22lr pocket plinker

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"Twice" you've mentioned fanning or rapid fire, why? That is about the only way I can think of to dick a Ruger revolver up! Why would any person bring that word into the conversation, "Fanning"? Guilty conscience maybe?
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I don't think it's fair to accuse the op of doing something just because he said he didn't, even if he did introduce the issue unprompted. If he claims he didn't fan the revolvers or shoot them rapid fire (which would be awfully hard to do with an NAA revolver, at least, in the first place), until proven otherwise, he didn't.
My recommendation will probably prove unpopular with the op given his experience but it is that, if he still wants to get the most durable and reliable .22rf revolver extant, he get another Ruger Single Six. Lightening generally doesn't strike the same place twice and I think that's what got him the first time. This time, just don't fan it...:evil:
 
Ben86 said:
Phoenix has a customer service department? I'm pleasantly surprised.
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They're hard to get ahold of but when you actually do they're friendly and seem eager to help. I've gotten two different people (a woman when I called for warranty work and a guy when I called to order the range barrel and mag) and both were great.
 
IMO the ultimate lightweight plinking pistol would be the S&W 317. I've seen some that have a ten shot cylinder instead of the typical 8 shot I personally think that a DA rimfire revolver with a ten shot capacity would be the bee's knees. With that being said I'd like one with at least a 4 inch barrel and preferably a 6 inch but the longest I've seen is 3 and that's just a tad bit to short for me.
 
Pocket plinker? Quality gun?
S&W 317 snub nose.
I have had mine for years....never a problem
Now....on the other hand....the pretty Beretta Bobcat....some folks have had good luck with them but mine was the most unreliable handgun I have owned.
Pete
 
I've carried an Iver Johnson TP-22 in my pocket for a lot of hiking and fishing trips. It's a Walther PPK look-alike, and works pretty reliably, if you keep it clean of pocket lint. The finish on mine is pretty well worn, but it's free from rust, and the fixed barrel makes it more accurate that I expected, even with the tiny sights.
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(Not my personal gun, just a generic pic from Bing.)
 
Just bad luck I guess. I shoot my guns a lot. I will usually shoot at least 500 rounds each time I go shooting
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500 rounds with a NNA mini revo, you must have thumbs of steel.
 
I think you have rotten luck.....I have potmetal 70's junk thats seen a whole lot more rounds than that thru them. And they were bought used!
 
shiftyer1 said:
I think you have rotten luck.....I have potmetal 70's junk thats seen a whole lot more rounds than that thru them. And they were bought used!
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Which model/models? I'm guilty of owning several cheap "junk" guns myself.
 
No one has mentioned the Beretta Bobcat. The 22 LR model has been both small and trouble free for quite a few years. Do not use HP or really cheap ammo. Blazer round nose HS has given no problems so far.
 
SR22, fits fine in my cargo shorts and a very reliable firearm...and accurate...If I had to do it again...SR22...I just really enjoy this pistol :)
 
SR22, fits fine in my cargo shorts and a very reliable firearm...and accurate...If I had to do it again...SR22...I just really enjoy this pistol
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I would have got one myself if I didn't want a .22 trainer for my S&W M&P9 (got the M&P22). The SR22 is a super cool little gun, and one of the few that from most accounts will eat anything. There's not many .22 pistols of the "defensive" style that aren't picky about ammo. (the S&W M&P22 is one of them) The SR22 would be my top choice for a small .22 pistol as well.
 
I'd have to go with Onmilo in post #9. I think mine is a 422. (Cheaper version?) Dead-on accurate, light. Shoots as well as my Ruger MKII, but maybe more reliable. The Ruger has jammed a time or two; the S&W has never jammed.
 
Had to read the whole post to make sure no one mentioned it, but how about a Beretta Bobcat. Have had one for several years and it fits in the front pocket of my jeans easily and just loves Blazer round nose hi speed ammo. Never had a problem shooting that. Tends not to like HP too much or the big bulk boxes of cheap ammo. Seems that you get what you pay for.
 
j1 said:
Had to read the whole post to make sure no one mentioned it, but how about a Beretta Bobcat. Have had one for several years and it fits in the front pocket of my jeans easily and just loves Blazer round nose hi speed ammo. Never had a problem shooting that. Tends not to like HP too much or the big bulk boxes of cheap ammo. Seems that you get what you pay for.
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Yeah--I have a few Beretta pocket pistols and they can be quite finicky about ammo as you mentioned. Like many other pistols, once you find the load it likes, she will run reliably all day long.

-Cheers
 
139 bucks as she sits. The best operating pocket pistol I have ever owned. The thing just doesn't jam and with a lifetime warranty you just can't go wrong here.
 

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if you could fine a used model 34 S&W .22. years ago i had a S&W model 34 kit revolver with a 2 inch barrel that i carried for years in my hip pocket, i can,t say for sure how many rounds went down the tube,1000,s for sure. the finish was just about gone when i gave it to my younger brother, after his death i tried to buy it from his wife but she gave it to their son, i,m glad thats were it went and it still is shooting. eastbank.
 
I have a Phoenix Arms HP22. Even got the 5" barrel/finger extended grip for it. It is NOT built to be shot much. I have something over 3000 rounds in it and have had a slide break, had it peen/batter the frame to the point I had to take a dremel to it, but it's working again. The recoil springs are off a ball point pen, worthless crap of a spring, wears out in about 500 rounds. I have to keep buying replacements, but started calling Phoenix Arms for 'em recently. They do have decent customer service, God knows I oughta know. This is the gun I've replaced with the far superior Ruger SR22. It's well worth the extra money over that Zamak wonder. :rolleyes: And, I mean, if the OP broke a friggin' RUGER single action revolver inside of 50 rounds, I doubt he'll get two rounds out of the HP22 without trouble. :rolleyes:

I will say, the HP22 is pretty accurate. I'm not sure HOW it's that accurate, barrel wobbles in the frame like the clapper in a bell, but it is. It'll shoot 3" 25 yard groups, about an inch less accurate than my Ruger.

If I weren't mechanically inclined, I'd have given up on that HP22 a long time ago. It was worth messing with for its accuracy, but now I've got something a whole heck of a lot better. :D
 
JFISC said:
How about a Bersa 22LR? I dedicated a whole blog to 22lr pocket pistols=) Read some reviews and see what you think. 22longrifle.blogspot.com
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Agreed--If I were looking for a more "mid-size" .22lr the Bersa would definitely be in the running, no doubt (but I don't think I would include it in the OP Subject of "Pocket-Plinker). In fact, I see a lot of posts here regarding "full-size" .22lr guns and I don't think that is what this OP is pertaining to? I have been guilty of this in the past as it's so easy to veer...

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