I've been wanting a slightly newer plinker than the old colt woodsman. Maybe I'm missing something but a revolver really seems to be like the most logical way to go unless I want to buy a bunch of mags or spend time reloading mags. Anyway what would you suggest? I'm thinking taurus 970 6" stainless, 7 shots, and about $325, or the 5" 941 8 shot
Good cheap .22?
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farscott
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I would look for a used S&W K-22 Masterpiece, later known as the M17. These are available on the used market for as little as $250. Great revolvers that cannot be worn out by shooting -- even though I am trying.
Jim101
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Ruger Single-Six combo......The second gun I bought, I ALWAYS enjoy shooting it..Easy to clean and I love shooting those mags'........
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ChuteTheMall
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Jim101 said:
+1, except it was the FIRST gun I bought, and I still enjoy it.
Besides the .22 Magnums, the .22LR cylinder also likes .22 short, quiet CB caps, subsonics, all types of ammo. Adjustable sights, nice long barrel and a long sight radius.
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wally
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Funny, my 5" Taurus 941 holds 9 rounds. I've been very happy with it and the 2" 94 we bought as a J-frame practice analog.
THe Ruger single six is great, but unless you like the cowboy loading gate you'll have more fun stuffing rounds into a Ruger Mk II mag
--wally.
THe Ruger single six is great, but unless you like the cowboy loading gate you'll have more fun stuffing rounds into a Ruger Mk II mag
--wally.
jerkface11
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I've got an H&R model 999. Top break 9 shot double action. Couldn't ask for anything more. Too bad no one makes anything like it today.
tuckerdog1
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phed said:
Pete, be sure the windage adjustment screws on the rear sights are tight. Mine were loose, came out & lost 'em. Saved the sight blade though. I've heard of this happening to at least one other.
Tuckerdog1
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Low cost 22
I just bought a used Browning Buckmark in really NICE condition for $200. I have been drifting away from revolvers and back to self loaders for the 22 LR. One of the reasons is the 5 inch Buckmark produces higher velocity (By enough to say there's a difference worth noting.) than a 6 inch revolver.
I just bought a used Browning Buckmark in really NICE condition for $200. I have been drifting away from revolvers and back to self loaders for the 22 LR. One of the reasons is the 5 inch Buckmark produces higher velocity (By enough to say there's a difference worth noting.) than a 6 inch revolver.
13.45
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ruger makes a nice semi-auto .22LR pistol, and clean used models can be had for a very reasonable price
I'd get a semi auto but then it turns into either magazine reloading or buying a bunch of magazines....the revolver would be a convenient reloading without making me $200 worth of magazines13.45 said:ruger makes a nice semi-auto .22LR pistol, and clean used models can be had for a very reasonable price
swampdog
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I've been trying to wear mine out since 1974. It still shoots minute of squirrel.
I had a Ruger Single Six combo about 10 years ago. My k-22 could shoot circles
around it. I did like the .22 mag option, though I've read that the bore size of
the barrel is a compromise to allow you to shoot both calibers.
If I could find another k-22 for $250 I'd buy it right now. The prices I've seen
lately have been between $350 and $400.
I've also been looking for a 4" model 63 S&W. Just missed one the other day for $390.
I've fired the S&W 617. Nice, smooth, accurate but not inexpensive by any means. My local shop has one, used, for $525.
I saw a S&W .22/32 "kitgun", unfired, in my local classified paper
2 weeks ago for $425. 1 day late.
My k-22 is the most accurate revolver I've ever owned. If you can find one,
jump on it.
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