Where to buy used .22 handgun in MA

[Rabi]

Hello All,

I'm looking to purchase a used .22 handgun just for target practice. Any advise where I can go?

 

[babygorilla]

Here?

 

[one-eyed Jack]

What is it that you want? Jack.

 

[arsco]

Where are you and how far are you willing to drive

 

[StevieP]

Gee. Have you tried the classifieds here on NES? Have you visited an FFL (gun store)? What is it you're looking for? Revolver? Semi-automatic? Any make/model in mind? Budget? Location?

 

[Rabi]

What is it that you want? Jack.

Any .22 semi auto handgun for target practice since the ammo isn't that expensive. I would prefer Ruger SR 22 LR.

 

[Rabi]

Where are you and how far are you willing to drive

I'm in Leominster MA, I can drive hour and half.

 

[Prepper]

Have you tried your local gun store? I used to buy stuff from Four Seasons.

 

[Rabi]

Have you tried your local gun store? I used to buy stuff from Four Seasons.

I did try 4 season, their prices were a.little more than i expect for.a .22. But I did buy my shield there.

 

[deerdad]

Seems to me there was a van in Dorchester where they were selling all kinds of black gunz to anybody that wanted them. Some people were even buying them with bags that looked like sugar cubes in them so the gunz must be pretty cheap.

Greg

 

[amm5061]

Check the classifieds here or your LGS. Just because it's a .22 doesn't make it cheap, even when it should be. SR22s are going for way more than they're really worth imo. I picked mine up from MFS the last time they ran a sale. Ran close to $300 as I recall, even with the sale.

 

[LuvDog]

If FS prices are too high then you may need to reset your expectations

Also a SR22 isn’t what I would choose for target practice.

 

[Rabi]

Check the classifieds here or your LGS. Just because it's a .22 doesn't make it cheap, even when it should be. SR22s are going for way more than they're really worth imo. I picked mine up from MFS the last time they ran a sale. Ran close to $300 as I recall, even with the sale.

Thanks

 

[Rabi]

If FS prices are too high then you may need to reset your expectations

Also a SR22 isn’t what I would choose for target practice.

Thanks

 

[hminsky]

I would suggest a Ruger 22, no need to get the latest greatest shiny toy, an old broken in Mark II or Mark III target pistol will often have an amazing trigger that you can't pay money to buy if you wanted to on a new gun. You can find them used at a lot of gun stores.

 

[Rabi]

I would suggest a Ruger 22, no need to get the latest greatest shiny toy, an old broken in Mark II or Mark III target pistol will often have an amazing trigger that you can't pay money to buy if you wanted to on a new gun. You can find them used at a lot of gun stores.

Thank you

 

[Prepper]

I would suggest a Ruger 22, no need to get the latest greatest shiny toy, an old broken in Mark II or Mark III target pistol will often have an amazing trigger that you can't pay money to buy if you wanted to on a new gun. You can find them used at a lot of gun stores.

My Ruget Mark III is my favorite for 22 target practice. Other than the take down for cleaning issue, which I solved by rarely cleaning it (doesn't seem to harm it a bit).

 

[DW357]

My first 22 pistol was a Ruger MKIII Hunter. Awesome gun. Now they have the MKIV which is easier to takedown and clean.

 

[Glockster30]

Strange thread...

 

[Paul455]

Revolver - Ruger GP100 or S&W 617

Semi auto - Ruger Mark IV

 

[JDL]

It would seem that this post is very odd. Something doesn't seem right.

 

[greencobra]

I know we all started somewhere but all I can say is....oh brother...

 

[DavidC77]

Maura Healy are you trying to get one of us to get Hooked In By You so you can lock us up for havin those Evil Semi-Full Automatic Black Guns!!!

 

[TomMontana]

If FS prices are too high then you may need to reset your expectations

This may be the tier below skinflint. @drgrant what's the ruling here?

 

[Rob Boudrie]

check out www.fsguns.com/used

If a gun looks interesting, call the shop and they will hold it for 24 hours (maybe 48) for you with no obligation to buy.

If FS prices are too high then you may need to reset your expectations

Ask if the used gun you are interested in is shop owned or consignment. Consignment sales have owner set prices that are not always realistic.

 

[grey]

I bought the basic mark iii. I love it...but I really wish I went with the hunter. That said, make me an offer and I'll use that to upgrade! Maybe to an older mkii...

 

[bottle-cap]

Smith n’ Wesson 22-A was my first .22 for plinking and target. Super accurate and fun to shoot. Grips were the plastic wood looking ones. Little big to hold for someone with small hands. Other than that, highly recommended.

Just my .22 cents!!

 

[hminsky]

Right, you can always bargain for the guns on consignment at Four Seasons, just make an offer and they will contact the seller and ask if they will accept.

 

[hminsky]

The first .22 I got was also a used Smith and Wesson 22A from Four Seasons. At one point something broke on it and Smith and Wesson
repaired it no charge.

"Smith & Wesson’s Lifetime Service Policy begins after the warranty period has expired. Smith & Wesson will repair, without charge, for the lifetime of the original owner, any Smith & Wesson handgun purchased on or after February 1, 1989, and any M&P15 series rifle, that is found to have a defect in material or workmanship."

So if you can prove the original owner is still alive ...

 

[clampett]

It would seem that this post is very odd. Something doesn't seem right.

Yeah, I thought he was going to ask us how the gun show loop hole works.