.22 Target Revolver

Taurus Tracker 22 revolver. Just a little cheaper but mine shoots great! The weight can be a problem because the 6.5" barrel with a full underlug gets pretty muzzle heavy especially compared to the ruger.

Smith K22 i bought one last year for 425.00 most accurate 22 revolver i have ever fired

Accuracy with any 22 rimfire is dependent on the gun liking the ammo, there is just no other way to say it. Even the most accurate S&W K22 or Colt Officers Model Target (pre-WWII) or Officers Model Match (post-WWII) will shoot poorly with some brands of ammo, and be a tack-driver with other brands of ammo. Just keep trying different brands & types (buy just a 50 round box) until you find a brand & type that your gun likes, then buy several bricks or even cases of that ammo.

Smith K22 i bought one last year for 425.00 most accurate 22 revolver i have ever fired

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+1.

I also have a Model 17. They're extremely accurate.

I wouldn't consider a Single-Six a "target pistol".

+1 for the K22. The old blued K22 Masterpiece was THE .22 target handgun of its day. They were guaranteed by the factory to put 5 rounds in 1.5" at 50 yards. If you're patient you can find a shooter for $350 or so but they are getting scarce. If you find one for a price you can afford get it. You'll never regret it and it will only go up in value. I have one from 1948 that I paid $300 for 4 years ago. One chamber was a bit out of time and spitting a bit of lead. I sent it back to S&W and they put a new hand in it. Total with shipping was about $80. Now it's good for another 50 years.

A good article on the K-22 can be found at http://www.gunblast.com/Cumpston_K22s.htm


Picture courtesy of Gunblast.com

The Ruger Single Six can be a very accurate gun, but most folks I know would find it easier to shoot well with a S&W K22. Shorter lock time and better grip angle.

My 17-4


Joe

The K 22 in the picture above courtesy of GunBlast.com is mine. It was made in 1947. The grips are somewhat newer walnut target stocks. It will shoot into 1 inch from 25 yard bench rest. So will this one:


and this one:


but then again, my old 6.5" ruger .22 bisley and 9.5" single six will shoot just as well- the latter with most long rifle loads and a couple of magnums

I got tired of looking for a k22 that was reasonably priced and/or one that I would not be afraid of shooting, so I just ponied up the cash for a new 4" 617.

The 617 had everything I was looking for in a field 22 revolver, 10 shots, stainless steel and a 4" barrel. It's a tack driver and you won't likely find another revolver that comes out of the box with a trigger as good as the Smith's.

Here's mine:

I have an old solid-frame H&R gun, looks like a single action, but is a double action.

Has a 7.5" barrel I think.

Last time I shot it, I put all 6 through a single jagged hole at about 10 yards, standing offhand, first cylinder I shot. Surprised myself. It's really easy to shoot accurately.

Amazing little gun, was cheap when they still made it. If they still did, I'd recommend it. Real smooth SA trigger, too. REAL smooth.

Sadly, I think that Ruger blew them out of the marketplace years ago. The long-barrel H&R may not be as pretty, but it's a shooter.

My 5.5" Single-Six is pretty accurate for a 35-year-old gun with fixed sights. Over the years from time to time I've wanted a Super Single-Six with adjustable sights, but oh well, I guess I didn't want it that badly.

Of course, even with its 2-pound trigger the Ruger isn't a match for a Model 17 with an 8-3/8" barrel and a 2x scope. The one in the pic is a 17-2 and not a the 17-4 my father recently gave me when he stopped shooting, but you get the idea.



The Ruger is a match for my 4" 17-6, but I haven't spent any time at all finding the ammo it likes. Maybe it doesn't like any of it. Maybe I'll keep the stocks and dump it.

Another vote for the K-22's! I've got 5 of them.

IMO, either an 83 or 97 from Freedom Arms in .22 lr.

http://www.freedomarms.com/

The Ruger Single Six is okay as far as accuracy goes. It is a plinking and hunting revolver; not a target revolver. You get what you pay for usually and the better choices in the market for post war models are Smith & Wesson Model 17 or 18, Colt Diamondback, Colt Officers Model Match, Colt Trooper Mark III. The Troopers Mark III's are running about the same price as the Smith Model 17's. The current Smith is of course the 617 which is generally a very good choice. The Freedom Arms 22 would also be an excellent choice if you want a single action and have the money.

K-22!

I've got two pre-model 14s, a 34 and a 51. I like my S&Ws with 5-screws.

http://www.gunblast.com/Freedom_97-22.htm

Jeff Quinn said of the Freedom Arms Model 97 .22LR:

"In conclusion, I can state without hesitation that this Freedom Arms Model 97 is the most accurate handgun that I have ever touched to this date."

They cost $1784.00 according to the maker's website, and that's the barebones model without the match-chamber cylinder.

I've never held or even seen one, much less shot one. I do aspire to buy one someday as the crown jewel of my collection.