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"I just wish Browning would chamber that 1911-22 in .380 - a 1911-380 anyone?"

that's what a Colt Government model MkIV series 80 is, locked breech 380 w/ barrel bushing, all steel, 7 round mag, w/ no grip safety... and that Browning 1911-22 is supposed to come out in two sizes, the compact model being closet in size to that 380, though w/ ~1/2" longer barrel and grip safety, alloy frame.. I could do without grip safety on a rimfire (already do without on the 380), but I could live with it

gotta' have one
the Ruger SP101 rimfire will just have to wait

now... back to our regularly scheduled channel, revolvers...
 
I bought my S&W 617 6" 10 shot for myself to get back to the basics of revolver shooting. My wife started shooting it training for her CCW to use for her S&W 686. It is one of the best buys I have made and I dedicated to my first grandson. Now I need to buy 2 more.
Jim
 
Remind me to mention the hammer edges to Ruger if the gun has 'em when it gets here.
You know how bad my memory is, Aloysius....

And, putting a .380 in a blowback pistol with alloy frame & slide will not happen. :)
Denis
 
What America needs is a good double-action $400.00 .22 revolver. The Smith and Wessons and Rugers are too expensive and I have heard about too many quality control issues with the offerings from Taurus and Charter Arms. High Standard used to make good and cheap .22 revolvers. They weren't tack-drivers but they were at least reliable.
 
Adjusted for inflation, purchase prices on most run-of-the-mill guns today cost about the same comparatively as they did 50 years ago.
Back then, most people bought two or three & used 'em for a lifetime. Today, most people on gun forums like this one buy many more & use them much more.

It's not so much the prices that have changed, it's the buyers, average salaries, cost of living in general, and their expectations.
Denis
 
As others have suggested, the S&W 617 is an excellent revolver. Great accuracy and action right out of the box. I have both the 4" and 6" in the older 6 shot, prelock configuration. I enjoy shooting both and would never sell either of them.
 
I just found this thread, and today I just happened to have traded a superfluous Glock for this lovely thing. Have not shot it yet, but when I do, I think I'm going to like it.
 

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If you shoot and you like revolvers, a high quality double action revolver is a great investment on long term shooting enjoyment.
 
If you looking to buy a single action .22 revolver, Heritage now has their Rough Rider in a 9 shot version for + or - $325.00 with the mag cylinder. I have the 6 shot version and as soon as I can sell some more of my 1960-70's vintage stereo equipment ( Sansui,Teac,Phase linear,Sony,HK,Pioneer,Advent,and so on) it will be my next purchase. I have had no problems with my 6 shot version, so this why I want to buy the 9 shot version.
 
"High Standard used to make good and cheap .22 revolvers. They weren't tack-drivers but they were at least reliable."

own one, the all steel Double Nine model with both cylinders, fun gun, love it, bought it l-o-n-g ago for 150 bucks, w/ box, papers, holster
pretty much qualifies as a 'tack driver', too
but only if you think of it as a swing out cylinder nine shot SA, because the DA trigger is nothing short of awful, every bit as bad as a Taurus 94, and it don't hardly get worse than that, but the High Standard is very reliable
 
I have the S&W 18 and 4" 617. If I had to carry one any distance I'd go with the 18. If I needed to shoot 500 real fast at the range I'd get the 617 and some speed loaders and a loading block.

I needed to do both.

Then I bought the 17 for variety. I like the 6" tube sometimes.
 
I shot my new Ruger Singer Six Convertible today, both 22 magnum and 22LR. The gun is easy to shoot and unload/load. It has adjustable sights but it seems to be pretty much on target from the factory.

The 22 magnum is quite the riot to shoot. It's loud and fiery and will "comb" your hair if someone shoots one 5 or 6 feet on either side of you, just like the 357 or 44 magnums do.

I found changing the barrels out to shoot LR ammo very easy. There is virtually no recoil with 22 magnum loads, and zero with LR. It's almost a placid, quiet experience shooting the LR stuff. I found LR ammo to be particularly accurate through the 5.5 inch barrel.

The revolver is heavy and is well made. It's not super easy to shoot one-handed, but I was pretty good at it with just a bit of practice. In all - a wonderful little gun.
 
I have been carrying my Ruger Single-Six since 1968. When we go out into the woods:) I slip in the .22 Mag. cylinder and we are good to go.
 
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