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Title: What 22lr to get?
Post by: awsomebody56 on April 17, 2012, 12:57:35 PM
In limbo between a Neo and mark 3.  Like the neo cuz can convert to a carbine and cheaper.  Any inputs?
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: DuckFat on April 17, 2012, 01:44:15 PM
I believe you mean Neos.

Is the carbine the only deciding factor? Cuz I got a Neos, but not for the carbine option. I originally thought the carbine would be cool to get but then realized for the price of the carbine kit you could pretty much buy a rifle and have 2 guns instead of 1 that converts, so not really worth it in my opinion. However, the price of a new Neos at $250 is hard to beat and I got it cuz I like it.

When choosing a gun, the most important thing is how it feels in your hands and that you like to shoot it. If you haven't already done so, you should go to a gun store and hold both to see which feels better. Or even better, shoot both if you can arrange it. You'll know instantly if you don't want one. Some people do not like the angle of the Neos grip and the placement of the slide lock.

Based on my Neos buying experience, OGC and Gun Source are the only stores that stock it regularly.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: Kingkeoni on April 17, 2012, 02:38:19 PM
The Mark III is a great gun.

I have a couple and absolutely love them.

I also have a Mark I & a Mark II and have never had any problems with any of them for many, many years now.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: Colt808 on April 17, 2012, 03:12:48 PM
The Mark III is a great gun.

I have a couple and absolutely love them.

I also have a Mark I & a Mark II and have never had any problems with any of them for many, many years now.

Same here...I, II, & III.  Always reliable and fun to shoot.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: spanner1751 on April 17, 2012, 06:48:48 PM
I was thinking long and hard about getting a new .22 pistol and looked at the Browning Buckmark, and the Beretta Neos. I decided that they just had too much alloy and plastic for me, so I found a Colt Woodsman on Auctionarms.
It depends what grip angle you like. If you like the Luger grip, go for the Neos or the Ruger. If you like a Colt 1911 grip angle, take a look at the Browning Buckmark. I have fired a friend's Ruger with a heavy barrel, and it shot very well.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: spanner1751 on April 17, 2012, 06:51:40 PM
Based on my Neos buying experience, OGC and Gun Source are the only stores that stock it regularly.

I called OGC recently and a black Neos was $299. Young Guns has a stainIess in stock for about $340, IIRC.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: bong on April 17, 2012, 09:29:33 PM
Ruger MKII, MKIII Competition slabside, Browning Buckmark Contour 7 1/4". Other .22 worth looking into, Ruger Super Single Six, this a fun gun.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: awsomebody56 on April 17, 2012, 11:05:52 PM
Thanks for all the help.  Gunna head down OGC and see how it feels. 
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: Kingkeoni on April 17, 2012, 11:09:42 PM
If you want to shoot my Mark III or Mark II, you're welcome to. I also have a 22lr revolver that's hella fun too.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: 42itus on April 17, 2012, 11:41:37 PM
If you want to shoot my Mark III or Mark II, you're welcome to. I also have a 22lr revolver that's hella fun too.  :thumbsup:

Same here, I have a Neos and a Taurus 22lr revolver.  Do I hear 22lr Range Day?
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: Kingkeoni on April 18, 2012, 12:36:06 AM
Same here, I have a Neos and a Taurus 22lr revolver.  Do I hear 22lr Range Day?

I'm in.  :thumbsup:

Silhouette side please.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: 808shooter on April 18, 2012, 05:38:04 AM
mark III will last you a lifetime.  Cons are it's a little hard to break down initially. (take apart to clean)

Have you considered the Ruger SR22?
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: kavawava on April 18, 2012, 10:37:34 AM
I didn't see it mentioned here, but what about the Ruger 22/45?  Mimics the 1911 grip angle.

Thats my next gun.  I gotta call some of the stores to see how much they are.

Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: DuckFat on April 18, 2012, 12:01:52 PM
I called OGC recently and a black Neos was $299. Young Guns has a stainIess in stock for about $340, IIRC.
When I was Neos shopping, Young Guns said they haven't had one in stock for over a year and people haven't been asking so they didn't plan on bringing any in. I guess that's changed since cost of shooting is going up and 22 demand is growing. I got a black one in January for $250, not from either of those places, didn't care for the Inox look.


Same here, I have a Neos and a Taurus 22lr revolver.  Do I hear 22lr Range Day?
I'm in.  :thumbsup:

Silhouette side please.
Sounds good to me. I got a Neos and M&P 15-22.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: nf9648 on April 18, 2012, 07:47:37 PM
I was thinking long and hard about getting a new .22 pistol and looked at the Browning Buckmark, and the Beretta Neos. I decided that they just had too much alloy and plastic for me, so I found a Colt Woodsman on Auctionarms.
It depends what grip angle you like. If you like the Luger grip, go for the Neos or the Ruger. If you like a Colt 1911 grip angle, take a look at the Browning Buckmark. I have fired a friend's Ruger with a heavy barrel, and it shot very well.

Or get a Ruger 22/45, best of both worlds.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: SlimL on April 19, 2012, 07:57:36 AM
A Ruger Charger of course. >:D.  But that's just me.  I would also check out the S & Ws.  They shoot real well.  I do love my MK II slab side target model.  Bought it to compete with my friend's son who always out shoots me.  Slim
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: Kingkeoni on April 19, 2012, 08:12:47 AM
A Ruger Charger of course. >:D.  But that's just me.  I would also check out the S & Ws.  They shoot real well.  I do love my MK II slab side target model.  Bought it to compete with my friend's son who always out shoots me.  Slim

You'll love this, slim.

Hawaii has outlawed the Ruger Charger.

It fits into their "assault pistol" category.

Hahaha, sad but true.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: mnpfamily on April 19, 2012, 04:48:04 PM
I realize its not a pistol, but my Henry Frontier is one of my favorites to shoot.  Don't know what it is, but something about that lever action makes it more fun to shoot than my Single-Six.
Title: What 22lr to get?
Post by: swissk31 on April 19, 2012, 06:15:24 PM
My favorite 22lr is the S&W 22A I won at a  friends of the NRA dinner.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: Flipdog69xxx on April 20, 2012, 01:09:56 AM
I totally forgot my late grandfather left his old ithaca .22 rifle in our storage room lol. might have to go digging through the junk and clean that bad boy up for some plinkin  :geekdanc:
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: awsomebody56 on April 21, 2012, 09:46:37 PM
I think im gunna go with at mark 3.  Fits my hands nice.  Any sugestions about putting on a red dot or scope.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: bass monkey on April 21, 2012, 09:56:28 PM
I got a BSA scope for sale. It's a 4x32. Came with a gun I purchased. Good condition. Asking $50
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: Tom_G on April 21, 2012, 10:51:06 PM
Same here, I have a Neos and a Taurus 22lr revolver.  Do I hear 22lr Range Day?

Oh,yeah!
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: DuckFat on April 22, 2012, 01:11:17 AM
I think im gunna go with at mark 3.  Fits my hands nice.  Any sugestions about putting on a red dot or scope.
Either would've been a fine choice. Congrats.

If you want optics, I would recommend a red dot. We had a short discussion about it here http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=2757.0 (http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=2757.0)
Scopes are more for rifles and maybe shotguns. Personally, I have a red dot on my Neos and nothing added on my Sig 226.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: Kingkeoni on April 22, 2012, 08:25:04 AM
I have a pistol scope on my Ruger Mark III "Hunter".

Here's what I got...
http://www.opticsplanet.net/simmons-prohunter-2-6x32-handgun-scope.html (http://www.opticsplanet.net/simmons-prohunter-2-6x32-handgun-scope.html)

If you get a scope, make sure it's a pistol scope with a long "eye relief".
That way you can hold your arms out like you would normally shoot a pistol and be able to see clearly out of the scope.

I'll post pics of my scoped Ruger when I get a chance.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: Tom_G on April 22, 2012, 09:10:28 AM
I've got a ProPoint Red/Green dot on my NEOS.  Excellent combination.  It is the only pistol I have with anything besides iron sights, and the only electronic sight I own.  But that's what happens when your buddies offer you extreme deals at gunshows!
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: rb96706 on April 23, 2012, 05:05:19 PM
My son is interested in getting a .22lr pistol. He was able to fire a few at the range this weekend. Browning (thx June) and a S&W M&P.22lr (thx Daniel). He liked the little kick the S&W gave. What do you guys think of that one?
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: rb96706 on April 26, 2012, 09:50:41 PM
Well broke down and got him the S&W M&P .22lr. He can't wait for the two weeks to be able to pick it up.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: DuckFat on April 26, 2012, 11:33:11 PM
Well broke down and got him the S&W M&P .22lr. He can't wait for the two weeks to be able to pick it up.
Bought it first then applied for long gun permit?
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: rb96706 on April 28, 2012, 02:19:40 PM
No bought it then turned in the paper work for the hand gun permit, since it is a semi auto pistol.
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: DuckFat on April 28, 2012, 04:28:05 PM
Doh  :crazy:
I was thinking S&W M&P 15-22
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: rb96706 on April 28, 2012, 05:17:15 PM
 :shaka:
All good bradduh!
Title: Re: What 22lr to get?
Post by: Kingkeoni on April 28, 2012, 05:35:14 PM
Doh  :crazy:
I was thinking S&W M&P 15-22

That's why you're not paid to think.

Now get back on stage and dance.  :geekdanc: