22 Handgun question
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Haughton, La.
Posts: 46
22 Handgun question
Just a quick question I am thinking about buying a new 22 auto pistol just have on my side at the deer camp this summer as a snake charmer. I am looking at the Browning Buckmark and the Smith and Wesson 22 auto.
Have you heard anything good or bad about either?
Have you heard anything good or bad about either?
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY METRO AREA
Posts: 294
RE: 22 Handgun question
HAve you considered a .22 revolver? The only thing I hate about .22 auto pistols is that they are mostly single action. I hate the idea of carrying a loaded pistol with only a safety preventing it from going off or having to cock it and then fire it. A revolver with a transfer bar can always be at the ready or consider a double action.22 auto with an exposed hammer. Also consider that alot of .22 pistols maynot cycle the action with rat shot and it will essentially be a single shot. Got a taurus 93 which is a nice compact gun and S&w makes a 317? which has a nice and lightweight aluminum frame. Also S&W used to make a small steel frame 22 which would bea beauty if you can find one. Ruger bearcat is also a a nice camp gun also. Hope it helps. take care.
#5
RE: 22 Handgun question
I have a Buckmark Camper, and its a great shooter. I've also owned a few Rugers over the years, a Mark I, a Mark II, and a Mark III. They were great guns as well, and I'm still kicking myself for pawing 'em off. One of my hunting buddies owns them now, 3 of 'em caught me at a weak moment and bought 'em all off me.
I'm not a big fan of the Smith, don't fit my hand at all. I have a buddy that has one, and he absolutely loves it. This is the same buddy that bought my Ruger Mark II off me, he shoots the Smith over the Ruger.
I'm not a big fan of the Smith, don't fit my hand at all. I have a buddy that has one, and he absolutely loves it. This is the same buddy that bought my Ruger Mark II off me, he shoots the Smith over the Ruger.
#6
Spike
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Haughton, La.
Posts: 46
RE: 22 Handgun question
Thanks for the ideas.....I have a 357 that I put shot shells in but it is really heavy on the hip. I was thinking the 22 would be easier to tote around...didn't think about the safety issue until now thanks.
#7
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,425
RE: 22 Handgun question
I carry a Ruger stainless with a 6 7/8 barrel for snakes and CCI hollow points, works well...It groups inside 1 1/2 inches at 25 yards, plenty accurate for snakes, I don't leave one in the chamber, just rack one in when needed...
I also have a Ruger .357 that I used to use with rat shot, doesn't kill past 10-15 yards...
I also have a Ruger .357 that I used to use with rat shot, doesn't kill past 10-15 yards...
#8
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
Posts: 5,293
RE: 22 Handgun question
I used to have a buckmark and loved it, one of the guns I wish I would have never sold. I also had a ruger single six with the interchangeable cylinders (22/ 22 mag) and it was a pretty nice gun as well. And I had a 22 AMT automag in 22 magnum that was awesome as well, but they don't make them anymore. REALLY wish I would have held onto that one.
Paul
Paul