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To sell or not to sell...a gun
vanity ^ | April 11, 2011 | ChocChipCookie

Posted on 04/11/2011 8:58:31 AM PDT by ChocChipCookie

A few years ago, my husband bought a Walther P22 for me. I like the idea of having a .22 handgun, but this gun hasn't been a good fit. I've shot a couple thousand rounds, at least. With all that practice, you would think I'd be getting tight clusters, right on target, every time, but no. I know how to shoot, which makes this even more frustrating. I do much better with heavier guns and calibers (.40 and .357) but want a .22 in the family arsenal, such as it is.

The Walther sometimes stovepipes and even my husband, who is very much an expert when it comes to firearms, has told me he doesn't like the Walther. I've tried the Sig Mosquito, which I love, but don't want anything that requires special ammo.

So, I guess I have two dilemmas. First, should I sell the gun? On one hand, I want to say, once you own a gun, you should never get rid of it. One of my kids may fall in love with it someday. On the other, I don't like it and never will.

My other question, is if not the Walther P22, then what? I want something small enough to carry but heavier, like the Mosquito.


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To: ChocChipCookie

my humble opinion, firearms are as personal, if not more than a car...sometimes its time to ‘trade it in’ when there becomes more hate than love in the relationship...


62 posted on 04/11/2011 11:30:29 AM PDT by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
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To: JoeProBono

I will NEVER sell my Dan Wesson !


63 posted on 04/11/2011 11:33:45 AM PDT by Delta 21 (Make your choice ! There are NO civilians.)
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To: ChocChipCookie

I like my Beretta Neos 22LR. Easy loading mags and easy disassembly for cleaning. (and it look like something out of Star Trek for around $225)

http://www.berettausa.com/products/u22-neos/default.aspx


64 posted on 04/11/2011 11:47:34 AM PDT by wolfcreek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsd7DGqVSIc)
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To: hawkboy

All firearms are serialized on the Frame/Receiver (post 1964) any other numbers have no value as to the ATF


65 posted on 04/11/2011 11:47:50 AM PDT by Bidimus1
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To: elcid1970
my wife is a Camp Perry champion with the .45 auto

Better hold onto her, too, then. haha...

I agree. 1911 all the way.

My second choice on auto designs is HKs P2000. It's single/double (restrike capable) and with a spring kit you can get the single down to 5 lbs or so. Still not as crisp as a dialed 1911 trigger, but pretty close, and 12 single-stack rounds of .40 is a pretty good payload.
66 posted on 04/11/2011 11:58:52 AM PDT by ConservativeWarrior (In last year's nests, there are no birds this year.)
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To: ConservativeWarrior

Correction, 12 double-stack rounds.


67 posted on 04/11/2011 11:59:53 AM PDT by ConservativeWarrior (In last year's nests, there are no birds this year.)
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To: Joe Brower; ChocChipCookie
I have a Walther PP and a PPK in .22 cal. The PPK is the shortest and is the best shooter:

I also have a Beretta 21A Bobcat .22 cal:

The Bobcat is good shooter also.

For target shooting none of the above can hold a candle to this Ruger .22 Cal Mark II Competition Target Model NR, that I have, I tried optics for a while and went back to the OEM sights.


68 posted on 04/11/2011 12:43:16 PM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: antiRepublicrat

In my opinion the .380 is only good for 2 things - stray animals and summary action.


69 posted on 04/11/2011 12:47:36 PM PDT by CholeraJoe (To conserve energy, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off permanently.)
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To: ChocChipCookie

Contrary to some advice here, if you don’t like it and don’t want to shoot it, sell or trade it for one you do want.

I’ll go along with those who nominate the Ruger Mk II or Mk II or 22/45. The Beretta or Taurus .22 tip barrel is pretty cool, too, shoots well withing the expected range and is light and easy to carry. Not the greatest carry gun in the world but better than nada!


70 posted on 04/11/2011 1:14:04 PM PDT by Eagle Eye (A blind clock finds a nut at least twice a day.)
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To: Notforprophet
"Picked up a nice Taurus 94 .22LR revolver a couple of weeks ago. 9-shot; simple design; smooth double-action. "

I got the same model for my wife a few months back; have not had time to shoot it. You likee? any comments or advice would be well-recieved.

I know it is only a .22; I figure with the high capacity I will pester the intruder until he gets so irritated he'll just go away.

71 posted on 04/11/2011 1:17:15 PM PDT by I Buried My Guns (Novare Res!)
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To: blackie
The Ruger MKII Government


72 posted on 04/11/2011 1:23:22 PM PDT by Errant
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To: ChocChipCookie
I got a Berreta U22 Neos .22 LR .... looks like it came from outer space

great for the range and plinking, but like the Mosquito it prefers CCI MiniMag

73 posted on 04/11/2011 1:24:48 PM PDT by TheRightGuy (I want MY BAILOUT ... a billion or two should do!)
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To: I Buried My Guns

I had one. It was crap.

The cylinder / barrel gap was uneaven and too tight in places. That combined with it shaving lead caused to to bind, so you had to keep a bronze brush on hand to clean off the lead. When it got a bit dirty, the cartridges wouldn’t seat fully without a lot of pressure, so you got first strike misfires. (to be fair I’ve had this happen with a Smith too)

The rear sight blade is held in with two screws. If they loosen it falls out. Taurus will only sell you the whole rear sight for $45.

Like I said, it was crap.

And if it’s you’re idea of smooth in DA pull, you haven’t fired many good revolvers.


74 posted on 04/11/2011 1:25:43 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: ChocChipCookie
If your husband is a functional gun nut he probably has at least a couple of 1911s.

There are at least two sources of .22 slide/magazine conversions that don't require any changes to the frame, just slip 'em on and swap magazines. You might try that.

Full disclosure: I have had the conversion for some time but only recently got the full frame colt, it mounts as advertised but I've not had it to the range.

75 posted on 04/11/2011 2:08:52 PM PDT by norton
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To: ChocChipCookie
If you are carrying the Walther, sell it, trade it or get another. Immediately. Deciding what caliber is a highly personal matter, but if you want to carry a .22, you had better be able to deliver right on target. .22's have been used to take every type of African big game, but only with precise marksmanship. I would hate for you to have to fire a weapon you aren't comfortable with in anger.

I would recommend at least a little more gun, but like I said, it's a personal choice.

76 posted on 04/11/2011 2:31:20 PM PDT by magslinger (What Would Stephen Decatur Do?)
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To: JoeProBono
Fastest Gunman on the Planet
77 posted on 04/11/2011 4:14:44 PM PDT by B4Ranch (Allowing Islam into America is akin to injecting yourself with AIDS to prove how tolerant you are .)
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To: B4Ranch

Don’t blink


78 posted on 04/11/2011 4:32:35 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
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To: ChocChipCookie

Two rules in life never to be broken.

Rule #1. Never sell a gun.
Rule#2. Never sell a hunting dog.

Feel free to give them to your buddies. This is the way the world is supposed to work.


79 posted on 04/11/2011 4:35:21 PM PDT by cornfedcowboy (Trust in God, but empty the clip.)
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To: antiRepublicrat

“If you’re talking .22 target shooting, it doesn’t get much better than a Ruger Mark III (or II).”

Indeed. But you’re better off to get a II. The III is so loaded down with extra “safety” crap that it barely works compared to the II. The III’s loaded chamber indicator frequently causes the III to stovepipe, so you’d probably want to remove it from the gun and throw it away, which is pretty easy as there are plenty of online guides that show how to do that.


80 posted on 04/11/2011 5:28:21 PM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Made from the right stuff! "Anybody but Obama for 2012!")
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