Next level .22?

[Wasz]

My mind got to working I found that I'm not well versed in .22 handguns. I've shot plenty of buckmarks and the different flavors of ruger. What's the next level in .22 handguns. I know about the S&W 41, but that's all I know of.

Whats the next step up in .22 handgun world?

[Lucas]

High Standard, Hammerli, or a build based upon a buckmark or ruger that probably wouldn't be at the same level as a Hammerli

[saleen322]

My mind got to working I found that I'm not well versed in .22 handguns. I've shot plenty of buckmarks and the different flavors of ruger. What's the next level in .22 handguns. I know about the S&W 41, but that's all I know of.

Whats the next step up in .22 handgun world?

Here is a link to another post with pictures of some of mine. I have another 5 High Standards not on the picture. They may give you some ideas. Hope this helps.

http://forum.pafoa.org/pistols-41/11...ol-page-4.html

[Dave_n]

One of the Hampden (CT) High Standards or the M41. Then you would move to the Hammerli or the Walther Olympia. Could also go for a Pardini, but you had better win a major lottery. Dave_n

[clarion44]

I have a High Standard (TX) and its smooth as silk.

[Noah_Zark]

Two S&W 41s here; I've owned on of them since 1972 and the other since the mid-80s. I'm not saying they are the best, but anyone that's picked either of them up and fired them always hit what they were aiming at. The older Model 41 is the handgun I use when teaching shooters new to handguns because it is so easy to shoot and shoot well that good if not great results are the usual, and the shooters see firsthand the kind of handgun shooting of which they are capable. Frustration level is non-existant, and it's overall a very enjoyable "first time" experience.

Noah

[Pete D.]

+1 the references to H-S guns from the Hamden factory and to the S&W M41.
Salleen's collection is impressive and comprehensive.
What you will find is that the "next step up" is a big one in terms of dollars.
A used H-S from the Hamden factory (long story there) in good condition can run you from $500 for a Citation or a Victor (if you are lucky) to over a thousand.
The S&W 41 lists for over $1200.
Hammerlis are the berries. The SP20 can fetch over a grand - used. The 280 is yet more - used. And the 208 (no longer made) is a step up from that and harder to find.
Pardini SP/ FWB AWB 93/ Walther SSP are all well over two grand NIB.

They are all fine shooters - very fine.

Pete

PS - I have purposely left off the many Volquartsen upgrades to the Ruger frame that can be had. I have tried them and based on my limited experience (was less than impressed) decided to leave them out of this list. I think of them as less a step up and more as a lateral move.
P

[redeye202]

My mind got to working I found that I'm not well versed in .22 handguns. I've shot plenty of buckmarks and the different flavors of ruger. What's the next level in .22 handguns. I know about the S&W 41, but that's all I know of.

Whats the next step up in .22 handgun world?

You got some good info from the members here and here is mine, Rimfire Central.com, should be your next stop.

[Hog Sniper]

A good fun gun is the Smith and Wesson 617...I have a 4 inch gun with 10 shot cylinder..Accurate and a blast to shoot

[thomae]

Lots of good ideas above.
But before we get into what brand or model of gun, I have to ask you what you want to use it for? That makes a big difference.
Possibilities:
Plinking (albeit more accurate plinking)
Handgun small game hunting.
Bullseye competition(aka conventional pistol).
International (standard pistol or free pistol) competition.

There is no one next step up. There are a number of possibilities, but we need more information before suggesting to you how to spend your money effectively.

My .22 competition equipment includes a number of Swiss (Hammerli) and Russian (Toz) precision paper punching machines.

I have shot a number of (other people's) S&W 41s, High Standards and various Pardinis, Benellis, FAS, Walthers. When you look at the top competition shooters, you do see certain guns predominate, but if you are not a World Cup or Olympic shooter, you have more leeway because YOU might shoot better with a pistol you are more comfortable with.

Does that make sense?