Zaydok Allen
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I own a Ruger SP101 in 22 lr. But I find myself looking at it, and going "Yeah, it's ok I guess, but it doesn't really fit my hand all that well, even with the multiple larger grips I've tried on it." and putting it back in the case. I like having a 22lr revolver on hand for plinking now and then, but my primary interest is in center fire guns.
I've been thinking about picking up a S&W 617, as I have larger hands and it seems like it may appeal to me more than the Ruger since I primarily like Smith's.
I've also been craving a pre-lock pinned Smith, so I have naturally come around to older model 18's. Though I'm concerned I will be trading one gun that is too small for me, for another. Granted, I could put larger grips on the 18, and scratch both itches for a gun more suitable to me, that has IMO a better fit and finish, and is a little more collectable than the Ruger.
However, I've also been drooling over K-22's lately since they seem the perfect fit for all my desires. They command a premium though, so the price is a concern to me.
So I'm debating a 617, M 18, and K-22. Life is short so I'm sort of leaning towards just spending the money and getting myself a K-22, and selling the Ruger off to help fund it. I guess I'm looking for a little input and some pictures to help me decide.
I just don't have enough disposable income, or interest in rimfire to warrant owning more than one 22 revolver. I would certainly shoot the gun, but I do like having older smiths mixed into my lineup.
It would be kept in a padded case and only shot on the range or plinking. Wear and tear would be kept to an absolute minimum. I carry a 357 for trail work, and M18's and K-22's are too collectable to carry holstered I think.
Any thoughts? Any pics for comparison? As a reference, I put larger grips on my L frames that enclose the backstrap to get a proper trigger reach. So I find myself veering towards larger guns as I shoot more and more.
I've been thinking about picking up a S&W 617, as I have larger hands and it seems like it may appeal to me more than the Ruger since I primarily like Smith's.
I've also been craving a pre-lock pinned Smith, so I have naturally come around to older model 18's. Though I'm concerned I will be trading one gun that is too small for me, for another. Granted, I could put larger grips on the 18, and scratch both itches for a gun more suitable to me, that has IMO a better fit and finish, and is a little more collectable than the Ruger.
However, I've also been drooling over K-22's lately since they seem the perfect fit for all my desires. They command a premium though, so the price is a concern to me.
So I'm debating a 617, M 18, and K-22. Life is short so I'm sort of leaning towards just spending the money and getting myself a K-22, and selling the Ruger off to help fund it. I guess I'm looking for a little input and some pictures to help me decide.
I just don't have enough disposable income, or interest in rimfire to warrant owning more than one 22 revolver. I would certainly shoot the gun, but I do like having older smiths mixed into my lineup.
It would be kept in a padded case and only shot on the range or plinking. Wear and tear would be kept to an absolute minimum. I carry a 357 for trail work, and M18's and K-22's are too collectable to carry holstered I think.
Any thoughts? Any pics for comparison? As a reference, I put larger grips on my L frames that enclose the backstrap to get a proper trigger reach. So I find myself veering towards larger guns as I shoot more and more.