22LR Revolver

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Nice ruger. Looks kinda like the bad guys guns in indiana jones movies.

Oldest kid broke my heart last year, called 22lr useless...... About 3 months later he bought a souped up 10/22 and loves the thing.

 

[b116757]

My initial impression is I’d say this Ruger Mark IV shoots on par with my Browning Buckmark both shoot better than my oldest boy’s Browning 1911-22 that is fun little gun but not as accurate as the others but both of them are target model guns so that’s to be expected. The S&W 617 shoots reasonable well also at least in single action in my hands not near as well in double action this is my first ever revolver so I’m definitely not as comfortable shooting it as the others.

 

[b116757]

22lr may not be powerful compared to centerfire rounds but it’s got more than enough power to kill all sorts of stuff and with the price of 22lr ammo compared to anything else you can shoot to your hearts content and not break the bank that alone makes 22lr invaluable to have.

 

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What do you feed your 22's. I try to get CCI standard 40gr solids. Otherwise CCI blazer, not sure ifthey make that any more.

22's are pretty cheap so I spend a few extra bucks for the CCI's. Added bonus theyre subsonic in a 26 inch barrel.

ITs great in NY, you got to do background checks for ammo. Usually got to wait 15 minutes for an answer from the gustapo.

 

[SD51555]

I picked up my new .22 revolver last night. Gonna be a lot of fun revolving around this when I’m done building it up.

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ruger charger?

Wife is talking more about pistol permit again. She like the feel of the springfield hellcat. Wish she'd be into a glock 43. 9mm isn't too crasy and she doesn't shoot often. Not sure she would appreciate a 22lr. But, what you guys thnik would be closest to the hellcat or glock 43 in a 22? Will be trying to get her the longest barrel she is ok with. Dont see her carrying a pistol, just form home n range.

 

[SD51555]

That is a charger, yes.


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[b116757]

I have all sorts of 22 ammo on hand mostly cheap stuff but I like to keep some of the Norma Tac 22 on hand as a better quality ammo once in a while I’ll buy some CCI. I got buddy that does 22 competitions and he runs Norma stuff also it’s worth a try.

 

[b116757]

ruger charger?

Wife is talking more about pistol permit again. She like the feel of the springfield hellcat. Wish she'd be into a glock 43. 9mm isn't too crasy and she doesn't shoot often. Not sure she would appreciate a 22lr. But, what you guys thnik would be closest to the hellcat or glock 43 in a 22? Will be trying to get her the longest barrel she is ok with. Dont see her carrying a pistol, just form home n range.

Look at the Browning 1911-22 models I’ve got one of them that my oldest boy uses great little gun.

 

[b116757]

From top
Ruger Mark IV
Browning Buckmark
S&W 617
Browning 1911-22

 

[Westwind]

ruger charger?

Wife is talking more about pistol permit again. She like the feel of the springfield hellcat. Wish she'd be into a glock 43. 9mm isn't too crasy and she doesn't shoot often. Not sure she would appreciate a 22lr. But, what you guys thnik would be closest to the hellcat or glock 43 in a 22? Will be trying to get her the longest barrel she is ok with. Dont see her carrying a pistol, just form home n range.

Man if she likes the feel of the hellcat I think I’d roll with that.

I don’t think I would worry too much about barrel length. I own a G-20 and carried a G17 and a G22 at work and I have always shot my G27 better than any of them. I think it is because my medium size hand fits it better.

 

[Runamuck]

I'm a .22 nut, and have quite a few nice .22 handguns. My favorite goes with me almost every day-a 1949 Smith & Wesson k-22, the precursor to the model 17. I would go with an old model 17 if you like a 6 inch or a model 18 if you want a 4 inch for more frequent carry. Both very accurate, beautiful, and will most likely increase in value unlike many others. I also love my old High Standard target pistols and a perfect 1964 S&W Model 41, but rarely leave the house without my revolver. If you like stainless, a 617 which you can find in 6 or 10 shot. Being a Smith wheel gun guy, 10 shot triggers feel weird to me so I stay with the old 6 shots.

 

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Just scored a set of g10 grips for my 617 see how we like them I was about to order a set of VZ grips for it when I saw these thought give them a try only have $34 into these grips.

 

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Also I put a set of LOK grips on my Ruger mark iv and an extended bolt release

 

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We put a set of VZ grips on the 617

 

[buckdeer1]

I had a ruger semi auto until it started clicking and then going off a few seconds later. I sent to get checked by a gunsmith and it did it 3 more times. He never could fix and suggested a revolver. I have several but like my H&R 522 I believe it is best

 

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I think for a more budget friendly 22 revolver these Diamondback Sidekick’s maybe a good little gun. My brother and I were looking at them some.

Diamondback Sidekick

Click to read tech specs of the first revolver from Diamondback Firearms! Made in the US, the Sidekick combines the cowboy look with modern features!

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[Jerry-B-WI]

I think for a more budget friendly 22 revolver these Diamondback Sidekick’s maybe a good little gun. My brother and I were looking at them some.

Diamondback Sidekick

Click to read tech specs of the first revolver from Diamondback Firearms! Made in the US, the Sidekick combines the cowboy look with modern features!

diamondbackfirearms.com

I wouldn't bother with it. A few things would turn me off.
1. Zinc frame
2. Non adjustable sights
3. 22 mag/22 or barrel. The 22 mag will shoot fine but the LR will rattle down the barrel and not be accurate.

I had a Ruger single six with the Mag/LR cylinders and sold it because of the accuracy problem.

That Smith you have is a sharp looking and much better built revolver.

 

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I wouldn't bother with it. A few things would turn me off.
1. Zinc frame
2. Non adjustable sights
3. 22 mag/22 or barrel. The 22 mag will shoot fine but the LR will rattle down the barrel and not be accurate.

I had a Ruger single six with the Mag/LR cylinders and sold it because of the accuracy problem.

That Smith you have is a sharp looking and much better built revolver.

I don't think it is so much rattling down the barrel as the jump from cylinder to barrel where the bullet loses alignment. I have never realized that before. I have shot a lot of single sixes, but never put one on paper to really evaluate the accuracy, and now I don't need to bother. Thanks.

 

[Jerry-B-WI]

I don't think it is so much rattling down the barrel as the jump from cylinder to barrel where the bullet loses alignment. I have never realized that before. I have shot a lot of single sixes, but never put one on paper to really evaluate the accuracy, and now I don't need to bother. Thanks.

22 Mag bullets are a little bigger in diameter than 22LR. So they had to make the barrel bore fit the Mags and the LR hopefully fills the bore.