Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 3.4 inches
Weight: 32 ounces (empty)
Grips: Synthetic
Sights: Adjustable
Action: SA
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 10+1
MSRP: $380
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 4.25 inches
Weight: 13 ounces (empty)
Grips: Composite
Sights: Fixed
Action: SA
Finish: Blued
Capacity: 10+1
MSRP: $600
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 3.63 inches
Weight: 13 ounces (empty)
Grips: Composite
Sights: Fixed
Action: SA
Finish: Black slide, OD green frame
Capacity: 10+1
MSRP: $590
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 4 inches
Weight: 30.4 ounces (empty)
Grips: Wood
Sights: Fiber-optic front, Novak rear
Action: SA
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 10+1
MSRP: $279
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 3.5 inches
Weight: 10 ounces (empty)
Grips: N/A
Sights: Fixed
Action: SA
Finish: Black, silver
Capacity: 10+1
MSRP: $339
Caliber: .22 WMR
Barrel: 1.13 inches
Weight: 5.9 ounces (empty)
Grips: Wood
Sights: Fixed
Action: SA
Finish: Stainless
Capacity: 5
MSRP: $229
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 1 or 1.63 inches
Weight: 4.6 or 5.4 ounces (empty)
Grips: Holster grip
Sights: Fixed
Action: SA
Finish: Stainless
Capacity: 5
MSRP: $246
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 4.4 inches
Weight: 23 ounces (empty)
Grips: Zytel polymer
Sights: Fixed front, adjustable rear
Action: SA
Finish: Blue anodizing
Capacity: 10+1
MSRP: $515
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 4.2 inches
Weight: 24 ounces (empty)
Grips: Hardwood
Sights: Front blade, notch rear
Action: SA
Finish: Blued or stainless
Capacity: 6
MSRP: $589-$639
Caliber: .22 LR, .22 WMR
Barrel: 1.88 inches
Weight: 14.4-16.6 ounces (empty)
Grips: Hogue Tamer or CTC Lasergrips
Sights: Front blade, notch rear
Action: DAO
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 8 (.22 LR); 6 (.22 WMR)
MSRP: $545-$825
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 3.5 inches
Weight: 17.5 ounces (empty)
Grips: Polymer
Sights: Adjustable three-dot
Action: DA/SA
Finish: Matte black or black/silver
Capacity: 10+1
MSRP: $415-$449
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 3.3 inches
Weight: 16 ounces (empty)
Grips: Rosewood
Sights: SIGLITE night
Action: SA
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 10+1
MSRP: $656
Caliber: 22 LR
Barrel: 3.6 inches
Weight: 15 ounces (empty)
Grips: Polymer
Sights: Adjustable three-dot
Action: Striker-fired
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 10+1
MSRP: $389
Caliber: .22 WMR
Barrel: 1.88 inches
Weight: 10.8 ounces (empty)
Grips: Wood
Sights: Fiber-optic front, fixed rear
Action: DA/SA
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 7
MSRP: $759
Caliber: .22 WMR
Barrel: 2 inches
Weight: 24 ounces (empty)
Grips: Rubber
Sights: Fixed front, adjustable rear
Action: DA/SA
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 8
MSRP: $465
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 2.75 inches
Weight: 11.27-12.3 ounces (empty)
Grips: Polymer or rosewood
Sights: Fixed
Action: DAO
Finish: Blued or nickel
Capacity: 8+1
MSRP: $276-$299
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 3.42 inches
Weight: 17.6 ounces (empty)
Grips: Polymer
Sights: Low profile
Action: DA/SA
Finish: Black, nickel or military
Capacity: 10+1
MSRP: $335
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 4 inches
Weight: 22.4 ounces (empty)
Grips: Polymer
Sights: Low profile
Action: Striker-fired
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 12+1
MSRP: $429
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
American Tactical GSG 922http://www.americantactical.us
Browning 1911-22 A1http://www.browning.com
Browning 1911-22 A1 Olive Drab Compacthttp://www.browning.com
Chiappa 1911-22 Compacthttp://www.chiappafirearms.com
Kimber Rimfire Compact Conversion Kithttp://www.kimberamerica.com
North American Arms .22 Magnumhttp://www.northamericanarms.com
North American Arms LLR with Holster Gripshttp://www.northamericanarms.com
Ruger 22/45 Litehttp://www.ruger.com
Ruger New Bearcathttp://www.ruger.com
Ruger LCRhttp://www.ruger.com
Ruger SR22http://www.ruger.com
Sig Sauer P938http://www.sigsauer.com
Smith & Wesson M&P22 Compacthttp://www.smith-wesson.com
Smith & Wesson Model 351PDhttp://www.smith-wesson.com
Taurus 941B2http://www.taurususa.com
Taurus Model 22http://www.taurususa.com
Walther P22http://www.waltherarms.com
Walther PPQ 22http://www.waltherarms.com
