Good Handgun for Target Shooting?

[imported_ServerKing]

I am currently thinking about getting a handgun for target practice. Something that wont cost an arm and a leg for ammo if I want to shoot alot of targets. I was thinking about maybe a revolver or a .22. Anyone have suggestions at what I could look for? I am in the state of florida if that matters any. I used to go skeet shooting alot, but dont own anymore long guns. If there are any opinions I would appreciate the info.

Thanks!

 

[jlee]

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=86601866

 

[Specop 007]

Cheap?
.22lr, probably a Ruger MKII or III.

Something a bit more practical?
9mm

 

[DeliciousTacos]

Originally posted by: Specop 007
Cheap?
.22lr, probably a Ruger MKII or III.

Something a bit more practical?
9mm

 

[adairusmc]

RUger Mk II or III, or Browning Buckmark for 22LR

As far as something bigger, 9mm is the way to go for cheap ammo.

What would I get? - A Taurus Tracker in .17 HMR. 17 HMR is superior to 22 LR and 22 magnum in every single way.

 

[imported_ServerKing]

Thanks for the link that Walther looks nice, any other suggestions or resources?

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: ServerKing
Thanks for the link that Walther looks nice, any other suggestions or resources?

I'd recommend talking to a local gun store, handling a few handguns, then doing some price research online.

 

[adairusmc]

Originally posted by: ServerKing
Thanks for the link that Walther looks nice, any other suggestions or resources?

I have a walther p22 myself, and honestly a Ruger Mk II or III or a Buckmark will outshoot the p22 every time - and will have MUCH better triggers.

I would definately check out the Tracker in .17 HMR that I mentioned though.

 

[imported_ServerKing]

Thanks for the suggestions I am looking at all the guns suggested so far.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: JLee
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=86601866

He said target shooting, which implies accuracy.

Browning Buckmark is what you should get.

 

[AmberClad]

Who the hell joins a computer hardware forum, and then proceeds to ask about target practice ? What's your regular account ?

 

[imported_ServerKing]

I always read these forums just never had the wanting to post something until now. And I used to have this same name before the forums got switched over.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: adairusmc
RUger Mk II or III, or Browning Buckmark for 22LR

As far as something bigger, 9mm is the way to go for cheap ammo.

What would I get? - A Taurus Tracker in .17 HMR. 17 HMR is superior to 22 LR and 22 magnum in every single way.

isn't .17 a lot more expensive?

 

[BabaBooey]

Kimber .22 target pistols.



LINKAGE.....



My uncle has a .45 1911 w/ 22 conversion kit .

 

[adairusmc]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: adairusmc
RUger Mk II or III, or Browning Buckmark for 22LR

As far as something bigger, 9mm is the way to go for cheap ammo.

What would I get? - A Taurus Tracker in .17 HMR. 17 HMR is superior to 22 LR and 22 magnum in every single way.

isn't .17 a lot more expensive?

Not "a lot" more expensive, but the extra cost is worth it IMO.