Best .22 Pistols

Updated October 18, 2026

A .22 pistol is a trainer and a range gun. The Taurus TX22, the Ruger Mark IV, and the Walther P22 are the usual names, and they do not share magazines. The Ruger 10/22 is a rifle. The Charger is the pistol version of that family.

In-stock handgun deals

What to match

Grip size, magazine count, threaded barrel, and optic-ready versus not. Rimfire guns can be picky about ammunition. That is a use note, not a typed-in ammo price.

Who it suits

Practice, new shooters, and anyone who wants reps. It is a bad substitute for a defensive 9mm.

What to look for in a deal

T.O.R.O. or optic cut, thread, and extra magazines. A compact TX22 is not the full-size gun. A tired rimfire with a feeding complaint in the description is not a deal. The brand board for this is Taurus deals. The model-level page is taurus tx22 for sale.

Questions people ask

What should I match before comparing best 22 pistol?

Grip size, magazine count, threaded barrel, and optic-ready versus not. Rimfire guns can be picky about ammunition. That is a use note, not a typed-in ammo price.

Who is this for?

Practice, new shooters, and anyone who wants reps. It is a bad substitute for a defensive 9mm.

What makes a deal in this category real?

T.O.R.O. or optic cut, thread, and extra magazines. A compact TX22 is not the full-size gun. A tired rimfire with a feeding complaint in the description is not a deal.

Where do the in-stock listings live?

A .22 pistol is a trainer and a range gun. The Taurus TX22, the Ruger Mark IV, and the Walther P22 are the usual names, and they do not share magazines. The Ruger 10/22 is a rifle. The Charger is the pistol version of that family.

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