Let's show some .22 target revolvers

[Walkalong]

OMM .22 LR converted to .22 Mag (So I got it cheap, yea!) I have the original rear sight. I really do need a S&W .22 LR revolver.

 

[Claus]

Model 17-9. Bought new last fall. Been looking forever but never found a decent older model.

 

[Mark_Mark]

OMM .22 LR converted to .22 Mag (So I got it cheap, yea!) I have the original rear sight. I really do need a S&W .22 LR revolver.
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looks like a Star War Blaster!

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

looks like a Star War Blaster!

Nah, those are based on a Mauser broomhandle. Who is OMM?

 

[Riomouse911]

Single Six with the Bisley grips is on my list. Have a Vaquero .357 with Bisley grips and it really feels and shoots nice. Great balance.

I was surprised how comfy they are to shoot. The higher grip and lower hammer spur makes SA cocking a breeze, and the recoil doesn’t lift the muzzle as much as a standard grip does.

My first Bisley was a .32 H&R, this .22 is Bisley #2.

Stay safe.

 

[Walkalong]

Nah, those are based on a Mauser broomhandle. Who is OMM?

Officer Model Match

Scope is a plastic Bushnell 4X with a canted reticle, shoots very well though.

 

[hawg]

I was surprised how comfy they are to shoot. The higher grip and lower hammer spur makes SA cocking a breeze, and the recoil doesn’t lift the muzzle as much as a standard grip does.

My first Bisley was a .32 H&R, this .22 is Bisley #2.

Stay safe.

I had a Ruger Bisley in .44 mag. I didn't like it.

 

[bigpower491]

I had a Ruger Bisley in .44 mag. I didn't like it.

I've got a Bisley 45, and I like it alot.
The Bisley grip can be funny for some, but it works good for me. Anything with more gogo than that 45 might be a bit rough for me, but in a 22 I could certainly be on board with one of those.

 

[Oninotaki]

So it’s not really a target .22lr but it’s the closest I have, with adjustable front and rear sights

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[Tall]

All you fellas with M17's: do you find it necessary to shove cartridges in with some effort, after a few cylinders-full? I've read elsewhere that the charge holes can be reamed, but I hesitate....

I have not had that problem.

 

[GooseGestapo]

Here’s the long and short of the matter…
What? No one else admits owning a Heritage?

I took the liberty to assume “Target” means adjustable sights.

The 617 has high sight blades for a neck hold on a B27 target at 50yds. I used it for PPC practice before.22’s went out of sight…

Perhaps the most accurate of the bunch is the Mod 34!
The Heritage 6” holds its own. The Ranch hand is just a plinker. Both have .22mag cylinders..

 

[SwampWolf]

My first model H&R Sportsman made in 35 or 36 I do consider a target gun even if it is a little rough.

The trigger pull on yours must be a whole lot better than the one on mine. I've always regarded my Sportsman as the best "trappers" pistol ever made but you will never see me shooting it in a serious Bullseye match.

 

[hawg]

The trigger pull on yours must be a whole lot better than the one on mine. I've always regarded my Sportsman as the best "trappers" pistol ever made but you will never see me shooting it in a serious Bullseye match.

I don't shoot it or any other DA revolver in DA mode. Single action trigger is pretty decent.

 

[SwampWolf]

I'm talking about the sa trigger pull on my Sportsman. On mine, the da pull is so atrocious my gunsmith advised a "fix" for it is not even worth discussing.

 

[chicharrones]

When I first bought mine the chambers were tight. Ejection was hard after a few cylinders of ammo and it didn’t really matter what brand or load.
One day I completely disassembled the cylinder, soaked it 24 hours in CLP then cleaned it. After that I used a .22 rifle swab in a drill driver and covered with Flitz polish and I polished each chamber spinning the swab at a moderate speed for 20-30 seconds. Cleaned everything up, lubed and reassembled and it has been much better since.

Same problem and similar fix with my 9.5” Single Six in this thread.

 

[chicharrones]

The trigger pull on yours must be a whole lot better than the one on mine. I've always regarded my Sportsman as the best "trappers" pistol ever made but you will never see me shooting it in a serious Bullseye match.

My early ‘80s Sportsman has a heavy single action trigger, too. The trigger spring on mine is “lawyer” grade.

 

[hawg]

My early ‘80s Sportsman has a heavy single action trigger, too. The trigger spring on mine is “lawyer” grade.

I got mine in the late 70's. I think 79. The Sportsman was first made in 1932 and was originally sold as a target grade pistol. Mine was made in 35 or 36. It was designed off of the H&R USRA(model 195) which was an international record setter in the late 20's and 30's. Copied from a post here. "The original Sportsman was offered in double action and was designated (after 1940) as the Model 999 and had the same special cut rifling as the Model 195 and specially hand fitted and honed lock work".
This is a model 195 single shot. You can see the similarity.

 

[mus]

617-1 Target Champion. Sadly had to let it go when I wanted to buy a 223 Remington rifle (max of 5 firearms allowed on sport shooter's permit here in the Netherlands). I'm pretty sure it puts a smile on someone else's face now every time they pull the trigger.

 

[P5 Guy]

When the bull's eye league was active I used this S&W 17 made in 1959. I did switch out the grips for Houge mono-grip. With CCI Green Tag I did pretty well.

 

[James K2020]

So it’s not really a target .22lr but it’s the closest I have, with adjustable front and rear sights

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Recently bought a used 999 Sportsman and the rear sight just wouldn't stay straight in the slot as you can see in the picture. I believe it's the original factory blade, but it seemed too skinny for the slot. When I tighten the screws, the blade would shift one way or the other.
Purchased a thicker one from Brownells and it does sit straighter now, but the screws tend to loosen very easily. Hard to set the blade properly and use a Loctite thread locker. Been a little frustrating.

 

[chicharrones]

Recently bought a used 999 Sportsman and the rear sight just wouldn't stay straight in the slot as you can see in the picture. I believe it's the original factory blade, but it seemed too skinny for the slot. When I tighten the screws, the blade would shift one way or the other.
Purchased a thicker one from Brownells and it does sit straighter now, but the screws tend to loosen very easily. Hard to set the blade properly and use a Loctite thread locker. Been a little frustrating.
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Loctite is certainly the way to go on the 999 rear sight. Strangely enough, my S&W 66's rear sight blade is a wobbler. It doesn't seem like it will fall out, but it does wiggle around super easy.

 

[hawg]

I set mine without Loctite over 40 years ago and it hasn't moved or loosened up.

 

[chicharrones]

I set mine without Loctite over 40 years ago and it hasn't moved or loosened up.

Rust will work as good as or better than Loctite.




joking

 

[hawg]

Rust will work as good as or better than Loctite.




joking

You're right but I'm not taking them out to find out..

 

[Jonesy814]

Model 617. Shoots great