Looking for semi auto .22

[bigborehnd]

A friend of mine is looking for a .22 semi auto pistol to teach his daughter how to handle a handgun and also for target shooting. He's looking for something under $500. What is a good gun to get?

[lovetogoshooting]

My personal fav is a ruger mark II. He can pick on up used in great condition for about $200.00 and he is well under the $500.00 mark. Just my 2 cents....... thanx Joe

[jmiro]

Originally Posted by lovetogoshooting

My personal fav is a ruger mark II. He can pick on up used in great condition for about $200.00 and he is well under the $500.00 mark. Just my 2 cents....... thanx Joe

If you see one online for around 200 let me know. A p22 isnt bad either. I love my p22.

[lovetogoshooting]

Originally Posted by jmiro

If you see one online for around 200 let me know. A p22 isnt bad either. I love my p22.

Check GunsAmerica thay have some nice ones also, I was shocked at some of the prices on the mark II's but try the this link: http://www.gunsamerica.com/990916151...uger_MK_II.htm

I quess I got a grat deal when I purchased mine for 199.95 thanx Joe

[normanvin]

There are several good picks.
Ruger mk2
browning buckmark
beretta neos

[Xringshooter]

I happen to have a NIB Ruger MKIII 22/45 (5 1/2" Bull Barrel) for sale ($290.00 FTF, non FTF - plus shipping to your FFL). PM me if interested.

[RJH245]

I had a Ruger Mark II that was a nice pistol however, it was a pain to take apart and clean. Currently I have a Beretta Neos and I think it is a great gun. I have thousands of rounds through my Beretta with no problems.

Shyda's Gun Shop in Lebanon sells Beretta Noes for a little over 200.

If you are lucky you can find a used Mark II for under 200.

[dgg9]

Originally Posted by bigborehnd

A friend of mine is looking for a .22 semi auto pistol to teach his daughter how to handle a handgun and also for target shooting. He's looking for something under $500. What is a good gun to get?

If your friend has a Glock, a nice option is to get the Advantage Arms .22LR conversion kit. This way she gets to handle, aim, and shoot a real gun ("real" as in: like a service caliber weapon).

Also it's not legally a "firearm" so you can just order one over the Internet.

[bloomautomatic]

Browning Buckmark

[Cheeseybacon]

Originally Posted by RJH245

I had a Ruger Mark II that was a nice pistol however, it was a pain to take apart and clean.

That's putting it lightly. Ruger .22s are fantastic little guns but they are absolutely TERRIBLE to field strip.

To the OP, if you are considering getting a Ruger, do yourself a favor and pick up a speed strip kit to go with it. You'll be oh so glad that you did.