[marklbucla]

So it looks like my girlfriend would rather have a revolver than a semi-auto. What's good in a .22? It wouldn't be for a CCW, so having something concealable is not an issue.

[rugerfreak]

S&W 617

[WebHobbit]

Is it for SD/HD?

If so then why not an old .38 K-Frame loaded with full wadcutters?

A medium frame with target wadcutters would be just as gentle as any .22 and would usually have a better trigger and probably a bit more stopping power.

And it has the added benifit of being able to chamber real hollow-point rounds later on when confidence/skill warrant the upgrade.

[Litlman]

S7W- K-22 . You will here alot about k-22's here. Enjoy!

[marklbucla]

very generally, is S&W the most popular brand revolver? How do they compare vs. Ruger?

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's All-

My favorite .22 LR caliber wheelgun is a 4" barrel Smith
& Wesson model 18. They are getting scarce; and quite
pricey in LNIB condition.

Fellow THR member Capbuster and myself have sent a
countless number of rounds downrange from our model
18's. It's sad that neither one of us had sense enough
to hold on to these little gem's!

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[GrantLee63]

I concur with the Smith & Wesson .22 suggestion. I have a 20 year old Model 17 with an 8 3/8" barrel that I would not trade for ANYTHING. Well, almost anything ..... :D

[9mmepiphany]

if you want to buy "new", the smith m-617 is the way to go

if you are willing to look for something no longer in production, you should not overlook the colt diamondback. it has the look of a "mini-python"

after these two, i don't see much difference between the tarus, ruger, high standard, or H&R

[Standing Wolf]

The Smith & Wesson model 617 isn't a K-22. It's an okay plinker, but it's not a K-22.

[Jim March]

Well if the goal is high accuracy, there's a rare critter you can find on the used market with some searching.

Colt used to make a wheelgun called the "Officer's Match". Most were 38spls and fine guns, but some were 22LRs and have a near-legendary rep for accuracy. This is the same frame and lockwork that was later used on the Python, and will take the same aftermarket grips. The 22 version goes for around $600ish if the guy knows what he's got, a lot less otherwise.

It's supposedly the most accurate DA 22 ever made, period, bar none.

[muleshoe]

I agree with Ala Dan about a 4" model 18 being his favorite 22 caliber wheelgun, it's mine too.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid56/p5f034ea6a3caf287c9d4ba4b73ca7f80/fc71fe63.jpg

[9mmepiphany]

if i could find a .22 colt "officer's match", i'd buy it in a heartbeat...assuming they weren't asking the world ($$$) for it

[41mag M&P]

My only .22 is an older 18-2. I wouldn't mind picking up a Dan Wesson in .22 though, or maybe a Bearcat.

One .22 just isn't enough. There too fun. :)

[Dobe]

what's the current price tag on a 6" 617?

[Dave Markowitz]

Another vote for the Smith & Wesson Model 18. They aren't too common but they are sweet shooters if you can find one. AAMOF, I bought the only one I've ever seen in person. :D

You'll probably have better luck finding a Model 17, which is essentially the same gun but with a 6" barrel, rather than a 4". The K-22 is the name Smith applied to the gun before 1958, when they assigned model numbers to their guns.

[Crimper-D]

Try to find a Harrington & Richardson Model 999 = Breaktop action 9shot target revolver with (usually) a 6" barrel and adjustable target sights. A real kick to shoot a lot as it has an automatic ejection feature when you break the action and with speedloaders (yes, theymake 9 round .22 speadloaders), they can go through ammo fast. Good double action trigger too.:D
There are usually a few in various auction sites.

[Tropical Z]

Whats a S&W model 34? Whats a fair price for it in nice condition?

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's All-

Our local dealer here in central DixieLand, has an older
model 4" barrel Smith & Wesson model 34 with nickel
finish in LNIB condition; asking price is $400.00!:uhoh:
It's a real gem; and with the factory nickel finish some
what of a rare find. You could probably pick it up for
around $375.00; at least thats my best guess?

FootNote: Location Co-ordinates Are:

Latitude: 33 degrees, 18 minutes, 46 seconds North
Longitude: 86 degrees, 55 minutes, 32 seconds West

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[9mmepiphany]

tropical z - the m-34 (also known as the "kit gun") is a small 6 shot .22lr built on the smith J-frame. they came with 4" and 2" barrels, have adjustable sights and were available in blue or nickel. the stainless model is the m-63.

[Peter M. Eick]

The Dan Wesson 722 series is a nice gun. It is relatively cheap and can change the barrel length at will.