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To build a quality revolver takes about the same amount of work and cost whether a .22LR oor .357 mag. Hence, the cost of the Ruger and S&W. Some .22 autos can be built cheaper than large centerfires in that they can use a blowback action. The medium frame S&W 17/18 and 617s (SS) are really nice but you want a small frame so the SP-101 or 34/63 is what I would seek out. Ruger made 2 versions of the 4" SP: one with the full lug barrel and one with half lug. The half lug barrel seems to command a premium. There is also a 2+" version. I would look around to see how prices are. Sometimes I see .22LR revolvers priced in the high $200's or so used because "they are only a .22" and the demand is not the same as for a .357 version.
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