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[2manband]

Sweet. I want one of those, but I already have a ruger 22/45 Mark III. If I can ever sell the ruger, I'll buy the Victory.

I also have a Buckmark, which I like well enough.
A friend of mine has a 22/45. It's a nice pistol, but he always complains about having to clean it. So do a lot of internet "experts." I've never cleaned one myself, so I can't comment, but I suspect it's not so bad once you've done it 5 or 10 times.

I certainly didn't need another target 22, but if I stopped buying guns I didn't need, I'd have to stop buying guns.

 

[Tiltsta]

Picked up one of these yesterday:

It's Smith and Wesson's new target 22. Seems to be pretty well made and very cleverly designed. It's super easy to disassemble/reassemble (unlike the Rugers) and the sights and/or optics don't need to be removed and rezeroed after cleaning (unlike the Browning). All stainless steel construction, fiber optic adjustable sights. Comes with 2 10 round mags and a rail for mounting whatever. Internet reviews have been very positive, so I'm excited to go out and give it a whirl.

That looks really cool. I have an old ruger MKI bull barrel target gun that is pisser accurate. I agree that it is a pain in the ass to take apart. I'd love something like this, as my only other 22 pistol is a TC Contender with a 8 inch target barrel. This new S&W reminds me of the browning buckmark. I had one of those, but it wore out and lost accuracy as the alloy slide parts wore out. It had many, many thousands of rounds through it, and it just plain wore out. Nice this is stainless. I also dig that every damn target gun comes with a rail these days, so it is super easy to add optics.

 

[Jbird]

I have an irrational want for a model 1886 Winchester replica in .45-70, to go along with my Cimarron Arms model P revolver.

I say irrational, because if I was to do any cowboy action-type shooting, they only allow pistol-caliber lever actions (Henry replicas and Winchester '73 replicas for the most part) and also the fact I wouldn't have anywhere to do long range shooting like the gun is designed for.

If I were to only own one lever-action 'Old West' style gun though, the 1886 is the one I want

 

[2manband]

I have an irrational want for a model 1886 Winchester replica in .45-70, to go along with my Cimarron Arms model P revolver.

I say irrational, because if I was to do any cowboy action-type shooting, they only allow pistol-caliber lever actions (Henry replicas and Winchester '73 replicas for the most part) and also the fact I wouldn't have anywhere to do long range shooting like the gun is designed for.

If I were to only own one lever-action 'Old West' style gun though, the 1886 is the one I want

Stop rationalizing. Just accept that you want it because it's cool, and then go from there.

 

[Tiltsta]

I have an irrational want for a model 1886 Winchester replica in .45-70, to go along with my Cimarron Arms model P revolver.

I say irrational, because if I was to do any cowboy action-type shooting, they only allow pistol-caliber lever actions (Henry replicas and Winchester '73 replicas for the most part) and also the fact I wouldn't have anywhere to do long range shooting like the gun is designed for.

If I were to only own one lever-action 'Old West' style gun though, the 1886 is the one I want

Just go for it. I have a Winchester model 1894 trapper saddle ring big loop carbine in 30-30. It is super fun, and generally useless. I don't need a saddle ring, a 16 inch barrel 30-30, or a level action with a loop you can only use wearing gloves. Doesn't matter, as I smile every time I shoot it. I imagine a more vintage correct model in 45-70 would be a hoot to have and shoot.

Not my pic, but the same gun, except mine has upgraded fancy walnut stocks.

 

[DFB]

I have an irrational want for a model 1886 Winchester replica in .45-70, to go along with my Cimarron Arms model P revolver.

I say irrational, because if I was to do any cowboy action-type shooting, they only allow pistol-caliber lever actions (Henry replicas and Winchester '73 replicas for the most part) and also the fact I wouldn't have anywhere to do long range shooting like the gun is designed for.

If I were to only own one lever-action 'Old West' style gun though, the 1886 is the one I want

So a pistol/rifle combo in 44.40 would do the trick for cowboy action?
I never looked into cowboy action shooting,but a Peacmaker and lever action rifle would be nice to have.

 

[mongooz]

i have an irrational desire for one of these. unfortunately, other than long range target shooting, it doesn't have much use today.

 

[Lerxst]

Picked up one of these yesterday:

It's Smith and Wesson's new target 22. Seems to be pretty well made and very cleverly designed. It's super easy to disassemble/reassemble (unlike the Rugers) and the sights and/or optics don't need to be removed and rezeroed after cleaning (unlike the Browning). All stainless steel construction, fiber optic adjustable sights. Comes with 2 10 round mags and a rail for mounting whatever. Internet reviews have been very positive, so I'm excited to go out and give it a whirl.

I've already put over 1,200 rounds down range with mine. Added a Primary Arms 2 MOA red dot and everyone who has shot it loves it.

 

[Jbird]

So a pistol/rifle combo in 44.40 would do the trick for cowboy action?
I never looked into cowboy action shooting,but a Peacmaker and lever action rifle would be nice to have.

Yeah, .44-40 would work. That's the caliber I got for my SAA replica. The old Winchesters back in the day were never chambered for .45 LC, something about the mechanism in the rifle not being able to grab the round correctly, leading to jams. So the old Henrys were .44 rimfire, the '73 was .44-40, the '76 was various rifle calibers, the '86 was chiefly .45-70, etc. But when they offered one in a large pistol caliber it was always .44-40, not .45.

So to stay period correct/historically accurate you'd need to get a .44-40

 

[2manband]

I've already put over 1,200 rounds down range with mine. Added a Primary Arms 2 MOA red dot and everyone who has shot it loves it.

Cool. A 22 with a red dot sight is hard to beat for plinking fun.

Has the trigger changed much with use? Mine OK but not as good as my Buckmark (Buckmark has a spring mod) I'm hoping the S&W breaks in some as I shoot it.

 

[wagdog]

I also have a Buckmark, which I like well enough.
A friend of mine has a 22/45. It's a nice pistol, but he always complains about having to clean it. So do a lot of internet "experts." I've never cleaned one myself, so I can't comment, but I suspect it's not so bad once you've done it 5 or 10 times.

I certainly didn't need another target 22, but if I stopped buying guns I didn't need, I'd have to stop buying guns.

As far as stripping down the Mark III, it ain't that bad. I too read all the bugaboo about it and the first time I took mine apart, I was like "that wasn't too bad, wtf?".

I like the Mark III a lot actually. Mine has a 6" bull barrel and it's really frickin accurate. I really like the look of that smith, though. Just bought a box of 550 .22lr (for $40, grrrrrr), when it warms up I'm going plinkin'.

 

[Lerxst]

Cool. A 22 with a red dot sight is hard to beat for plinking fun.

Has the trigger changed much with use? Mine OK but not as good as my Buckmark (Buckmark has a spring mod) I'm hoping the S&W breaks in some as I shoot it.

Not much really. It wasn't bad out of the box and if anything it might be a little more positive on the break after working in. I'd like a slightly lighter pull (I'd guess mine is 3-4#) so I'm curious to see what the aftermarket comes up with down the road. (the mag disconnect makes no different in the feel btw so there's nothing gained by removing it). I can't complain too much because I'm more consistent & accurate out of the box with it than I have been with either the MKs or buckmarks I've shot recently. It's run every SV and HV round I've run through it so far. Keep the takedown screw clean and it'll stay tight. If you get oil on it, it can loosen as the barrel gets hot.

 

[Lerxst]

after last weekend ~ 2,000 rounds through the SW22. One of the great things is that at indoor range distances, it's almost as accurate with cheap Fed Automatch as it is with CCI SV.

 

[2manband]

after last weekend ~ 2,000 rounds through the SW22. One of the great things is that at indoor range distances, it's almost as accurate with cheap Fed Automatch as it is with CCI SV.

Nice.... Im a big fan of the cci standard velocity ammo...seems to work well in everything I own

 

[Aahzz]

I did something today I didn't think I'd ever do again...I bought a Glock. Glock 43, to be precise.

I had, not long ago, decided to ditch my S&W Shield, because, while I loved it, it was on the big side for pocket carry and the sharp edges on the rear wore holes in my pocket. If I'm going to holster carry the M&P 9c conceals as well and holds more rounds.

So, I sold the Shield and bought a Ruger LC9s. Fit my pocket great, but had issues - mainly, the slide would lock open on the 4th round about 2 out of every 3 times I loaded the mag. I called Ruger, they sent me a new mag, and the problem went away, but still...it soured me on it and left me with trust issues, which I don't like in a carry gun. So I sold it.

Rented a Glock 43 yesterday at the range, shot it surprisingly well. Also fit my pocket well, and is devoid of sharp edges. Went back today, talked to the manager at the shop, told him I wanted it but was going to wait till the next time they had a sale, as my shop has Glocks marked down pretty frequently - so he offered my $25 off if I'd buy it today. So I did. Now I need to get back to the range, am waiting on an incoming ammo order.....

 

[wagdog]

Congrats @Aahzz on the g43. I've thought about getting one myself. Kind of torn between that and an LC9S Pro. I really like the G26 I have, so I think I'd bond w/a 43 too.

 

[Lerxst]

nice...buddy picked up one of the talo distributor editions w/ the ameriglo sights.
Accuracy wise, he is struggling with it over his shield w/ the apex trigger kit. i'll prob have a chance to give it a go this weekend.

 

[Aahzz]

Congrats @Aahzz on the g43. I've thought about getting one myself. Kind of torn between that and an LC9S Pro. I really like the G26 I have, so I think I'd bond w/a 43 too.

Thanks . I have a long time interesting relationship with Glocks, but I really like this little bugger. To be fair, I have NEVER had a problematic Glock, and I've owned 2 19s, a 21, a 27, and a 26 over the years. Out of all of those, and thousands of rounds, I have had precisely ONE malfunction - and that was a round that had been reloaded badly. I just don't shoot them as well as I'd like ever since they added the freaking finger grooves - I really wish I had kept my original G19, as it was a Gen 2, before the grooves - it was also my first handgun, so I had to branch out and explore others....in the meantime, the 43 has no grooves .

Based on my experience with the LC9s, I wouldn't recommend it or the pro - go with the 43, or look at a Shield, or XDs. I did some poking on the Ruger forum and lots of folks are having LC9s and Pro issues, mainly around the mags. I'd had such good luck with Rugers in the past that I bought it without much research, based on the name. Luckily I researched the Beretta Nano before going for that - they've nicknamed it the NoNo over at the Beretta forum. I also researched the Glock, but hey, it's a Glock - the Toyota of the firearm world. Boring but utterly reliable.....

 

[wagdog]

Thanks for the info @Aahzz . I've considered a shield as well. I dry fired the lc9s pro and the trigger felt great, but I've read a bit of what you mentioned about the lc9s and it has steered me away somewhat. I love my little LCP, and that's why I've considering the lc9s pro.

I did dry fire the g43 and wasn't that impressed, to be honest. I'm also not that trigger sensitive, so a less than perfect trigger isn't a deal breaker either. What I appreciate about all glocks is the simplicity of the design; it's the only gun I feel 100% confident in detail stripping.

 

[Lerxst]

Thanks for the info @Aahzz . I've considered a shield as well. I dry fired the lc9s pro and the trigger felt great, but I've read a bit of what you mentioned about the lc9s and it has steered me away somewhat. I love my little LCP, and that's why I've considering the lc9s pro.

I did dry fire the g43 and wasn't that impressed, to be honest. I'm also not that trigger sensitive, so a less than perfect trigger isn't a deal breaker either. What I appreciate about all glocks is the simplicity of the design; it's the only gun I feel 100% confident in detail stripping.

fwiw, you can grab a shield for $329 online w/ free shipping right now....that's a pretty steep discount over the going rate of a G43.
Might want to check out the PPS M2 as well if you're in the market