Smith and Wesson handgun purchase

[cookiedough]

I know it has been discussed before, but been looking for a .22 caliber handgun for some cheap plinking.  I came across this S&W and liked the feel and weight of this handgun.  Wondering if anyone has this model and likes/dislikes?  The price is right around 250 bucks tops at a dealer and can even add a red dot sight on top for even more accuracy.  The rubber grips are very comfy and from reviews, pretty reliable with few jams and easy to take apart and clean.  I think it even has a lifetime warranty but guessing would have to pay for shipping back to mfg. though.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764902_-1_757765_757752_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

Gander Mountain has this same version also and said they even runs sales down to 230 bucks at times:
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Smith-Wesson-Model-22A-No-Bull-Handgun&i=GM413015&aID=510C1&merchID=4006

I know ruger handguns are good but I like the longer 5 1/2" barrel design being heavier and longer plus the price under 250 bucks is hard to beat with rugers over 300 bucks. 

Any thoughts on this smith and wesson from users?

[sandy]

No experience with that model but try Galleryofguns.com for an online quote.

[PAVALKER]

Shooting .22s is fun, but they go fast... and reloading the mags over and over can be a PITA at times.  Have you considered a revolver?  Taurus makes some nice .22 revolvers (not sure I'd recommend their SA's tho).

I have Ruger Semi Auto .22s. a Walther P22, and a Taurus .22 Revolver, no experience with that model.... but if you do get it... provide some feed back on it.

Good luck....

[JWV 99 I]

I have one, some have commented  about misfires, I have had a few misfires in the many rounds that I have cycled through the pistol.  I am of the opinion that it may be the quality of the rounds, but really enjoy the plinking and the inexpensive entertainment.  Ruger are very good but a little more costly.  Just my two cents.

[Thunderbolt]

Take a look at the German Sport Group GSG 1911-22.  Semi Auto, lots of fun and not expensive to shoot.

[old grouch]

I have one.  Good pistol, IMO.  Has a good balance & feel.  No misfires since I shot up the old, crappy ammo I had left over from 30+ years ago.  Will only take .22 LR.  .22 Longs won't feed from the mag.

[Garland]

My preference in 22 handguns tends towards revolvers, like this S&W model 18-3. They are usually more expensive but an absolute blast to plink with.

[flcjr]

I had one it shot great put was very fussy on the ammo it would feed reliably. I just got fed up with it and traded it for another 22 rifle. May have just needed some polishing but I lost my interest in it. only ammo I found that would jam in it was cci wich is kinda spendy for plinking.

[BigMac (SoCal)]

I bought one last month, The first day I shot it everything worked great. But the next few times I had miss fires and it wouldn't cycle the missed fired round out. I sent it back to S&W yesterday and they said they would take care of it. I have read reviews of people who have put 15,000 rounds threw them with no problem so hopefully they will get it right. I have tried all kinds of ammo including CCI mini mags and it made no difference.  If I were to buy another one I would buy the Ruger. About a $100.00 bucks more but I have friends with them and they shoot forever with no problems.

Dave