Can't stop myself
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 3:34 pm
At the beginning of Covid, I had 3 rimfires. I have always loved 22lr, but pretty much had my bases covered. A tricked out MKII, integral 10/22, and braced charger were plenty for plinking, steel challenge, and groundhog control.
Shortly into lockdown, I decided I wanted a smaller, lighter pistol. I looked at all the available options and couldn't find exactly what I wanted. In the end, I decided on a cut down MKII "assassin" pistol. It took quite a while to assemble the parts and get it all together due to shutdowns and delays. It was entirely worth it. I love that thing and it quickly became a favorite plinker as well as my go-to groundhog killer.
As matches got started back up, everyone was switching to rimfire because ammo was crazy. I ran my MKIIs for a while, but they are not designed for holster work or fast mag changes. A few friends had picked up TX22 Competitions and they had proven themselves in our matches. With shortages and booming popularity, it took months to find them, but I ended up with a Comp and standard model TX. I upgraded them a little and just got kydex to start using them in more matches.
Many of our matches are carbine friendly and my 10/22s were ill-suited for those types of events. I always liked the M&P15-22, but felt it was a little flimsy. After much research, I decided on the Tippmann M4-22 and couldn't be happier. It has become the most reliable 22lr I've ever owned and absolutely blazes at indoor and outdoor matches.
Through some buying/selling/trading, I ended up getting into rimfire precision shooting. I cycled through a few rifles because I was able to trade up either making money or dead even. I ended up with a Bergara B14r that shoots better than me and a new hobby I'm quite enjoying. In fact, I'm shopping for $300 triggers right now. I doubt I'll get into precision as much as other games, but I'll enjoy the challenge from the shallow end of the pool.
Somehow I went from 3 to 8 rimfires in the last 18 months and still catch myself looking at more. A Tippmann Micro braced pistol is calling my name and the Bergara BXR keeps enticing me. Who know if I'll be strong enough to resist for long.
Shortly into lockdown, I decided I wanted a smaller, lighter pistol. I looked at all the available options and couldn't find exactly what I wanted. In the end, I decided on a cut down MKII "assassin" pistol. It took quite a while to assemble the parts and get it all together due to shutdowns and delays. It was entirely worth it. I love that thing and it quickly became a favorite plinker as well as my go-to groundhog killer.
As matches got started back up, everyone was switching to rimfire because ammo was crazy. I ran my MKIIs for a while, but they are not designed for holster work or fast mag changes. A few friends had picked up TX22 Competitions and they had proven themselves in our matches. With shortages and booming popularity, it took months to find them, but I ended up with a Comp and standard model TX. I upgraded them a little and just got kydex to start using them in more matches.
Many of our matches are carbine friendly and my 10/22s were ill-suited for those types of events. I always liked the M&P15-22, but felt it was a little flimsy. After much research, I decided on the Tippmann M4-22 and couldn't be happier. It has become the most reliable 22lr I've ever owned and absolutely blazes at indoor and outdoor matches.
Through some buying/selling/trading, I ended up getting into rimfire precision shooting. I cycled through a few rifles because I was able to trade up either making money or dead even. I ended up with a Bergara B14r that shoots better than me and a new hobby I'm quite enjoying. In fact, I'm shopping for $300 triggers right now. I doubt I'll get into precision as much as other games, but I'll enjoy the challenge from the shallow end of the pool.
Somehow I went from 3 to 8 rimfires in the last 18 months and still catch myself looking at more. A Tippmann Micro braced pistol is calling my name and the Bergara BXR keeps enticing me. Who know if I'll be strong enough to resist for long.
