Looking to get a 22 revolver in a month or two. Main interest is to practice for some of the activities my local sportsman's club offers - a bowling pin shoot and falling plates. http://www.chiefokemos.org/shootingsports.html
I'm new to guns altogether, and have a 38 detective special to practice with for now, and a python that'll be in for re-blueing (sp?) for another month or so. My wife is fine with me getting the 22 after I demonstrate enough commitment to the hobby (i.e., still practicing regularly in March).
I'm thinking a 22 revolver because the operation would be very similar to the other revolvers I own, my skill should progress better if I stick with the one platform, and 22 ammo is cheaper and has less kick.
The main features that I would value would be the accuracy of the gun (my limits notwithstanding) and reputation for reliability. I have big hands and the detective special is a bit small, especially given the kick of the 158 gr 38 sp that I've started practicing with, so a large frame would probably be best. I've seen some with interchangable chambers for 22LR and 22 magnum, which could be a cool benefit: 22 magnum might be good for the bowling pin shoot and the occasional racoon or possum in the yard, and 22LR could be used at the club's indoor range (their limit for indoor shooting). Also, there's a nearby public range that's minimum shooting distance is 25 yards. So, a gun with the potential to hit 8-1/2 by 11 paper at that distance would be of ultimate benefit. (Missed with all 7 rounds out of the 38 at that distance today; whereas 4/6 made it at 7 yards in my backyard).
I'm new to guns altogether, and have a 38 detective special to practice with for now, and a python that'll be in for re-blueing (sp?) for another month or so. My wife is fine with me getting the 22 after I demonstrate enough commitment to the hobby (i.e., still practicing regularly in March).
I'm thinking a 22 revolver because the operation would be very similar to the other revolvers I own, my skill should progress better if I stick with the one platform, and 22 ammo is cheaper and has less kick.
The main features that I would value would be the accuracy of the gun (my limits notwithstanding) and reputation for reliability. I have big hands and the detective special is a bit small, especially given the kick of the 158 gr 38 sp that I've started practicing with, so a large frame would probably be best. I've seen some with interchangable chambers for 22LR and 22 magnum, which could be a cool benefit: 22 magnum might be good for the bowling pin shoot and the occasional racoon or possum in the yard, and 22LR could be used at the club's indoor range (their limit for indoor shooting). Also, there's a nearby public range that's minimum shooting distance is 25 yards. So, a gun with the potential to hit 8-1/2 by 11 paper at that distance would be of ultimate benefit. (Missed with all 7 rounds out of the 38 at that distance today; whereas 4/6 made it at 7 yards in my backyard).