Cheap Revolver

[Piedmont Plinker]

Pick one of the two for me to get:
Heritage RR .22Lr only, 4.75
Pros:
Nostalgic
Good-looking
Ammo is cheap
Brand-New
Cons:
Practically no SD application
SA only
M1895 Nagant
Pros:
Built like a T-35
Has some stopping power
Versatility- 7.62 Nagant, .32 Mag, .32 Long, conversion to .32 ACP
Double-Action
Russian
Cool
Can be suppressed
Cons:
Ammo is pricy
Not that user-friendly

 

[Jdoc]

I'd go with the RR..........

I have not shot one but i have handled them at gun shows they seem like a fun little revo. Then if later you want a nagant you can get them dirt cheap like 89$ plus shipping and transfer fees at most places.

 

[tinygnat219]

CZ,

Yer stuck on the Nagant's aren't you?
You don't mention what the revolvers would be used for, so I am going to take some guesses:
Self Defense:
A 22 Revolver isn't that good for Self Defense, and neither is the Nagant (see my other response in your other thread). The .22 is good to practice with and get your shooting technique down.

Plinker: Get the H&R. .22 LR is cheap. 7.62X38R isn't, neither is .32 S&W Long, or .32 H&R Magnum (nor is either easy to find!) 7.62X38R is the only ammo I know of where 150 rounds is more expensive than the weapon that shoots it. The Nagant is good for a curiosity piece, or something to look at in a collection. The cylinder gap closure alone is worth the purchase of this revolver, but as a Plinker or SD gun? Nope, it's about the worst choice one can make.

 

[Piedmont Plinker]

13 years old on a fixed allowances of $13 a week- HMFGs and Nagants start
looking reallllllllllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyy nice
I don't intend to sell guns, so this one would maybe be used as an SD in college.
You might have discerned I like Russian stuff.
Uses: plinking, MAYBE SD. We might get some land and then it would be used for plinking and shooting coons, snakes, rabbits, weasals, cayotes, cougars (hopefully not), possums, Folger's cans, etc.
So, plinking and small game hunting/backup while deer hunting mainly. Live in NC, so while deer hunting there's not gonna be much that either of these two cartridges can't handle.
The RR would be nosalgic, as my grandfather was given a Colt Frontier Scout 43 years ago. We still have that gun, and its great, but I'd want something that I could use to "work with".
I suppose both my grandpa and my dad had .410 single shots as kids, and we have both of them. So I might have to get a Pardner also...

 

[Will5A1]

Expand your consideration, there are other options that are much better choices, i.e. a used S&W M10 can be found for under $200, a wide variety of ammo will be available to you, including some pretty inexpensive stuff, it will last almost forever, and IMHO anyone wanting to beome proficient with siderams couldn't do much better than learning on an M10. If you can't find a police trade-in M10 for under $200 PM me and I'll find one for you. Good luck and enjoy whatever you decide on, we need more young people involved in the shooting sports.

 

[MCgunner]

Heritage RR -- Single actions are classy, Nagants are fuglier than Glocks or even Hi Points! The Heritage RR will get used, .22 being cheap and single actions being fun. I'd never fire that Nagant, would just be another conversation piece as if I need one.

 

[22-rimfire]

Frankly, if you are 13 years old, I can't recommend any handgun. Get a 22 rifle and shoot with your Dad. You can't afford to shoot anything other than a 22 right now.

 

[tinygnat219]

CZ,

You are 13:banghead: ? Hoboy.

Go talk to your Dad, uncle, or other adult mentor that knows something about guns. Trust me, you will learn a lot.

 

[MCgunner]

Hmm, 13? Well, I shot my uncle's K22 masterpiece a lot at that age, but with his supervision only. I got my first handgun, a single action .22 with mag barrel marketed by Hawes (not much different than that Heritage) at age 16. My uncle/mentor was a certified, practicing NRA pistol, rifle, and shotgun instructor, so by that age I was quite competent and safe with a handgun. Other's may differ. The ol' man used to teach a boy scout class at least once a month and he KNEW what he was teaching. I never knew a man his equal with a .22 rifle or shotgun.

 

[RevolvingCylinder]

It sounds like you don't have a rifle or shotgun yet. You'd be better off starting there. I don't know your exact shooting experience but a good condition .22lr rifle can be had as cheap as $90 sometimes. It's not like you'll be allowed to carry now anyway.

 

[Piedmont Plinker]

Umm....got a Beretta Urika 20 Ga and a Henry Golden Boy .22, both as gifts. Family also has 3 .410 single shot, RG31, Colt SAS, and Nikon-Scoped CZ452(HENCE CZ.22)
Haven't been to any pawn shops, bu the three gun stores I've visisted haven't had any used M10s, or else I would have gotten one. I'm looking to get into handgun shooting.

 

[ugaarguy]

CZ.22 it sounds like you've got a great start with the Urika and Golden Boy. It also sounds like you're also competent handling firearms since your folks trust you with the ones you have already. From experience buying cheap guns and paying for it later when I upgraded I'll advise you save up. Save your allowance, and start doing yard work for neighbors. Shovel snow if you're in a snowbound area, rake leaves or pine straw, and cut lawns when the weather warms up. Save up for a nice double action .22 so you can practice now with a gun that replicates the centerfire DA revolvers you'll own as you get older. Get a Taurus or a S&W Model 17 or 18 after saving several months of yard work wages. You'll be 16 in a few years too. Get a beater car then and an after school / weekend job. Save money for college and buy a few nice guns then - like S&W K-Frame or similar Taurus to match the .22 wheelgun. Hang in there and keep shootin what you've got.

 

[Sistema1927]

Keep saving up your allowance, find ways to make a little more money, and save up until you can afford to buy a pistol that you will still be shooting when you are an "old fart" like me.

The S&W M10 was a good suggestion, but you might find others as well. The Heritage Rough Riders don't do anything for me, but a Single-Six will still be killing tin cans when you have grandchildren. The Nagant is a compromise, any way that you look at it, but a nice K-frame will still be a solid performer when the nurse needs to wipe the dribble off of your chin in the nursing home.

Buy quality, and you won't have any regrets 40 or 50 years from now.

 

[22-rimfire]

When I was 13-14, I shot a lot. Times have changed somewhat. My Dad taught us boys about gun safety and pretty much watched us and let us run for the woods or where ever. We lived in the country and shot all the time in our back yard.

It occurred to me that even though I shot a 22 rifle a lot, why is a handgun any different? We had no handguns in our house at all and I never even shot a handgun until I was probably 18-19.

So, if your parents are okay with your having a handgun, I'm fine with it too. I do think a 22 is the way to go and I would not necessarily look at the second or third tier guns ($-wise). As mentioned, save up and get yourself a 22 revolver like the Ruger Single Six or save some more and get a good double action revolver such as a Smith Model 17 or the current Model 617. You can't carry until you're 21 anyway, so enjoy being young.

For a higher powered revolver, the Ruger GP100 is hard to beat. Shoot 38's in it and occasional 357's. It should last you a life time. Be sure it's okay with your parents and in fact they buy it and eventually gift it to you. That approval also applies to a private sale (Age 18) until you no longer live at your parent's home.

 

[Jdoc]

you can look for...........

Romanian Trainer bolt action .22. Like my first .22.

http://www.getsomeguns.com/17.jpg <--- see pic here

Heres a pic not mine but exactly like it got mine for like 60 bucks if i remember correctly. good first rifle 5 round mag bolt action plenty of fun plinking, Put food on the table via small game mine has killed many a squirrel and bunny.

 

[aaronrkelly]

I really like my Rough Rider....great gun for the money. Paid $125 for both LR and magnum cylinder. Never had a problem with it.

 

[XavierBreath]

If you already have a .22 rifle and a shotgun, I would recommend mowing a few more yards and getting the additional money needed to buy a used Ruger MKII. In the meanwhile, find one for sale. They are on the used market for $150-200. I know it's not a revolver, but it's the best novice handgun in your price range. Start a habit of buying the best tools you can, take care of them, and you will never have to buy them again. Buy less than the best, and you will be forever replacing broken tools. Quality is money well spent, and thrift in the long term.

This is not a hit on the Heritage Rough Rider, or the Nagant. I just think the Ruger will bring you much more pleasure for a much longer period of time.

Before you shoot your new handgun, whatever you get, schedule and attend a handgun safety course. Handguns demand a lot more safety awareness than long guns. Professional instruction is heads and shoulders above your buddy who just happens to have a Glock and has never killed anyone. It's worth the money too.

 

[karlsgunbunker]

Definately the RR. I own 2 and love them both.

 

[MatthewVanitas]

From what I've seen of the RR-class of zinc-framed .22LR SA revos, I'd recommend you save some pennies and look for a used Ruger Single Six. In TX, I've seen several for around $200. Not saying the RR is necessarily bad, but if you're looking at the long-haul, the Ruger will be better and will hold value better. Whenever kids at the UT Austin range get stuck with a jamming .22 semi, I hand them the Single Six and say "this will _not_ jam".

.22LR may not be ideal for SD, but a .32 ACP or .32 Nagant isn't that amazing either. And you can get a _ton_ more practice in with a Single Six.

And, once again, the majority of self-defense gun usages involve simply having a gun. Therefore, I vote Ruger Single Six. If you give it minimal care, you will literally pass it on to your grandkids.

-MV

 

[mattw]

I started shooting 1911s when I was about 10 years old... don't listen to these guys that say "don't get a handgun."

Also don't try to shoot a couger with a .22LR.

If you're getting only $13 a week I suggest doing what I did:

For two years (starting when I was 13) I mowed lawns and did odd jobs for the parents and relatives and saved every dime I had (I know its hard to do but I really wanted this gun). I finally had enough money saved up from cutting grass on 1.5 acres at $20 a pop and helping people move and stuff that I had my dad buy me a Springfield Armory M1a. Best descision of my gun-buying career to date.

So my advice is to find some other source of income. Cut the grass, help mom with the dishes, whatever. Save every dime you can because you don't have any bills to pay. Pick up change off the street and keep it in a big jar.

Eventually you'll have enough money to buy something really worth having. You like Russian stuff? You want a handgun? Buy a Makarov, its cheap and shoots cheap ammo. Shouldn't take you long to save up about $300 for the Mak, just stay focused.

I'm not going to rag on you for being young or tell you that you need to go to a handgun safety class, but I have learned one thing in my 12 years of shooting handguns that I would like to pass on: The rules of gunsafety are important and all that but if you are paying attention to the direction of your muzzle you'll be 50% safer than probably everyone who has ever touched a gun. Always keep anything pointed in a safe direction and no one can die : ) !