Low recoil gun JUST for fun?

There are at least a half dozen very nice semi-auto .22LR handguns out there that are worth buying; probably the most popular one over the last few decades is the Ruger Mark series. The Mark III is the current model, but you might be able to find a Mark II on the used racks.

They're very reliable, utterly accurate, and once you practice the field stripping a few times, relatively easy to maintain. That would be my first suggestion.

My second suggestion is to look at some of the various .22LR versions of bigger, more powerful handguns. For example, the S&W M&P22 or the Browning 1911-22.

If .22LR ammo is hard to find where you live, consider the Kel-Tec PMR-30. Fairly inexpensive, though certainly more than the .22LR handguns I've suggested, but it shoots .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, aka .22 WMR or .22 Magnum. These handguns are a bit hard to find, but everyone I've talked to who has used them seems to like them. You'll have up to 30 rounds on tap, and .22WMR is fairly easy to find in most places. Recoil will be much less than even a .38 Special or 9mm Parabellum, so it'll be more fun to shoot over long periods.

If all else fails, most 9mm Parabellum handguns don't have a ton of recoil. A full-size handgun like a Glock 17, S&W M&P, or Springfield XDm would probably suit you, though ammunition cost could get a little irritating compared to the .22LR options.

Your best bet is to find a gun range that rents handguns and try a number of them out. There's a range that's around the corner from me that allows you to pay $5 to test a gun with 5 rounds. That's certainly not enough to really put a gun through its paces, but it will at least let you know if it's a contender. Perhaps you should talk to some gun stores/ranges near you and see what they offer for prospective gun buyers.

Well, .22lr semi auto pistol is the game for you. You want accuracy and ammo tolerance. Most high end guns are accurate but fussy. Low end guns are fussy and inaccurate. So here are my suggestions:

Low cost Beretta Neos. Looks like a toy, but shoots surprisingly well. Not comfortable for some, but great for others.

Mid range Ruger Mark III, upgrade to the bull barrel it's worth it. Or the Browning Buckmark, again, upgrade to the Hunter model. Both of these are classics.

High end the Beretta 87T. It's spendy, but less than a 41 by a chunk and just as bench accurate. Plus it will put up with a wide range of ammo. I put a red dot on mine, had some trigger work done and can make a golf ball dance out to about 50 yards. It will go further, but I'm not that good.

One note on high end .22s. Some say it isn't worth it. I say regardless of caliber I want to enjoy the trigger time. Nice guns are more fun for me, generally.

Thinkingblade

Little to no recoil? You're looking at a .22.

If you really mean low recoil, get a .22 lr hand gun. If you mean light recoil, any non-revolver less than .40 caliber will work.

I got a ruger sr9. It's a 9mm low recoil, decently priced. It's ambidextrous so it's easy to shoot right or left handed. They also make a compact 9mm my sister has one it's pretty low recoil.

Just grab a .22LR. Cheap to shoot, fun, good for plinking, introducing new shooter, good for the kids. Great cartridge. The guns run pretty cheap nowadays, so pick one up before they're off the shelves!

Ruger Mark III or 22/45.

http://www.ruger.com/products/markIIIStandard/mode...

I suggest the Walther model P22 for your consideration.

It is user-friendly, easy to clean & maintain, available in a variety of finishes and two barrel lengths (3.42" or 5") and able to mount a number of OEM or aftermarket accessories. In my experience, it is reliable and accurate too (a friend let me observe and test his pistol for evaluation).

Here's a link for more information.

http://www.waltherarms.com/p22/

.22 lr no question. It's the cheapest round and the most fun as you can easily shoot it all day long and not break the bank or your wrist!

cant beat a 22, try a ruger