What's Your Favorite .22 Handgun?

[Mike McLellan]

Here's my bunch.

 

[model70hunter]

This is a very old thread. It predates S&W model numbers.

I have 4 that I like each for a specific reason, a K-22 Masterpiece, The old 3 Screw Ruger in 4 5/8" that was my Dad's, the 1949 HS I got from my uncle and an Astra Constable.

The Astra is like a PPK sort of and makes a good knock around kit gun and is accurate. The HS is great for plinking. The Ruger is for letting grandkids shoot and I have used it to start many folks in handgun training. The K-22 is just super for all the above and more. It is very accurate and is my go to gun for armadillos.

 

[Mushki]

My favorite is my kimber 1911 w/.22 upper but that thing is a picky eater and with the difficulties finding ammo it just sits. This winter I am shooting bullseye with a 617-1 and it turns out I like it

 

[Ranger514]

I'm down to only one .22 handgun: a fixed sight, 5-1/2" Ruger New Model Single Six. It's a fun plinker, and it comes in handy for rodent and nuisance pigeon control in the barn.

 

[manderson]

The Ruger is always a fun plinker.

The Victor is new to me, a 1971 Hamden gun. Basically a new gun that has sat for a long time unused. Had some trouble with the trigger on the first shoot, so it's with the LGS getting a tune up. The other two 107's I've had for a while. Older High Standards are my favorite 22's.

 

[walnutred]

My favorite right now is a birth year/month S&W 17, no dash. I also have a 6" Ruger Mk1 that I gave my dad for Christmas and mom gave back to me after he died. However at the risk of being tarred and feathered the 22 pistol I own that gets the most range time is an old stainless Taurus 94.

I picked up a Ruger SR22 based on reviews I read on line which I've been trying hard to learn to like.

 

[weatherby]

I like the old High Standards too




but sometimes I get nostalgic

 

[steamloco76]

While I love and collect .22 LR revolvers, my favorite .22's are Ruger MKII/MKIII's with this 4.5 inch stainless MKIII Hunter just edging the 6 7/8ths inch MKII Target on most days- though the MKII is a tiny bit more accurate.

 

[John R]

My favorite plinking 22 is a Browning Buckmark, I have a couple revolvers in 22 also.

 

[Rick_A]

22/45 MKII 5.5"

When I got it I got into a verbal confrontation with the salesman as I wanted a 4" ordered and was told my gun was in. He told me some nonsense about seeing me shoot and knowing I cared about accuracy and some such foolishness. Begrudgingly, I took it home, and it's still working perfectly over 15 years later.

It's still ugly...and too long...

 

[Jdavis]

My favorite for just knocking around in the woods or a casual range trip is this Taurus 990. It eats any ammo and has proven to be 100% reliable

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Now, for shooting flies or gnats, I would probably pick this one up.

 

[Jack Wagon]

Browning Medalist

 

[153]

I have lots of .22 handguns. They don't get out much these days with the .22 ammo shortage, but my favorite is my K22.



Followed closely by this non-S&W

 

[Cyrano]

Number one, my Model 317, is a great plinker and when loaded with shot gives good snake protection in the desert.

Number two, a High Standard Supermatic, Model S-101, is a sentimental favorite. It was my first target pistol and taught me to shoot a pistol. I regret selling the one I had and it took almost 40 years to find a replacement.

However my favorite has to be this Model 41 which I bought new around 1960. It's serial number 9981; still with the box and most of the acessories, including the weight set, and an aftermarket gadget for cleaning the lead out of the muzzle brake.

 

[jinx]

Mine is a pre model 17, The good folks here tell me it was made in 1955.

 

[PA Guns & Ammo]

My favorite 22 is my Colt Challenger. Grip angle is perfect and the trigger is very smooth. Cannot beat an old Colt!

 

[Old 44 Guy]

Of course my pre war S&W 22-32 Target. I've owned 7 or 8 thru the years. Along with my first 22 pistol. A Stevens single shot break open Model 36 I think.Anyway it was a rabbit, quail, snake & camp meat gun for us kids. 14 or 15 YO I think.Later came the Rugers, Colts, H&R's, Iver Johnsons, etc. All served their purpose. I remember reading an article in True Magazine years ago by Russell Annabel about the 22 pistol in Alaska. Real interesting.

 

[DR505]

Model 17-4

Model 17-6

 

[italiansport]

My 1st 22 was a High-Standard Sport King with the interchangable barrels. I still have it some 50 + years later and it makes an occasional trip to the range. The one that gets the most use these days is my Browning Buck Mark since it's very accurate and dependable. The one that gets the least use is a Chiappa 22 that's really only good as a door stop. I sent it back once due to reliability problems and it came back the same way.
I had a Star Model FS that I tried to wear out for over 20 years. I bought it used so I don't know how many rounds had been through it. I put at least 20,000 through it myself. I gave it to my daughter to use with the grandkids.
22s are still great fun to shoot and I believe ammo with come back down to reasonable prices soon.
Jim

 

[kevin in nh]

In Pistol form it would be my Colt Woodsman



In revolvers it is my K-22s...2 pre and a 17-2....I have an 18-3
in the box that I believe is unfired


I picked this one up 2 weeks ago....