.22 Double Action Revolver Suggestions Please

I don't know about petitions, but I first saw the 10 shot 617 @ the Shot Show, when it was just a prototype. Over the next two years, I sent 4 very nice letters, including an offer to be first in line, when they finally came out. I got several very nice replies. :) Then almost two Years from the day I first wrote them, I got a letter from them stating that the revolver would be available in one month, & if I was interested, I should get My order in at My local gun shop now !! Which I did, & have never regretted it. I also told Rick about it, & He ordered His 6" at the same time. :cool: I love them both, but my 4" is just easier for Me to carry, plus the fact that I also have the S&W 686 in 4" & they are within 1/2oz. of the same weight. I'm very sincere in saying, this is probably My personal favorite recreational handgun ever !! :D

So, I'd say "Go ahead & get Your Petition going" ! You might also include as a side note, the fact that Ruger was willing to accomodate their Canadian Buyers. :dancingbanana:
 
I've gone back and fourth a 1000 times between a Kimber rimfire target or a S&W 617 and just when I thought I had decided on one, a thread like this pops up and makes me question myself all over again haha.
 
I know it's not a double action but I saw this today while drooling over some other single actions
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http://www.usfirearms.com/cat/12-22.asp
 
41 Magnum, as much as I'd like to think that Ruger did the 4.2 for us I suspect that it was mostly to be able to stay in the California market and in prep for the other states that I understand are considering similar laws that make it harder to pack something with a 4 inch or under barrel. We Canucks are just riding on their coat tails. Thankfully riding I might add.... :D

I'm taking advantage of this by buying one of the NAA The Earls that Kodiak is brining in. It'll be like I have a baby brother for my Remington 1858's... :D
 
BCRider, the guys over at Ruger wrote "now in 4.2" for handgun hunting in Canada!" as the description for their new 4.2" guns.
 
Cactus said:
Hey guys, I am looking for a .22 double action revolver to add to my range case. I am not familiar with the .22 revolvers out there so I am looking for some input. Please suggest some .22 LR make and model options for me to look into. Thanks, Cactus
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Smith and Wesson Model 617
http://www.frontierfirearms.ca/inde..._info&cPath=17_22_151_340_341&products_id=985

Smith and Wesson Model 17
http://www.frontierfirearms.ca/inde..._info&cPath=17_22_151_340_342&products_id=994
 
just out of curiosity, anyone know why the 617 is cheaper than the 17 o_O thought a stainless 10 shot full underlug revolver would go for more than a blued steel 6 shot half underlug? Anyone try those Taurus 990 Trackers from Kodiak Outpost? Or any other Taurus .22lr revolver? Been looking on the interwebs and have found what I'd say mostly good reviews about them, and they're quite a bit more less than the S&W's
 
theoneofthechuck said:
just out of curiosity, anyone know why the 617 is cheaper than the 17 o_O thought a stainless 10 shot full underlug revolver would go for more than a blued steel 6 shot half underlug? Anyone try those Taurus 990 Trackers from Kodiak Outpost? Or any other Taurus .22lr revolver? Been looking on the interwebs and have found what I'd say mostly good reviews about them, and they're quite a bit more less than the S&W's
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Stainless steel guns are less expensive to finish and I suspect that the new Model 17s are more of a limited production item. Personally, I prefer the looks and balance of the non-lugged barrels over the underlugged ones.

I would stay away from Taurus, as they are more likely to have issues out of the box and warranty service/parts are non-existent in Canada. They also tend to have rather poor double action triggers compared to a S&W.

A good used S&W is also quite a bit less expensive than a new one. I think this option is the overall best value.
 
tjhaile said:
Stainless steel guns are less expensive to finish and I suspect that the new Model 17s are more of a limited production item. Personally, I prefer the looks and balance of the non-lugged barrels over the underlugged ones.

I would stay away from Taurus, as they are more likely to have issues out of the box and warranty service/parts are non-existent in Canada. They also tend to have rather poor double action triggers compared to a S&W.

A good used S&W is also quite a bit less expensive than a new one. I think this option is the overall best value.
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Makes a bit more sense, being more labour intensive for blueing and polishing. Well, as I was reading in another thread here, since Freedom Ventures is now the distributor for Taurus the warranty service/parts problem should be fixed eh? I've heard nothing BUT positive comments about those at Freedom Ventures. And as to the trigger, it would smooth out with use eh? Or possibly get a wolff spring kit (if one is made for it)?

Now I do agree, I've been browsing the Handgun EE and have seen some pretty amazing deals on there, and wishing that I had the capitol to fund a purchase or two :bangHead:

I do have to agree with you, I like the look of the Model 17 more than the 617, myself.
 
A Taurus revolver will never have as smooth a trigger as a S&W can be. The reason S&Ws dominate any competitive shooting discipline that uses double action revolvers is because their actions respond well to tuning.

I don't see the point of buying Taurus revolvers when you can buy a nicer used S&W for a comparable or lower price. Another point in favour of the used older S&W is that it will appreciate in value if you look after it, whereas the Taurus loses some percentage of its purchase price as soon as you take it home. Some quality guns can be more like small pieces of real estate than other consumer goods.
 
tjhaile said:
A Taurus revolver will never have as smooth a trigger as a S&W can be. The reason S&Ws dominate any competitive shooting discipline that uses double action revolvers is because their actions respond well to tuning.

I don't see the point of buying Taurus revolvers when you can buy a nicer used S&W for a comparable or lower price. Another point in favour of the used older S&W is that it will appreciate in value if you look after it, whereas the Taurus loses some percentage of its purchase price as soon as you take it home. Some quality guns can be more like small pieces of real estate than other consumer goods.
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Not disagreeing with that, just throwing out another possibility if one would rather choose that route. And another reason I mentioned the Taurus is that with the model 94 it comes in a 5" barrel. And if one wanted to trim the barrel down to say, 4.2" I'd rather it be done on a Taurus than a S&W... Again only if someone wanted to go that route. I know I wouldn't mind a 4.2" .22 revolver. Mostly for thumbing my nose at the Liberals, and the LCF :D
 
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