highlander 5
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Model 617 6 shot pre lock
What is your favorite .22 revolver?
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I've been waiting for a DA/SA Ruger for a long time. When they announced the Single 10, I was disappointed to say the least.
Hate to spend that much $$$ on a S&W, but options are few and far between.
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Loyalist Dave
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Ruger Bearcat, followed by Ruger Single Six, with dual cylinders .22 and .22 Mag.
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Stainz
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Here is my collection of .22's - all S&W:
The first, bought new 9/08 and a 4" x10 617, quickly became my favorite revolver. I immediately ordered some Ahrends cocobolo retro target grips and finished them in a homebrew oil finish. I replaced the front sight with a HiViz #SW617 fiber optic sight and the the hammer leaf and strain screw with a Wolff spring and replacement Allen head SS setscrew, adjusted for reliable ignition +1/4 turn - then blue Loctited in place. Great trigger - best of my .22's. Ultimately, I bought a DS-10 speedloader & baseplate for it:
I bought the 63/317 J-frame sized 8-shot DS-10 speedloader and baseplate for my 5" 63, bought as new from a friend's estate 8/09. I did some work on the trigger, but the new 3" 63 I bought 11/10 was better than it - and right out of the box, too. Both got S&W Accessories ($43!) '60 Pro' grips - the no longer available 5"-er got a too-long HiViz sight (Good news - it hit coincident AOA/POI at 12-15yd - no rear sight adjustment needed.), while the 3" 63 came equipped with one. The newness hasn't worn off the 3" 63 - it's a fun revolver. I even got a S&W Accessories 3" J-frame OWB leather holster ($65 + s/h.) for the 3" 60 Pro (holstered below - fits either nicely.) and my 3" 63, alongside.
So, which is my favorite? For a range-only gun - the 617. For range plinking and possible woods carry - the 3" 63. Heck, you'd have to be picky to not be happy with any of the three! Yes, S&W still makes fine revolvers, IL or not. The one thing I cannot over-emphasize - get a good DA-capable .22 revolver - and do so sooner rather than later. Say goodbye to some old firearm friends you don't use so much... I sure did - had to in order to afford these .22's. - and I haven't missed them! I would sure miss the .22's...
Stainz
The first, bought new 9/08 and a 4" x10 617, quickly became my favorite revolver. I immediately ordered some Ahrends cocobolo retro target grips and finished them in a homebrew oil finish. I replaced the front sight with a HiViz #SW617 fiber optic sight and the the hammer leaf and strain screw with a Wolff spring and replacement Allen head SS setscrew, adjusted for reliable ignition +1/4 turn - then blue Loctited in place. Great trigger - best of my .22's. Ultimately, I bought a DS-10 speedloader & baseplate for it:
I bought the 63/317 J-frame sized 8-shot DS-10 speedloader and baseplate for my 5" 63, bought as new from a friend's estate 8/09. I did some work on the trigger, but the new 3" 63 I bought 11/10 was better than it - and right out of the box, too. Both got S&W Accessories ($43!) '60 Pro' grips - the no longer available 5"-er got a too-long HiViz sight (Good news - it hit coincident AOA/POI at 12-15yd - no rear sight adjustment needed.), while the 3" 63 came equipped with one. The newness hasn't worn off the 3" 63 - it's a fun revolver. I even got a S&W Accessories 3" J-frame OWB leather holster ($65 + s/h.) for the 3" 60 Pro (holstered below - fits either nicely.) and my 3" 63, alongside.
So, which is my favorite? For a range-only gun - the 617. For range plinking and possible woods carry - the 3" 63. Heck, you'd have to be picky to not be happy with any of the three! Yes, S&W still makes fine revolvers, IL or not. The one thing I cannot over-emphasize - get a good DA-capable .22 revolver - and do so sooner rather than later. Say goodbye to some old firearm friends you don't use so much... I sure did - had to in order to afford these .22's. - and I haven't missed them! I would sure miss the .22's...
Stainz
woad_yurt
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I like double action convertibles....
On top, an H&R 676 and on bottom, a Double Nine. The H&R is one accurate, accurate gun.
On top, an H&R 676 and on bottom, a Double Nine. The H&R is one accurate, accurate gun.
MCgunner
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Ruger DID make the SP101 in .22LR for a while. Think they had a 4" barrel on it. You'll have to search for that one, though.
Steve CT
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Dan Wesson 722
2-1/2", 4", 6"-take your pick on barrel length
2-1/2", 4", 6"-take your pick on barrel length
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