bannockburn
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djont57
Now that is one rare bird indeed! Very cool!
Now that is one rare bird indeed! Very cool!
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cpt-t
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I turned 73 this year and I have always wanted a S&W K-22 to go along with my old S&W K-38. Finally bought a S&W K-22 about 8 months ago. It is just about perfect, and it shoots as well or better than my S&W K-38 that I bought in 1970. I just can't tell you just how much I am enjoying finally owning both my very own K-38 and K-22 and I am shooting both guns a lot for I am retired now. Both of these guns makes even an over the hill old time 11-B like me, look like a real first class pistol shooter, which I am definitely not and never have been. I now have something that I have really wanted for at least 50 years. My only regret is, I should have bought my S&W K-22 a long long time ago. Life is just too short to really want something like I did, for so long. And this could very easily be my last Handgun. I am sorry if I got long winded on You All, but this new S&W K-22 is really very special to me.
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22-rimfire
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And now Ruger has released the LCRx in 22LR..... Oh my.
Driftwood Johnson
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Now you need a K-32....
Yeah, we'd all like to find one of those. According to SCSW only about 94 1st Models made. SCSW doesn't say how many 2nd models, just that they are 'quite a scarce gun'. Only about 8,800 Model 16s made.
What was it the kids used to say, "gag me with a spoon". Bill isn't just spinning in his grave, he's trying to get out to save his once great company from cpa's and lawyers.
Mark 40
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Owned the SP-101 22LR and traded it off; even with some trigger work was still unsatisfactory to me.
On the other hand love the LCR 22LR. Great for honest to goodness DA trigger practice and plinking.
Also have a Ruger Single-Ten, can't say enough good things about it.
On the other hand love the LCR 22LR. Great for honest to goodness DA trigger practice and plinking.
Also have a Ruger Single-Ten, can't say enough good things about it.
jdavis123
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With a budget of $500 I would suggest that you have a look at the 990/992 Taurus revolvers. They are built on a larger frame than the 94 and have different lock work giving it a much lighter and smoother pull. I have a 990 which is close to the Smith K-frame revolvers in size. The action isn't as good as the S&W 17 but it smooths out nicely with use. I have owned my 990 for several years and it has digested countless rounds of various .22 LR ammo without a single problem. It has become my favorite .22 for woods walks and fishing trips.
22-rimfire
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They say the new SP-101's in 22LR are better than the old ones? I don't know but I have handled many of the old SP-101's at shows and always put them down after messing with the trigger. I have fun with the DA only LCR. The Ruger Single Ten is an excellent revolver. They feel like a fine watch in the way they operate. I'd own one, but I tend to prefer double action 22 revolvers.
loose noose
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I've got a 4" model 17 S&W, that I got about 15 years ago from a local gun shop for $250.00 OTD it was in pristine shape, and still has the most beautiful trigger pull I've ever seen on a double action revolver. I even got a couple of H&K Speedy Loaders for it.
BCRider
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I've got an H&R Sportsman and my experience does not match yours. The parts don't fit together as well and the gun does not shoot anywhere near as good as a S&W 17 by a country mile. And the trigger isn't anything to write home about either which may be part of the trouble. They are an interesting gun and that's the only reason I've still got it. Obviously there are going to be some that are good examples and some that are poor ones. But for anyone capable of producing small size groups at some distance on a regular basis and that wants a gun that won't open up the group size I'd say that a Sportsman would be a gamble.
I strongly suspect that the only comparable but somewhat lower cost option is one of the Rugers. It's the brand that is more likely to be a match for accuracy potential. But if you're after it to match or nearly match the S&W for accuracy be sure to get the longer barrel for the longer sight picture. You're right though. The GP100 is similar in size and weight to a S&W L frame. So it'll be heavier than the 17 or 617 by a few ounces.
22-rimfire
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As I have said on this forum before, my 6" H&R 999 Sportsman was severely lacking. It fired and I liked the tip up ejection, but that is about it. It was out of time (even as a new gun), sights always worked loose even after 50 rounds, shaved lead and spit hot powder all over my hands and sometimes my face when I shot it.
wanderinwalker
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In my opinion, there are only 2 kinds of double-action .22LR revolvers: Smith and Wesson K-frames and everything else. Nothing Ruger makes in a DA revolver will ever compare to a good S&W K-22 in any of its variations.
If you're patient and can save a bit more, you can have a shooter-grade S&W 17 for about $550. I almost bid on one on Gunbroker a couple weeks ago that ended up going for $540. It looked clean from the pictures and I imagine will make its new owner a fine range companion. (Incidentally, I did end up with a S&W 17 of my own.)
I can't remember if I've tried my dad's LCR-22 or small-frame Taurus .22 revolvers. Though I do know the Taurus' have HEAVY DA triggers. As do the J-frame S&Ws which are similar in size. The LCR-22 might not be too bad, I've definitely fired one in .38 Special and found it had a reasonably decent trigger.
toivo
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+1. If you can wait a bit and shop around, you find some nice ones for not too much. I paid $375 locally for a nice Model 17 with a couple of dings and some crumbling Pachmyr grips on it. It's so nice to shoot that I splurged on some Nill grips after I got it cleaned up a bit. I don't shoot it that often, but I'd never part with it.
22250Rem
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The O P mentioned looking at "new to me" DA .22 at about 500 bucks. I was looking around last spring for another 22 revolver either DA or SA and came across a used, excellent condition Ruger Single Six Convertible for $400. If having a DA 22 revolver isn't an absolute requirement i'd have to recommend the single six convertible. You get the option of using 22 LR or 22 Mag. with a tough reliable single action that's also very accurate, as has been mentioned. Mine's real accurate also, and has a crisp, 3 lb. 14 oz. trigger as measured on a Lyman digital trigger gauge. That's the kind of "thumb cocker" you can get real fond of.
Big7
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Go with the GP-100
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I handled a used GP100 22 at the LGS. It had a nice trigger. I figured it would sit in the case for a while and then I would be in a good bargaining position. I was wrong. He sold it within days.
I have owned two Single Six 22's and they have both been fine revolvers, if a little small for my hands.
The triggers on most of the SP101's I have handled have been dreadful.
But Gunbroker is your friend if you are patient. I finally bagged a K22 a couple of weeks ago. I won it on a bid of something like $430. It is a truly fine 22 revolver. It is as accurate as my Buck Mark and Single Six, but is more fun to shoot and prettier to look at. If you keep stalking them on GB, you will find what you want at the price you are willing to pay. It might take a few months is all.
I have owned two Single Six 22's and they have both been fine revolvers, if a little small for my hands.
The triggers on most of the SP101's I have handled have been dreadful.
But Gunbroker is your friend if you are patient. I finally bagged a K22 a couple of weeks ago. I won it on a bid of something like $430. It is a truly fine 22 revolver. It is as accurate as my Buck Mark and Single Six, but is more fun to shoot and prettier to look at. If you keep stalking them on GB, you will find what you want at the price you are willing to pay. It might take a few months is all.
Good advise for any gun.
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