Best 22 handguns.
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I. At Cal44 (to post #17)
Out of my head:
In the 1960's 1 US $ was +/- 4,-DM, so one of this Ol' Korth's (OK, depending on caliber...) had been +/- $ 100
In 1983/84 the Korth's were offered for +/- 2500,-DM - 3000,-DM(with 2.cylinder = .357/9mm or .22l.r./WMR)
and 1 US $ was +/- 2,55 - 2,85 DM
II. At Kurusu (to post #9 + 16)
Aah, I see: Another Hämmerli fan
...and: Yes, the 208 is a real "classic", somehow a "Swiss made Walther Olympia"
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Of course the newer pistols -as Moo Moo's Pardini (post #6) or your Hämmerli 280 (post #9)- are technical
(especially more options for trigger-adjustments) far ahead of the good ol' 208. But IMHO the Hämmerli 208
is still one of the "best looking" (= like a "real pistol") and shooting target-pistols.
P.44
Out of my head:
In the 1960's 1 US $ was +/- 4,-DM, so one of this Ol' Korth's (OK, depending on caliber...) had been +/- $ 100
In 1983/84 the Korth's were offered for +/- 2500,-DM - 3000,-DM(with 2.cylinder = .357/9mm or .22l.r./WMR)
and 1 US $ was +/- 2,55 - 2,85 DM
II. At Kurusu (to post #9 + 16)
Aah, I see: Another Hämmerli fan
...and: Yes, the 208 is a real "classic", somehow a "Swiss made Walther Olympia"
Walther Olympia - Wikipedia
Of course the newer pistols -as Moo Moo's Pardini (post #6) or your Hämmerli 280 (post #9)- are technical
(especially more options for trigger-adjustments) far ahead of the good ol' 208. But IMHO the Hämmerli 208
is still one of the "best looking" (= like a "real pistol") and shooting target-pistols.
P.44
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Baltimoreed11754
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Colt Woodsmans are my love, 2nd series Match Targets preferred. Though my last .22 pistol buy was a a HS Supermatic Citation. It also is a drama queen but I have the mags and correct ammo just haven't invested the time to wring it out.
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I roll with a mk iii heavy barrel. I would add once you get north of 50 yrs old, a Burris ff iii, or similar red dot will shrink your groups.
DRYHEAT Favorite .22s…
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Model 64-2 • shipped: April 1981
Care to explain this one a little further?
Ashland? Or, am I missing something?
bdGreen
I found the 64 with the the standard RB stocks and at local gun show. A year or so later I found a guy selling these S&W smooth targets and also these checkered targets:
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Speaking of Hammerli....
When it comes to Hammerli, don't forget the classic model 100 series free pistols. Now that the Free Pistol event is dropped from the Olympics, it can be said for certain that the various Hammerli 100s won more Olympic medals than any other pistol. That would be 14 medals, not including 8 additional medals won with the 150/152/160/162 series.
It is also the only free pistol to be used to win a clean sweep of all three medals in a single Olympic year, and repeat the feat for a total of three different Olympic years (1952, 1956, and 1964). And, that doesn't include a clean sweep won with the 150/152 in 1984.
Attached pics show Joe Benner with his Hammerli 100, the only American to win a Gold Olympic medal (1952) in the Free Pistol event.
The various 100s were not "stock" items, they were built to order one by one. Even their left hand ones were built using a left hand frame and left hand set trigger mechanism. They didn't just slap a left hand grip on a right hand action.
Luxus versions could be ordered with various patterns of carved grips and/or engraving and inlays.
Jim
When it comes to Hammerli, don't forget the classic model 100 series free pistols. Now that the Free Pistol event is dropped from the Olympics, it can be said for certain that the various Hammerli 100s won more Olympic medals than any other pistol. That would be 14 medals, not including 8 additional medals won with the 150/152/160/162 series.
It is also the only free pistol to be used to win a clean sweep of all three medals in a single Olympic year, and repeat the feat for a total of three different Olympic years (1952, 1956, and 1964). And, that doesn't include a clean sweep won with the 150/152 in 1984.
Attached pics show Joe Benner with his Hammerli 100, the only American to win a Gold Olympic medal (1952) in the Free Pistol event.
The various 100s were not "stock" items, they were built to order one by one. Even their left hand ones were built using a left hand frame and left hand set trigger mechanism. They didn't just slap a left hand grip on a right hand action.
Luxus versions could be ordered with various patterns of carved grips and/or engraving and inlays.
Jim
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He was still a legend at the Armor School when I joined the Army. Served with one of his team mates in Europe in the early Seventies.
The Army's attitude to recreational and competitive shooting opportunities for the common soldier sure have changed.
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Interesting read and some interesting choices. I'll bet some of the high end and modified target version guns do shoot great.
I have a model 34 that I replaced the 2" barrel on with a 4" and it is growing on me as a pack around and camp 22.
I also have 3 Of Rugers 22 semi autos, an couple of the early light barrel guns, a Mark 3 heavy target and they are ok, but just can't get really enthused about them. They shoot OK, I guess the triggers could be better. Will set one up for a suppressor when paper work goes through.
Have a Ruger Bearcat I picked up at a street fair (it is Montana). Little girls like plinking with it.
Have a Rossi 6 shot that is real similar too a 34. Trigger not so hot, but it works. Was giving to me by my mom when she got rid of her guns, so I keep it.
Have 5 screw 6" and 4" K22s as well as a 6" 4 screw. Nice guns shoot great
But, my favorite is a 18-4 that I bought new long ago, round butted it and have shot the snot out of. It has exposed to the elements in a holster, the blue and the finish is not so hot. The trigger is great and I can hit what I point it at. Actually shot a duck with it at 200 yds once. Really on second shot. If I hadn't been sitting down I would have fell down. Was looking down a hill to a small pond and never dreamed I could actually hit it. Duck for supper.
I have a model 34 that I replaced the 2" barrel on with a 4" and it is growing on me as a pack around and camp 22.
I also have 3 Of Rugers 22 semi autos, an couple of the early light barrel guns, a Mark 3 heavy target and they are ok, but just can't get really enthused about them. They shoot OK, I guess the triggers could be better. Will set one up for a suppressor when paper work goes through.
Have a Ruger Bearcat I picked up at a street fair (it is Montana). Little girls like plinking with it.
Have a Rossi 6 shot that is real similar too a 34. Trigger not so hot, but it works. Was giving to me by my mom when she got rid of her guns, so I keep it.
Have 5 screw 6" and 4" K22s as well as a 6" 4 screw. Nice guns shoot great
But, my favorite is a 18-4 that I bought new long ago, round butted it and have shot the snot out of. It has exposed to the elements in a holster, the blue and the finish is not so hot. The trigger is great and I can hit what I point it at. Actually shot a duck with it at 200 yds once. Really on second shot. If I hadn't been sitting down I would have fell down. Was looking down a hill to a small pond and never dreamed I could actually hit it. Duck for supper.
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Favorite .22s
I can't choose one favorite, so I'll submit my top three. As was said already, purpose is what decides which tool is best.
1) Nickel Mod. 34-1 4 inch 3Ts w/extra .22 magnum cylinder.
2) Ruger MKII target stainless 10 inch.
3) Colt Diamondback 6 inch blue.
I can't choose one favorite, so I'll submit my top three. As was said already, purpose is what decides which tool is best.
1) Nickel Mod. 34-1 4 inch 3Ts w/extra .22 magnum cylinder.
2) Ruger MKII target stainless 10 inch.
3) Colt Diamondback 6 inch blue.
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Best .22?
Well, I've had several and still own most of them. Best shooting out of the box, the Smith Model 41. Most practical, Smith Model 63 in stainless (great pest management tool), most fun ??, all of them! I must say the Sig 1911 .22 is one of my favs, but the Model 41 has me banned from the shooting trees.
PS. The Smith Model 48 with a 8 3/8" tube is also a great varmint collector.
Well, I've had several and still own most of them. Best shooting out of the box, the Smith Model 41. Most practical, Smith Model 63 in stainless (great pest management tool), most fun ??, all of them! I must say the Sig 1911 .22 is one of my favs, but the Model 41 has me banned from the shooting trees.
PS. The Smith Model 48 with a 8 3/8" tube is also a great varmint collector.
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Anybody wondering how useful and versatile the 22LR can be in a handgun should read through this thread!
There's as many applications as there are owners!
Jim
There's as many applications as there are owners!
Jim
For me, it's my High Standard 5 1/2" Trophy or Citation (they are so similar the only difference is the name) followed by;
2. S&W 41
3. High Standard Victor ( I don't like the ballance as well as the Trophy)
4. S&W 17-3
I have a Ruger MK II that is reliable as all get out, but you have to add Volquartsen trigger parts to get them to shoot as well as the guns mentioned above. Sooo... why not just use one of the above?
2. S&W 41
3. High Standard Victor ( I don't like the ballance as well as the Trophy)
4. S&W 17-3
I have a Ruger MK II that is reliable as all get out, but you have to add Volquartsen trigger parts to get them to shoot as well as the guns mentioned above. Sooo... why not just use one of the above?
Sorry bd, I thought your's was a question about the stocks, not about my brain fart re: a 63 wrongly labeled as a .38 Spl.!
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I have several others but these are my favorites:
Smith & Wesson Model 41:
Browning Medalist (made in 1967):
My always faithful Browning Buckmark:
Browning Challenger 6 1/2" Barrel (made in 1969):
Browning Challenger 4 1/2" barrel (made in 1962):
Ruger MKIII:
Ruger Single Ten:
Smith & Wesson Model 41:
Browning Medalist (made in 1967):
My always faithful Browning Buckmark:
Browning Challenger 6 1/2" Barrel (made in 1969):
Browning Challenger 4 1/2" barrel (made in 1962):
Ruger MKIII:
Ruger Single Ten:
These are my .22LR handguns ranked in order of preference:
1. Model 17-3
2. Colt Trooper MkIII
3. Browning 1911-22
4. Model 617-6
5. Ruger SP-101 (1st gen.)
I also have a .22LR kit for my CZ SP-01 that is amazingly good.
I am getting ready to buy a Model 41 to round out my collection. I'd love to try the Buckmark, but I hate plastic parts of any kind on guns. (The 1911-22 has a plastic front sight that I have to super glue on, but it is super fun to shoot.) The Ruger is getting a trigger job & new springs, and the 617 will get one too.
1. Model 17-3
2. Colt Trooper MkIII
3. Browning 1911-22
4. Model 617-6
5. Ruger SP-101 (1st gen.)
I also have a .22LR kit for my CZ SP-01 that is amazingly good.
I am getting ready to buy a Model 41 to round out my collection. I'd love to try the Buckmark, but I hate plastic parts of any kind on guns. (The 1911-22 has a plastic front sight that I have to super glue on, but it is super fun to shoot.) The Ruger is getting a trigger job & new springs, and the 617 will get one too.
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