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New 22 magnum hits the market

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August 29, 2018, 01:35 PM
10x Sniper
New 22 magnum hits the market
https://volquartsen.com/produc...orpion-22-wmr-pistol


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August 29, 2018, 02:02 PM
BigSwede
I think of jam o matics when I think of 22 mag autos



August 29, 2018, 02:21 PM
P250UA5
Eek $1,800

Me, I want a matched pair PMR30 & CMR30.




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August 29, 2018, 03:22 PM
jimmy123x
I think .22 magnum is a cartridge that's been surpassed. I don't think .22 magnum doesn't do anything different, that .17 HMR does better and the ammo is about the same cost.
August 29, 2018, 03:31 PM
P250UA5
quote:
Originally posted by jimmy123x:
I think .22 magnum is a cartridge that's been surpassed. I don't think .22 magnum doesn't do anything different, that .17 HMR does better and the ammo is about the same cost.


Maybe, but I'm not aware of any .17HMR pistols.




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August 29, 2018, 04:02 PM
RichardC
Ammo selection can make quite a difference from a 6" barrel:

http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/22mag.html


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August 29, 2018, 04:12 PM
jimmy123x
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
quote:
Originally posted by jimmy123x:
I think .22 magnum is a cartridge that's been surpassed. I don't think .22 magnum doesn't do anything different, that .17 HMR does better and the ammo is about the same cost.


Maybe, but I'm not aware of any .17HMR pistols.


There are a bunch if you look for them. Tauras, Ruger, S+W in revolvers. Ruger makes a semi auto in .17 hmr as well and some specialty manufacturers.
August 29, 2018, 04:13 PM
.38supersig
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:

Maybe, but I'm not aware of any .17HMR pistols.


There are a few out there, they are also made by Volquartsen.



August 29, 2018, 04:46 PM
RichardC
Revolver by Taurus:

https://www.taurususa.com/prod...57&category=Revolver


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August 29, 2018, 04:47 PM
arfmel
If Volquartsen had applied themselves, they might have been able to make something more homely than that for the money. Wink
August 30, 2018, 05:27 AM
Chuck Perry
I like the look of it, except the kitchen drawer handle bolt cocking knob.
August 30, 2018, 01:28 PM
Fredward
It's called a competition bolt. It significantly enhances extraction virtually eliminates misfires. You know, kinda makes it the opposite of a jam-o-matic.

If these are anywhere near the quality of their other pistols, they're a good thing.
August 31, 2018, 12:12 AM
rangemaster
Ridiculously priced. I’ll pass.
August 31, 2018, 12:44 AM
soggy_spinout
Well...considering what a Pardini SP chambered in mere 22LR goes for, this flamethrowin' Volquartsen is a relative bargain. Wink

Calling this expensive isn't much different than saying Wilson Combat 1911s are pricey.
August 31, 2018, 01:21 AM
nojoy
https://armscor.com/firearms/x...22-magnum-22-magnum/
August 31, 2018, 03:47 PM
1s1k
quote:
Originally posted by jimmy123x:
I think .22 magnum is a cartridge that's been surpassed. I don't think .22 magnum doesn't do anything different, that .17 HMR does better and the ammo is about the same cost.

Or 22 tcm 9r.
August 31, 2018, 03:50 PM
Oat_Action_Man
Pushing or surpassing $2k for a rimfire pistol? No thanks, even if its a Volquartsen.

Says a guy who's got some money tied up in Volquartsen parts for a 10/22.


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August 31, 2018, 04:23 PM
PHPaul
quote:
Originally posted by RichardC:
Revolver by Taurus:

https://www.taurususa.com/prod...57&category=Revolver


I had one briefly. I don't know if it was my particular unit or what, but it definitely was not one of Taurus' better efforts. One chamber was grossly oversize, to the point that it split cases and made them seriously difficult to eject. Trigger was awful, accuracy was spotty. I traded it off (with full disclosure) and lost my shirt on it.




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August 31, 2018, 05:06 PM
PGT
Volquartsen is overpriced. But, it is what it is for some guns. On 10/22's, Kidd offers nicer designs and comparable accuracy for generally less money. Not too many doing what VQ does on the pistols though
August 31, 2018, 05:36 PM
patw
It looks like an overbuilt toy to me and the price does not help it.