Aubie's 22 pistol recommendation

[aubie515]

$200-300
Browning Buckmark
Pros:accurate/easy to assemble/disassemble/mags are easy to find and relatively inexpensive/aftermarket parts
Cons: none that I can think of

Browning offers the Buckmark in various configurations, so you should be able to find one that you like. I traded my Buckmark for a CZ a few years ago. Great pistol if you want a plinker or an entry level Bullseye Competition pistol.

Ruger MKII/III
Pros: cheap mags/parts are easy to find/aftermarket parts
Cons:not the most accurate 22 pistol for Bullseye Competition. There are many Bullseye shooters that use an MK series pistol.

I do not own a MKII as Ruger has discontinued the MKII and replaced it with the MKIII. Please keep in mind that the MKII and MKIII use different magazines, so make sure you buy the correct mags for your particular pistol.

Norinco TT
Pros: accurate/reliable/pistol comes with spare parts
Cons: Norinco's are banned in the US, so if you need parts...it may be difficult to locate. Fugly to some.

This pistol is a clone of the WALTHER TT Olympic pistol. It is said to be very reliable and accurate. The one I own is NIB, which I've never seen a NIB Norinco TT...prior to buying mine.

$500+
Russian IZH 35M
Pros: super accurate with any ammo you use/will be as accurate or more accurate compared to pistols costing 3 times the IZH. Has scope rail for optics or you can shoot it with irons./reliable and built like a tank...comes with spare parts.
Cons: EAA stopped importing this pistol, so parts are tough to come by.

I have wanted the IZH 35M for the last 7 years. I waited too long and then I found out that EAA was no longer importing these great pistols. I finally tracked one down for a great price. This pistol will outshoot many $1,000+ pistols in Bullseye competition.

[Glock22xd9]

ok anyone know anything bout the Beretta NEO?

[aubie515]

The NEOS is modular...which I like...I've heard good things about them.

Try www.rimfirecentral.com That is the place to go for 22s.