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Originally Posted by Zeraph
Thanks fire.
So what's a good price range for a *used* 22 caliber pistol? My cousin said somewhere between 150-200$
Also anyone have any thoughts on revolver vs auto loader for a 22? I'm leaning toward auto for capacity and slightly less recoil because I want to be able to get good (for fun) at firing very quickly, but accurately. I heard revolvers are better for single shot accuracy. That true?
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Why buy used? A new .22 isn't much more. If you're on a budget, sites like Gunbroker.com will give you an idea of what you should expect at a gun shop or local redneck emporium. If you'd like some links to things that may fit your needs, PM me and I'll help.
The Walther P22 is a great starter gun. An auto isn't as reliable as or as safe as a revolver. Both S&W and Taurus make a bunch of .22 LR revolvers that are perfectly logically choices as first guns. They offer both full size and concealed carry size varieties. I'd recommend a full size gun as they are heavier and generally easier to learn on than some of today's tiny pocket blasters.
As noted in other threads, the big advantages of revolvers are perfect feeding regardless of ammo failure (primer pop or dud) or user failure (limp wrist) and the ability to leave them loaded indefinitely. Revolvers are generally safer as swinging out the cylinder both completely deactivates the gun and unloads it at the same time.
A revolver may be better for single shot accuracy simply because there are less moving parts involved (much in the way bolt action rifles are generally more accurate than autoloaders). This slight improvement in accuracy only comes from the hands of a trained shooter. Regardless of action type, if you're not steady and comfortable with the weapon... you won't know the difference.
Recoil? You're shooting a .22 LR. Recoil is (to your hand) similar to what you feel when breathing. Not an issue. Come back to this issue when you're thinking about .357 Mag in a gun that weighs ~20 ounces (which I think is foolish).
Capacity? Walther P22 holds 10+1 shots. Taurus revolvers hold 9 shots. Not an issue. Speed loaders are harder to find for .22s, but I know for a fact some joker online makes speedloaders for the 9 shot .22 LR revolvers. Autopistols load a lot faster than revolvers, but you'll never have to worry about losing mags or having mag issues (failure to seat, failure to feed, etc) with revolvers.
Frankly, I'd go with the revolver. You'll appreciate it more and experience less bullshit issues such as crappy mags and issues related to a recoil operated weapon. Revolvers aren't as "cool" as pistols, but they do the job of putting bullets on target more consistently.