Thread: A .22 Pistol

Deadeye Dicks have brand new Sig Mosquitos for $600. Deadeye Dicks - Rimfire Pistol

I've got about 10K+ rounds through mine, works decent enough. It's only 90% the size of a P226, so my thumbs sometimes touch the slide and cause malfunctions. 22 Sigs, GSGs, Chiappas and Walthers are made from cast zinc alloy (potmetal), which is only used for it's cost effectiveness. But then Hi-Point make their 9, 40 and 45 from cast zinc alloy if that says anything.

If you want a service style plinker I'd get a M&P22. Product: Smith & Wesson Model M&P22 - 12 Rounds
They have 12 round mags (all the rest have 10), are full sized and nearly identical to centerfire M&Ps, and are made from machined aluminium.
Petone Gunshop have some on order, but couldn't give me a delivery date when I emailed them. They said they'd retail for around $600.

If you're not worried about it looking like a service pistol, you couldn't go wrong with any of the Ruger 22s.

Originally Posted by Banana

But then Hi-Point make their 9, 40 and 45 from cast zinc alloy if that says anything.

it says this:



(Hi Points are the worst junk)


I haven't shot a huge heap of .22 pistols but I like the Ruger 22/45, easy to shoot, similar manual of arms to most centrefire semi-auto pistols (1911 control layout), reliable, easy to get parts etc.

Originally Posted by gimp

it says this:



(Hi Points are the worst junk)


I haven't shot a huge heap of .22 pistols but I like the Ruger 22/45, easy to shoot, similar manual of arms to most centrefire semi-auto pistols (1911 control layout), reliable, easy to get parts etc.

The 22s (at least Sig and GSG anyway) use 'Zamak 5', while Hi-Points use the weaker 'Zamak 3' and obviously fire much higher pressure ammo, so the 22s aren't as shit as Hi-Points.

The only thing I don't like about the 22/45 is how the mag inserts at a different angle to the grip, but they are better guns than any of the look-alike 22s.

Originally Posted by Banana

The 22s (at least Sig and GSG anyway) use 'Zamak 5', while Hi-Points use the weaker 'Zamak 3' and obviously fire much higher pressure ammo, so the 22s aren't as shit as Hi-Points.

The only thing I don't like about the 22/45 is how the mag inserts at a different angle to the grip, but they are better guns than any of the look-alike 22s.

Oh yeah, I was just saying that Hi Points are garbage, nothing to do with the .22s. I don't like the GSG .22 1911 clone much. It's sort of airsoft grade.

Originally Posted by Banana

Deadeye Dicks have brand new Sig Mosquitos for $600. Deadeye Dicks - Rimfire Pistol

I've got about 10K+ rounds through mine, works decent enough. It's only 90% the size of a P226, so my thumbs sometimes touch the slide and cause malfunctions. 22 Sigs, GSGs, Chiappas and Walthers are made from cast zinc alloy (potmetal), which is only used for it's cost effectiveness. But then Hi-Point make their 9, 40 and 45 from cast zinc alloy if that says anything.

Crickey that's some seriously good pricing listed there on the website.


$650 new.