The true value of .22 firearms

[SHTFGearLLC]

I'm always on the look out for my next gun purchase. Now that I have my functional gun needs met, I'm finding that my interest in .22 firearms of all types has increased drastically! I generally feel like I don't shoot as much as I would like because of cost, and I think that may be a significant factor in this recent focus. For me .22's are guilt free fun. I get as much enjoyment out of my .22's as I do my centerfire firearms, and the training value is also very high (fundamentals are fundamentals).

If cash wasn't a limiting factor, I would definitely be on a .22 buying spree. I'm particularly interested in the following.

CZ 455
Ruger SP101 .22
Ruger 10/22

What is your favorite .22 firearms? Do you have any rimfire purchases on the radar?

Thanks,
Clay

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[gasmitty]

You hit 2 of my 3 favorites, the CZ 455 and the 10/22. The 455 is on the wish list (want one in .22 mag) but I have 5 10/22s, set up for different activities, and all 5 are improved over stock in different ways.

The .22s are just so dang enjoyable to shoot! I also have a number of .22 handguns - 2 DA revolvers, 1 SA, and 2 autoloading pistols.

For the .22 enthusiast, my personal belief is that the battery should include at least one of the following:
- an autoloading carbine - e.g., 10/22
- a revolver - Single Six, S&W J or K frame
- an accurate, adult-sized, good quality bolt action (e.g., CZ 452/455, Ruger 77/22)
- a pump or lever action repeater (BLR, Win 9422)
- an autoloading pistol (Browning Buckmark, Ruger Marks)

I'm on the lookout for an affordable 9422 with checkered stock, a 10"-barreled Ruger Mark, and possibly an original Browning T-bolt. I'd also hit on another 77/22 in .22 mag if the price was right... so I'm far from done, even with 13 rimfires already in the collection.

[SHTFGearLLC]

You hit 2 of my 3 favorites, the CZ 455 and the 10/22. The 455 is on the wish list (want one in .22 mag) but I have 5 10/22s, set up for different activities, and all 5 are improved over stock in different ways.

The .22s are just so dang enjoyable to shoot! I also have a number of .22 handguns - 2 DA revolvers, 1 SA, and 2 autoloading pistols.

For the .22 enthusiast, my personal belief is that the battery should include at least one of the following:
- an autoloading carbine - e.g., 10/22
- a revolver - Single Six, S&W J or K frame
- an accurate, adult-sized, good quality bolt action (e.g., CZ 452/455, Ruger 77/22)
- a pump or lever action repeater (BLR, Win 9422)
- an autoloading pistol (Browning Buckmark, Ruger Marks)

I'm on the lookout for an affordable 9422 with checkered stock, a 10"-barreled Ruger Mark, and possibly an original Browning T-bolt. I'd also hit on another 77/22 in .22 mag if the price was right... so I'm far from done, even with 13 rimfires already in the collection.

Excellent List,
I've got a Browning BR-22, it was my first gun, worked an entire summer to pay for it. I have a ruger MK II government target model, by far the most accurate handgun I own.

Once I get those last 3 I'll have your complete list! What are the .22 DA revolvers you have?

[chiefjason]

I have a Ruger Mk II that is fantastic. My Glenfield Model 60 may have recently bit the dust. It was loaned out for groundhog control and quit feeding and extracting reliably. I need to clean it up good and see if that works. That thing is a tack driver, I really hope I can fix it. If it does not I'll be in the market for another rifle. I'd love to have a Remington nylon 66, they just make me smile. And I'm considering the SR22 to teach my girls how to shoot a pistol.

[gasmitty]

I have a M63 - the 22/32 Kit Gun in stainless, with a 4" barrel (Mrs. Smitty's gun), and a M17 - the K-22 Masterpiece, with 6" barrel. A Single-Six is the SA complement to the rimfire wheelguns.

[PEF]

Don't overlook the Marlin Model 60. Add a Williams peep sight and a .45 front post and you have a very accurate semi automatic. Both of my 60's are tack drivers compared to my stock 10/22's (but I enjoy the 10/22's as well).

I have a CZ 452 ultra lux (28.5 inch barrel) that is very accurate.

For lever actions, a Browning BL-22 or a Henry H001 or a H00T. I'd love to recommend a Marlin 39, but that gun has been "undone" by the rebounding hammer (chronic light strikes) and a whimpy extractor. A shame.

My new model 63 SW revolver is extremely accurate.

So you see the problem with .22's is that you can never have just one. Or two. Or three. Or four....

[Alex_C]

I have a Mossberg 702 semi-auto and a Henry H001 lever-action. The Henry is especially fun to shoot.

I need to get a pistol and revolver at some point.

[RichB70]

I now carry a Ruger LCR 38sp.+P and its OK. I would and may have to carry a S&W 351c 22mag 7round cap. 11oz revolver. I think the Smith could make an awful mess if you were on the the wrong end of it. I'm 71 now and the 38 hurts to shoot I can handle the 22mag no problem, so as things evolve we shall see.



Rich

[.45acpguy]

Excellent choices for .22 fun.

Please consider modifying one of your choices. Ruger has recently brought out their 10/22 in a TAKEDOWN model. It is sweet!
It comes in a very well thought out carrying case with a sling.

The takedown choice allows you to store this little beauty in a smaller space.

There are just a lot of features for this very worthy choice; look it up on the web, you are going to like what you see!

[sioux565]

I shot my dad's Browning Buck Mark and it was a blast! Barely any recoil and I put about 200 rounds though it and my hand felt like I wasn't even shooting. By the way, the gun is 30 years old and it still shoots fine!

[OldVet]

I had an H&R 922 that dropped a lot of small game in its day, but now I only have my old Win 72 and a conversion kit for my Glock 30, which works very well I might say. I definitely put a good .22 on the "survival" gun list.

[bmcgilvray]

Love owning and shooting .22s and need more of 'em.

My favorites here among the .22 rifles on hand are:

Winchester Model 1890 pump
U. S. Springfield Model 1922
Winchester Model 57

Favorite handguns:

Smith & Wesson Model 17 K-22
Colt Woodsman Target 1st Series

Want to add some or all of the following:

Rifles
Winchester Model 52
Winchester Model 63
CZ 455
Remington Model 24/241
Marlin Model 39

Hanguns
Smith & Wesson Model 41
Smith & Wesson Model 18
Smith & Wesson Model 34
Colt Officer's Model Match
Colt Diamondback

[darbo]

Still being somewhat new to owning and shooting fireams I have only acquired one .22, a GSG 1911/22. I love shooting this pistol. If money allowed I would truly like to have several other .22s. Someday!

[minimalbrat]

47.jpegI plink with a Ruger Mark II. This is the first gun I pull out when I get to the range. I get use to the sounds of the range and get a bit of paper practice before I use my carry. After the carry practice I pull out the Mark II again. It is a great gun to shoot and I have great fun lol. Cheap to shoot too. I enjoy my time at the range each week and because this gun is accurate and cheap to shoot I can have fun longer :0) Wish I shot as well with every other gun as I shoot with this one lol.

I call this gun my Coyote gun. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot a coyote if it came in the back yard after my little shih tzu's. It would be against the law to discharge a firearm in city limits but I am sure the threat to my dogs would be gone.

[dangerranger]

I'm always on the look out for the next rimfire! Al tho not in the same sense as some would think, a 22 rimfire pistol has been my SD pistol of choice for a lot of years. its my carry gun while I weed whack, or ride the tractor. I carry with shorts or recently CCI Quiets. When the need arises I dont always have ear protection available. DR