Hi all just wondering what would be a good pistol (.22lr) for learning to shoot the ISSF matches.
Any info appreciated!!
ADDS
.22 autoloader for beginner
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Likely, folks will ask you some prerequisite questions...
- What's you budget $ ?
- Are you "trying out" the game, or is it something you have a genuine
interest in pursuing?
- What's your shooting experience?
- What's your goal? Casual shooting, competing at local level, competing
at national level?
- What's you budget $ ?
- Are you "trying out" the game, or is it something you have a genuine
interest in pursuing?
- What's your shooting experience?
- What's your goal? Casual shooting, competing at local level, competing
at national level?
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Choices
The IZH35 is only available used and will set you back around $600 or so (there are 2 on gunbroker right now, both in the mid-$500 range). If it has any problems you may find parts/service availability an issue (there are some threads regarding problems in the archives).
Any other Euro-gun (Pardini, Walther, Hammerli, Unique, etc.) will be hard to find for under $1,000 used.
If you just want to "try it out", I'll blaspheme by suggesting a used Ruger MkII which can often be found for around $200 or less. Don't get the 6 7/8" barrel, as that's too long for ISSF rules. They're about as reliable as a gun gets. Get an aftermarket sear to clean up the trigger pull and it's a nice beginner's gun (although the trigger is not adjustable at all, I don't think that's a major issue if you're just getting a feel for pistol shooting to see if you enjoy it).
The Ruger is certainly not something you'll see in major ISSF competitions, but it will take you a long way on a little $.
If you decide you really like the sport, you can take your time and choose the upper-end gun you really like once you get a feel for what you like. You can always keep the Ruger as a back-up, or use it to introduce friends to the sport.
Any other Euro-gun (Pardini, Walther, Hammerli, Unique, etc.) will be hard to find for under $1,000 used.
If you just want to "try it out", I'll blaspheme by suggesting a used Ruger MkII which can often be found for around $200 or less. Don't get the 6 7/8" barrel, as that's too long for ISSF rules. They're about as reliable as a gun gets. Get an aftermarket sear to clean up the trigger pull and it's a nice beginner's gun (although the trigger is not adjustable at all, I don't think that's a major issue if you're just getting a feel for pistol shooting to see if you enjoy it).
The Ruger is certainly not something you'll see in major ISSF competitions, but it will take you a long way on a little $.
If you decide you really like the sport, you can take your time and choose the upper-end gun you really like once you get a feel for what you like. You can always keep the Ruger as a back-up, or use it to introduce friends to the sport.
Re: .22 autoloader for beginner
If you're on a budget (<$500), then the Ruger MKIII512 with a Volquartsen sear and grip is pretty much the only choice. Unfortunately, the better budget choice - IZH35 is no longer imported and service is questionable. Of course, if you can spend more than $1000, then there's no quite a few options that some searching on this site will quickly reveal.adds033 wrote:Hi all just wondering what would be a good pistol (.22lr) for learning to shoot the ISSF matches.
Any info appreciated!!
ADDS
