Suggestions for a 22 Revolver

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So, after years of owning firearms, I've decided to join the dark side and delve into evil hand guns. ;)
The RPAL is on it's way.
I'm safety anal and feel that a 22 revolver is the way to start - safe, reliable, easy to clean, economical to shoot etc. - jump in if you disagree.
So, looking for opinions on what is available and what to buy. Advantages of single vs. double action, etc.
Step 2 will be an auto with step 3 being a centre fire.
Thanks.
 
For a .22 revolver, I think it would be a smaller list for ones to avoid, but I can't think of any.
 
S&W Model 17 in .22lr is a nice K frame double action wheelgun.

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My suggestion would be a good used Smith & Wesson model 17.

Double action & single action. Easy to load , easy to clear & easy to show safe.

My opinion anyway.

Ruger makes a nice .22 revolver except sometimes the trigger pull can be a little rough. Mine was .
 
Iron Glove said:
So, after years of owning firearms, I've decided to join the dark side and delve into evil hand guns. ;)
The RPAL is on it's way.
I'm safety anal and feel that a 22 revolver is the way to start - safe, reliable, easy to clean, economical to shoot etc. - jump in if you disagree.
So, looking for opinions on what is available and what to buy. Advantages of single vs. double action, etc.
Step 2 will be an auto with step 3 being a centre fire.
Thanks.
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Taurus Tracker .22 is a hot looker revolver and has tons of good reviews. I love revolver but mind you they are not easy to clean. Everytime it will cost me over half an hour to clean my 686.

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I have a S&W 17 coming soon, I can't wait for it to arrive.

Unless you like having to deal with a single action's loading (one round load/unload at a time) stay away from the Ruger single sixs. Good gun other than that.
 
My first revolver was a S&W 617 with an 8 3/8th inch heavy underlug barrel, fully adjustable rear sight, wide serrated target hammer, wide serrated target trigger and target grips. It was the first gun that really showed me what accuracy and repeatability was all about. If I did my part it would consistantly shoot ragged one hole groups with almost any ammo choice.
So much is written about these guns that home shop bubba gubsmithing is not only easy but fun. Silky triggers and smooth actions are just a pleasure to shoot.
 
+1 on a S&W Model 17 (K-22 Masterpiece). I'm very happy with mine. The 617s with a full underlug barrel are quite a bit more front heavy than the older style barrels, but this is a matter of preference. I would stay away from Taurus because they aren't as refined as a S&W, you are more likely to get a lemon, and warranty/spares service is non-existent in Canada.

I'm not trying to dissuade you from getting a wheelgun, but safety is a characteristic of the shooter, not the gun. A .22 is the best choice to learn to shoot handguns, but whether you want an auto pistol or revolver (or both) is more a matter of personal preference than anything.
 
Just like most of the previous posters said, Smith & Wesson 617 or 17 is the way to go. A bit pricier than the others, but nobody makes a better DA .22 LR revolver. It is worth the price and the perfect training piece for when you get your Model 19, 686, 27 etc.

You may buy bigger caliber revolvers, but you will always come back to your 617.
 
Another consideration is the H&R "Sportsman", model 999
I'm not sure if they still make new ones, but a good used one is a fine
shooter. They made them in 4" & 6" barreled configuration & the cylinder is simple to remove for cleaning. The front & rear sights are adjustable, & it is capable of ejecting empty casings automaticly as you open the gun.
A used one should go for between $100 & $200. I really like mine....
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