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ulfootball211 · 12-24-2010, 11:52 AM

I am wanting to purchase a semi auto 22lr and I have narrowed it down to 4. Could you guys please give me advice or opinions on where I should lean. They are S&W M&P 15-22, Ruger SR-22, Sig 522 and GSG-5. Im leaning towards the S&W now but I really would like to get the best quality gun thats out there in the 22lr group. Thanks for any help and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Old Grump · 12-24-2010, 12:53 PM

If you want a shooter get a Marlin 60, Remington Model 552 Speedmaster or a Savage 64. If all you want is a pretend assault weapon look alike then it really doesn't matter much. Not to rain on your parade but do you want a quality shooter or a mean looking gun?

Oh yeah, welcome to the site, don't forget to book mark us so you can find your way back.

Why do they call me grumpy? I forgets.

Zane71464 · 12-24-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Grump

If you want a shooter get a Marlin 60, Remington Model 552 Speedmaster or a Savage 64. If all you want is a pretend assault weapon look alike then it really doesn't matter much. Not to rain on your parade but do you want a quality shooter or a mean looking gun?

Oh yeah, welcome to the site, don't forget to book mark us so you can find your way back.

Why do they call me grumpy? I forgets.

Nothing wrong with the truth is there...

Bobitis · 12-24-2010, 01:12 PM

How much do ya wanna spend?
Looking for something outa the box or something you can mod?

There are more Marlin 60's in the world than any other .22, but you can't mod it (per se'). As grumpy asked, what do you want to do with it?

Help us narrow it down for ya.

Zane71464 · 12-24-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ulfootball211

I am wanting to purchase a semi auto 22lr and I have narrowed it down to 4. Could you guys please give me advice or opinions on where I should lean. They are S&W M&P 15-22, Ruger SR-22, Sig 522 and GSG-5. Im leaning towards the S&W now but I really would like to get the best quality gun thats out there in the 22lr group. Thanks for any help and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

The only one I have oersonal experiance with, is the Ruger SR-22.
And here is how that went...
Bought it new and brought it home, nothing was tightened up on it. Had to go over it all and tighten everything up on it. Even the barrel "lug"/"spacer"(forget what that's called now, but it was in the wrong place. I then scope it and get it dialed in. Everytime I took it out to the range, the scope was off zero...this went one for about 3 times.
Took the scope off and the 4 top reciever srews had worked lose. A little Loctite and good to go...put the scope back on and dialed it back in and never had not one problem with it AFTER all that crap. Shot like a NEW one after about a month of getting it shootable.."almost" a tack driver at 50yds. Went into a gun shop here a while back and low and behold a S&W model 586 DCM was there just sitting and calling my name out LOUD...that was the day my relationship with the SR-22 was ended...

Oneida Steve · 12-24-2010, 05:50 PM

I have some experience with the GSG-5. I bought one early in 2010 and we shot about 2K rounds thru it last summer. It is a well-designed and well-made rifle. Totally reliable even with cheap WalMart ammo.

The gun has decent sights and a good solid feel to it. We only used the GSG-5 as a "soda can" gun so I can't comment on its target accuracy. Hope this helps.

todd51 · 12-24-2010, 06:03 PM

Want to see how fast a bulk box of ammo can disappear? Take GSG-5 and a young boy to the range. Buy extra mags. Bullseye shooting I don't have a clue but a pop can won't live long and is soon turned into a sieve. A fun gun for just screwing around.

woolleyworm · 12-24-2010, 07:51 PM

I have fired the Sig522 and the GSG5. I liked them both and didn't have any problems with either. Both too expensive for me to just want to fire 22's with though. I would rather buy an AR or the 556 and get the 22lr caliber conversion kit for it. It would seem more useful to me, but that's just my .02

woolleyworm · 12-24-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by todd51

Want to see how fast a bulk box of ammo can disappear? Take GSG-5 and a young boy to the range. Buy extra mags. Bullseye shooting I don't have a clue but a pop can won't live long and is soon turned into a sieve. A fun gun for just screwing around.

+550 to that !

gendoikari87 · 12-24-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Grump

If you want a shooter get a Marlin 60, Remington Model 552 Speedmaster or a Savage 64. If all you want is a pretend assault weapon look alike then it really doesn't matter much. Not to rain on your parade but do you want a quality shooter or a mean looking gun?

Oh yeah, welcome to the site, don't forget to book mark us so you can find your way back.

Why do they call me grumpy? I forgets.

I agree with this guy, only I prefer my 10/22, as there are some NICE assault conversions for it out there. all of which are WAY cheaper than any of those guns and a 10/22 can be just about as accurate if not more if your willing to spend the same amount on them.

Some thoughts:

All 10/22's in tactical disguise

johnlives4christ · 12-24-2010, 09:47 PM

i got a notion i want a smith mp15-22

One Shot · 12-24-2010, 11:32 PM

Think I'm turning into an old grump too.

I wouldn't want any of those. They remind me of these:

http://www.cheapairsoftgun.info/rifl...-toy-gun-laser

Different strokes for different folks I guess.

Merry Christmas anyway!

os

ulfootball211 · 12-25-2010, 01:30 PM

I am looking to purchase a semi auto tactical 22lr rifle. I have narrowed it down the these rifles. If anyone could give me advice or comments I would be grateful. S&W M&P 15-22, Sig 522, Ruger SR-22 and GSG-5. Thanks in advance for any help and Merry Christmas

Shooter45 · 12-25-2010, 03:21 PM

Is the above info not good enough ?????

mr.t7024 · 12-26-2010, 08:34 AM

I agree with Old Grump!

dualsportrider · 01-01-2011, 01:50 PM

I would say go with the Henry H003T, this is actually an assault rifle disguised as a pump action 22 with an octagon barrel! She's so purdy I think I would like to be buried right next her! Oh and my other Sally the single six too.

Big Shrek · 01-01-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gendoikari87

I agree with this guy, only I prefer my 10/22, as there are some NICE assault conversions for it out there. all of which are WAY cheaper than any of those guns and a 10/22 can be just about as accurate if not more if your willing to spend the same amount on them.

Some thoughts:

All 10/22's in tactical disguise

Strangely enough, some of those same kits are made for the Marlin 795 as well!

And a 795 will fit in anything a 1022 will with a wee bit of hand-fitting

like a P-90 airsoft frame...

or an MG42 kit...

Bullpupstocks.com makes a stock for the model 70 (795) as well...

and the Marlin 795 is less expensive & more precise right from the box

gendoikari87 · 01-02-2011, 07:05 AM

P-90 kit... MG42.... in .22lr? Link plz? Pretty plz?

12-24-2010, 11:52 AM	#1
ulfootball211 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	1st post, need your help... I am wanting to purchase a semi auto 22lr and I have narrowed it down to 4. Could you guys please give me advice or opinions on where I should lean. They are S&W M&P 15-22, Ruger SR-22, Sig 522 and GSG-5. Im leaning towards the S&W now but I really would like to get the best quality gun thats out there in the 22lr group. Thanks for any help and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! -->

12-24-2010, 12:53 PM	#2
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,291	Re: 1st post, need your help... If you want a shooter get a Marlin 60, Remington Model 552 Speedmaster or a Savage 64. If all you want is a pretend assault weapon look alike then it really doesn't matter much. Not to rain on your parade but do you want a quality shooter or a mean looking gun? Oh yeah, welcome to the site, don't forget to book mark us so you can find your way back. Why do they call me grumpy? I forgets. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA Last edited by Old Grump; 12-24-2010 at 12:55 PM..

12-24-2010, 01:12 PM	#4
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: 1st post, need your help... How much do ya wanna spend? Looking for something outa the box or something you can mod? There are more Marlin 60's in the world than any other .22, but you can't mod it (per se'). As grumpy asked, what do you want to do with it? Help us narrow it down for ya. __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

12-24-2010, 05:50 PM	#6
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: 1st post, need your help... I have some experience with the GSG-5. I bought one early in 2010 and we shot about 2K rounds thru it last summer. It is a well-designed and well-made rifle. Totally reliable even with cheap WalMart ammo. The gun has decent sights and a good solid feel to it. We only used the GSG-5 as a "soda can" gun so I can't comment on its target accuracy. Hope this helps.

12-24-2010, 06:03 PM	#7
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,574	Re: 1st post, need your help... Want to see how fast a bulk box of ammo can disappear? Take GSG-5 and a young boy to the range. Buy extra mags. Bullseye shooting I don't have a clue but a pop can won't live long and is soon turned into a sieve. A fun gun for just screwing around. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

12-24-2010, 07:51 PM	#8
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,885	Re: 1st post, need your help... I have fired the Sig522 and the GSG5. I liked them both and didn't have any problems with either. Both too expensive for me to just want to fire 22's with though. I would rather buy an AR or the 556 and get the 22lr caliber conversion kit for it. It would seem more useful to me, but that's just my .02 __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

12-24-2010, 09:47 PM	#11
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: 1st post, need your help... i got a notion i want a smith mp15-22

12-24-2010, 11:32 PM	#12
One Shot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 374	Re: 1st post, need your help... Think I'm turning into an old grump too. I wouldn't want any of those. They remind me of these: http://www.cheapairsoftgun.info/rifl...-toy-gun-laser Different strokes for different folks I guess. Merry Christmas anyway! os

12-25-2010, 01:30 PM	#13
ulfootball211 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	1st post, need your help... I am looking to purchase a semi auto tactical 22lr rifle. I have narrowed it down the these rifles. If anyone could give me advice or comments I would be grateful. S&W M&P 15-22, Sig 522, Ruger SR-22 and GSG-5. Thanks in advance for any help and Merry Christmas

12-25-2010, 03:21 PM	#14
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,753	Re: 1st post, need your help... Is the above info not good enough ?????

12-26-2010, 08:34 AM	#15
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: 1st post, need your help... I agree with Old Grump!

01-01-2011, 01:50 PM	#16
dualsportrider Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 23	Re: 1st post, need your help... I would say go with the Henry H003T, this is actually an assault rifle disguised as a pump action 22 with an octagon barrel! She's so purdy I think I would like to be buried right next her! Oh and my other Sally the single six too.

01-02-2011, 07:05 AM	#18
gendoikari87 Former Guest Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 361	Re: 1st post, need your help... P-90 kit... MG42.... in .22lr? Link plz? Pretty plz?