22 revolver

llama

Tax time, birthday money, bonus at work, the stars have aligned to allow a small amount of money to be spent on an actual firearm.

Don't reload, prefer to shoot 22 for the economics, and I don't have a revolver in my small collection.

"full size" (no NAA minis... tempting though they are), thinking 5-8" barrel, prefer adjustable or replaceable rear, no need for scope/dot/rail/doodad attachment.

Budget is $300 plus shipping, transfers etc and so forth - yes, I realize this removes some great possibilities (would love to try a S&W 617 but ...)

Suggestions as to what to be looking for on the auction side and the next big show I go to?

redneckandy

Look for a Taurus 96, NOT 94. The early ones were nice pistols. I have a Smith K22 and a Taurus 96 and I shoot the Taurus a lot more. Do not, and I mean DO NOT waste money in a 94.

roswellnative

Ruger single six
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/800933399

Prob go just over 300 but built like a timex watch... takes a lickin
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roswellnative

I see they have a single 10 model now. 4 extra rounds , 80 extra bucks or so

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/800687803

pip5255

I like my single sixes for plinking fun

Sam06

Save up for an older S&W K-17or K-22, Try to find one made in the 50's or 60's, there is no better 22 revolver IMO.

SCOUT5

https://www.gunbroker.com/Revolvers/search?PageSize=24&Sort=13&View=1&ca=5000011&MaxPrice=300.00&NoReserve=1&Condition=4


Used, no reserve .22 revolvers for $300 or less.

SCOUT5

H&R made solid pistols and parts are generally available. If you want one with a swing out cylinder for less than 300 you may have to consider a Taurus or a Rossi. I don't generally advocate for those brands but I have had some Rossi revolvers that ran fine.

Here is an example: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/801097428

Mark G

SCOUT5 wrote:

H&R made solid pistols and parts are generally available. If you want one with a swing out cylinder for less than 300 you may have to consider a Taurus or a Rossi. I don't generally advocate for those brands but I have had some Rossi revolvers that ran fine.

Here is an example: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/801097428

I like the H&R/NEF revolvers as well. Check out the R92 Ultra (not my auction)
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/800710358

I also have the 22MAG and 32H&R Mag in the Ultra series.

Brookwood

I am by no means any kind of an expert on 22 revolvers but I have really enjoyed my Hi Standard Double 9! I like the cowboy look and feel of this little hand gun! 9 shots as fast as you want to take them and I prefer slow utilizing the action to its fullest. Click CLICK bang!

wpageabc

There are soo many choices and so little time...

Love my old colt trooper III 6" paid $200 in 1978 but have no idea what they go for today. Its a great gun!

llama

Well, that shop in South Carolina named after the state's nickname sent me an email with specials in it.

Bad news is no self control.

Good news is I have another 20 p-mags and 840 rounds of 62grn 5.56 on stripper clips in bound. Which is good because I don't have enough of either.

spasmcreek

i would reccomend a ruger or such with adjustable sights ( eyes are diff)...preferably a steel gun over alloy......have reset barrels on econo revolvers to close up cylinder gap and has helped them but not everyone is set up to do that.....maybe even consider a two cylinder 22lr/mag for variety of purpose........

Henry0Reilly

Another vote for Ruger Single Six. The reloading time and single action contribute to both marksmanship and ammo conservation.

yoshmyster

I'd save up to get the S&W 617. Or use the $300 and a trade to get it.