.22 Revolvers- What are the options?
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Quoheleth
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Yeah, but good luck finding one at a shooting price.
You'll find the .357 version easier & cheaper than the .22.
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Older Revolvers like H&R's such as the 999, Hi Standard Sentinels, Charter Arms Pathfinders...
lindermant
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I stumbled across a Colt Trooper MK III .22LR 6" today - going back to pick her up tomorrow after work 
jaydubya
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See if you can find a JC Higgins model 88, like mine, which I bought in 1956. Nine rounds, excellent fixed sights, natural pointer once I built up the grip with plastic wood and friction tape. Unfortunately, because I almost always have fired it single action ("breaking glass") the double action has become stiff. Time to see a smith on that. Which also means the plastic wood and friction tape have gotta go. I want it just right for one of my grandsons.
Cordially, Jack
Cordially, Jack
Ala Dan
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The only .22 LR caliber I own is a pristine 2" barrel, factory nickel Smith &
Wesson model 34-1 that I bought in the spring of '07. Its a beauty, and
makes a truely beautiful "Kit Gun"~!
I liked this one so much, that I was willing to part with 3-1/2 C-notes to
obtain it~! 2" factory nickel model 34-1's are kind'a rare, and I recently
saw them in a early '07 Gun List priced at $595.
Wesson model 34-1 that I bought in the spring of '07. Its a beauty, and
makes a truely beautiful "Kit Gun"~!
I liked this one so much, that I was willing to part with 3-1/2 C-notes to
obtain it~! 2" factory nickel model 34-1's are kind'a rare, and I recently
saw them in a early '07 Gun List priced at $595.
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Ala Dan
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22-rimfire
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You best choice for double action 22 is probably a Smith 617. I don't own any Taurus revolvers and can't personally say yay or nay about them other than what I read here. Folks pretty consistantly don't like the triggers and Taurus revolvers seem to have a higher proportion of repair issues. So, I pretty much stay away from them.
The SP101 in 22 is no longer manufactured. It can only be found "used". It has a heavy trigger. Ruger makes a fine single action (Single Six) and some like the Heritage single actions. Again, I would personally not spend $100 or so on a Heritage revolver as I want my handguns to last a lifetime.
In the used market, Colt made 22 double actions (since 1950 or so) in the Trooper, Officers Model Match, Officers Model Special, Courier, Cobra, Diamonback, Official Police, and Trooper Mark III's. The Mark III and Diamondback are probably the last 22 DA's that Colt made. All of these are excellent revolvers. Colts little New Frontier or Peacemaker single action 22 is excellent also and in my opinion superior to anything on the market today (meaning Ruger)
With Smiths, it is the Model 17 or 18 (both K-22s) and excellent. There was also the Model 34 which is a J-frame like the current model 317. The current model is one of the airweight revolvers.
As mentioned, 22 revolvers were made by H&R, High Standard, Charter Arms, Rossi, and a few lesser known companies years ago.
The Trooper Mark III mentioned above is an excellent choice. I have a number of them along with a fair number of the 22 Diamondbacks. Excellent revolvers if you can afford them. The Trooper Mark III is the most affordable of the bunch.
The SP101 in 22 is no longer manufactured. It can only be found "used". It has a heavy trigger. Ruger makes a fine single action (Single Six) and some like the Heritage single actions. Again, I would personally not spend $100 or so on a Heritage revolver as I want my handguns to last a lifetime.
In the used market, Colt made 22 double actions (since 1950 or so) in the Trooper, Officers Model Match, Officers Model Special, Courier, Cobra, Diamonback, Official Police, and Trooper Mark III's. The Mark III and Diamondback are probably the last 22 DA's that Colt made. All of these are excellent revolvers. Colts little New Frontier or Peacemaker single action 22 is excellent also and in my opinion superior to anything on the market today (meaning Ruger)
With Smiths, it is the Model 17 or 18 (both K-22s) and excellent. There was also the Model 34 which is a J-frame like the current model 317. The current model is one of the airweight revolvers.
As mentioned, 22 revolvers were made by H&R, High Standard, Charter Arms, Rossi, and a few lesser known companies years ago.
The Trooper Mark III mentioned above is an excellent choice. I have a number of them along with a fair number of the 22 Diamondbacks. Excellent revolvers if you can afford them. The Trooper Mark III is the most affordable of the bunch.
22-rimfire
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Anything I would say on the SP101 would be a guess. My guess is they didn't sell well and eventually Ruger dropped them. For me, I've picked them up at least 25 times looking at them and after feeling the trigger, I sit them back down for another less picky customer. I always had hopes of finding one with a smoother trigger so I could play with it.
Ala Dan: What is the address of your shop in Birmingham? I will be down in Birmingham on Wednesday and may have time to swing by your store?
If I found a High Standard like the one above, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. High Standards have always held a fond place in my heart.
Ala Dan: What is the address of your shop in Birmingham? I will be down in Birmingham on Wednesday and may have time to swing by your store?
If I found a High Standard like the one above, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. High Standards have always held a fond place in my heart.
Shawnee
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The Smith Model 18 is a splendid firearm, but rare. Here is a lonk to one on Gunbroker and they have a few more listed.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=84407038
HTH
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=84407038
HTH
Mr. Designer
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I have a 10 shot S&W Model 617. It is a great gun and I would recommend it to anyone. It does cost more but I think its worth every penny.
theNoid
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I shoot a 10-shot 617 and absolutely love it. In fact, several people who have shot it have began their search for the same gun. Granted it was expensive, but as long as I take care of it, it will always be worth at least what I paid for it, if not more. The fun I have had with this gun has been more than worth every penny anyhow.
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GunNut
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I've finally found the .22lr that works for me, a Ruger Single-Six.
I'm really enjoying that old SA six shooter....
I'm really enjoying that old SA six shooter....
jpwilly
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I have a Heritage Rough Rider SA 6shot 22lr and 22 mag cylinder too! When I was a teenager my Dad had (still has) as Taurus DA 9 shot revolver...fun and cheap! Here's my Heritage:
DC3-CVN-72
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I have a S&W model 17-8 with a 6 in. bbl. & a 10 shot alloy cyl. this gun was made in 1996 & is the same as the model 617 except instead of being S.S. it has a mat blue finish. I realy like this gun ! they are harder to find than the 617, either would be fine !
lindermant
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picked up my '79 Colt Trooper MK III .22LR - hope to hit the range this weekend
Used to be a policeman. Only homicide (thank goodness!!) I ever investigated was a break and enter with intent to rob and rape, pre home invasion days. Term wasn't coined yet.
anyhow the lady in the house had a High Standard Double Nine revolver to defend herself. Gun was about identical to Deanodogs except had black faux pearl grips. Lady emptied it at the bad guy at point blank range and scored a few torso hits. A couple were apparantly fatal!
Guy ran off some distance and expired. A pretty bizzare and gory deal, lots more to the story, but I think of that night everytime I see a Double Nine revolver.
anyhow the lady in the house had a High Standard Double Nine revolver to defend herself. Gun was about identical to Deanodogs except had black faux pearl grips. Lady emptied it at the bad guy at point blank range and scored a few torso hits. A couple were apparantly fatal!
Guy ran off some distance and expired. A pretty bizzare and gory deal, lots more to the story, but I think of that night everytime I see a Double Nine revolver.
35Rem
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Dad's had a Double 9, just like the one above, since the 60's. It has a coil spring, like a ruger.
The swing out cylinder is the way to go with a 22 revolver. The single actions like the ruger and heritage are very slow to reload, hence less fun.
The High Standard is the only single action looking gun w/a swing out cylinder I know of.
The swing out cylinder is the way to go with a 22 revolver. The single actions like the ruger and heritage are very slow to reload, hence less fun.
The High Standard is the only single action looking gun w/a swing out cylinder I know of.
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