[45R]

Thanks!!

45R

[Ala Dan]

Smith and Wesson models 17, 18, 34, 43, 63, and 617.
The model 35 is also a .22 caliber LR, but is really scarce
and very hard too come by.

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

[sm]

Agree with my friend Ala Dan.
right partial to the model 18 myself.

The H&R 999 I had was accurate. Being a top-break the rear sights had a tendency to get loose, and had to replace the "hinge pin" ( whatever the tech name is) a few times.

High Standard - the Sentinel I had was accurate and dependable. Don't know how they stack up as far as standards of quaity today, but mine was the gun I got when I was born. I shot that gun a lot. I want another just for sentimental reasons. [ loaned to dad, half bro pawned for dope]

Single actions, The ruger single six is great and one can get a 22mag cyl as an added bonus.
The Bearcat , though only a 22lr, is too much fun and good looking as well.

Yep, we need more blue and wood DA 22lr revo choices today, for sure.

[Ultraman]

I'm somewhat bias on this subject. I don't feel anyone makes any kind of good wheel gun any longer. (Maybe Ruger, however the small novel that they put on the barrel turn me off.) Quality seems to be a thing of the past. :(

My favorites of earlier days are the Smith & Wesson model 63's and 617.
http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Mar/20043285759161698747938.jpg

[Josey]

Colt, S&W, H&R, Ruger, Uberti and there were some nice Taurus and RG 22 revolvers.

[Jim March]

The absolute ultimate and possibly the most accurate 22 wheelgun ever built is the Freedom Arms on the '97 mid-frame.

http://www.gunblast.com/Freedom_97-22.htm

Genuine MOA. Repeatable 15/16ths inch groups at a measured 100 yards.

:eek:

[Majic]

The question could be better answered if you give a price range. The best examples besides the Freedom Arms are older discontinued revolvers.

[ruger357]

I have ben happy with my Ruger Single Six so far. I have owned a few over the years with no problems at all with any of them.

[tbeb]

For $150, you can get a used, old model (ejector rod is usually unshroded) Charter Arms Pathfinder in excellent condition. Physical size compares to a S&W "J" frame like model 34. It came with 3" or 6" barrel, and adjustable rear sight. Empty weight with 3" is 18 1/2 ounces. I have their Undercover .38 model and I am happy with that. It's the second one I've owned, because I sold my first one back when to buy a new toy. Right now I'm looking to buy a Pathfinder in .22 magnum.

Guns I'd recommend, that may hold up a little better if you're going to shoot a bunch, are Smith & Wesson models 17, 18, 34, & 63, and Ruger SP-101. Ruger's rear sight is windage adjustable only. I prefer double action revolvers like these because they can also be fired single action.

In a single action revolver, I recommend a Ruger New Single Six.

[461]

Ruger is hard to beat on all fronts.

SP-101 for Double action

Bearcat for Single action

Single Six for a second cylinder in .22mag.

[noname1]

I have a nine shot SS Taurus 94. Great quality, great shooter, tons of fun for $229 NIB.

[4v50 Gary]

I like the S&W 317 with 3" bbl and adjustable sights. Nice & light.

The larger S&W 18 is nice too (and I happen to have one of those).

The Ruger SP101 is the most rugged of all, but has a clunky DA trigger.

[tc300mag1]

Ruger is hard to beat and with a spring kit the trigger usually feels a lot better

[Eskimo Jim]

I like my S&W model 17 best

Ruger Single Six is nice too, but I find it tough to load because I have large fingers. The 22mag cylinder is nice to have though. YOu can usually pick up a Single Six with both cylinders for relatively short dough.

You might want to check out a S&W 617 if you want a medium frame revolver as a companion to a similarly sized centerfire revolver.

-Jim

[ClarkK]

I'm happy with my Taurus 94. I'd have preferred an alloy frame, but there were none available when I bought the 94.

[JERRY]

i have the 941 stainless snubbie .22magnum. it is a good gun plain and simple.

[foghornl]

My favorite .22LR wheel gun was an OLD S&W Kit gun. Gave to oldest son to teach his kids how to shoot.

Now have a Ruger Single Six. Whole lotta fun, and a good shooter. 22Mag is rather "spendy" for just plinking, though. ($6.50 per 50 and up...way up for the .22Maggie ammo)