my home and buy all three great .22s



But seriously, my choice would be the 15-22, for all the reasons you mention.

 

[davekeller]

I have a 15-22 and 10/22 and I prefer my 15-22! The 10/22 is amazing too but I love everything about the 15/22.

 

[BillyJack2012]

Tough list... Love my 15-22 but really want a 10-22 also. I don't think any gun lover can really be satisfied with just one or the other. The 10-22 is legendary and the 15-22 is hands down the best complete .22 in the AR platform.

 

[tork'd]

we have the 15/22 and the 10/22 and a gsg522
love shooting all of them but the 522 is first on the list followed by the 15/22 then 10/22..
a day at the range is crazy fun as the 522 is very good at putting it on the dot even rapid fire...
SWMBO loves the 15/22 and can out shoot me with it.
the 10/22 is fun to shoot, but not as much fun as the other two.

 

[JaPes]

I have a 15-22 and a 10/22. They're both great rifles. If I had to choose just one and have it up and running just the way I like it out of the box, I'd go with the 15-22.

The 10/22 has a legendary reputation that over-inflates a shooter's expectations. It's a good rifle, and becomes great when you work on it and add after-market parts.

I'll throw another rifle into the mix you should consider: A Marlin 795. There aren't as many aftermarket parts for it like the 10/22, but it doesn't need them. The Marlin micro-groove barrel is superbly accurate out of the box.

My friend's OEM stock Marlin 795 out shoots an OEM stock 10/22 out of the box. My slightly modded 10/22 barely keeps up. I would have to swap out my barrel to beat his rifle.

 

[SavageSmoker]

Great choice on the Glock 19. I have one and love it!

As far as the rifle goes, I guess it depends on what you want to use it for. If you want a cheaper alternative to shoot then your true AR then the 15-22 is a good choice. IMHO, it's a .22 that actually functions pretty close to a true AR. However, the Henry is fantastic if you are looking for a traditional, American-made rifle. It is a totally different shooting experience. Both are great choices it just depends in the primary use.

 

[JaPes]

I was a first time firearm owner then but since have gotten two hand guns Glock 19,

A Glock 19 is an excellent pistol. I have one.

Word of advice. Don't try a S&W M&P 9 full size. It will make you want to trade in your Glock.

 

[guy22]

I have a 15-22 and 10/22 and I prefer my 15-22! The 10/22 is amazing too but I love everything about the 15/22.

I have both. If you want an AR the 15/22 is the only way to go.
I you want a rifle that can be just about anything you want it to be, choose the Ruger.
I can take my $170.00 Ruger carbine, and with $1000.00 make it into a 200 yard tack diver. Or with $ a AR look alike.
Or with Red Jacket's new bull pup the Ultimate Zombie gun.
Red Jacket ZK-22 Bullpup Stock
First Look at the Red Jacket ZK-22 Bullpup Rifle - YouTube
SHTF Weapons: Ruger 10/22 ZK-II - YouTube
Ruger 10 22 Modifications - how to improve accuracy on a budget - YouTube

You can do a lot with with either. Just depends on what you want to do! Out of the box with the new Ruger BX-25 mags. I would say the Ruger is equal or better a just shooting targets for less cost.

Both great guns!!!

Guy22

 

[Dino024]

anddddd I purchased???????

Well I went and pulled the trigger on a 10 -22 Carbine... Gun is not nearly as bad *** looking like the 15 - 22 but my new stock mod will come close

I bought a 60.00 scope from dicks that doesn't seem to be all that bad, ill let you know how it holds up when I fire it this Saturday. I just hope my new Stock arrives in time... Ill post some pics when I get it up running... thanks for all your post...

 

[davekeller]

The 10/22 is one awesome weapon! You're going to love it!

 

[jb1968]

I now own all three from the original post.....bought my Henry h001 this past weekend.
My all time fav in my 10/22 with modifications of course. A true tack driver at 50 yards.
My second choice is my 15/22 without a doubt. Sub 1" group at 50 yards.
The little Henry won me over in 5 mins right out of the box. I blasted through 300 rounds Saturday and was grinning the whole time.

Any of these rifles are great....just depends on what your wanting to do with them.

 

[photoracer]

most gun ranges rent the 15-22 so I would suggest trying it first and if they have the others to try them also. I think you will love the 15-22 we all do

I think you missed the part of his posting that said he used to own an AR15-22 and traded it to get the Glock. He is wondering among those 3 which he should buy now for a .22.

My vote is the AR15-22 again myself.

 

[photoracer]

I don't own a 10/22 but I do own it's main competition the Remington 597. Slightly more accurate out of the box than a 10/22, at least in tactical trim, SR-22 vs. 597 VTR. I am fairly positive my AR15-22 PC model was about the same accuracy as those 2 out of the box, but way more expensive. My 597 was a Wally World $167 gun that now has close to $1000 in it once you count the Volquartsen carbon fiber sleeved bull barrel, Jard trigger assembly and a complete VTR conversion kit. Now it will throw groups out to 100 yards well under 1" (more like .4" at 100 yards). But I reserve it exclusively for precision shooting work like Metallic Silhouette or hunting. Also have a Savage bolt gun in .22WMR. It rarely comes out of the safe these days. The AR15-22 gets 90% of my range and match time these days. And its now up around $1000 considering the higher initial cost. Once you figure in the 9 mags, Nordic handguard, 1-6x24 tactical scope and the Geissele Super 3-Gun trigger. Not a tack driver at 100 yards but it nails steel almost as fast as a full auto. It is setup like my 3-gun AR.
Thinking about getting a second AR15-22 for a different use.

 

[noslolo]

I know that you went with the 10/22 and it is a great choice that you will be able to build on till you are broke. I have a 15-22 to cover the run and gun thrill with a cheap shooting .22 and a Savage Mark II, for my pin pont accurate .22. They are both awesome in there own right. My son and I love them both for what they are, two totally different rifles. What a a great time! Enjoy your 10/22, but don't forget about the awesome bolt action .22's. They are a blast as well.

 

[Doc Robin]

The only answer I can give is a question itself: Which model of the 15-22 fits your needs?

Bill

 

[Gatillo]

About 6 months ago I purchased a .22 15-22 and shot it a whole bunch of times and loved it... I was a first time firearm owner then but since have gotten two hand guns Glock 19, Sig P250, 12 G Winchester and my baby an AR-15. I traded in my 15-22 for store credit towards the glock, I miss the .22 bc of the cheap ammo and overall it was fun to shoot

So ive been doing some searching online and came across a couple of .22 and want some opinions.

Henry Lever action .22 (280.00)

Ruger 10-22 (350.00)

M&P 15-22 (450.00)

I know all three have + and -, the Henry is a beautiful gun and love the lever action. The ruger is #1 selling .22 rifle and has a ton of accerories. The 15-22 is just a bad *** looking gun that is the same platform as the AR, easy to clean and fun to fire.

let me know what you guys and girls think, if you have any other recommendations feel free to let me know. Thanks, Nick

Don't overthink it.

Just get the one you have the most fun with.