recs for 22 revolver with nice DA trigger pull?

[cpileri]

Sirs and Ma'ams,
Any recommendations on a 22 rimfire revolver with a nice, at least on the light side if not crisp as well, DOUBLE ACTION trigger pull.

I am looking for one for a woman who is strong enough, but a really hard, long trigger makes her pull her shots to the side.

If any choices exist, then other criteria would be a revolver that is small and light.

Thanks!
And happy Veteran's day!
C-

 

[ClemY]

A S&W Model 617 may be suitable. It is a K frame. If that is too large, a Model 63 might be more suitable. It is a J frame.

Double action trigger pulls tend to be a little heavy as they come from the factory. With a .22, I prefer not to lighten the main spring too much. It can result in misfires. I do switch out the rebound spring for a 13 lb. Wolff spring. That has the effect of reducing the double action trigger significantly, and the single action slightly.

 

[DMZ]

There are a couple of things that will make finding what you want difficult.

-Rim fire rounds require a relatively hard strike to go off reliably.
-Generally speaking, the smaller the frame, the stiffer the trigger.

So most small frame rim fire revolvers have fairly heavy DA triggers.

I think your best bet would be a used K-22 with a 4" barrel.

 

[MMCSRET]

Find a good used S&W or Colt. I just bought a Colt Official Police, 6", 22 built in 1956. It probably has been used, but not much, What a beautiful, smooth revolver.

 

[wnycollector]

Colt OMM .22's have a nice trigger pull.

 

[.38 Special]

Another vote for a K-17.

FWIW, I like my DA triggers as light and smooth as possible too. So whenever I buy a DA revolver I budget another $100 for a first-class "competition" trigger job. As has been pointed out, however, this can cause reliability problems, especially in a .22, and may require a (free) trip back to the gunsmith for a little more spring power.

 

[22-rimfire]

From current production, I would suggest a Model 63 Smith. It has a pretty good trigger for a J frame if she has average or small hands.

 

[welldoya]

I've got a Colt Trooper MKlll that is incredibly smooth in double action. In fact, I had a Colt Python and the Trooper put it to shame. I bought it used so I don't know if it's been worked on or what but it is the smoothest revolver I've ever shot. BUT, it is a big gun for a .22. Built on a .357 frame.

 

[gazpacho]

any particular reason why a 22 or revolver?

 

[bflobill_69]

+1 S&W Model 17 - I think you could look a long time and not find a better trigger.
BUT, have her shoot a bunch (freinds/rentals) to see whats best for her.

Bflobill69

 

[Carl Levitian]

For a couple of reasons, my main gun is a S&W 617 with a 4 inch barrel, and 10 shot cylinder. I shot it for two years as it came from the factory. Not bad, but not great. Single action was good, double action was decent, but with a rough spot just after you could feel the cylinder bolt stop click. I finally sent it back to Smith with a note asking them to smooth out the rough spot. A strait up warenttee job. I don't know what they did, but it came back with the nicest, slickest trigger pull I ever felt. They really smoothed things out.

Now with double action, it puts them in the black at 25 yards on a standard N.R.A. 25 yard pistol target. No problemo. Single action it picks off Necco waffers.

try a new Smith & Wesson. I hear the new model 63's are a 8 shot now.

 

[SeanSw]

S&W 617. The best trigger in my collection. It's also the only trigger left untouched, unpolished, and with stock springs. It sure is a big .22 revolver but it's well worth it.

 

[krs]

A new gun won't give the improvement that practice will give.

 

[mainmech48]

the DA pull of either the S&W "J" frames or the small-framed Taurus M94 can easily be reduced by a relatively simple spring change.

The fly in that ointment, at least as far as DIY goes, is that it usually requires some experimentation and a few do-overs to find the optimum combination of main (hammer) spring and rebound (trigger) springs that deliver 100% reliable function (ignition and trigger return) with the most possible reduction in pull weight.

Pre-selected kits with a reduced-power mainspring and a couple of rebound spring weights for both are available as a "Shooter's Pak" from Brownell's.

IMO, a smooth DA trigger action is easier to shoot well with regardless of its relative weight.

One can usually achieve this by keeping the 'works' clean and judiciously lubricated, plus shooting it a lot, or one can pay a professional to add the necessary "wear" to the proper surfaces for you.

Personally, I prefer the former course as being the most cost-effective. One can slick-up a revolver action very nicely, get an awfully lot of practice and acquire a good degree of mastery in all of the basic skill sets using .22 RF ammo for the cost of a good professionally done 'action job', even at today's prices.

 

[cpileri]

thanks!

All good info so far.
C-