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Danwin22 · 04-07-2010, 09:02 AM

Everyone should own a .22 pistol.

They are quiet, hardly any kick, many are very reliable and you can practice all day long at low cost when compared to centerfires.

I really enjoy shooting .22 pistols while my centerfires are for home defense.

henry77 · 04-07-2010, 01:03 PM

Another Browning HP in 9mm. Hope to find an Belgium at a reasonable price. My first one purchased NIB in 1970 was $108.50. Probably have to pay $600 now. Wonderful gun.

E-Rez · 04-07-2010, 06:53 PM

Danwin22 - I'm not sure about 22 pistols being quiet. My Ruger Single Six will make my ears ring all day without hearing protection.

I do agree that EVERYONE should own a 22 pistol of some sort. Crazy fun to shoot.

mesinge2 · 04-07-2010, 07:04 PM

E-Rez, while I agree that a 22 can be quite loud with a sharp bark. A revolver will generally be louder than a pistol in the same caliber.

The pistol directs the exploding gases (and therefore sound) away from the shooter, a revolver's cylinder gap releases gases closer to the shooter and does not project these gases foward.

This is why attaching a compensator to a pistol or porting a revolver makes it louder.

remguage · 04-07-2010, 07:23 PM

my wife just bought a smith and wesson 40 cal so plobly no more for a while

curulz · 04-07-2010, 08:09 PM

my next will probably be another Kimber, or perhaps a Springer loaded....havent' decided yet. probably will buy sometime in June, if I don't move

Danwin22 · 04-07-2010, 08:46 PM

E-Rez,

Sorry, I meant to say a .22 is quieter than larger bore pistols.

I used to go out and shoot my Ruger Single Six .22 Magnum and my Super Single Six in .22 and both with 5-1/2" barrels, along with my Ruger flattop .357 with the 3-5/8" barrel.

That .357 was a lot louder than my .22's.

My Ruger Mk-II and High-Standard .22 Autos are fairly quiet but I do wear ear muffs on the inside range as there is a lot more echo and other guys firing big bores next to me.

Old John · 04-16-2010, 08:15 AM

Well, I have been vacilating for a couple months on what to buy, for a pocket gun. I carry a Ruger 2.25", SP101, .357, all day every day. I shoot it well, in DA.

I do not want a .380. Too small!

I have been looking at .38 specials in j-frame size. I really like the Ruger LCR.
It has the best trigger of all I have tried. And it's the lightest.
I have handled the LCR, the S&W hammerless J-frames and the Taurus hammerless model 85's. The LCR is ugly. The Smith J-frames have a better trigger than the Taurus 85's. But the Taurus alloy 85's are nice little revolvers.
And so........I can't decide.
OTOH, my DSW Sharon has a Keltec PF9, 9mm, that is really nice. It's light.
The trigger is not Bad...but, it's different. It fits in my jeans pocket as easily as a little revolver.

I think I'm going to end up buying a a couple, of different kinds.

curulz · 04-25-2010, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curulz

my next will probably be another Kimber, or perhaps a Springer loaded....havent' decided yet. probably will buy sometime in June, if I don't move

well, I was wrong....my next purchase was a Sig P238

hogger129 · 04-25-2010, 07:03 PM

I'd like a Walther PPK/S for my next handgun. Small, slim, stylish. Only thing it would lack is stopping power. But it won't be for awhile. I already own one gun my parents don't want me to have. I am saving for my own place first, too. Then I can have as many guns as I want.

Only one I have been able to find around here was at Gander Mountain for $599.99 and it was stainless. Would prefer a blued one.

Terry_P · 04-26-2010, 08:43 AM

I'm heading over tomorrow with some trading material to buy an LCR. I will look to carry in a belly band type holster for walking and pocket at other times.

noslolo · 04-26-2010, 11:54 AM

I just bought a Kahr CW 40 so I don't need a handgun anytime soon. I would like to get a bolt action rifle for deer season. I would love a pre '64 Winchester model 70, but with my money, I will end up a Savage 110.

steve666 · 04-26-2010, 01:10 PM

SIG P250
Chiappa Rhino
Walther P38
?????

Gun Geezer · 04-26-2010, 05:28 PM

I am now considering Para Ordinance, Nite Hawg, Wart Hawg or Carry 12+1. Decisions, decisions.

big steve · 04-26-2010, 05:39 PM

I really like the looks and what I hear about the Ruger SR9 might be gettin something like that

kda · 04-26-2010, 05:42 PM

Glock for sure. Just have not settled on caliber or model yet.

Eddie N · 04-26-2010, 05:50 PM

Only $200 more and it's mine.
Uberti 1873 Cattleman Hombre

group17 · 04-30-2010, 01:22 PM

I'm buying a Phoenix 22.
I have been using a friends and it has been totally reliable for plinking.

For less than $150 it doesn't get much cheaper to shoot or own.

I have already been told its crap so don't bother. Over 500 rds later no problems from his.

I also own a Glock, Sig and Beretta so I don't need to buy better IMO.

rglbegl · 04-30-2010, 02:55 PM

Just bought a Kahr CW9
I dont get it for about 20 days though. Shipping will take about 10 days, and the CA 'cooling off' period takes another 10.

springerbuster · 05-23-2010, 12:08 AM

Springfield loaded 1911 in blackened stainless. I am looking for a good deal on one. I've been debating on which 1911 to buy and I think it has come down to the Springfield.

Popeye · 05-23-2010, 02:00 AM

Whatever strikes my fancy at the time I have cash in my pocket.

happyhunter42 · 06-12-2010, 11:33 PM

Don't you guys dare laugh. My next pistol will be either a CZ82 or a Bersa Thunder. I need a small pistol to use as backup to my Blackhawk .357. Been looking at the Undercover .38spl for the wife but she once owned a Diamondback so it is hard to find something that she likes.

GatorDude · 06-16-2010, 09:05 PM

I want a SW 22A for casual target shooting ...and one day... I shall have it. Oh yes, I will...

Danwin22 · 06-16-2010, 09:43 PM

Hey Gator,

I have a friend (ex career cop) who loves his SW 22 auto.

They're inexpensive but great shooters.

XJLanzaro · 06-17-2010, 04:18 PM

I want to try and get my hands on a World War 2 issue RR or Colt M1911A1. I've always wanted one but could never afford it.

There's nothing like the feeling of holding a pistol that was previously carried by a US soldier.

04-07-2010, 09:02 AM	#76
Danwin22 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 223	Re: Your next handgun? Everyone should own a .22 pistol. They are quiet, hardly any kick, many are very reliable and you can practice all day long at low cost when compared to centerfires. I really enjoy shooting .22 pistols while my centerfires are for home defense.

04-07-2010, 01:03 PM	#77
henry77 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wiggins, MS Posts: 202	Re: Your next handgun? Another Browning HP in 9mm. Hope to find an Belgium at a reasonable price. My first one purchased NIB in 1970 was $108.50. Probably have to pay $600 now. Wonderful gun. __________________ Eagle Scout NRA Life Member

04-07-2010, 06:53 PM	#78
E-Rez V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NW Wisconny Posts: 155	Re: Your next handgun? Danwin22 - I'm not sure about 22 pistols being quiet. My Ruger Single Six will make my ears ring all day without hearing protection. I do agree that EVERYONE should own a 22 pistol of some sort. Crazy fun to shoot.

04-07-2010, 07:04 PM	#79
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	Re: Your next handgun? E-Rez, while I agree that a 22 can be quite loud with a sharp bark. A revolver will generally be louder than a pistol in the same caliber. The pistol directs the exploding gases (and therefore sound) away from the shooter, a revolver's cylinder gap releases gases closer to the shooter and does not project these gases foward. This is why attaching a compensator to a pistol or porting a revolver makes it louder. __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson. Last edited by mesinge2; 04-07-2010 at 07:11 PM..

04-07-2010, 07:23 PM	#80
remguage V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: wisconsin Posts: 166	Re: Your next handgun? my wife just bought a smith and wesson 40 cal so plobly no more for a while

04-07-2010, 08:09 PM	#81
curulz Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Palm Posts: 48	Re: Your next handgun? my next will probably be another Kimber, or perhaps a Springer loaded....havent' decided yet. probably will buy sometime in June, if I don't move

04-07-2010, 08:46 PM	#82
Danwin22 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 223	Re: Your next handgun? E-Rez, Sorry, I meant to say a .22 is quieter than larger bore pistols. I used to go out and shoot my Ruger Single Six .22 Magnum and my Super Single Six in .22 and both with 5-1/2" barrels, along with my Ruger flattop .357 with the 3-5/8" barrel. That .357 was a lot louder than my .22's. My Ruger Mk-II and High-Standard .22 Autos are fairly quiet but I do wear ear muffs on the inside range as there is a lot more echo and other guys firing big bores next to me.

04-16-2010, 08:15 AM	#83
Old John Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 49	Re: Your next handgun? Well, I have been vacilating for a couple months on what to buy, for a pocket gun. I carry a Ruger 2.25", SP101, .357, all day every day. I shoot it well, in DA. I do not want a .380. Too small! I have been looking at .38 specials in j-frame size. I really like the Ruger LCR. It has the best trigger of all I have tried. And it's the lightest. I have handled the LCR, the S&W hammerless J-frames and the Taurus hammerless model 85's. The LCR is ugly. The Smith J-frames have a better trigger than the Taurus 85's. But the Taurus alloy 85's are nice little revolvers. And so........I can't decide. OTOH, my DSW Sharon has a Keltec PF9, 9mm, that is really nice. It's light. The trigger is not Bad...but, it's different. It fits in my jeans pocket as easily as a little revolver. I think I'm going to end up buying a a couple, of different kinds. Last edited by Old John; 04-16-2010 at 08:18 AM..

04-25-2010, 07:03 PM	#85
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,064	Re: Your next handgun? I'd like a Walther PPK/S for my next handgun. Small, slim, stylish. Only thing it would lack is stopping power. But it won't be for awhile. I already own one gun my parents don't want me to have. I am saving for my own place first, too. Then I can have as many guns as I want. Only one I have been able to find around here was at Gander Mountain for $599.99 and it was stainless. Would prefer a blued one. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can." Last edited by hogger129; 04-25-2010 at 07:08 PM..

04-26-2010, 08:43 AM	#86
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: Your next handgun? I'm heading over tomorrow with some trading material to buy an LCR. I will look to carry in a belly band type holster for walking and pocket at other times. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle

04-26-2010, 11:54 AM	#87
noslolo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 1,558	Re: Your next handgun? I just bought a Kahr CW 40 so I don't need a handgun anytime soon. I would like to get a bolt action rifle for deer season. I would love a pre '64 Winchester model 70, but with my money, I will end up a Savage 110. __________________ I'm a heck of a "obesito illegitimo"

04-26-2010, 01:10 PM	#88
steve666 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 231	Re: Your next handgun? SIG P250 Chiappa Rhino Walther P38 ????? __________________ An armed society is a polite society.

04-26-2010, 05:28 PM	#89
Gun Geezer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,710	Re: Your next handgun? I am now considering Para Ordinance, Nite Hawg, Wart Hawg or Carry 12+1. Decisions, decisions.

04-26-2010, 05:39 PM	#90
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Your next handgun? I really like the looks and what I hear about the Ruger SR9 might be gettin something like that __________________ I HAVE GIVEN YOU A REPUBLC IF YOU CAN KEEP IT "Benjamin Franklin"

04-26-2010, 05:42 PM	#91
kda Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 49	Re: Your next handgun? Glock for sure. Just have not settled on caliber or model yet. __________________ Always Carry, Never Tell NRA Life Member, GSSF member, AZCDL member I no longer trust my government to act on my behalf.

04-26-2010, 05:50 PM	#92
Eddie N Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Contributor Posts: 1,192	Re: Your next handgun? Only $200 more and it's mine. Uberti 1873 Cattleman Hombre Attached Images

04-30-2010, 01:22 PM	#93
group17 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 98	Re: Your next handgun? I'm buying a Phoenix 22. I have been using a friends and it has been totally reliable for plinking. For less than $150 it doesn't get much cheaper to shoot or own. I have already been told its crap so don't bother. Over 500 rds later no problems from his. I also own a Glock, Sig and Beretta so I don't need to buy better IMO.

04-30-2010, 02:55 PM	#94
rglbegl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dana point CA Posts: 531	Re: Your next handgun? Just bought a Kahr CW9 I dont get it for about 20 days though. Shipping will take about 10 days, and the CA 'cooling off' period takes another 10.

05-23-2010, 12:08 AM	#95
springerbuster V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southwest Washington Posts: 154	Re: Your next handgun? Springfield loaded 1911 in blackened stainless. I am looking for a good deal on one. I've been debating on which 1911 to buy and I think it has come down to the Springfield. __________________ The second amendment was put there to protect all of the other amendments

05-23-2010, 02:00 AM	#96
Popeye V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento area, CA Posts: 319	Re: Your next handgun? Whatever strikes my fancy at the time I have cash in my pocket. __________________ We, as a nation, have become fatified, lazified and stupefied.

06-12-2010, 11:33 PM	#97
happyhunter42 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Halfways from anywhere in Texas Posts: 41	Re: Your next handgun? Don't you guys dare laugh. My next pistol will be either a CZ82 or a Bersa Thunder. I need a small pistol to use as backup to my Blackhawk .357. Been looking at the Undercover .38spl for the wife but she once owned a Diamondback so it is hard to find something that she likes. __________________ If your ever in a fair fight, then you didn't prepare well.

06-16-2010, 09:05 PM	#98
GatorDude V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Semi-Homeless Posts: 50	Re: Your next handgun? I want a SW 22A for casual target shooting ...and one day... I shall have it. Oh yes, I will... __________________ My Motto: Vanquish Fear and Panic! My website: The Gun Dude's Den

06-16-2010, 09:43 PM	#99
Danwin22 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 223	Re: Your next handgun? Hey Gator, I have a friend (ex career cop) who loves his SW 22 auto. They're inexpensive but great shooters.

06-17-2010, 04:18 PM	#100
XJLanzaro Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 11	Re: Your next handgun? I want to try and get my hands on a World War 2 issue RR or Colt M1911A1. I've always wanted one but could never afford it. There's nothing like the feeling of holding a pistol that was previously carried by a US soldier.