I have quite a few guns but I think these are the most fun plinkers. Does anyone agree?
Sr22
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They're sort of cute little peashooters. I don't shoot mine much but do carry it at times. I guess it could be considered a plinker if the range is short enough and/or target is big enough since mine is both more difficult to shoot accurately and louder than a 22/45. I did manage to draw the SR22 and make a head shot a large cottonmouth about 3' from my boot toe a while back.
contender
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We enjoy our SR22's here too.
"I never have to worry about pinching my finger when I release the slide"
This comment made me wonder how you get a pinched finger. The proper way to rack a slide or pull & release a bolt is to pull it rearward, and release it, allowing it to properly cycle. If you are getting a pinched finger,, are you keeping your finger on the bolt or slide as it goes forward?
"I never have to worry about pinching my finger when I release the slide"
This comment made me wonder how you get a pinched finger. The proper way to rack a slide or pull & release a bolt is to pull it rearward, and release it, allowing it to properly cycle. If you are getting a pinched finger,, are you keeping your finger on the bolt or slide as it goes forward?
Contender. I'm not really all that bright. And
of course you are right on the proper way to release the slide. But it seems that every time I take it out I manage to get my finger pinched. Oh well
of course you are right on the proper way to release the slide. But it seems that every time I take it out I manage to get my finger pinched. Oh well
Hey, you're not the only one. I get 'bit' now and then but most often when I'm just fiddling with the slide lock or loading single rounds(trapline use).
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I agree with you on the thought that my SR22 is my favorite plinker. When I first got mine I had a difficult time with accuracy but a couple of visits to the range, a jewelers screwdriver and, a bit of patience and I got it dialed in properly. Also, I had a 22/45 lite that "pinched"my finger once in a while. Nature of the beast.
typ240
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…definitely, lots of fun!
I would consider them more practical trainers because they are actually similar to major caliber pistols. They would be even better if they were identical to their full size counterparts. The 22/45 is a good example as well. Most 22 target toys have little in common with practical firearms so there is little crossover benefit. That's why I went with the S&W 22A. Normal grip angle and practical controls except for the mag release which should be the world standard for ambidextrous.
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typ240
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I also have a "full size" GSG 1911 .22lr as my handgun plinkers
Dave Schwaab
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I love my SR22. It was a retirement gift I gave to myself back in 2017, as a modern .22LR semi-auto pistol. I shoot it as much as my Mark IIs
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Here is my set of "plinkers", something for every type of shooting I do:
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Here is my set of "plinkers", something for every type of shooting I do:
I added a Crimson Trace laser and a 'self activating' holster. Now that's trick stuff.
you know the trouble with this forum? I don't have an SR22. And until 5 minutes ago, didn't want one. AARGH!!!
This was my preferred SR-22.I think something is very very wrong with your SR-22!
But since most folks now only know of the SR-22 pistol, I've got an opinion there, too.
I professed the SR-22 pistol to be ergonomically pleasing, but I never could accept the backwards safety. Lift up to fire?
Dave Schwaab
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I love all the people who complain about the safety on the SR22. Many of those same people will tell you how much they love the Walther P22. The safety has to be pushed up for that gun too!This was my preferred SR-22.
But since most folks now only know of the SR-22 pistol, I've got an opinion there, too.
I professed the SR-22 pistol to be ergonomically pleasing, but I never could accept the backwards safety. Lift up to fire?
The SR22 has a DA/SA trigger. You carry it in Condition Two; that is, with a loaded magazine, a round in the chamber, the hammer DOWN and the safety OFF. The safety is used as a de-cocker, to safely lower the hammer with a round in the chamber, then set it to off so the gun can be put into action by simply pulling the trigger. The double-action trigger pull serves as a tactile warning against accidental discharges, and follow-up shots will be made with the single-action trigger pull, for speed and accuracy. When the action has ceased, put the safety on to de-cock, then back to off to be ready again.
If you notice the guns in my pic, they are all shown as "ready for action". The Mark IIs, with their single-action triggers, are in Condition One, "Cocked & Locked", and the SR22 is in Condition Two.
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People complain about the backward safety because a lot of people do carry a EDC gun with a safety and using one requires many repetitious drawing from the holster for memory muscle skills to develop. A 22. is used many times as a trainer for center fire firearms. This leaves the SR22 out for training. I have the SR22 and love the gun, but complain about the safety as well. Ridiculous to have one that is totally opposite of their EDC. Actually dangerous if you were to train with both safety's.
I have owned the SR22 since it first came out. I had to send it in a number of times because of slide wear. They finally replaced the gun and he is one one of the most reliable 22's I have owned. And it has the uncanny way of not getting dirty. (Actually gave the gun to my Son.)
PS Just ordered the Sig P320.
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"The SR22 has a DA/SA trigger. You carry it in Condition Two; that is, with a loaded magazine, a round in the chamber, the hammer DOWN and the safety OFF. "
AGREED
I've become used to not having a 'safety' and only use the safety during 'administrative handling'(loading, wiping down, handing the pistol to someone).
FWIW, my pistols are never unloaded. There's always a round in the chamber of any pistol I carry and I don't unload/reload. No kids in my house and only those knowledgeable handle the firearms. Much easier/safer to just know that EVERY handgun IS LOADED than fiddling around with chamber checks and such.
AGREED
I've become used to not having a 'safety' and only use the safety during 'administrative handling'(loading, wiping down, handing the pistol to someone).
FWIW, my pistols are never unloaded. There's always a round in the chamber of any pistol I carry and I don't unload/reload. No kids in my house and only those knowledgeable handle the firearms. Much easier/safer to just know that EVERY handgun IS LOADED than fiddling around with chamber checks and such.
