Hi all. I'm having extra bad arthritis problems in my hands right now.
I've given up shooting 9x18 altogether. I can still shoot my Firestorm .380 or Ruger .32M when I'm better, which is sometimes.
When I'm a little worse, I can still shoot my Firestorm .32 ACP.
However, right now I'm much worse. I can barely walk and it hurts to type, let alone shoot anything with any recoil.
I'm looking for a nice, light weight .22 Mag with a 3" barrel.
I've seen on S&W's website that they have a new revolver called a Model 317 Kit Gun with a 3" barrel that can be had in .22LR or .22 Magnum. I like its specs because it's light and easy to carry with no recoil.
I want the S&W Model 317 Kit Gun in .22 Magnum with the 3" barrel. One reviewer said it has a 3.5" barrel. Either barrel length would be good. 3" or 3.5" is fine either way. I do NOT want a 2" barrel gun.
That said, where the heck can I buy one? My local gun store says there is no such thing, or that they can't get it. They've told me that many times before and then I bought whatever online.
However, it's often difficult to find things online if they aren't a brand I'm experienced with. I am very good at finding Taurus, Firestorms, Bersas, Rugers, and CZs because those are my normal brands.
However, in this case I specifically want the S&W 317 Kit Gun. Since I've never bought a S&W before, I have no idea where to look online.
Some advice would really help. Also, I can go to any gunstore in WA state and buy it in person too.
I'm looking for a S&W Model 317 Kit Gun, .22 Magnum, 3" or 3.5" barrel.
Please advise me of where to find one to buy. Thanks.
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P.S. - I am much more handicapped than usual right now and it is plainly visible to any possible assailants. I am currently unable to shoot any of the handguns I already own. Therefore, I'm not even carrying right now. I think a .22M would be much better than no gun at all. I'm sure I could shoot a .22M with good accuracy despite my current problems.
I hope to improve again in the future and then graduate back to .32 ACP and later .380 ACP, but for now .22M is my only option.
I've given up shooting 9x18 altogether. I can still shoot my Firestorm .380 or Ruger .32M when I'm better, which is sometimes.
When I'm a little worse, I can still shoot my Firestorm .32 ACP.
However, right now I'm much worse. I can barely walk and it hurts to type, let alone shoot anything with any recoil.
I'm looking for a nice, light weight .22 Mag with a 3" barrel.
I've seen on S&W's website that they have a new revolver called a Model 317 Kit Gun with a 3" barrel that can be had in .22LR or .22 Magnum. I like its specs because it's light and easy to carry with no recoil.
I want the S&W Model 317 Kit Gun in .22 Magnum with the 3" barrel. One reviewer said it has a 3.5" barrel. Either barrel length would be good. 3" or 3.5" is fine either way. I do NOT want a 2" barrel gun.
That said, where the heck can I buy one? My local gun store says there is no such thing, or that they can't get it. They've told me that many times before and then I bought whatever online.
However, it's often difficult to find things online if they aren't a brand I'm experienced with. I am very good at finding Taurus, Firestorms, Bersas, Rugers, and CZs because those are my normal brands.
However, in this case I specifically want the S&W 317 Kit Gun. Since I've never bought a S&W before, I have no idea where to look online.
Some advice would really help. Also, I can go to any gunstore in WA state and buy it in person too.
I'm looking for a S&W Model 317 Kit Gun, .22 Magnum, 3" or 3.5" barrel.
Please advise me of where to find one to buy. Thanks.
===================================================
P.S. - I am much more handicapped than usual right now and it is plainly visible to any possible assailants. I am currently unable to shoot any of the handguns I already own. Therefore, I'm not even carrying right now. I think a .22M would be much better than no gun at all. I'm sure I could shoot a .22M with good accuracy despite my current problems.
I hope to improve again in the future and then graduate back to .32 ACP and later .380 ACP, but for now .22M is my only option.
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