Posted: 2/24/2008 4:19:33 PM EDT
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I am in the market for a .22 revolver for plinking and target shooting. Any recommendations? |
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Smith is an excellent choice. However, they are very hard to find and prices can be hard to swallow. Anything under $400 is a steal. I have a Taurus 96, their mid frame version. Not as nice as a Smith but shoots extremely well and only cost me $200. In single action, Ruger. End of story. Colt made a 22 (the New Frontier) but its long out of production and priced accordingly. Diamondbacks are even worse. |
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If you want something new, there are really only a couple of choices: Single Action: Ruger Single Six Double Action: S&W 617 (4”, 6” or 8”) or 63 (5”) Used: the above plus the S&W 17 (6”) and 18 (4”) or S&W 63 (4”). There are a few more, but I forget the model numbers. The Smiths are the guns for accuracy. The Ruger Single Six can be accurate, but it can also be a hit or miss thing. |
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Seems that the older Smiths and Wessons, Rugers, and Colts have better trigger pulls than the latest marks. I purchased a new Ruger Single Six Stainless last Christmas. The pistol was great especially with the .22 mag cyl. However, the trigger pull was horrible compared to my Woodsman and old Ruger Mk 1. It took a Wolffe spring kit and some judicious grinding on the sear faces to get it right. Wouldn't take anything for it now. I know that the manufacturers have to sell "idiot resistant" firearms these days, but if you can't hit with it, what good is it? I have a Model 19 4" S&W and have had several Ruger Blackhawks in the past. The factory trigger pulls were much better. RS |
