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22lr in 22 mag revolver
dbarale
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I'm looking for a 22 DA revolver to get my wife used to a DA and to go plinking on the weekends. I found a good deal on a 22mag and I was wondering if there is any drawbacks for shooting 22lr ammo in a 22mag cylinder?
Would it really hurt accuracy, should I expect a heavy ring deposit similar to a "38 in 357" ?
Also does anybody have any experience why the really cheap Comanche 22 revolvers that are everywhere for less than 200$ ?
Thanks in advance.
Daniel.
Would it really hurt accuracy, should I expect a heavy ring deposit similar to a "38 in 357" ?
Also does anybody have any experience why the really cheap Comanche 22 revolvers that are everywhere for less than 200$ ?
Thanks in advance.
Daniel.
Comments
22 mag and 22 lr are not the same case diameter. 22 lr is smaller and while you can get the rim to catch on the 22 mag cylinder there is a risk of injury to shooter or bystander.
Don't do this!
If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!
Thanks a lot, although I fired thousands of round of 22lr I don't know anything about 22mag (obviously!). I kinda suspected something like that when I noticed that the Single Six comes with two different cylinders for 22 and 22mag. Glad I asked. Thanks again.
I'd still appreciate any opinions on the Comanche 22, I do realize it's not a S&W but the price is really tempting...
Daniel.
Bit before we leave the ammo ... it didn't fire for Henry when he made his "oops" but it might in another revolver.
Now for the revolver question. I am confused by your reference to DA as the Comanche is booked as being a SA and again per the book they don't come in 22 mag.
As for the mfg. I have no experience with the brand. Per the book, the current trademark began mfg. in South America in 2001 and SGS in Wanamasa, NJ began importing them in 2002. They may be fine, value priced, guns but I think it might be best to stick with more widely known brands such as Taurus for DA and Ruger for SA.
Lastly, there are generally some good deals to be found in used S&W 22 revolvers. Sure they may cost a little more than the new cost of the Comanche, but you are working with a known product be it Smith, Taurus, or Ruger.
If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!
I only trust revolvers for concealed carry (unless it's a 1911 and the shooter has a lot of experience) so I got her a S&W SS LadySmith in 38.
But before I let her carry it I want her to get used to a DA and I figured a 22 would be a good start because of the cost and lack of recoil/noise allowing to concentrate on the trigger.
By getting a 4 or 6" it would double up as a weekend plinker.
Hope it makes sense...
Daniel.
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The Taurus is probably what I'm going to get since the S&W are hard to come by. I was just intrigued by those 200$ Comanche.
Daniel.
Guess my "book" is full of beans or this is a model brought out since the book went to press in late 2002.
Not a bad looking revolver and your right the price is right, plus there is the Davidsons Warranty.
22 is a great cal. to start someone out in as all of the fundamentals learned translate into the larger calibers and only the addition of the recoil management is necessary unless you move from revolver to semi-auto or vice versa.
Oh yeah ... in the initial flurry I forgot ... Welcome to the Forum!
If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!
Moderator, please delete/lock/move as needed. I'm new and I don't want to start messing things up.
Daniel.