.22 LR Revolver Options

[Young$Money]

I've been thinking about getting a revolver in .22 LR but I'm new to revolvers and am not sure what my options are. I was wondering if anyone could suggest any revolvers in the $300-600 price range. Thanks!

 

[Trigun]

There are many many good choice for a .22 revolver and I belived it is a good choice of handgun. The S&W model 17, 617 and Taurus Tracker model is very good shooter too. For more informations you can visit www.rimfirecentral.com
Trigun

 

[IM_Lugger]

I just got an SIR fall super saver paper and they have a .22 Taurus Tracker in stainless on sale for $358. That's a lot of gun for the money!

They won't be brining any new once , so I'd suggest you don't think too long if you're interested...

 

[Rudy H]

I would go for the S&W model 17 if you can find one.

 

[JBD]

Whatever you do don't dry fire it.

I broke my taurus revolver twice doing that. Don't dryfire ever.I have put thousands of live rounds through without any problems.

 

[manboy]

never, ever, dryfire your rimfire's.

 

[Young$Money]

I just got an SIR fall super saver paper and they have a .22 Taurus Tracker in stainless on sale for $358. That's a lot of gun for the money!

They won't be brining any new once , so I'd suggest you don't think too long if you're interested...

I'm going to check if they still have any left. Thanks

 

[IM_Lugger]

^ I just checked their website and it's not listed there anymore...here's the item number for for the gun - 408002. in the paper it said they have 6 left.

FYI it's 6.5in, 7 shot...

 

[danman]

Shoot! I spoke to the girl @ SIR and she told me they are sold out and won't be getting anymore in This would have been a good first handgun.

BTW thanks for the info Lugger

wwwDOTsirmailorderDOTca

 

[IM_Lugger]

Not sure if they still have any in stock, but in the same paper they had Taurus model 94 in .22mag on sale for $308

specs; 5in blued, 8 shot
item #408003

 

[prproulx]

Not sure if they still have any in stock, but in the same paper they had Taurus model 94 in .22mag (can also shoot .22LR) on sale for $308

specs; 5in blued, 8 shot
item #408003

Not with the same cylinder I don't think.

 

[IM_Lugger]

woops you're right my bad... you can't use .22lr in .22mag...I need to get more sleep

 

[prproulx]

woops you're right my bad... you can't use .22lr in .22mag...I need to get more sleep

I know because I once bought a .22mag S&W 617 thinking I could use .22lr!

 

[guninhand]

Older S&W .22rf revolvers, such as model 34 and model 18, have a well deserved reputation for accuracy and quality, and are very durable.

 

[jonnynitro]

I have a S&W 617 and I think it is the cats pajamas.

It might be a little out of the price range but worth every penny!

 

[dan belisle]

Find a nice used S&W 17, and never look back. Good, well built, accurate revolver that you can get parts for if you need them, which is not the case with the Taurus. - dan

 

[DarkGreen]

never, ever, dryfire your rimfire's.

Although that would normally be the case for me, I was wondering about the transfer bar system on the Ruger New Single Sixes - would it offer any protection?

and if not, how do you practice, when you're not at the range? is a blank shell sufficient for multiple strikes with the firing pin?

(still following all other very important dryfire safety preparations, of course)

I'm getting a SS in the next few weeks, and would like to not get to the range with a broken firing pin.

 

[DarkGreen]

woops you're right my bad... you can't use .22lr in .22mag...I need to get more sleep

I remember as a kid, I used to put 22lr in a Colt New Frontier while the mag cylinder was in. it fired fine, but every single casing was cracked or split down the side.

ah, stupidity of youth, how do any of us get through it?

 

[Dumby]

I like this one

http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAPro...amid=10&variation=Blued&bct=Yes&type=Revolver

 

[DarkGreen]

Although that would normally be the case for me, I was wondering about the transfer bar system on the Ruger New Single Sixes - would it offer any protection?

and if not, how do you practice, when you're not at the range? is a blank shell sufficient for multiple strikes with the firing pin?

(still following all other very important dryfire safety preparations, of course)

I'm getting a SS in the next few weeks, and would like to not get to the range with a broken firing pin.

Well, I went to Ruger's site and got the answer from the PDF manual for the New Model Single-Six.

Please note: The following is for the Ruger New Model Single-Six only. Other revolvers don't have the same mechanism, and their firing pins may be damaged by dry-firing.

DRY-FIRIN Going through the actions of cocking, aiming, and pulling the trigger of an unloaded gun is known as “Dry Firing.” It can be useful to learn the “feel” of your revolver. Be certain the revolver is unloaded and that the gun is pointing in a safe direction even when practicing by dry-firing. The Ruger New Model revolvers can be dry-fired without damage to the firing pin or other components.

New Model Rugers are also notable for being able to safely keep the hammer down on a loaded cylinder, too.

Cheers,
Green