Best single shot or bolt action 22lr pistols ?

[264win]

I am looking for a single shot or bolt action 22 pistol with at least an eight inch barrel.
I like T/C contenders, but they are heavier and more expensive than I want.
Has anyone tried the Annie bolt action pistol, or the new Cricket ?

 

[flylo]

I think he wants a handgun.

 

[wakajawaka]

By Anne, are you referring to the Anschutz Exemplar 22 LR pistol?

The Crickett with iron sights is about 2lbs 8oz.
My T/C with 10" barrel, mounts, rings and scope is 3lbs 14oz.
I could weigh it with irons later if you'd like a better comparison.

I'm quite familiar with the Contender in .22lr. Their standard barrels is OK but their Match barrel is much better.
Consider the aftermarket too. Bullberry & MGM have both made me barrels that are superb.

I don't have a clue as to T/C quality since Smith took them over...

 

[oneforall]

Toz35

 

[TOP PREDATOR]

I think he wants a handgun.

they make one crickett / chipmunk
Crickett Firearms - My First Rifle - Youth Model 22 Rifles - Proudly Made In The USA
Chipmunk 22 Pistols



how about a ruger charger with a single feed mag
10_22-BX-1-1-One-Round-Magazine-90344-Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

another one, can't speak to if it's any good, but there are options.

Matched Pair Pistol .22 Long Rifle

 

[ivanthesane]

Savage made the Stryker in 22lr/22wmr for a while as well.

Or, find teh bolt rifle you like, file the paperwork and pay the $200 to make a SBR.

Or since on 22s there are no real lugs on the bolt head, etc. it should be fairly easy to make your own receiver that would be compatible with a Savage, CZ, etc. bolt. Once you've made the receiver, you can use the drop in parts for everything else. No tax stamp required.

 

[Hoser]

The Anschutz Exemplar is an outstanding choice. I wish I had one.

 

[MG-70]

If you're talking Anschutz, then you should have the funds or inclination to try one of the guns below. None are single-shots or have 8" barrels but rather 7ish inch barrels and semi-autos or revolvers...

S&W 41 (personal preference is 5.5", although there were 6", 7", and 7 7/8" factory barrels, as well as various custom lengths)
S&W 617, 17 (personal preference is 4", but 6" is perhaps more common)
Ruger KMKIII678 (the 6 7/8" inch tapered, target-sighted, guns actually balance best of all, but have been discontinued and the MKIII were never offered in stainless, my preferred finish . Barrel lengths in 4", 4 1/2", and 5 1/2" are/were also available).

If you need the longer barrel for hunting restrictions, then I'd stick with a TC.

Cheers

 

[264win]

Thanks for all the ideas guys.
To answer a few of the questions, I do want a pistol only and SBR is not legal even with permit in WA. I will be running it with a can, and want to avoid revolvers and semi-autos.

The Anschutz Exemplar looks like exactly what I want, I am hoping to find something less expensive, since this will have a rough life as a truck gun.

These two look interesting as well, anyone seen or fired either one ?
Crickett Firearms - My First Rifle - Youth Model 22 Rifles - Proudly Made In The USA
Chipmunk 22 Pistols

Matched Pair Pistol .22 Long Rifle Rossi

Adam

 

[PRDRIVER]

Maybe check into finding a thompson hot shot and having a smith chop the barrel and stock and turn it into a pistol.

 

[joseywales]

Maybe check into finding a thompson hot shot and having a smith chop the barrel and stock and turn it into a pistol.

Exactly. Then bake the smith a cake with a file in it, because he'll need the file to break out of federal prison. Geez...

 

[PRDRIVER]

Exactly. Then bake the smith a cake with a file in it, because he'll need the file to break out of federal prison. Geez...

Most of the smith's I know are type 7 manufacturers. It was my understanding that a licensed Firearms Manufacturer can take a rifle, modify/manufacture it as a pistol, then transfer it you you as a pistol. Please correct me if I am wrong on this.

 

[joseywales]

Hmm...now I'm not sure. Manufacturing a gun is one thing, but converting a gun is another, I believe. That's the way our goofy laws are. Maybe an expert will chime in.