[TMann]

Like everyone else nowadays, I am doing more rimfire shooting at the range...and finding that it's actually a lot of fun. :) I have a Ruger Mark III, and a Kadet kit on the way. However, I was thinking that it would be fun to have a nice used .22 revolver for plinking.

So what are your favorite .22 revolvers? I am looking for something that is reasonably priced, (ie. < $400 and preferably closer to $300.) Pics are always nice to see as well. :)

TMann

[bestseller92]

Ruger Single Six. Indestructible.

[Nowhere Man]

+1 Ruger New Single Six



Dave

[wrs840]

I have a S&W Model 63 and Taurus Model 94 (blue 22LR 4"), and I like both of them equally and maybe lean toward the Taurus as a favorite. That said, my wife likes the S&W a lot, but really finds the stiffer DA trigger-pull of the Taurus actually painful. She pretty much refuses to shoot it.

Les

[Jim K]

S&W K-22 (Model 17 or 18); hard to find in that price range, but it can be done. Just about indestructible and a lot better feel and trigger pull than the Single Six. Plus DA shooting with a .22 is fun. Second choice would be the Single Six. IMHO, the Bearcat is too small for anything but plinking, though the S&W Kit Gun is still a good choice.

Jim

[6-gunfun]

i bought a herritage .22/.22 magnum and i love it for hunting its pretty acurate and u can get them new around $200http://http://www.heritagemfg.com/site/index.cfm?CFID=8266649&CFTOKEN=658f144e247755da-9911F8BC-908D-FAC6-92667EF83FCB9C8A

[Carl Levitian]

Model 617, 4 inch. With the 10 shot cyclinder its a great plinking gun.

[justashooter in pa]

H&R 999 is what you want. usually they are quite accurate and reliable, even if early guns as much as 50 years old.

[wad]

I have a Taurus 94, a S&W 617, a Browning Buckmark and a Ruger Single-Six convertible (22LR/22WMR). The Taurus has a very heavy D/A trigger, and hammer spring. Th S&W is a nice item, but developed a deep drag line on it's aluminum cylinder very quickly - the accuracy has been a dissapointment . The Buckmark is a very nice and accurate pistol - but I always seem to want to blast away until the mag is empty. But my favorite is the Ruger Single-Six. The slow reload of a single action revolver really encourages me to take my time with each shot. The Single-Six is IMHO an excellent choice and definitely a keeper.

[Bill B.]

+1 Ruger New Single Six

+1 more ...........

[sagebrushjim]

Ruger Single Six !!! Can't wear them out ...:)

[Radagast]

Ruger single six. I sold mine to fund a 617 for my dad, I still think it was the better gun of the two.

[flipajig]

+ 1 for a single six Ive had mine for over 25 years and still shootin

[Hostile Amish]

S&w 617

[Dr. Fresh]

H&R 999 is what you want. usually they are quite accurate and reliable, even if early guns as much as 50 years old.

This.

[BCRider]

Since you're in the US where you can buy them I'd suggest you go for a S&W model 34 with a 4 inch barrel. The grips will be sized for munchkins but new bigger grips to fit normal size hands will cure that.

I've shot one of these and they are hellacious fun to shoot thanks to their light weight resulting in enough recoil that you know you're shooting a gun unlike the heavier options that leave you wondering if anything happened.... :D

After trying out a few different .22's I became a fan of the lighter options just for this reason. I like them to be under 30 oz by preference but under no circumstances do I like to see them at over 32 to 34 oz.

[CajunBass]

Well, I wish I could find any Smith & Wesson 22 revolver for $400.00. They might be out there, but I sure don't see them. They are great guns though if you can.

You might find a Dan Wesson in that $300-400.00 range. Grab it if you do.

And don't overlook Harrington & Richardson. Someone else mentioned the 999. I want one of those myself. I've got a 650 that seems to shoot well in some limited shooting. They made a bunch of others. Not as fancy as S&W but good solid shooters anyway. Probably more appreciated now than when they were being made.

[halfded]

+1 on the Heritage. I bought one a couple weeks ago and it's been great for me. Fit and finish aren't the finest, but for the price I think it's a pretty good deal.

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt332/halfdedsphoto/009copy.jpg

Yes I know those are long rifle bullets and the magnum cylinder's in the gun, my oops.

[TnBigBore]

The H&R 999 Sportsman is a nice pistol. I have had one for 35 years, but it is nowhere near as indestructable as the Single Six. You can find the Colt Frontier and Scout 22s for pretty cheap sometimes too. They are fine pistols. I used to own one of the Heritage 22/22 mag pistols. All I can say is that they are rough, and the trigger was awful.

[wanderinwalker]

I strongly suggest saving some more $$ and finding a used S&W K-frame .22LR. A Model 18 (4") or a 17 (6") or 617 (4" or 6" in stainless) is well worth the time, effort and money in the long run.

I have an M-18 and a Ruger Single-Six. Yes, I paid more for the S&W used than I did for the Ruger new, and I haven't taken the Ruger out since I bought the Smith. FWIW, I paid $500 OTD for this little gem.

And I just love putting this picture up:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/P-990/22s_01.jpg

[searcher451]

The Ruger Bearcat gets my vote. It's the first gun I bought, more than four decades ago, and I still take it to the range from time to time. I've also added three more to the collection through the years, and I've got one for my son as well.

[xstuntman]

I managed to pick up two H&Rs at the pawn a couple years back and they're great little 9 shot pieces that have permanent home.
I also came across one of the Heritage 22s from the mid 90's and for the hundred I spent its been a fun gun to shoot and twirl. The finish on them won't last as well as an all steel gun though (they make one of those also) but since its a shooter and it goes in a holster I don't care.

You can't go wrong with either one. X

[kilogulf59]

I've had a Harrington and Richardson M949 or "49er" for over 30 years. A simple and rugged .22 DA revolver that looks like a SA. Slow to load, a bit of a heavy trigger but a sweetheart of a kit type gun. Matt, my son, has her now.

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1896/hr9491.jpg (http://img5.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hr9491.jpg)

BTW is anyone has the factory grips for the 949 I'd like to buy them. I made grips for it and, over the years, lost the originals... :'(

One that I always liked (but never seemed to purchase) was a Taurus Model 94. Note, the older style not the newer HB version.

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6080/taurusmodel944inch222.jpg (http://img4.imageshack.us/i/taurusmodel944inch222.jpg/)

[Ruodo]

Heritage Rough Rider if you haven't got the money.
Ruger Single Six if you've got the money.
H&R if you haven't got much money, but want something a little older.

[DKA]

Have a Ruger Single Six, A Taurus 96 and love both of them, very accurate and built like a tank. Have a Mark ll Ruger and a U22 Neo Beretta and 2, 21A Beretta's. 21 A's no target gun, but is as accurate as any other short barrel 22. The Mark ll is probably the best shooting 22 on the market, but the U22 Neo surprised me, very good shooting and very accurate. The Single Six cannot be surpassed by any 22 Revolver on the market, but for DA the Taurus 96 is very good. I think that I am addicted to 22's.LOL

[snooperman]

In the $400 price range you are limited somewhat in a double action 22 revolver except for the Taurus 94 and the Charter arms pathfinder. If you could step it up to $450-$500, then you could be looking at a nice used S&W model 18 or possible a K22. They are out there ,but you need to be patient and judicious in your search. I bought a beautiful S&W model 18 about a year ago for $475.00 If you have to have a 22 now, then by all means buy the wonderful Ruger single six, a fantastic little 22 revolver and much fun to shoot.Good luck with you search and above all good shooting too. Sincerely, Snooperman

[rockhunter]

I vote for the Taurus 94 in SS I have had a 4 inch for about 10 years it has been a delight to shoot and to carry as a trail gun. I liked it so much that when I got a chance to get one with a 5 inch barrel last year I picked it up also.

[MedWheeler]

Had a Taurus 94, purchased new in 1990, that performed quite well when I had it. I let my wife take it with her when we divorced in 1996, as it was the only gun we had she'd shoot.

[Graymutt]

+ heritage, just got one for $143.00it shoots fine but mine is new.

more money get the ruger.

[nulfisin]

Great gun. The .22 cylinder shoots fine. For small game or if accuracy really matters to you, shoot the Win Mag cylinder. It really makes a difference.:cool:

[Erik M]

Another vote for heritage if you can go without plinking with a ultra customized hierloom weapon, one with intricate scroll work and a $200 holster.

[eldonator]

I bought a little H & R 922 a few months back. Shot a jackrabbit with it a few days ago. It seems fairly reliable to me. I would like to have a Smith & Wesson.

[woad_yurt]

Affordable and reliable? I'll vote H&R every time.

I prefer DA shooting and, aside from their many 9 shot .22LR models, H&R made .22LR/.22WMR convertible DA six shooters like the 676. I have one with a 7.5" barrel and it's quite a tack driver.

[wnycollector]

Affordable and reliable? I'll vote H&R every time.

+1 to the H&R suggestion. Don't overlook the NEF line of revolvers either. NEF R92/R73 and Ultra's are H&R design's made in the late 80's/early 90's.

[3446]

Anybody have any experience/opinions of an Iver Johnson 55 Target. I know where I could buy one cheap.

[MR.G]

You should be able to find good used a S&W 617 reasonably priced. S&W has made some nice K frame .22 revolvers.

[ArchAngelCD]

Within your price constraints my choices would be a used S&W M17 or M18 for a DA revolver or a Ruger Single-Six for a SA revolver.

If you can find a used S&W M617 within your price range that would be a good DA revolver too.

[woad_yurt]

Look at this thread:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=345461

[ArchAngelCD]

kilogulf59,
In post #23 you are using MY picture of a H&R M949, why are you doing so without telling everyone it's not your picture. I don't appreciate you using a picture I took of my revolver without asking. You didn't even bother to change the name of the picture. I would appreciate it if you would either remove the picture from your picture server and stop showing it as your own or post a note telling everyone it's a picture of my revolver and not your picture.

If anyone doubts what I'm saying just check this thread from March of 2008 where I posted about that revolver, all 3 pictures are in that thread. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=345461 As a matter of fact, most of the pictures of my guns are on that carpet which is in my computer room.

[earlthegoat2]

sometimes you can find a decent deal on a Colt Officers match 22 DA revolver. They are old but good shooters and can usually be found for around 500

Colt trooper 22s are a good value still too.

[ArmedBear]

Oh. 500 IS what you're calling a decent deal.:)

When I read the first sentence, I was going to fly to Kentucky.:D

[earlthegoat2]

I guess I think its a good deal....not cheap enough for me still though.

You know Colts........

Eh??

[ArmedBear]

Oh, I'm not saying it's a bad price at all, for what it is.

I'm saying that, if you were seeing them for 300 bucks, I'd be on the way there right now.:D

[Reid73]

I strongly suggest saving some more $$ and finding a used S&W K-frame .22LR. A Model 18 (4") or a 17 (6") or 617 (4" or 6" in stainless) is well worth the time, effort and money in the long run.I agree. I'll also add my opinion that a Model 17 is much more desireable than a 617.

[Reid73]

ArchAngelCD: it's really none of my business, but my free advice is not to worry about kilogulf59's borrowing of your photo. He didn't claim that he took the photo, or that it was of his specific gun ... he just wanted to show an example of what his revolver looks like.

Presumably he would have posted his own photo if he weren't lazy and/or technologically inept (that's why I sometimes include photos of other people's firearms in my own posts).

Rest assured that no one thinks any more of him, or any less of you, because of his post.

Just my two cents, please ignore it if you wish.

P.S. If you are really sensitive to this sort of thing, I respectfully suggest that you avoid posting any more photos on the Internet, which makes them extremely vulnerable to being copied without your knowledge or consent. Rightly or wrongly, once the toothpaste is out of the tube it is almost impossible to get it back in ...

[jamesjo]

A pic of MY 949. Great revolvers.
Also, anyone who wants to can post pics of it all over the internet, even claim it as thier own if they wish!! I don't care, I know where it sleeps at night and that's all that really matters. LOL
jim

http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg467/jimmyjoe/dscn17712.jpg

[jamesjo]

A few more excellent H&R's for people to consider. I personally love them all.
Jim
H&R model 650 convertible
http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg467/jimmyjoe/dscn16252.jpg
H&R model 649 convertible
http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg467/jimmyjoe/dscn16232.jpg
H&R model 976
http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg467/jimmyjoe/dscn16262.jpg
H&R model 686 convertible
http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg467/jimmyjoe/dscn16172.jpg
Aw geez, This could literally take all night. I'm gonna go see if I can copy some pics from other guys accounts, and see if I can save myself some time!!
Play nice now guys!
LOL

[ArchAngelCD]

Wow, I did nothing wrong but I'm the one who gets all the free advice and even some ribbing. That's fine, I expect nothing less in today's society. :banghead:

I do appreciate the advice though, the ribbing, not so much... :p

[jamesjo]

ArchAngel,
Sorry, Sometimes, well, most of the time, I can't resist being kind of a smart azz. I guess I see your point of not liking someone stealing your pic. I just figure a guy has to grow thick skin if he is going to release info in the net.
I look at it a little differently, I look at is as a compliment to my gun or to my photographic skills, that some one wants to use it in thier post.
once again, sorry, don't mean to tick people off, just have a little fun!:evil:
Jim

[wanderinwalker]

I agree. I'll also add my opinion that a Model 17 is much more desireable than a 617.

Oh Reid 73, I should mention I agree whole-heartedly with you RE: the 17 vs. 617. I also find the K-frame .38s and .357s to be more desirable than the L-frame .357s.

I should mention, I took some heat on another board suggesting the 617 would be great with a light-contour barrel and a half-lug. Somebody suggested it is a trainer for a service gung (IE 686), and I put up my Model 18 and 4" Model 19 .357 as a matched set.

[ArchAngelCD]

jamesjo,
Seriously, no apology needed. Like you said, if you don't have a thick skin you should be on the net. I have no beef with anyone who posted in this thread, really....;)