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Waiting for my new toy (Officer's Model Special 4th Issue .22lr)

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can you compare the two, performance-wise
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that is my plan

going to pack them both and head to the range this afternoon

Both with 6" barrels and built within 3 years of one another (Colt is a 50', K22 is 53')

of course both are more accurate than I am so I likely to be the problem.

If David E lived close we would get a real comparison.
 
$700-$800
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Yes, but they can be had with a little patience in the high 500s.

I wasn't planning on buying a gun, but when I see one I like at a low price I will watch it. I expected this one to bid up at the end. I only had one competitor and he had, I would guess, a $400 limit.

Better being lucky than good!!!
 
Guillermo said:
Seems like the .38s fly under the radar more often than the .22s.

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I happily liberated a 1940 OMM .38 w/heavy barrel and have got to say it's been one of the best revolvers I've ever owned. I can appreciate your excitement for the "new to you" .22 OMS. As Old Fuff said (I might misquote but....) the OM's were THE revolver that Colt built that far exceeded anything to date as far as fit, function and accuracy prior to the Python. The OMS, OMT and OMM are incredible. I'm still keeping my eyes open for a 1949 OMS (first year the OMT became the OMS) .22 but don't hold out much hope of finding one in the condition of my OMM nor anywhere near the price I paid :(
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Better being lucky than good!!!
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I heard that!

I've seen some really nice OMT's on auction for around $800-$900 so when I get ready to spend the money, that's what I'll look for. ;)
 
there is an OMM .38 for $600 (buy now) on GB

was dropped on the muzzle and one small "idiot mark"


I tend to buy cosmetically poor guns at good prices instead of pristine.

My K22's blue is very cloudy. But the old girl is as accurate as a laser. She is my squirrel gun. (why bother carry a rifle?)

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Hey, some of my fondest memories from my 20's involved a 6" K-22 and an orange grove bulging with cottontails!
 
Poor babies. The need some TLC. Look totally worn out, obviously with so little finish they can't be expected to shoot straight. One of the Colt's is missing its ejector rod head. How outrageous... !!

I'll hold the lid up on MY trash barrel while you dump 'um. :uhoh: :evil:
 
they can't be expected to shoot straight
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but they do!!!

Damn
the trigger is truly amazing on the Colt. Double action, fast, totally beats the K22.

Slow, double action, edge to Colt...barely

Of course it is ALL the loose nut between the grip and the trigger that caused the problem.

They are both outstanding.

at 15 yards, with the Colt, Double action, I kept 5 on a 1" orange stick on target.

Best I did with the Smith is 3

At 10 yards it isn't fair with either one.

Let me repeat...I shoot the Colt a little better but the Smith is ultra accurate. Both are more accurate than me...so this is not saying that one is more accurate than the other. You need a great shooter or a Ransom Rest to settle that one.

A lot of fun.

BTW, had a youngun in the next stall shooting a plastic bottom-feeding brass-chucker. Saw me pull out the old school revolvers. He chuckled and said something to the guy with him. I had on my ears so I didn't hear.

I took the 38 out and put 6, swiftly, into the head of the target at 15 yards. They both, later came over and asked what I was shooting.

One took me up on the offer to shoot and chose the K22. I might have screwed up because there is possibly one more competitor for old revolvers.

Oops. :eek:
 
thanks for the info guillermo. figured it would be a close contest.

what ammo were you using?

good to see a couple of "young guns" converted to "old guns".

murf
 
Murf,

used a variety

couldn't tell the difference

And I don't know they were converted. I got the impression, perhaps false, that one was amused by the old guns until he saw them shoot. (specifically an Officer's Model Target in .38) If nothing else, they got to see some stuff they had not seen before.
 
Guillermo said:
when it comes to revolvers

there is no school like old school

on my way to the range

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Good lookin' brace of revolvers G-Man.
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And I don't know they were converted. I got the impression, perhaps false, that one was amused by the old guns until he saw them shoot. (specifically an Officer's Model Target in .38) If nothing else, they got to see some stuff they had not seen before.
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It's always fun to rattle some chains - especially if the revolver looks like it was dragged behind a truck on the way to the range. :evil:

To determine the relative difference in accuracy (if there is any), shoot off a bench while supporting your forearms (not the revolver) on a sandbag. Increase the distance to 25 and 50 yards, which will open up the groups but better show any differences.

Unless instructed otherwise by a buyer, Colt would fire a 5-shot group at 20 yards, with the shooters resting his forearms. If the group couldn't be covered with a nickel they’d reject it. Dime-sized groups were not unusual. The target was included in the box with the gun. Of course that sort of thing rarely happens anymore.
 
Thank you Buck

I am blessed to own some nice stuff. Maybe too nice as my daughter has expressed that my dying might not be all bad. I hope she was kidding.
 
Old Fuff,

Due to the fact I didn't have much time I ran to an indoor range that is close to my house. The benches are not conducive to firing braced.

I will head out to the good range Best of the West in Liberty Hill next week.

Now if I can find an ejector rod head for the Officer's Target...

I don't know if the K22 is not as accurate, but the Colt action, for me, gives the pony an edge.

YMMV
 
Nice old selection of revolvers G ! Glad that Colt shoots well, kind of sad some folks get rid of a shooter because its looks tired, and put away sweaty. Glad guys like you keep 'em in the stable and use them.
 
Thanks 788ham

I am a sucker for them.

While sad that what was (probably) a family heirloom was unappreciated, it found a place where it is cherished. All's well that ends well.


I have taken to looking at my Diamondbacks and Python as my "new guns"

Personally I blame it on Old Fuff.
 
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Not wanting the K22 to sulk and pule, if anyone knows a way to safely brighten up that blue, please let me know.

Or a place to buy an ejector rod head for the Colt.
 
Personally I blame it on Old Fuff.
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I know... I get blamed for everything. Can't even cut a trigger guard without somebody getting upset. :banghead:

You should be able to get an ejector rod head from Numrich (www.e-gunparts.com). I would expect that one from a same-period Official Police or Python would fit. If you order include a partial serial number. A used one would likely cost less, and better match the gun.

On the "trash-grade" :D K-22. Get some course cloth and Marvel Mystery Oil. Pour some on a pad made up of folded cloth and apply elbow grease by briskly rubbing the finish. This will remove a thin coat of surface oxidation but not harm the blue.

The Smith & Wesson is unquestionably accurate, but now you know why old-time target shooters prefered the Colt.

Concerning the S&W. They didn't spend much time on the D.A. feature when assembling target revolvers that were usually thumb-cocked. If this is an issue it might be improved, but .22's require a heavier hammer blow for reliable ignition.
 
Numrich is out. And used ones are very expensive.
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Try Colt. They might have one for a Python. I also often see used E.R. Heads at gun shows (that I rarely attend) in exhibator's "oddball" parts boxes. They are not rare and often not expensive. Take the revolver to check fit.
 
duly noted

Just bought a pristine 1953 K22, but the action was stiff.

Gunsmith is massaging it now.

Looking for the right deal on a Colt in .22, but ain't found it yet.

Congrats!

btw: my rimfire match plan is to shoot the K22 with irons and the Model 41 with the micro red dot.

Ain't it purty? :)
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