.22 Pistol Plinkoff

[graycrait]

This is a trio of plinkers I am currently comparing. I've tried out plenty of others, including some that most would not call plinkers. These three suit my fancy and the top one made by Austrian Arms is my favorite in terms of balance. It has metal easy to load mags too. Weights without mags or ammo: Austrian Arms ISSC M22 - 20 oz; G17 w/Advantage Arms Conversion 15.2oz; Walther P22 - 15.2oz. The Glock 17 has had its grip cut to allow G19 mags as well as some other grip mods so its weight is slightly less than a typical G17. I don't have any quantitive comparative data only that all 3 are reliable enough for range or field use, but all 3 need hundreds more rounds down range. I'm determined to just use bulk pack ammo in all 3 so it may take me a while to find out which ammo works best in each pistol. Apparently the same guy who designed the Walther designed the Austrian Arms pistol.
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[Ae-35]

Is that M22 the same size as a stock 17 or 19? Look'n at holster fit.

[jimic]

Why do you think the Walter and Austrian Arms has the same designer ?

What bulk ammo are you have luck with ?

[dats82]

The most reliable bulk ammo I have found is the Federal stuff. I have had a bunch of duds in both Winchester and Remington's stuff. The only bulk I use is copper dipped. Maybe the lead stuff is different, but I doubt it.

[graycrait]

Average Joe's Handgun Reviews

[DavidD]

The most reliable bulk ammo I have found is the Federal stuff. I have had a bunch of duds in both Winchester and Remington's stuff. The only bulk I use is copper dipped. Maybe the lead stuff is different, but I doubt it.

As far as bulk paks go, +1 on the Federal. I too seem to have the best luck with them, followed by Remington and Winchester last.

[aj81557]

I know someone who has a p22 I had to close my eyes when I shot it cause it would send the casings right into my face and sometimes eyes, not sure if that is normal for those or not

[jparn]

I haven't had any luck with any bulk .22 in my Walther. All I've found that will feed reliably is the CCI mini mag, but it runs those perfectly. I considered selling it the first month I had it simply because I had so many missfires and jams, but once I switched to the CCI stuff the walther quickly became one of my favorite pistols to shoot. And yes, it will throw casings in your face occasionally so eye protection is a must.

[aj81557]

what about ccl blazer, did it cause problems blazer is cci bulk ammo label or brand if u want to call it that

[DaveTN]

It’s not a pistol but here is my “Plinker”.
It’s the same basic size and weight as my other .357Mag Smith & Wesson’s. Great for cheap trigger time, it’s extremely accurate, and I don’t have to worry what will feed.