Looking for a reliable 22 small size pistol.

[ethangsmith]

Hi folks,

I am looking to potentially add a small 22 pistol to my collection. I had one of the new Umarex/Walther PPK/S 22's and it was probably the worst functioning gun I've ever owned. It would either FTF or FTE on every round in every magazine. I also had a Ruger SR22. While that was more reliable, it felt like a toy and still did not have the reliability that I would find acceptable. I am trying to find something "pocket sized" or at least small that is reliable and fun to shoot. I love my Buckmark, but I want something smaller that I can even carry confidently as a back up gun or even primary carry if needed.

Here are a few that I've found but know little about:

Sig P938-22
Beretta 21 Bobcat
Beretta 87 Cheetah
Browning 1911-22

I am interested to hear any experiences you've had with these guns and if you would suggest one over another. I am really leaning towards the Sig 938-22 since I own a 938, but I don't know much about the reliability of the 22 version. If you know of any others that would be reliable and durable, I'll look in to those too!

[MARINE DIVISION TWO]

You dont say if its for defense or plinking/informal target shooting ? With this in mind My wife CCWs a Ruger 22lr DAO revolver,does not get any lighter than this,For our plinking target fun we have a Browning Buckmark 22lr and a Ruger MK III 22lr.Hope this helps. MDT

[pennlineman]

I've always liked and had good results with the Beretta Bobcat.

[ethangsmith]

This would be for plinking and conceal carry (If needed). I am looking for something smaller than my Buckmark. I'm hearing good things about the little Beretta Bobcats. I can't find much information at all on the Sig P938-22. Maybe it's too new?

[*Klutch*]

Idk much about them but I'm considering a beretta 21. I've seen some videos of them and they seem reliable but I don't know if you're thinking about carrying this pistol. If so the .22 isn't the most reliable pistol for self defense.

[STBear]

How about a Ruger LCR in .22? I had a friend that had a Bobcat and it was temperamental with FTE on a lot of ammo. Nice gun though and I guess once the right ammo is found would be acceptable.

[raxar]

This would be for plinking and conceal carry (If needed). I am looking for something smaller than my Buckmark. I'm hearing good things about the little Beretta Bobcats. I can't find much information at all on the Sig P938-22. Maybe it's too new?

Are you open to revolvers or are you set on an auto?

[Rblakely]

I've always liked and had good results with the Beretta Bobcat.

+1 on the Bobcat.

I also have a Taurus PT22. As long as I feed it CCI it's a great, reliable little gun. Anything else though (and I mean any other ammo) and I can not get through one magazine without some sort of failure.

[ethangsmith]

We have a Ruger SP101 revolver in 22. Kind of looking for a small semi-auto in 22. I was at the local gun shop and saw a Walther TPH. How are those for reliability?

[gghbi]

The TPH is like most small 22s and if you can find the right ammo it is good, but it takes a bit to find what a particular gun likes. Spare mags are rare and expensive (~$100 ea)