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Well guys it's that time of year again. Uncle Sam decided to give me my money back,and more than usual for a change. So can pay off the bills I want and have some jingle in my pocket still. So what the hell I want another revolver!

Current handguns:
2.25" sp101 .357
6" gp100 .357
Cz P01 9mm
Ruger sr1911 45 acp

I'm looking to add a single action to my collection ,preferably in the bisley grip. Not a huge fan of plow handles in heavy recoiling guns,but small caliber me be ok. I'm partial to Ruger. Here's what I'm looking at,all would have to be ordered or bought on gun broker because local selection is tacticool based.

Been looking at calibers I don't have. I do not own a .22 handgun or a big bore. Also been considering a .327 fed mag as well for something different. I do not hand load . So far like the looks of:

Ruger single six bisley
Ruger bearcat( adjustable sight)
Ruger single seven (327)
Some flavor of Super Blackhawk bisley (45colt/41/44 mag)

The 22 makes sense for a plinking and tree rats gun ,especially since I don't reload. But could hunt with the big bore.

So trying to get some opinions from a bunch of enablers:thumbup:.
 
If your wanting to hunt, your GP100 will do just fine for deer. Anything larger would probably require a larger bore though.

Still, I think the clear choice is a .22 since you don't have one. I'd go for the Single Six for plinking, but if you want a woods gun the Bearcat may be a better option.
 
Might want to handle a bearcat first, they are small! Depending on your hand size might or might not fit you very well. Not handloading puts a hurt on how often you will shoot a 44. I love my Super Redhawk but I shoot it a lot more now that I reload for it. I’d go for the single six, I don’t own one yet but will someday.
 
sabbfan said:
Might want to handle a bearcat first, they are small! Depending on your hand size might or might not fit you very well. Not handloading puts a hurt on how often you will shoot a 44. I love my Super Redhawk but I shoot it a lot more now that I reload for it. I’d go for the single six, I don’t own one yet but will someday.
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Thanks for the tip, did a Google image bearcat vs single six for size and you're right,they are tiny! Have yet to see one at my lgs.
 
I got my 357 Blackhawk for xmas about 30 years ago from my grandpa. Yep, its cool looking, but I don't use it for anything. I use modern pistols for everything, so its an expensive to shoot plinker. I wish I had got a single six with the 2 cylinders- at least it would get some use.
 
I would agree with other posters who suggest you "need" a .22! You stated that you are wanting a single action, and you certainly would not be disappointed with a Ruger Single Six, but don't overlook an older S&W DA .22 revolver. A decent one can be found for about the same price as a new Ruger. Takes a bit of looking, but it can be done. There is just something special about the trigger on older S&W revolvers.

Left to right: K-22 Combat Masterpiece (pre-18), 17-4, K-22 Masterpiece, .22/32 Kit Gun, .22/32 Heavy Frame Target.
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kscharlie said:
I would agree with other posters who suggest you "need" a .22! You stated that you are wanting a single action, and you certainly would not be disappointed with a Ruger Single Six, but don't overlook an older S&W DA .22 revolver. A decent one can be found for about the same price as a new Ruger. Takes a bit of looking, but it can be done. There is just something special about the trigger on older S&W revolvers.

Left to right: K-22 Combat Masterpiece (pre-18), 17-4, K-22 Masterpiece, .22/32 Kit Gun, .22/32 Heavy Frame Target.
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Hey that's a great suggestion thanks! All the internet crap about S&W not being as durable steered me away in the past. But don't believe that crap anymore unless your talking hot loads through frame or older k frames. would be a good one to pickup,will look into them :thumbup:

Anything to be warry of or a good sign when looking at one of these?
 
kscharlie said:
I would agree with other posters who suggest you "need" a .22! You stated that you are wanting a single action, and you certainly would not be disappointed with a Ruger Single Six, but don't overlook an older S&W DA .22 revolver. A decent one can be found for about the same price as a new Ruger. Takes a bit of looking, but it can be done. There is just something special about the trigger on older S&W revolvers.

Left to right: K-22 Combat Masterpiece (pre-18), 17-4, K-22 Masterpiece, .22/32 Kit Gun, .22/32 Heavy Frame Target.
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A decent Smith or Colt will cost way more than one of the Ruger single action 22's. That said, that is where I would be looking as well. Once you got it, it can be a lifetime of good service.

I would go with single actions with the big bore revolvers.
 
Bones741 said:
Let's not have a bidding war on gun broker now,I'm watching 2!
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Better be quick, if one posts that is a good deal with a buy it now button it's not gonna be available. I might just know somebody who has automatic notifications set up for anything 32...and I watch my email.
 
If it were strictly hunting my suggestion would be a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter in .41 mag with the Bisley grip. A lot more punch than the .357 and .44 special but a little more ballistic friendly than the .44 mag. With the 7.5” barrel and a scope it’s a 100 yard plus revolver all day. Ammo is that not hard to find and not unreasonable. It may be a good reason to start handloading, then you can tailor make your loads for hunting and target. Just my $.02.
 
That is a hard decision , I would probably get the Single Ten 5.5" if I wanted to shoot a lot and the New Super Blackhawk Hunter .44mag if I wanted a big bore for hunting and plinking some using .44 specials .
 
kscharlie said:
A decent one can be found for about the same price as a new Ruger. Takes a bit of looking, but it can be done. There is just something special about the trigger on older S&W revolvers.
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It must take a lot of looking! I've been searching for a K22, M17 or M617 at a decent price for 2 years now and haven't seen anything remotely close to what I can get a Single Six for.
 
Bones741 said:
Ruger single six bisley
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Good choice -- lots of low cost shooting and good for small game
Bones741 said:
Ruger bearcat( adjustable sight)
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Another good choice, for the same reasons.
Bones741 said:
Ruger single seven (327)
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The .327 is reported to be hard to reload for -- great velocity swings due to the long, narrow powder column. And factory ammo is expensive.
Bones741 said:
Some flavor of Super Blackhawk bisley (45colt/41/44 mag)
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That's a big, heavy gun. Good for deer hunting, but not for general woods bumming. For a .45 I'd go with the regular Blackhawk Bisley.
 
22-rimfire said:
A decent Smith or Colt will cost way more than one of the Ruger single action 22's. That said, that is where I would be looking as well. Once you got it, it can be a lifetime of good service.

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A new Ruger Single Six will run in the vicinity of $450. The Kit Gun cost me $470, K-22 Masterpiece was $465, .22/32 Heavy Frame was $600 (but much more scarce), K-22 Combat Masterpiece was $535. The 17-4 cost me $225, but that was when I bought it new back in 1980, so can't really count that one. ;) All of them except the 17-4 have been purchased within the last 12 months. There are bargains still out there. You just have to put in the time to find them. Of all of them, the K-22 Masterpiece, made in 1953, has the slickest trigger and is the most accurate of all of them.

As far as what to look for, it's the same as any other revolver. Check the cylinder timing, side to side play, cylinder to barrel gap, end shake, etc. If you buy from an on line auction site, ask lots of questions before hand. If you buy locally, check the gun as described. Expect some cylinder play, but not very much. Also expect the gun to be filthy, which will need a thorough cleaning and lubrication. The nicer looking the gun is, and with original box, papers and tools, the more expensive it will be. Look for one with moderate loss of blue, a few dings and scratches, and perhaps a couple of very minor rust spots and freckles. You will still end up with nice shooting revolver. If you are not comfortable with the process, by all means buy a new one, Ruger or otherwise. They are all fun. One last thing, particularly with older .22 revolvers. NEVER dry fire them, you will end up with some significant dings/dents in the ejector star, which could negatively impact the loading and firing of the gun.
 
you absolutely cannot go wrong with a nicely used ruger single six. 5.5” barrel is the sweet spot and 22wmr is wickedly fun.
 
Well, I just put a Ruger GP100 in 327 on layaway this morning over on Buds (the Lipsey's blued 5.5 inch half lug model). So, that'd be my vote.
 
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