.22 Revolver

[Scrumbag]

Hello folks,

Thought I would pick people's brains on this one:

Have recently picked up a 22 Colt Woodsman and loving it. Am thinking of getting a .22 revolver to compliment it.

Any ideas on what would be a good choice:

LGS has:

Astra Cadix - 4"
Colt Officers Match - 6"
Colt Trooper MkIII
Ruger Single 6
S&W 17-4 - 6"
Sauer & Sohn Competitor - 6"
Taurus 941 - 4"


(And a boxed Colt Golden Spike but that is more than a little pricey!)

Any thoughts on the above? Just looking for a heads up on any to avoid before hefting any.

ATB,

Scrumbag

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I would go with one or more of the following:

Colt Officers Match - 6"
Colt Trooper MkIII
Ruger Single 6
S&W 17-4 - 6"

My favorite .22 revolver is a Colt Officers Model Target -- a slightly earlier version of the Officers Model Match.

 

[ACP230]

I would buy the S&W M17.

Second choice would be the Colt Officer's Match.

 

[foghornl]

If you want the Single-Action revolver (AKA "Cowboy Gun") then only way to go is the Ruger Single-Six.

For a double-action, the S&W M17.

My SA revolver is the 40th Year Single-Six Convertible; it has both .22LR & .22Mag cylinders.

I had an S&W pre-model number "Kit Gun" that I used to teach my kids how to shoot. Oldest son has taught his 3 daughters to shoot with it

 

[wrc]

I can vouch for the Single-Six. If it is a .22Mag convertible, even better.

The Single-Six has a decent trigger, and points well with a 6" barrel.

 

[sixgunner455]

Vern has it:

I would go with one or more of the following:

Colt Officers Match - 6"
Colt Trooper MkIII
Ruger Single 6
S&W 17-4 - 6"

Any or all of those would do. I *have* a Ruger Single Six, because I grew up shooting a single-action .22 revolver, and when I saw this one, I had to have it. I *want* a S&W 17, because I love Kframe revolvers, and if I had one of those, I wouldn't have to reload as much.

 

[BYJO4]

My choice would be the S&W model 17.

 

[Iggy]

S&W model 17. It was made for Bullseye shooters. Hard to beat.
Then you can add a Model 14 in .38 special that is the exact same configuration to add a little center fire fun.

 

[22-rimfire]

Choice would depend on price, what you like, and feels good in your hand. But my preference would be the same as Vern Humphrey's. If I had to choose one, it would be the Colt Officers Model Match. Second choice is the S&W M17.

 

[DM~]

I already made that choise, long time ago...

S&W M-18

DM

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I have a MK III in .22lr. I really like it. It is a full sized gun, not a scaled down model.

 

[bannockburn]

Wow your LGS has a lot better selection of .22 revolvers than my LGS! From the ones you have listed I would go with the S&W Model 17 first, the Ruger Single Six second, and the Colt Trooper MK. III third.

 

[CraigC]

Colt Officers Match - 6"
Colt Trooper MkIII
Ruger Single 6
S&W 17-4 - 6"

Among these four, this is a hard decision to screw up! What you need to decide is which you want "first". Unless it's an XR3 Old Model Ruger (1953-1962) I would go for either the Colt OMM or the S&W.

 

[harvester]

Another Colt to go with the Woodsman. Don't forget Troopers, Diamondbacks, and Official Police all came in .22 as well as a few others.

 

[CajunBass]

I'd get a Colt New Frontier 22 to go with it. You can still find them at reasonable prices.

 

[forindooruseonly]

Toss up between the S&W 17-4 or the Colt Officer's Match. That's my preferences of those available. I mean, you are trying to get something to compliment a Woodsman, so it'd better be nice!

 

[Boomie]

S&W would be my first pick.

Stay away from the Taurus.

 

[osteodoc08]

Smith colt or ruger. Can't really go wrong.

 

[Scrumbag]

Thanks folks,

will go and "fondle" a few this weekend I think.

Am lucky with my LGS, seems to quite like revolvers and doesn't just do the "safe queen" examples either as it isn't really a concept I believe in.

ATB,

Scrummy

 

[CraigC]

You can have good or cheap but not both.

 

[jimbo555]

Where is that gun store?

 

[Scrumbag]

Where is that gun store?

Switzerland so sadly for you guys but fortunate for me!

 

[TonyAngel]

I'd stick with Colt, Smith or Ruger. If you have and interestin the Single Six, maybe you should give the Single Ten a look. I have a single six and love it, but have to admit that reloading it is a bit of a pain. I'd prefer a revolver with a swing out cylinder.

 

[Atom Smasher]

I love the single 10. Definitely where I'd go for a .22lr revolver.

 

[TonyT]

If are mlostly using the revolver in SA then go with the ColtOOMM. If youi plan on doing DA competition shoots then I would favor the S&W 17. I have both and shoot both.