{"id":5669,"date":"2023-11-24T20:32:45","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T20:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/?p=5669"},"modified":"2023-11-24T20:32:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T20:32:45","slug":"best-22lr-pistols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/best-22lr-pistols\/","title":{"rendered":"Best .22LR Pistols"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re shopping for a new rimfire pistol, you may be curious what the best .22LR pistols on the market are. The .22LR is the ideal cartridge for every application, so long as you don\u2019t count self-defense or hunting anything larger than varmints as an \u201capplication.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Which .22LR pistol should you buy? Or, to phrase it a more American way, which .22LR pistols \u2013 plural \u2013 should you buy? Here are eight of our personal favorites here at Target Barn.<\/p>\n<h2>Best .22LR Pistols<\/h2>\n<p>Our picks for the best .22LR pistols include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#markiv\">Ruger Mark IV<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#victory\">Smith &amp; Wesson SW22 Victory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#glock44\">Glock 44<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tx22\">TaurusTX 22<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#p322\">Sig Sauer P322<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#buckmark\">Browning Buck Mark<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#p22\">Walther P22<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mamba\">Volquartsen Black Mamba<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a closer look at each of these pistols!<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"markiv\">Ruger Mark IV<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5685\" style=\"width: 1990px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5685 size-full\" title=\"ruger mark iv 22\/45 lite\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/rugarmarkiv.jpg\" alt=\"a ruger mark iv 22\/45 lite with upgrades\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/rugarmarkiv.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/rugarmarkiv-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/rugarmarkiv-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/rugarmarkiv-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/rugarmarkiv-1536x958.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/rugarmarkiv-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/rugarmarkiv-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/rugarmarkiv-1140x711.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/ruger-mark-iv-22-45-lite-upgrades\/\">Ruger Mark IV 22\/45 Lite upgrades<\/a> available, making it a great .22LR pistol for those who like customization.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-153\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-153\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Model<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Capacity<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Barrel Length<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Front Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Rear Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Weight<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Threaded Barrel<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Optics Ready<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">MSRP<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mark IV 22\/45 Lite<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10+1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.40\"<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Fixed<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Adjustable<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25 oz.<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">Rail<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">$719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-153 from cache -->\n<p>There are eight models of Ruger <a href=\"https:\/\/ruger.com\/products\/markIV\/overview.html\">Mark IV<\/a> available. The Standard closely resembles the original Standard Model that Ruger debuted back in 1949. We like the 22\/45 Lite for its threaded barrel and picatinny rail for mounting optics. But whether you choose a Target, Hunter, Competition, Tactical, 22\/45 (which isn\u2019t chambered for 45 Auto), 22\/45 Lite or 22\/45 Tactical, you\u2019ll still get a lot of great features that enhance your quality of life at the range.<\/p>\n<p>The Mark IV is easy to clean thanks to its intuitive single-button takedown design (a great improvement over the original, which can only be disassembled by a gunsmith). The Mark IV\u2019s cold hammer-forged barrel possesses precise and long-lasting rifling. Its internal cylindrical bolt construction similarly promotes excellent accuracy. Its receiver is drilled and tapped to take either a Weaver or Picatinny rail for easy optic-mounting. Operation is especially ergonomic thanks to the Mark IV\u2019s ambidextrous safety, drop-free magazine and ergonomic bolt stop. All in all, an excellent pistol for new and experienced .22LR enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"victory\">S&amp;W SW22 Victory<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5687 size-full\" title=\"sw22 victory\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/swvictory.jpg\" alt=\"the smith &amp; wesson sw22 victory propped up by a magazine\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/swvictory.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/swvictory-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/swvictory-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/swvictory-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/swvictory-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-154\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-154\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Model<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Capacity<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Barrel Length<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Front Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Rear Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Weight<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Threaded Barrel<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Optics Ready<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">MSRP<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Performance Center SW22 Victory Target<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10+1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">6\"<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">None<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Fixed<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">33 oz.<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">Rail<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">$746<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-154 from cache -->\n<p>Victory. It\u2019s always an appealing concept. It also just so happens to be a fine American-made .22LR pistol by Smith &amp; Wesson. Aesthetically, it\u2019s a winner which blends the best elements of classic and modern design. Functionally, it\u2019s fun and easy to fire, although many enthusiasts would recommend upgrading the base model with better grips.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/products\/sw22-victory\">SW22 Victory<\/a> operates on a simple enough single-action enclosed hammer-fired principle. Its barrel is easy to swap out, although S&amp;W hardly hampers out-of-the-box performance by giving the Victory a match barrel at their factory. It is threaded with a 1\/2&#215;28 pitch, which is perfect if you\u2019ve already got an AR brake or suppressor handy. The stainless steel pistol (or camo, if you get the Kryptek model) features an adjustable trigger stop and fiber optic rear sight. It also has a Picatinny rail that further simplifies customization. At the end of the day, the Victory is just as gorgeous as it is fun and easy to fire.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"glock44\">Glock 44<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5684 size-full\" title=\"glock44\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock44.jpg\" alt=\"a glock44 pistol \" width=\"2000\" height=\"1136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock44.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock44-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock44-1024x582.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock44-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock44-1536x872.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock44-200x114.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock44-750x426.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock44-1140x648.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-155\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-155\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Model<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Capacity<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Barrel Length<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Front Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Rear Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Weight<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Threaded Barrel<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Optics Ready<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">MSRP<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Glock 44<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10+1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.02\"<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Fixed<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Adjustable<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">12.63 oz.<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Aftermarket<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">Aftermarket<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">$430<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-155 from cache -->\n<p>If you\u2019ve already grown accustomed to the Glock you carry for personal protection, then a <a href=\"https:\/\/us.glock.com\/en\/pistols\/g44\">Glock 44<\/a> makes a perfect addition to your constantly growing arsenal. Sure, you could argue that the Glock\u2019s polymer frame and boxy slide are a little less aesthetically pleasing. But if you\u2019re just looking for a functional plinker with proven Austrian engineering, then you need look no further.<\/p>\n<p>The G44 features a barrel that isn\u2019t fixed to its receiver \u2013 uncommon for most .22LR pistols, but characteristic of Glock\u2019s other fine handguns. The G44 is surprisingly lightweight courtesy of its polymer and steel hybrid slide. Its accuracy is courtesy of the Glock Marksman Barrel with polygonal rifling (no threading, unfortunately). If you already own a G19, then you\u2019ll be pleased to discover that the G44\u2019s size is nearly identical. In other words, you might already be accustomed to firing this little Tupperware special!<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tx22\">TaurusTX 22<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5688 size-full\" title=\"taurustx 22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/taurustx22.jpg\" alt=\"a taurus tx22 22lr pistol\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/taurustx22.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/taurustx22-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/taurustx22-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/taurustx22-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/taurustx22-1536x1052.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/taurustx22-200x137.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/taurustx22-750x514.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/taurustx22-1140x781.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-156\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-156\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Model<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Capacity<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Barrel Length<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Front Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Rear Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Weight<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Threaded Barrel<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Optics Ready<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">MSRP<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">TaurusTX 22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">16+1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5.25\"<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Fixed (white dot)<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Adjustable (white dot)<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">23 oz.<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">Yes, adapter plates<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">$589.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-156 from cache -->\n<p>Taurus is most famous for the Judge, a revolver with an enormous cylinder that chambers 45 Long Colt and 410 Bore interchangeably. But the Brazilian company makes a large variety of other handguns, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/pistols\/taurustx-22\">TaurusTX 22<\/a>. It is an accurate and reliable little number that performs well straight out of the box.<\/p>\n<p>Lots of features for all the feature lovers out there. The TaurusTX 22 weighs just over 1lb unloaded courtesy of its aluminum slide and polymer frame. Its semi-fixed alloy steel barrel facilitates accurate rapid fire, although we confess that the Taurus Performance Trigger System wouldn\u2019t suffer if it felt a little crisper. Mount something that lights up to the TaurusTX 22\u2019s Picatinny rail and attach something that muffles reports to its threaded adapter collar, and you\u2019ll have something truly handy for nighttime varmint snapshots.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"p322\">SIG Sauer P322<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5686 size-full\" title=\"sig p322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/sigp322.jpg\" alt=\"a sig sauer p322 22lr pistol\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/sigp322.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/sigp322-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/sigp322-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/sigp322-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/sigp322-1536x911.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/sigp322-200x119.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/sigp322-750x445.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/sigp322-1140x676.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-157\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-157\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Model<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Capacity<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Barrel Length<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Front Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Rear Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Weight<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Threaded Barrel<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Optics Ready<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">MSRP<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sig P322<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">20+1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4\"<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Fiber optic<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Adjustable<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">17.1 oz<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">Yes, removable rear sight plate<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">$449.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-157 from cache -->\n<p>This is a relative newcomer to the .22LR pistol scene: a hammer-fired, single-action, semi-auto by the same company that is now manufacturing the U.S. Army\u2019s\u2019 Next Generation Squad Weapons. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sigsauer.com\/p322-22.html\">322C-BAS<\/a> model P322 features a 20-round polymer magazine \u2013 a surprisingly high capacity for a pistol that weighs just 17.1 oz unloaded.<\/p>\n<p>The P322\u2019s fixed barrel is surrounded by a large recoil spring to promote more comfortable operation. Even so, the spring\u2019s low tension makes racking the slide easy for smaller marksmen. Its aluminum slide is lightweight enough to ensure reliable blowback operation. It&#8217;s also part of the reason why the P322 boasts a surprisingly low price tag. Its grip is similar to the P356XL\u2019s and satisfactorily ergonomic \u2013 just as well, because it\u2019s integral to the P322\u2019s stainless steel frame. And thanks to its threaded barrel, the P322 is all set to take SIG\u2019s SRD22X 22 LR suppressor.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"buckmark\">Browning Buck Mark<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5713\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5713\" style=\"width: 2550px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5713 size-full\" title=\"browning buckmark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Browning-Buck-Mark-Plus-Practical-URX-051530490-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"a browning buck mark 22lr pistol\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Browning-Buck-Mark-Plus-Practical-URX-051530490-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Browning-Buck-Mark-Plus-Practical-URX-051530490-300x179.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Browning-Buck-Mark-Plus-Practical-URX-051530490-1024x610.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5713\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy: Browning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-158\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-158\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Model<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Capacity<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Barrel Length<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Front Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Rear Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Weight<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Threaded Barrel<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Optics Ready<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">MSRP<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Buck Mark Plus Practical URX<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10+1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5.5\"<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TruGlo Fiber Optic<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">White outline Pro-Target<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">35 oz.<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">Rail<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">$579.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-158 from cache -->\n<p>Travel one inch south of the Mason-Dixon line, and you\u2019re bound to notice that every other pickup truck sports a Browning decal. If you\u2019re already a great fan of the hallowed American company \u2013 named after one of the greatest firearm designers of the 20th century, no less \u2013 then buying a straight blowback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.browning.com\/products\/firearms\/pistols\/buck-mark.html\">Buck Mark<\/a> might just be a no-brainer.<\/p>\n<p>And you\u2019ll like what you get. This solid aluminum alloy pistol is lightweight, yet rugged enough to withstand the kinds of wear that go hand in hand with hunting and plinking. The Buck Mark\u2019s single-action trigger has a light, clean, and highly satisfying break. And between its ergonomic manual slide release, comfortable soft nitrile Ultragrip RX or wood Ultragrip Deluxe grip, Ergonomic Interactive Surface, narrow profile, and adjustable Pro-Target rear sight, handling and aiming the Buck Mark is easy both for novices and pros.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"p22\">Walther P22<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5711\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5711\" style=\"width: 1490px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5711 size-full\" title=\"walther p22 q\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Walther_P22_Black_RS.png\" alt=\"a walther p22 q 22lr pistol\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Walther_P22_Black_RS.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Walther_P22_Black_RS-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Walther_P22_Black_RS-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Walther_P22_Black_RS-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Walther_P22_Black_RS-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Walther_P22_Black_RS-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Walther_P22_Black_RS-750x750.png 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/Walther_P22_Black_RS-1140x1140.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy: Walther<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-159\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-159\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Model<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Capacity<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Barrel Length<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Front Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Rear Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Weight<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Threaded Barrel<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Optics Ready<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">MSRP<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">P22 Q<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10+1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3.42\"<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Fixed<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Adjustable<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">16 oz.<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">$399.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-159 from cache -->\n<p>The suavest secret agents all carry Walther PPK pistols \u2013 but Walther has suave plinkers equally well covered. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/waltherarms.com\/p22-q#1556734004702-ce71bd94-8a91\">P22<\/a> is outstandingly reliable, and not a pistol we\u2019re unconfident recommending to folks who want to carry a concealed .22 for self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>The P22 was the first polymer frame semi-auto .22LR pistol to hit the market, and it remains one of the smallest at 1.1\u201d wide and 16 oz empty. The P22\u2019s shorter barrel (3.42\u2033 stock) makes it compact enough to easily conceal, if you so choose. Its black polymer grip is especially grippy thanks to its nonslip surface, and comes with two interchangeable backstraps to create a seamless fit with your hand. The external hammer pistol also features a double- and single-action trigger, a manual thumb button safety with additional automatic drop safety, and a convenient ambidextrous magazine release button.<\/p>\n<h3 id=mamba>Volquartsen Black Mamba<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5712\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5712\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5712 size-full\" title=\"black mamba\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/blackmamba.jpeg\" alt=\"a volquartsen black mamba 22lr pistol\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/blackmamba.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/blackmamba-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/blackmamba-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/blackmamba-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/blackmamba-750x563.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5712\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy: Volquartsen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-160\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-160\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Model<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Capacity<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Barrel Length<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Front Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Rear Sight<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Weight<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Threaded Barrel<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Optics Ready<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">MSRP<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Black Mamba<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10+1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.5\"<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Fiber Optic<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Target<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">28 oz.<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">Rail<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">$1583<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-160 from cache -->\n<p>\u201cI should have been motherf***ing Black Mamba.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2013 Kill Bill: Volume 1<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/volquartsen.com\/products\/1299-black-mamba\">Black Mamba<\/a> is an interesting target pistol. It&#8217;s built with a Ruger Mk IV 22\/45 frame and retrofitted with its manufacturer&#8217;s own Accurizing Kit to create a clean and crisp 2.25 lb trigger pull. Volquartsen\u2019s LLV Competition Upper features a 4.5\u201d or 6\u201d stainless steel barrel that is housed in an aluminum shroud. It all adds up to deliver true match grade accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>The Black Mamba is easy to take down with the press of a single button, extremely smooth feeding courtesy of its raised magazine position, and safeguarded against corrosion by its DLC coating. Volquartsen also saw fit to give the Black Mamba a standard threaded muzzle with a preinstalled single-port compensator. An outstanding American-made pistol \u2013 albeit one you won\u2019t be taking home for less than $1,500.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose a .22LR Pistol?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5714 size-full\" title=\"shooting .22lr\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting22lr.jpg\" alt=\"mckenzie shooting a ruger mark iv 22\/45 lite .22lr pistol\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting22lr.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting22lr-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting22lr-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting22lr-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting22lr-1536x870.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting22lr-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting22lr-750x425.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting22lr-1140x646.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The rimfire round is inexpensive. Its recoil impulse is so gentle that a child can handle it (provided said child is properly supervised by a responsible adult). Its report is not exactly imperceptible, but it is quiet enough to avoid upsetting your neighbors. And if you choose the right cartridge, you can hit small targets at ranges beyond 100 yards.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a fun and affordable plinking toy \u2013 or something you can keep ready in your nightstand in case squirrels break into your home at night \u2013 then you can\u2019t go wrong with a .22LR pistol. All pistols aren\u2019t created equal, however, and the .22LR\u2019s rimmed case means it\u2019s prone to feeding jams unless it&#8217;s being fed by a high-quality piece of hardware.<\/p>\n<p>Make no mistake: no .22LR pistols are immune to failures to feed. None of them will give you the same muzzle velocity that\u2019s reported by the ammunition manufacturer, either. With very few exceptions (namely .22LR rounds that are specifically designed for self-defense with a handgun), all .22LR muzzle velocities are recorded with rifle-length test barrels \u2013 and as a general rule, the longer the barrel, the higher the muzzle velocity.<\/p>\n<p>Did we leave your favorite .22LR pistol out of our list? Let us know how dissatisfied you are by angrily ordering several hundred rounds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/22lr-ammo.php\">.22LR ammunition<\/a> from us. 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