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Just bought a used Thunder 22. Anyone have any experience with this model. I'm looking for info on what ammo works best, any mechanical issues I might run into that kinda thing. Thanks in advance......
I've had good luck with CCI Mini Mags or CCI Stingers. Having shot over 2K rounds between these two I've yet to experience a Fail to Feed or Fail to Eject--maybe that's saying as much about the firearms I've put them through: a Walther P22 a Ruger 10/22 and a GSG 1911 style. I clean my arms after every use and am amazed at how much dirtier lead bullets are vs the CCI products mentioned here. Just my opinion based on a little experience...Just bought a used Thunder 22. Anyone have any experience with this model. I'm looking for info on what ammo works best, any mechanical issues I might run into that kinda thing. Thanks in advance......
I'm new to the forum. I just purchased a BT 380; took it to the range once; was very happy with it. Recoil was a little much for my wife. I would like to get her a .22. Since that ammo is so scarce I would like something that shoots about any brand. I was looking at the BT .22, but it sound like they are very particular. Do they get better after they are broken in? How long do they take to break in? Thanks
I don't have a .22 in the bersa but do own a .22 sig sauer auto it won't cycle on anything but the CCI ammo. Keep them clean and don't go over board with the lube. You might look at a .22 revolver for her, they will run pretty much any .22 ammo, low recoil and fairly cheap. Most of the .22 autos that I've own pefer the hotter CCI mini mags. I just bought quite a bit of it online for my sig. There is alot of it online depending on what your willing to pay for it.I'm new to the forum. I just purchased a BT 380; took it to the range once; was very happy with it. Recoil was a little much for my wife. I would like to get her a .22. Since that ammo is so scarce I would like something that shoots about any brand. I was looking at the BT .22, but it sound like they are very particular. Do they get better after they are broken in? How long do they take to break in? Thanks
.22 revolers are great for getting someone introduced into shooting sports, very relible, low noise and recoil and they can be found for a reasonible price. I would stay away from the mini revolers tho and go to something with a full frame and 3 to 5 inch barrel for someone just starting. They will run any .22lr round and hey they are just fun to plink with.Good points mule. Didn't even think about a wheel gun! Simple and easy to use and you can pretty much shoot any velocity of ammo in them!
The SR22 is a sweet gun. I only have two complaints, the DA trigger pull is somewhat heavy, and they put the safety on upside down!. My dad has one and it's a hoot to shoot, and accurate to boot. Really if you like the BT22, I think you will find the SR22 is like a first cousin. The safety/deckocker operates much like the Thunder, push down to decock and deactivate the trigger, push up to fire. The first shot will be double action so it is just as safe to carry as a revolver. That is unless you thumb cock the hammer.Thanks for the info. I really like my bersa 380 and would love to have the 22lr for the cheaper ammo and for my wife to shoot. With the shortage of ammo, I'm concerned about the ability to find ammo that will work in the bersa. I've read that after the break in period the gun is more acceptable to other ammo. Is that true? Is there any advise that anyone has to make the bersa more open to shooting a greater variety of ammunition? I'm also looking at the Ruger SR22 any thoughts?
Thanks again.