.22 revolver opinions

[the11]

Hi all,

I am considering picking up a .22 revolver. I admit to being partial to the top break design, but I don't really have a good reason for this other than that I like the idea of it. I am looking for opinions from those who have more experience with such things.

Thanks
Karl

 

[Dsiwy]

They are no top break but I would go with a quality S&W or ruger

 

[Deuce-deuce]

Single six.

 

[TheTooner]

I have a S&W model 17. It is well made and accurate. I haven't tried any other .22 cal revolvers.

 

[Twisted Canuck]

I love my old Model 17 as well. If you like a single action, find a Colt Frontier Scout, they are the Cat's Derriere as well. Can't go wrong with either of those. Or, if you have all kinds of mad money to spend, go crazy and find a Colt Diamondback. That is what I really want to get still, but when they show up the money being asked is Python money. Not willing to do that.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Smith 617 ... Fab

 

[kschneider]

I love my H&R Side-Kick, but I do want a Top Break as well.

 

[Kevin M.]

Top break .22 would be cool.

 

[the11]

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I will check them all out.

I really like the look of the old H&R 999 Sportsman. I wonder how hard one of them would be to find?
http://www.wideopenspaces.com/everything-want-know-classic-harrington-richardson-sportsman-999-22-revolver/

 

[HK45auto]

Put an ad out, i have seen them on the EE from time to time.

 

[Skinny 1950]

Go big or go home..
If you re-load and cast you can shoot one of these very little more than 22LR.

http://www.uberti.com/top-break-revolver

 

[viper]

Love the 617. It makes you laugh when you pull the trigger and there is no Big Bang.

 

[PlanForPlanB]

If you want small and stainless, the ruger sp101 is great. If you like big and blued, the Alfa Proj .22 revolvers are a fantastic value buy.

 

[ruffbird]

I like the break-top H&R as well, & can still be found at a reasonable cost...


Lots of fun!

 

[silverfoxdj]

I like the break-top H&R as well, & can still be found at a reasonable cost...


Lots of fun!

At any of the CGN sponsor sites ?

 

[gnmontey]

High Standard .22 Sentinel Deluxe are good value and are out there. The trick is finding one that isn't worn out.

Have a H&R Sportsman 999. Highly recommend those as well.

M

 

[BCRider]

I've got a Sportsman as well. A fun gun to operate but not half the shooter that my S&W is. I only keep it for the uniqueness of the design. I shoot it occasionally but the groups are rather open compared to a lot of my other guns and down right massive compared to what I can shoot with my better rimfire handguns. The S&W 17 being one of the better ones.

So it all comes down to what you want to do with the shooting.

 

[gnmontey]

The S&W 17 being one of the better ones.

I'm all the way on this one with you. A 17 or if you can swing it a 617.

M

 

[1000yards]

I've got a hr 999, great fun to shoot, was one of my first purchases after getting my rpal, highly recommend them!

 

[Gillis2]

Another vote for S and W 617. Mine shoots very accurately.

Gilbert