I really like .22 caliber handguns.

[Adam Helmer]

I have a pair of single action .22 revolvers I use for shooting pigeons with shot loads in the barn. I have used them to instruct novice shooters in the past. Most of my handgunning has been with S&W revolvers and Colt automatics in centerfire calibers up until now.

I just acquired a Ruger Mark I and a Ruger Mark II, and they are really nice .22 handguns. The Mk I is a heavy barrel target gun that is quite accurate. The lighter barrel Mk II is a nice woods carry gun. I bought a few bricks of .22 ammo and am now set for a Summer of plinking on the backyard range. I have a few folks waiting for initial handgun training, so these Rugers will earn their keep.

Adam

[Mr. 16 gauge]

Hello Adam;
I have a Ruger Mk II that I've 'modified' slightly....I put a set of Millet adjustable target sights on it, and I've added a pair of aftermarket wood grips (I can't stand the sight of plastic on a good firearm!;)). I've used the gun small game hunting, as well as a back up while bird hunting (for coons, skunks, porkies, and other critters that will give the dog fits).

Much to my dismay, the Ruger is the only rimfire handgun I own.......:( Guess other priorities, like food & tuition, got in the way!:D I always liked the looks of the Ruger single six, and the S&W 617. I also liked the looks of the Colt Woodsman, but the price of those pieces have gone into orbit!:eek:

I don't know too much about the newer .22 rimfire side arms on the market; I thought about getting a CZ Cadet, as it looked like a good training gun to compliment my CZ75B, but I am still a single rimfire handgun owner.....

[Adam Helmer]

Mr. 16 gauge,

I tried several different brands of .22 LR hollowpoint ammo and found one the Mk II liked best. I then drifted the rear sight for windage zero and staked it in place. The front sight shot to point of aim at 25 yards, so no filing was needed.

The Mk I has the adjustable sight and it liked all brands of ammo I shot in it. I will carry the Mk II afield for the critters you mentioned. Be well.

Adam

[rainydays]

I have to agree. The 22's are alot of fun to shoot. Still shooting my old H&R Sportsman.:)

[toxic111]

When I get a chance I take my Ruger Single Six to the range.. the only place I can shoot it up here.. love it, and use it between shooting the centre fires to give the shoulder a relax

[Jack]

I think 22 RF handguns are about the most useful handgun you can own. Great practice, and good for small game hunting, too.
I only own one, a Browning Challenger Mk 2.

[popplecop]

Another vote for 22 rfs. Down to 3 currently: 2 Rugers a old old Bobcat and Single Six with only windage adjustable sights, and a 1911 receiver with a 22 rf conversion mounted up on it.

[dovehunter]

We have two Ruger Super Single-Six Convertibles: a blued, 6-1/2" barreled old model (mine) and a stainless 6-1/2" barreled new model (my son's). My son also has a beautiful (still in the original box) Colt nickle-plated Frontier Scout convertible he inherited from my dad. We don't shoot this one much for fear of getting it scratched up. Lastly I have a Ruger 6" barreled Mk I on which I just recently mounted one of the red dot sights. Wow I didn't realized just how accurate these things could be with the right kind of sighting equipment. Look out squirrels come next hunting season. .22 handguns are huge fun to shoot!

[Larryjk]

I currently have 3ea. 22rf handguns; A S&W model 17 ( my always outdoor gun, a S&W Model 41 w/ long barrel for targets, and a Ruger Government Model That gets used both on targets and outdoors. My grandson loves the Ruger Gov. and has been known to out shoot me with that one. He is 22 yrs. now and I will probably give him that one. I let a S&W Model 18 get away and may replace it now that they are available again.

[Chairman]

With ammo prices being what they are, my .22's are getting a lot more exercise lately.

I have a Ruger New Model Single-Six, 9.5" barrel, with interchangeable cylinders (.22LR & .22WMR)

Recent acquisitions:

Browning Buck Mark Camper SS
Walther P22

AND...I found a Olympic Arms Partner .22 upper for my Olympic Arms CAR-15! :D

[Seawolf1090]

I currently have five rimfire handguns:
1) SW Mod 17
2) Browning Buckmark 5.5
3) Tanfoglio TA76 (Grand daddy to the Heritage Roughrider)
4) Stoeger Luger
5) Whitney Wolverine (fifites aluminum-framed classic)

I love the rimfires - relatively cheap fun.

[skeet]

A Whitney Wolverine. Buck Rogers styling in all it's glory. Neat ol gun.

I don't have too many 22's..3 High Standards a Ruger Single Six A steel framed Colt 22 Single Action with the extra cylinder and a S&W 63.. Wish it was a 17. Every time I get a 17 I end up selling it to a friend.. Dumb and dumber. Oh I also have the extra cylinder for the Ruger.