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Posted: 1/30/2020 6:57:36 PM EDT
I'm looking at fixed-barreled stuff (Ruger MKII-III-IV, Buckmark, S&W Victory).
-Has to be threaded for a can. -Prefer it be under $500. I have decided not to go with anything that mimics a full-sized handgun unless I find a deal on a used M&P22 Compact. I have a Ruger MKII but I don't want to blow $150 on getting it threaded. I have considered buying one of those slip-on set-screw threaded adapters but I don't think I'll be happy with that in the long term. I have read positive reviews on all the major options. I'd prefer to stick with Ruger but they sort of lost me with the MKIII and MKIV. If I buy one of those I have to keep magazines separate from my MKII mags. That annoys me. So finding an older, threaded MKII would be awesome. The Ruger Charger is too heavy to be practical, IMO. But I'd be open to other suggestions. |
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I have;
Ruger SR22 with a factory threaded barrel Sig Mosquito (not recommended) Ruger Mk.II with TAC-SOL threaded upper (my favorite) You could also do an Advantage Arms Glock conversion upper with a threaded barrel. |
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FPNI. Nothing close, imo. Buckmark, I guess but Ruger, boy. Dat ass.
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Glock Perfection
I’d go with a Ruger MK or browning buck mark. |
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Actually, Op... just use that sweet ass snub-nosed you got the other day and shoot it for probably the price of 22. I'd imagine you get ammo for free as well as the hook up on everything you ever fucking buy.
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This thread is relevant to my interests...I have a Osprey Micro that needs a host...what is the hives opinion on the Ruger SR22..is it better than the M&P22?
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I have; Ruger SR22 with a factory threaded barrel Sig Mosquito (not recommended) Ruger Mk.II with TAC-SOL threaded upper (my favorite) You could also do an Advantage Arms Glock conversion upper with a threaded barrel. View Quote |
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My P22 never fails. I did go through it with the P22 bible, but it was more about learning than it needing to be tuned.
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My P22 never fails. I did go through it with the P22 bible, but it was more about learning than it needing to be tuned. View Quote |
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The magazine thing is a silly reason not to go mkiv. The mkiv is really a great evolution of the original design. Mkiii was the worst of them with the stupid plastic LCI and thankfully Ruger abandoned it in the mkiv.
All that said, they are fantastic guns. Crazy accurate even with bulk pack ammo, and in my experience more reliable than any other .22lr guns I have. Keep them cleaned often though as there are additives in rimfire primers that have an abrasive effect on the bolt/chamber mating surfaces if residue is allowed to build up. |
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I like my Rugers allot, but really enjoy my S&W Victory with a carbon fiber barrel and my Kel-Tec CP33 has a great trigger and is very reliable when loaded using the American Speedloader.
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The magazine thing is a silly reason not to go mkiv. The mkiv is really a great evolution of the original design. Mkiii was the worst of them with the stupid plastic LCI and thankfully Ruger abandoned it in the mkiv. All that said, they are fantastic guns. Crazy accurate even with bulk pack ammo, and in my experience more reliable than any other .22lr guns I have. Keep them cleaned often though as there are additives in rimfire primers that have an abrasive effect on the bolt/chamber mating surfaces if residue is allowed to build up. View Quote |
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You must like cleaning lubing and clearing stoppages more than shooting.
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You'll buy a totally new gun with new magazines but you won't buy a MkIV since it takes new magazines?
That doesn't make any sense to me. |
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My Ruger mk iii 22/45 has been great. I did the full internal VQ parts swap. It is heavy, if I were to build one again I would start with a mk iv lite.
I also really enjoy my Walther ppk/s as a .22 host. |
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Ruger MK4 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/272448/F950E969-9F7B-4A16-958A-DF8945A413A4_jpe-1256148.JPG View Quote |
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I'm a big fan of the Ruger 22/45. Any flavor of your choice will do.
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Typically my answer would be MKIV Lite. I have a lot of trigger time behind the 22/45 tactical and lite and the tactical with a can is a little heavy for plinking but the lite is great. Both have been far more reliable than I thought a rimfire could be.
Ive been seriously considering the new Taurus and Keltec offerings. Seem to be getting good reviews, threaded barrels, and higher capacity. I dont know if they qualify as "best" though. Ruger is the king of the hill and you could basically build one using higher end parts or upgrade as needed. |
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Shocked is my face that nobody has mentioned the G44... oh wait I think I know why
https://www.ar15.com/forums/Handguns/Glock-44-kaboom-Less-than-50-rounds-Update-pg3/13-193065/ |
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Shocked is my face that nobody has mentioned the G44... oh wait I think I know why https://www.ar15.com/forums/Handguns/Glock-44-kaboom-Less-than-50-rounds-Update-pg3/13-193065/ View Quote |
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$150 to get it threaded? Doesn’t sound right... View Quote My local gunsmith charges $150 to thread anything. Moving the sight would be extra. At that point it's easier to just buy another pistol. My MKII was worn out when I bought it (not really, had a lot of finish missing, but shoots great) and if I spent $175 on it, it would still be a $250 pistol. |
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$150 to get it threaded? Doesn't sound right... View Quote I now have way too much money in this thing. ETA: For plinking I would get a threaded SR22. Compact, eats anything and a decent trigger out of the box. (My MK3 had a horrible trigger out of the box and the mag safety firmly held the mags in even with the button pushed. TK 6-pak and a VQ trigger and sear made it a completely different gun.) |
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22/45 lite and you still have cash left over for some Valquartsen parts. I tried a bunch of the newer pistols that keep the lines of the pistol caliber kind, most were unreliable except for S&Ws offering. I don’t think you can beat the victory, buck mark, or mk iv for 22 cans even if they don’t look like normal 22s. As far as suppressing, i can’t imagine anything sounding better that a 22/45, but I’m biased. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/77352/IMG-9085-243558.jpg -Mike View Quote I just don't know that after a bajillion rounds through a Ruger MKII whether I'll be satisfied with the accuracy of the M&P22C. I honestly don't plan to hunt with it - this is largely being bought for training the kids, and for plinking. So I may be fooling myself in that regard as to the importance of accuracy. |
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Another vote for a Mark IV, specifically the Lite model(s).
Can be had for well under $500, even if you buy 2-4 extra magazines. ETA: Ask @snackgunner about his recent EE acquisition. |
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Yup, Ruger MKIV.
I prefer the solid barrel. I don't think the Lite barrel is able to match the accuracy of a solid barrel. That, and if the nut comes off when taking your suppressor off, you have to send it back to Ruger to get torqued down to spec. Ruger-MKIV-Tactical by Colo CJ, on Flickr DSCF2052-1 by Colo CJ, on Flickr |
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Yup, Ruger MKIV. I prefer the solid barrel. I don't think the Lite barrel is able to match the accuracy of a solid barrel. That, and if the nut comes off when taking your suppressor off, you have to send it back to Ruger to get torqued down to spec. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48930857058_2785f22dfb_b.jpgRuger-MKIV-Tactical by Colo CJ, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48944613096_68d70dddbb_b.jpgDSCF2052-1 by Colo CJ, on Flickr View Quote |
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IIRC, ADCO will move the front sight back and thread for $150ish, plus shipping. My local gunsmith charges $150 to thread anything. Moving the sight would be extra. At that point it's easier to just buy another pistol. My MKII was worn out when I bought it (not really, had a lot of finish missing, but shoots great) and if I spent $175 on it, it would still be a $250 pistol. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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$150 to get it threaded? Doesn’t sound right... My local gunsmith charges $150 to thread anything. Moving the sight would be extra. At that point it's easier to just buy another pistol. My MKII was worn out when I bought it (not really, had a lot of finish missing, but shoots great) and if I spent $175 on it, it would still be a $250 pistol. |
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