[Sergio]

For the price, you can't really go wrong with your selection. Plus, the Ruger is overbuilt, meaning it will handle an unexpected fall much better than the more expensive and more delicate European target .22s.

Good luck on your venture.

Sergio

[GSlob]

Check www.beamhit.com - they used to sell laser modules which inserted in a gun barrel and "shot" a short burst of red light on vibrational activation. These allow the shooter to visualize the "hit" from a dry firing on a wall [any wall- you can do it in a room - no bullets flying, no expense for ammo, and no noise] and also to visualize the grip steadiness- whether the light trace is a line [i.e. hand jerk] or more like a dot, as it ought to be.

[RKV]

[petro45acp]

Stick with the Rugers! Just about the most reliable and moderately priced .22 there is.

I have an old MkI. The pistol is nearly 30 years old, and it is still one of the most accurate in my collection.

They go bang every time you pull the trigger, they are easily repaired and upgraded, and there are enough aftermarket parts and bolt-ons to turn a standard pistol into a space-gun.

Depending on the type of events you are firing, might want to go with the shorter bull-barreled pistol. Shorter slug-time in the barrel, and heavy enough to be stable.

Good luck and good hunting!

[facedown]

Ditto on Rugers both for accuracy and ruggedness.

As the bull barrel versions are a bit heavy, you might want to consider getting one of the three with a standard barrel for beginners.

[Jack Hammer]

Ruger Mk. II - best .22 match target bang for the buck available. Good choice.

[absolootezer0]

gotta put in a plug for the buckmark .22 pistol. matches up fairly well against the ruger, but the grip angle and controls more resemble 1911s.
for durability.. i'm over 10,000rds with mine, no problems yet.

[jamesm51]

Thanks for putting on the event! I had a great time with the guns available (my favorites were the .45's, the GLOCK, and the desert eagle).