.22 lr handgun- what makes?

**Lian** · 28-07-2011, 09:43

Smith&Wesson M&P22
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Looks very nice :)

**matthysdb** · 28-07-2011, 11:22

Just received my license for a Smith & Wesson model 18-3 22lr rewolver. I can heavily recommend it, it is an awesome "little" gun, loads of fun and extremely accurate. Bought mine for R500, it look simmilar to the photo below.
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**ikor** · 28-07-2011, 11:33

Originally Posted by matthysdb

Just received my license for a Smith & Wesson model 18-3 22lr rewolver. I can heavily recommend it, it is an awesome "little" gun, loads of fun and extremely accurate. Bought mine for R500, it look simmilar to the photo below.
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The 4in version of the K22 and every bit as accurate and tough. R500??? You better run grab a lotto ticket bru, before your good luck runs out!

**LukeS** · 28-07-2011, 11:35

Yea I like that M and P but will prob be quite expensive!

That revolver looks like a perfect solution! Where did you buy it?

**wormyzn** · 28-07-2011, 12:40

I found decent Berreta and Star Mod F to be quiet nice training plinking. Also been on the hunt for a while and will hopefully find a nice companion soon :)

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I found decent Berreta and Star Mod F to be quiet nice training plinking. Also been on the hunt for a while and will hopefully find a nice companion soon :) I had one of those revolvers as well Just could not motivate for it at the time so Gave it away :(

**G-force** · 28-07-2011, 13:47

I Gave a Gecado .22 Rollie that my Gran did not want to Henry from Twinbore a year or so ago.

**mic** · 28-07-2011, 18:48

I own a Star HK Lancer, and am very happy with it.

**wrm** · 28-07-2011, 19:34

First you have to decide whether you want a pistol* or a revolver. Then decide on barrel length. For target/plinking, 4-6 inches is good, I'd go with 5-6 inches myself.

Then, pick a budget. I have revolvers I paid R200 for, I also have a revolver I paid R12000 for (Freedom Arms, and yes, that was a bloody good price).

You can't go wrong with the Buck Mark or the Ruger pistols. The Star FR is a nice target pistol, and available cheaply. The K-22 smiths are bloody nice and if you can get one for R500 pounce on it.

If you want extremely accurate, the Anschutz is basically a left handed bolt rifle on a pistol grip. They're expensive-ish because we use 'em in silhouettes, like the Hammerlis and the Freedom Arms. Much cheaper than the latter though :-)

So yea, answer those and we can talk some more :-)

mic: *nice* Lancer. Mine's not nearly that nice. Hell, *neither* of mine are that nice :-)

*Yes, a revolver is also a pistol. "semi-automatic pistol" if you wanna be pedantic.

**LeonS** · 28-07-2011, 22:23

Consider a Walther PP .22, scarce but a wonderful little gun. My Manhurin version is reliable and accurate. My S&W M41 is normally reliable and as accurate as many rifles, use only with standard or subsonic ammunition however. Have just bought a Ruger Mk II bull barrel which is supposed to work well with HV cartridges

**LukeS** · 29-07-2011, 08:31

Had a look at two Browning's yesterday at Kalahari arms, one with a bull barrel and one without. Very nice pistol but for over R4000 ill give it a skip.

the search continues