What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? - Page 3 - The Firearms Forum

tundra01 · 01-19-2009, 12:52 AM

I have a High Standard that I bought new in 1975 and never let it go. Even after many friends trying to buy hit. It's a High Standard Sharpshooter with the bull baarrel and thumb rest. Still shoots great.

citydesk175 · 01-19-2009, 11:38 PM

40 years ago, my almost first pistol was on layaway( HS citation bull with weights)

I traded up when the Browning Medalist came in and when I paid it off I had the guy hold it for me till I turned 21 (which happened in basic training at Ft Leonard Wood, MO) I came back and got it (short haircut) and the dealer said he expected me to be military by then.

I had it under my locker at FT Myer VA and belonged to a shooting club there. the Pres of the club was the famous shooter & coach Ellis Lea.

Tis fun to find out a buddy was famous long before you met him.

anyway, Years later I met my old first sergeant from Ft Myer and asked him what would have happened if I had got caught with the gun.

"A couple months pay and I would have kept the gun!"

Whew!

I still have it and love it.
I may donate it to my fave Military School instead of my kids screwing it up somehow.

I had a Super Single 6 and sold it (Dumb)

ktf

citydesk175

Petergun · 01-20-2009, 11:18 AM

I have had various guns 22, walter p22 (it didn't work if not with cartridges to high speed') beretta etc. etc. I have found satisfaction in the Ruger mark II bull barrel inox and besides this I possess a standard Pardini (the best to bring to house of the medals )

45nut · 01-20-2009, 01:40 PM

I have a Colt .22 Peacemaker with a 4 1/2" barrel. It has .22 and .22 WMR cylinders and its probably my favorite. My others are my Grandma's High Standard 9 shot w/ 6" barrel, S&W 22A with a 5 1/2" barrel.

USMC-03 · 01-20-2009, 01:44 PM

For general shooting it's the S&W K-frame, models 17 and 18. For target work the S&W model 41.

mr.t7024 · 01-20-2009, 06:11 PM

They are,S&W Model17, S&W model 41, Ruger MK11 Gov. Model, and lastly a Browing Buck Mark

showme 22 · 01-24-2009, 11:21 PM

My favorite 22 HGs are my: Kimber Super rimfire-S&W mod 41- S&W mod 17-2 -S&W mod 422-Belgium Browning Challenger- Browning Buckmark and Ruger MKII ,5 1/2'' Bull Barrel
Cooper

Teejay9 · 01-26-2009, 07:12 PM

Wow! This is an old thread. Nevertheless, I shall weigh in my favorites. Colt Woodsman, both the target and shorter barreled "Sport," Ruger Standard and MK II, PPk/s, S&W mod. 18. and I like the looks of that old H&R that Fishteach posted. TJ

Bigfoot62 · 01-26-2009, 08:31 PM

Ruger Mk II, model KMK678GC Gov't Competition Target (aka: Slabsides)
Ruger Single Six
Ruger Charger

Sorry, I can't help it - - - I just like Rugers

OK, I'll add one "non-Ruger"
Dan Wesson 22VH6 (D/A revolver)

Rockchucker · 01-26-2009, 08:50 PM

I owned this gun for over 20 years and now I want it in a center fire so I can load for it.http://www.chuckhawks.com/ruger_single_six_guns.htm

spurple · 02-21-2009, 06:19 PM

Just the other day I picked off a bobcat one shot head shot at 60 yards with my Ruger MK 1. Love it! My Hi-Standard Double Nine is a great gun too.

John11139 · 02-22-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdmoody

I have an old High Standard Double Nine that I consider to be my favorite .22 handgun. It is just plain fun to shoot!

I'll double the fun of the double nine also. Got one. Was at a gun show last week, seem one in stainless (chrome or nickle, what ever they are) with 22 mag. $225. Should have got it.

Gutterman · 08-23-2011, 10:47 AM

How would one go about determining the worth of a High Standard Olympic Citation chambered in 22 short. This pistol is in mint condition, fires straight, but came without the barrel weights.

tjtoolbox · 08-28-2011, 11:26 AM

Smith&Wesson Model 17-3 .22 Revolver, Dead on accurate, Fun to shoot.

bluesea112 · 08-29-2011, 11:44 AM

Browning Buckmark Target model. It shoots straight and it's reliable.

bluesea112 · 08-29-2011, 11:46 AM

Ha! I just realized that this thread dates back to 2003! This must be one of the orginals.

dustydog · 09-05-2011, 07:28 AM

Any Harrington and Richardson(including the little Young America),but my current favorite "shooter is a pre-WW2 "SPORTSMAN" bought at an estate sale.

Shep · 09-05-2011, 10:16 AM

Really hard to pick a favorite, but if I had to, I`d probably go with this one.

brad87 · 09-11-2011, 05:20 AM

Its a hard choice, I'd say each of my grandfathers (moms dad and dads dad) 22 pistols are tied. One was a High Standard (sharpshooter, iirc) had heavy-ish barrel. Other was a Ruger Mark II with heavy bull barrel. Real fun picking off crows at 75 yards with a pistol, and thats the only one I've ever shot that'll do it without a lot of skilled smithing first.

The Duke · 09-11-2011, 07:06 AM

GSG 1911-22 and Sig P220/22...(I wish I could find a SW617 with 4" barrel.)
The GSG 1911 will eat anything while the Sig P220 is a little picky on its diet..I found a brick of .22LR Lightnings I bought back in the 80's in my old shop..Id alway pick up one of the $9.99 bricks everytime they went on sale...This particular brick had been in the La. Heat and cold for 20+ years...The GSG never missed a beat...The Sig didnt care for them at all...

218bee · 09-25-2011, 07:40 PM

S&W model 34-1 "22/32" (kit gun). Very handy and accurate.......Don in SC

JLA · 09-25-2011, 07:41 PM

Im rather partial to the black eagle target mk 1 I picked up a few weeks ago. No problem at all hittn golf balls at 50 yds with it.

Chinook · 09-25-2011, 08:17 PM

Yeah. The MKI.
And Browning BuckMark Target.
My dad owns these two, and he probably get the most use out of the MKI. Shoots a couple thousand rounds thru it every summer.

The best .22 cal pistols Ive ever fired.

JLA · 09-25-2011, 08:20 PM

I really like the buckmark carbine. but they are next to impossible to find..

Big Shrek · 09-26-2011, 07:44 PM

Calico M-110 pistol, 100-rd mags, Laser...Home Defense against Rabbits in my Garden!!

For Precision shooting, High Standard Model "B"

01-19-2009, 12:52 AM	#51
tundra01 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: KY Posts: 45	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? I have a High Standard that I bought new in 1975 and never let it go. Even after many friends trying to buy hit. It's a High Standard Sharpshooter with the bull baarrel and thumb rest. Still shoots great.

01-19-2009, 11:38 PM	#52
citydesk175 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 32	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? 40 years ago, my almost first pistol was on layaway( HS citation bull with weights) I traded up when the Browning Medalist came in and when I paid it off I had the guy hold it for me till I turned 21 (which happened in basic training at Ft Leonard Wood, MO) I came back and got it (short haircut) and the dealer said he expected me to be military by then. I had it under my locker at FT Myer VA and belonged to a shooting club there. the Pres of the club was the famous shooter & coach Ellis Lea. Tis fun to find out a buddy was famous long before you met him. anyway, Years later I met my old first sergeant from Ft Myer and asked him what would have happened if I had got caught with the gun. "A couple months pay and I would have kept the gun!" Whew! I still have it and love it. I may donate it to my fave Military School instead of my kids screwing it up somehow. I had a Super Single 6 and sold it (Dumb) ktf citydesk175

01-20-2009, 11:18 AM	#53
Petergun Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ITALY Posts: 14	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? I have had various guns 22, walter p22 (it didn't work if not with cartridges to high speed') beretta etc. etc. I have found satisfaction in the Ruger mark II bull barrel inox and besides this I possess a standard Pardini (the best to bring to house of the medals )

01-20-2009, 01:40 PM	#54
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? I have a Colt .22 Peacemaker with a 4 1/2" barrel. It has .22 and .22 WMR cylinders and its probably my favorite. My others are my Grandma's High Standard 9 shot w/ 6" barrel, S&W 22A with a 5 1/2" barrel. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

01-20-2009, 01:44 PM	#55
USMC-03 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of the Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,825	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? For general shooting it's the S&W K-frame, models 17 and 18. For target work the S&W model 41. __________________ Let not the rifles of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots. - Fortes Fortuna Javat -

01-20-2009, 06:11 PM	#56
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? They are,S&W Model17, S&W model 41, Ruger MK11 Gov. Model, and lastly a Browing Buck Mark

01-24-2009, 11:21 PM	#57
showme 22 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Park Hills,Mo. Posts: 6	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? My favorite 22 HGs are my: Kimber Super rimfire-S&W mod 41- S&W mod 17-2 -S&W mod 422-Belgium Browning Challenger- Browning Buckmark and Ruger MKII ,5 1/2'' Bull Barrel Cooper

01-26-2009, 07:12 PM	#58
Teejay9 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southwest Corner of the US, "Where no stinking fence will stop us!!" Posts: 1,257	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? Wow! This is an old thread. Nevertheless, I shall weigh in my favorites. Colt Woodsman, both the target and shorter barreled "Sport," Ruger Standard and MK II, PPk/s, S&W mod. 18. and I like the looks of that old H&R that Fishteach posted. TJ

01-26-2009, 08:31 PM	#59
Bigfoot62 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: W. Central La Posts: 19	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? Ruger Mk II, model KMK678GC Gov't Competition Target (aka: Slabsides) Ruger Single Six Ruger Charger Sorry, I can't help it - - - I just like Rugers OK, I'll add one "non-Ruger" Dan Wesson 22VH6 (D/A revolver) Last edited by Bigfoot62; 01-26-2009 at 08:33 PM..

01-26-2009, 08:50 PM	#60
Rockchucker Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 26	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? I owned this gun for over 20 years and now I want it in a center fire so I can load for it.http://www.chuckhawks.com/ruger_single_six_guns.htm

02-21-2009, 06:19 PM	#61
spurple Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northwest Illinois Posts: 9	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? Just the other day I picked off a bobcat one shot head shot at 60 yards with my Ruger MK 1. Love it! My Hi-Standard Double Nine is a great gun too.

08-23-2011, 10:47 AM	#63
Gutterman Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? How would one go about determining the worth of a High Standard Olympic Citation chambered in 22 short. This pistol is in mint condition, fires straight, but came without the barrel weights.

08-28-2011, 11:26 AM	#64
tjtoolbox Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Rochester, Ma. Posts: 5	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? Smith&Wesson Model 17-3 .22 Revolver, Dead on accurate, Fun to shoot.

08-29-2011, 11:44 AM	#65
bluesea112 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West, TX Contributor Posts: 1,257	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? Browning Buckmark Target model. It shoots straight and it's reliable.

08-29-2011, 11:46 AM	#66
bluesea112 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West, TX Contributor Posts: 1,257	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? Ha! I just realized that this thread dates back to 2003! This must be one of the orginals.

09-05-2011, 07:28 AM	#67
dustydog V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 209	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? Any Harrington and Richardson(including the little Young America),but my current favorite "shooter is a pre-WW2 "SPORTSMAN" bought at an estate sale.

09-05-2011, 10:16 AM	#68
Shep V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 216	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? Really hard to pick a favorite, but if I had to, I`d probably go with this one. __________________ Wisdom does not come with age. It`s just that as you get older you become physically less capable of acting stupid.

09-11-2011, 05:20 AM	#69
brad87 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 85	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? Its a hard choice, I'd say each of my grandfathers (moms dad and dads dad) 22 pistols are tied. One was a High Standard (sharpshooter, iirc) had heavy-ish barrel. Other was a Ruger Mark II with heavy bull barrel. Real fun picking off crows at 75 yards with a pistol, and thats the only one I've ever shot that'll do it without a lot of skilled smithing first.

09-11-2011, 07:06 AM	#70
The Duke Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NW Louisiana Posts: 813	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? GSG 1911-22 and Sig P220/22...(I wish I could find a SW617 with 4" barrel.) The GSG 1911 will eat anything while the Sig P220 is a little picky on its diet..I found a brick of .22LR Lightnings I bought back in the 80's in my old shop..Id alway pick up one of the $9.99 bricks everytime they went on sale...This particular brick had been in the La. Heat and cold for 20+ years...The GSG never missed a beat...The Sig didnt care for them at all...

09-25-2011, 07:40 PM	#71
218bee V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SC Posts: 93	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? S&W model 34-1 "22/32" (kit gun). Very handy and accurate.......Don in SC

09-25-2011, 07:41 PM	#72
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? Im rather partial to the black eagle target mk 1 I picked up a few weeks ago. No problem at all hittn golf balls at 50 yds with it. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

09-25-2011, 08:17 PM	#73
Chinook V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: 17 pulls, into the propwash... Contributor Posts: 423	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? Yeah. The MKI. And Browning BuckMark Target. My dad owns these two, and he probably get the most use out of the MKI. Shoots a couple thousand rounds thru it every summer. The best .22 cal pistols Ive ever fired.

09-25-2011, 08:20 PM	#74
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? I really like the buckmark carbine. but they are next to impossible to find.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

09-26-2011, 07:44 PM	#75
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 923	Re: What Are Your Favorite .22-Handguns ? Calico M-110 pistol, 100-rd mags, Laser...Home Defense against Rabbits in my Garden!! For Precision shooting, High Standard Model "B" __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.