Kinda OT...Begginer's handgun.

[jrobe]

I'll add another vote for the CZ-75b. It's a great pistol and not too expensive. The advice to get a .22 pistol is sound, which brings me back to the CZ-75. CZ-USA makes the CZ 75 Kadet Conversion kit which turns your CZ-75 into a .22 lr.

My only (minor) complaint about the CZ is that the sights could be better. They're not horrible, just a bit on the small side IMO. But they can be replaced. The CZ-75 is on the heavy side if you plan to use it for CC.

 

[tbarahon]

Hi there,

The CZ-75 was one of the guns I was considering. I did not know they also make a .22 conversion. After reading all the posts, I was thinking of buying a 9mm that had a Ciener .22 conversion.
I know the range has Springfields, and I think I have seen XDs there. I will have try one of those next week.
No-one mentioned the S&W autos. Anything I need to know there?

Tbar

 

[Noah Zark]

Hi there,

I was thinking of buying a 9mm that had a Ciener .22 conversion . . .


No-one mentioned the S&W autos. Anything I need to know there?

Tbar

The CZ Kadet conversion is a sweetheart. Runs like a Timex.

Ciener conversions? Not worth NEAR price due to crappy functionality, IMO. And you won't get any service out of old J.A., he's a real SOB case. Run away fast.

S&W? The best revolvers on the planet. Second and third rate autos, save the Model 41 .22 Target Pistol.

JMO.

Noah

 

[philthygeezer]

The CZ Kadet conversion is a sweetheart. Runs like a Timex.

Ciener conversions? Not worth NEAR price due to crappy functionality, IMO. And you won't get any service out of old J.A., he's a real SOB case. Run away fast.

S&W? The best revolvers on the planet. Second and third rate autos, save the Model 41 .22 Target Pistol.

JMO.

Noah

Does anyone make a .22 conversion kit for a Browning Hi-Power?

 

[jurassicnarc44]

As far as I know, no one makes a 22 conversion for the Br High Power. Arthur Ceiner in Vero Beach could probably cobble one up, but not for a reasonable price. However, in my earlier post I neglected perhaps one of the best options, a Kimber full sized 1911 .45 with their 22LR conversion kit....that way you have the best of both worlds, and use the same grip frame, excellent trigger, and low cost practice. I have several top end .45's including a Kimber Gold Match, but never got the conversion because I'm a handloader. Except for 22LR, I haven't bought factory ammo for years, so .45 ACP doesn't cost me as much as it does for others. Good shooting!

 

[philthygeezer]

As far as I know, no one makes a 22 conversion for the Br High Power. Arthur Ceiner in Vero Beach could probably cobble one up, but not for a reasonable price. However, in my earlier post I neglected perhaps one of the best options, a Kimber full sized 1911 .45 with their 22LR conversion kit....that way you have the best of both worlds, and use the same grip frame, excellent trigger, and low cost practice. I have several top end .45's including a Kimber Gold Match, but never got the conversion because I'm a handloader. Except for 22LR, I haven't bought factory ammo for years, so .45 ACP doesn't cost me as much as it does for others. Good shooting!

I've heard the Kimber .22 is very selective about using high velocity ammo. Misfeeds and failures to eject happen with the slower target stuff. Bummer about no BHP .22 conversion kit.

 

[not2sharp]

The Ruger MKII government is an excellent shooter (22lr) and was originally designed to provide a low cost military practice gun for those who would be carrying a Colt 1911 sidearm. It has a very similar weight and feel to the retired US sidearm. I use to like using one of these as a warm up for the colts. It doesn't cost much to put 50 rounds through MKII and it is a great way to losen up.

n2s

 

[tbarahon]

This is beggining to look like more and more like Cantina and the khukris... The more you post, the more guns I want to buy
Tbar

 

[Kismet]

Tbar?

For comparison, some images and a brief review of the Buckmark:

http://www.kimdutoit.com/ee/index.php/ggps/browning_buckmark_pistol_22lr/


(This is a man's version of shoe-shopping, I think.)

 

[Lion's Roar]

Yep, good advice here. Quite a few experienced shooters.

First and all governing rule of firearms: Safety First. Let that ALWAYS be the first thing to enter your head when you pick a weapon up of any sorts.
Know what's around you, know yourself, and know your weapon. Understand if you have a safe practice target, always know what is around you.

Yes, the gun that feels and shoots right is right. That being said, a good 22 is a dandy. Cheap to shoot, and you don't break the bank learning to shoot with it. That Ruger above is a dandy.

I learned to shoot growing up in the countryside. We would shoot bottle caps off bottles from across a field. And thought that was the way you were supposed to shoot.

I would see if I could maybe take like a red magic marker or something safe and make a small mark in the middle of your target that is distinctive. Aim for a small target when you learn. It's a little like archery. Train yourself for a small point, then the larger target will turn into a breeze to hit and you can shoot instinctively. Vary it up, and make it interesting.

I've personally settled into Sig's. I will probably buy one of those Ruger 22's to teach my step-son how to shoot. I've also learned to appreciate the simplicity of a revolver, but tend to prefer autos.

One more, look around for "a graybeard" as someone said earlier. Possibly a LEO that likes to teach. Shooting is one part of it. Get someone that is experienced and KNOWS SAFETY to teach you how to carry, draw, and learn practical self-defense skills with it. (If that appeals to you). A lot of times people confuse marksmanship with being able to use it under pressure- markmanship is essential, but not the whole picture.

best of luck.