Author Topic: .22 revolver suggestions (Read 796 times)

Shuutr · « **on:** June 24, 2012, 01:26:47 AM »

I'd like to have a 22 revolver with a flip out barrel for some range fun. I have a S&W Model 10-7 which is fun, but my wallet and my grip strength limit me to one box a trip. I'd like to extend my range visits by switching to a .22 of similar design. What would you suggest?

Gilgondorin · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2012, 01:37:49 AM »

A .500 S&W in 4" barrel.

Oh, wait, you said you wanted a smaller gun, not bigger. Silly me.

I'd suggest a Taurus 941 in stainless.

It's 8 rounds of .22 Magnum in a standard sized pistol and it's cheap enough that it won't break the bank; they're literally oozing out of the woodwork over on Gunbroker, and in multiple barrel/finish sizes/types. The 2" model looks kinda like your 10-7 too.

Ochotona · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2012, 05:29:22 PM »

Taurus .22 seconded!

travrich · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2012, 06:34:49 PM »

Smith 617 FTW

Shuutr · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2012, 08:44:12 PM »

Does anyone have one they'd never sell? I mean has anyone found a 22 revolver that they liked so much that there is no way they'd ever sell it.

michaele · « **Reply #5 on:** June 24, 2012, 10:08:01 PM »

I love my SW 617, 10 shots. Like my Heritage 22sa, but it dont see as many rounds because takes longer to load.

AdioSS · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2012, 10:40:03 PM »

doesn't Heritage offer a 9 shot version now?

jared · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2012, 11:09:49 AM »

Ruger .22, my grandpa has a 6 inch one, with cylinders for .22LR and .22mag, its what I learned to shoot on, and its very accurate and reliable.

Shuutr · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2012, 12:49:50 PM »

Does the ruger cylinder flip out? I thought they were all load one round at a time?

ranger · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2012, 02:38:39 PM »

My Ruger loads one at a time

Shuutr · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2012, 10:36:09 PM »

I did see that there is a ruger sp101 model that is 4" 22lr that might fit the bill. Anyone own one?

Gilgondorin · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2012, 11:30:34 PM »

Don't get your hopes up on that there gun. I'll wager there'll probably be a dump truck load of people saying they've had no problems with theirs, but I know from experience that the Stainless finish on those 101's seems like it's literally only skin deep. It pits easily, which ain't good for a gun that'll be covered in practice-grade gun powder pretty frequently. Your mileage may vary.

Ricochet · « **Reply #12 on:** June 26, 2012, 09:18:02 AM »

Quote from: Shuutr on June 24, 2012, 08:44:12 PM

Does anyone have one they'd never sell? I mean has anyone found a 22 revolver that they liked so much that there is no way they'd ever sell it.

Will never sell this one. I have not found a better .22 (revolver) than this one.

jared · « **Reply #13 on:** June 26, 2012, 01:06:21 PM »

Oh, oops, didnt see that you wanted a swing out cylinder. Well, For a .22, I would forgo a swing out cylinder, if you have the standard load one at a time, it'll make you be more precise with your shots vs. just shooting to fast through them

Lone Rider Leather · « **Reply #14 on:** June 26, 2012, 01:54:49 PM »

We have one of these...Cheap but hits where you aim it!!
http://www.gunblast.com/Cimarron-Plinkerton.htm

michaele · « **Reply #15 on:** June 26, 2012, 05:46:32 PM »

Quote from: AdioSS on June 24, 2012, 10:40:03 PM

doesn't Heritage offer a 9 shot version now?

Not sure, mine was the $99 special for black friday at academy few years back. Didn't really need another 22 but for 107.24 OTD had to not get one.

Colonel · « **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2012, 06:00:59 PM »

I had a Ruger Single Six and sold it because loading one at a time became a major PITA. I'd definitely go with a swing out cylinder.

Shuutr · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2012, 11:04:32 PM »

Narrowed down to either a new S&W 617, Ruger SP101, or a used S&W Model 17. I'll decide this weekend. Maybe.

jared · « **Reply #18 on:** June 28, 2012, 01:20:05 PM »

Honestly cant go wrong with a smith. Love my 686

Shuutr · « **Reply #19 on:** June 28, 2012, 06:54:06 PM »

Thanks for the replies. I'm putting off the .22 for a while. Got a great deal on a Spartan III on gunbroker so my firearm fund has diminished once again. Funny how that happens.

Before I emptied my wallet, I had settled on the 617 like many have suggested, but it still felt too heavy in my hand for end of the range trip fun. The only older models I could find were all on gubroker and I have a hard time committing to a used 22 without seeing it in person first. I found one Rossi, but felt it was overpriced.

Perhaps this will become my excuse to go to every gunshow around.

Thanks for the responses.

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