Well of course, I was wondering what else was on your eval list. I went through a similar process a couple years ago. I've had the privilege of having shot all of these, and more at least a few times. Curious that I don't see a couple on your list. The fairly new Glock .22 (not really on my short list, but solid weapon). And more surprised to not see a Browning Buckmark which is highly regarded.
As you said, there's always a lot of individual preference and intended use involved. Any of the ones you've mentioned above are fine weapons. For me, I chose the Ruger Mark IV 22/45 (tactical model). I wanted the picatinny rail on top AND bottom. Top considerations for me were the rails, ease of takedown/cleaning, ease and availability of custom trigger, accurate barrel or ease of replacement, sights, and custom grip options. The Ruger allows for easy, near drop in replacement of trigger and related springs with custom Volquartsen replacements and (threaded) barrels. The magazines have a nice little pull-down button to make mag loading easier. And then I just fell in love with the Tactical model look once I ran across it (both before and after mods).. It has become my favorite shooter, even more now with the suppressor. I have zero negatives about my choice on that one and still smile every time I pick it up.
Enjoy your search and look forward to seeing the final decision!
Ahh, and here is the pic of the original, before customization...
Well and after the grips and VQ trigger mod... And yes, she is a tack driver!
If I got one it would be the tactical model.
I left the Browning Buckmark and Ruger Mark IV off the list as I'm very familiar with both due their popularity (and would certainly own either). I'll narrow it down and the final choice will be evaluated against those two. The Glock...not really a Glock guy to be honest, personal choice.
I was hoping you'd see this and comment about your Mark IV as it's a legit firearm and one I'd be happy to own.
I'm trying to be practical about it, objective too, hence the testing, but I'd have yours in a shit? $50AUD close to the mark? 🤣
I'm in no hurry and when it happens will do a post about it.
Yes mate, 3 at that price lol. It actually wasn't too bad, I got it just before some of the major price jumps over here a few years ago. Still LOVING it. One of my sons got the "Lite" version, not for me, but it's a solid shooter. My other son has a Walther PPKs, and it was surprisingly good for it's short barrel, but didn't care for the trigger on it at all and expensive to customize.
Lol, you can't blame me for trying.
One of my issues here is the ridiculous amount of forms the government make us complete for importation of gun parts. Triggers and so on - it's the same form for that actual firearm itself! Bonkers. That's why I'm trying to get something I don't feel the need to accessorise too much. It's probably not possible, but I'll try.
Think on my offer mate, and look...I could throw in a jar of Vegemite if it will sway you, a medium sized one.
Ahh, holy cow that is restrictive on the parts! The stock trigger on the Ruger is quite tolerable (even nice by some standards) it broke crisply at just a hair over 3lbs. Probably the nicest out of the bunch. If you wanted to go crazy, look at the VQ "Mamba" versions that would come with all the goodies standard and avoid the later pain, but they start getting a bit pricey.
I don't think they'll take Vegemite in trade. LMAO.
I guess they want to know what's comijg in, thanks to the criminals, they rest the honest people like criminals.
I heard about the Mamba...I'll take a look. Cool name huh?