Good starting .22 pistol???

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Mr Man
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(8/20/01 2:41:03 am)
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What do people reccomend as a good starting pistol for target shooting?

AntiqueDr
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(8/20/01 6:47:45 am)
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Hard to beat the Ruger Mk II.


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Spanish Cruffler
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(8/20/01 7:16:27 am)
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My son started with a S&W 22 revolver and a Ruger Mk II - he much prefers the Ruger, although he has a bit of a problem getting the clip loaded all the way - takes some strong thumb pressure to get that button on the side pulled down to get the last couple rounds in.

warpig883
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(8/20/01 7:35:37 am)
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Browning Buckmark is my favorite. I have tried the Ruger .22's. I did not like the clips (as mentioned above) the accuracy was terrible also.
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Xracer
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(8/20/01 7:36:26 am)
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Can't beat the Ruger for a first pistol. I've got the old 1st model, the RST-4....it's great for dispatching the ever wiley and dangerous Campbell's Tomato Soup can!

procrastinator
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(8/20/01 7:51:15 am)
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Spanish Cruffler ~ If your son has not tried the little clip loaders by Butler Creek and a few others, you need to get him one. They slide down over the clip and have a big thumb rest on the side that works great.

LIKTOSHOOT
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(8/20/01 8:24:54 am)
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Ruger 22/45 with adjustable trigger and 5-1/2" barrel.
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kdubaz
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(8/20/01 4:07:11 pm)
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Ruger MkII in whatever configuration works best for the shooter. Have the Government Target Model with 6" bbl and find it suits my needs to a "T".

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(8/20/01 9:08:03 pm)
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Welcome Aboard Mr Man!