Chronos wrote:what discipline do you plan on becoming a world champion in?
ISSF? You may need to join a club and see what the others are using. most clubs have club pistols you can use, most likely hammerli
otherwise something like a ruger Mk111 is a good honest gun. there are cheap models and more upmarket target models
there are 1911 replicas like the GSG/sig sauer and the colt gold cup. both fun guns to shoot but won't win too many awards :LOL: I have a GSG 1911 .22 with a trigger job and it's a good cheap fun trainer. I even shoot a few service matches with it as class 4 because it replicates the 1911
a mate has a walther P22 and it's a fine gun too though a little more exxy then the GSG
Chronos
aekpani wrote:Chronos wrote:what discipline do you plan on becoming a world champion in?
ISSF? You may need to join a club and see what the others are using. most clubs have club pistols you can use, most likely hammerli
otherwise something like a ruger Mk111 is a good honest gun. there are cheap models and more upmarket target models
there are 1911 replicas like the GSG/sig sauer and the colt gold cup. both fun guns to shoot but won't win too many awards :LOL: I have a GSG 1911 .22 with a trigger job and it's a good cheap fun trainer. I even shoot a few service matches with it as class 4 because it replicates the 1911
a mate has a walther P22 and it's a fine gun too though a little more exxy then the GSG
Chronos
Thank you for your response. Yes mostly I will be shooting ISSF matches. At Club majority of the mates are using Browning buckmark, and Rugers Mark ii or iii. I use club mark ii or iii but as you know they are abused guns for I am sort of disappointed with them.. I borrowed and shot S&W revolver (with red dot), and found it really accurate.. But Still I am not sure revolvers are accurate or semi autos?
Best,
AA
Warrigul wrote:
If you have lots of money and intend training hard go out and spend a couple of thousand on a Walther, Hammerli, feinwerkbau etc. But if you just want to start off at club level go out and buy a brand new 22/45, MK3 ruger etc for under $500.
I shoot mid 500's on good nights with my 22/45 in standard and sports pistol, the Morini is worth another 10 or fifteen to my score but that is as far as I go and the ruger is more fun. I have shot sports pistol with my Ruger single six but I generally drop around 50-60 points- but have a lot of fun.
Everyone should have a .22 revolver INMHO.
Just my humble opinions and I would definitely recommend using the club pistols for a while first.
Revolvers aren't suitable for all ISSF rim fire matches(I am assuming you are talking pistol Australia and not simply SSAA?)
aekpani wrote:Warrigul wrote:
If you have lots of money and intend training hard go out and spend a couple of thousand on a Walther, Hammerli, feinwerkbau etc. But if you just want to start off at club level go out and buy a brand new 22/45, MK3 ruger etc for under $500.
I shoot mid 500's on good nights with my 22/45 in standard and sports pistol, the Morini is worth another 10 or fifteen to my score but that is as far as I go and the ruger is more fun. I have shot sports pistol with my Ruger single six but I generally drop around 50-60 points- but have a lot of fun.
Everyone should have a .22 revolver INMHO.
Just my humble opinions and I would definitely recommend using the club pistols for a while first.
Revolvers aren't suitable for all ISSF rim fire matches(I am assuming you are talking pistol Australia and not simply SSAA?)
Thanks for your advise, Yes I am seriously looking at Ruger 22/45 because I dont want to spend too much on my first pistol, and I need to buy air pistol for my daughter to start with.
As soon as my license is open for additional pistols, I will definitely add revolver to my collection (if I will buy semi auto as my first pistol).
I am with SSAA, havent been to pistol Australia, can you please explain the difference?
Best,
AA
Guliver wrote:The Ruger 22/45 is a good choice, pretty sure they are over $500 new if you want the removable grip model, a few months ago you could find them for less. Buy the model with removable grips.
The trigger is a little on the heavy side, installing a http://www.midwayusa.com/product/380716 ... less-steel will halve the trigger weight. The most improvement for dollars spent.
Don't forget https://www.usedguns.com.au/Guns/used_hand_guns
This is the model I'd choose https://www.usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=48873
Warrigul wrote:
Pistol Australia affiliated clubs are perhaps more competition based and solely concerned with pistol disciplines.
The SSAA is perhaps a little more skewed towards enjoying yourself than solely competition, both have their merits and I am a member of both. Some SSAA affiliated clubs are just as serious as PA ones but many warp the ISSF concept a little.
A good air pistol shot is a good pistol shot fullstop, I am no real fan of airpistol but I religiously shoot sixty pellets each week to enhance my rim and centerfire pistol skills. An airpistol shows all your faults, it is not just for your daughter.
A 22/45 will last virtually forever, some come out with average triggers and benefit from some attention from a gunsmith to get the best out of them but all are shootable.
The main thing is to enjoy yourself.
Guliver wrote:The Ruger 22/45 is a good choice, pretty sure they are over $500 new if you want the removable grip model, a few months ago you could find them for less. Buy the model with removable grips.
The trigger is a little on the heavy side, installing a http://www.midwayusa.com/product/380716 ... less-steel will halve the trigger weight. The most improvement for dollars spent.
Don't forget https://www.usedguns.com.au/Guns/used_hand_guns
This is the model I'd choose https://www.usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=48873
aekpani wrote:Guliver wrote:The Ruger 22/45 is a good choice, pretty sure they are over $500 new if you want the removable grip model, a few months ago you could find them for less. Buy the model with removable grips.
The trigger is a little on the heavy side, installing a http://www.midwayusa.com/product/380716 ... less-steel will halve the trigger weight. The most improvement for dollars spent.
Don't forget https://www.usedguns.com.au/Guns/used_hand_guns
This is the model I'd choose https://www.usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=48873
Thank you and I just looked at the model you recommended, I must say its a good deal!
yoshie wrote:Watch the barrel length, one of the models was too long for ISSF (sight radius was too long), not that anyone will pick you up on it at club level, but you might get pulled up if you were to shoot it in an open.
aekpani wrote:Guys thank you so much for all the help. I was visiting a gunshop in omeau qld. Found hammerli 208 in good condition. I trust this guy as he shoots with me at my pistol club. I will test it at the range and will revert back with my range review.
Guliver wrote:
An excellent choice if the price is right, there's no modifications needed, a fantastic gun in stock form, I had one 3 or 4 years ago, and wish I hadn't sold it.
Warrigul wrote:Everyone should have a .22 revolver INMHO.
Lorgar wrote:Warrigul wrote:Everyone should have a .22 revolver INMHO.
Something about revolvers appeals to me. I'd love one, CBF with VIC licensing though
scrolllock wrote:Reckon the Colt Python is any good aekpani?
Looks good but I only know it from TV series. No first hand experience.
What do you think?
Triang wrote:How were your groups with the CCI standard?
Guliver wrote:The double action on a revolver makes the trigger heavy and impractical for a lot of matches, fine for when you can use them sigle action. But I have to agree, nice to own.
aekpani wrote:Here you go the target.. It was 15 meters
padaro wrote:
Looks good to me