Rohm .22, 6 shot revolver 4 inch barrel

Colonel Custer · November 23, 2011, 10:20 PM

Hi guys and gals can anyone give me a quick history lesson on this gun. This is what I know
1) The gun act of '68 stopped their importation.
2) the cylindor revolves like a S&W, (I carry a 686 model for work every day.)
3) it looks like it has a metal sleave/ tube lining the bore, and it is built on a fram similiar to what I would expect of a .38.
Any help is appreciated. (by the way it shoots great and my wife is going to learn on it.)

Onward Allusion · November 23, 2011, 10:25 PM

Classic Saturday Night Special fodder. With that said, I had one a long long time ago, and it worked. If you're using it as a SD weapon, please consider getting something else. A used S&W or even an older vintage Charter Arms or Taurus revolver.

Colonel Custer · November 24, 2011, 07:53 AM

It is by no means my only gun, just an inexpensive training gun to get my wife used to shooting. I just wanted to know more about the gun.

Hal · November 24, 2011, 08:36 AM

Is it the same model - RG14 - Hinkley used?

If it is, I'd quit using it before something broke on it that couldn't be replaced.

Not that it'll have any type of collector value or anything...

seed · November 24, 2011, 09:29 AM

Rohm or RG guns are absolutely horrible. You may get one that appears to work for a while, but odds are the honeymoon won't last -- you're lucky if you got a honeymoon. They are literally the original Saturday Night Special, which if you were born in the 70's and old enough to remember the '80's should ring a bell. Strangely though, as Hal alluded, they will forever hold a position of notorious curiosity for some because of Hinckley...so will the Uzi with collapsible stock. Who, from my era can forget that image?

briandg · November 24, 2011, 10:49 AM

German, IIRC, and without a doubt, the most horrible weapons I ever handled. If it works for training, well and good. At least the chance of a blowup is minimal.

WESHOOT2 · November 24, 2011, 12:09 PM

Advice: Do NOT fire that gun, nor be anywhere near its firing, without wearing eye protection ('cause they can exhibit, or develop, severe lead spitting).

Other than that, shoot at will. Restrict ammo to standard pressure choices. Lubricate using Breakfree CLP.

A pot-metal import for little money. German, if IRC.

Acerdog · November 24, 2011, 02:44 PM

I still own 1 of those 22lr with 22mag cylinder. Got it in 1973 have shoot 1000s of rounds through it no problems. Not real accurate.

Colonel Custer · December 6, 2011, 06:48 PM

Well I've put 300+ rounds through it and had no problems. Hm will have to research it.

twhidd · December 6, 2011, 06:55 PM

People used to say the letters RG stood for "rotten guns".

CWKahrFan · December 6, 2011, 07:02 PM

I inherited a 3" barrel one that yaws/tumbles bullets so badly it's almost funny... would make a decent sound-effects gun for the movies.

B.N.Real · December 8, 2011, 12:21 AM

LOL.

My first revovler was a RG 38.

I can attest to the lead spitting-after only twenty rounds of round nose lead bullets.

That gun felt great,had good balance and weight,was accurate and shot well.

And it scared me everytime I fired it because of the lead shavings spraying my hands and face.

RG replaced my first one free and I sold the gun they sent me for cheap.

RG-stands for REALLY GARBAGE.

CWKahrFan · December 8, 2011, 01:14 AM

Revenge Gift 14

Shadi Khalil · December 8, 2011, 07:24 AM

Why not teach your wife using the 686?

CajunBass · December 8, 2011, 08:12 AM

Back when I was a young fellow, which was a long time ago, I wanted one of those. I mean I really wanted one.

They had the one redeaming feature I absolutly had to have in a handgun. Any handgun.

They were cheap.

About $29.95 if I remember correctly.

Alas, I didn't have $29.95 back then. So I never got one.

Not too long ago, I saw one in my favorite gun store. I was surprised to see it really. This one was in like new condition, and I believe unfired. They were asking $79.00 for it. I was tempted to offer $40.00 to see if they'd take it.

I don't know why. I guess that young fellow I used to be is still in there somewhere.

Colonel Custer · December 11, 2011, 06:21 PM

The Dept. I work for supplies the S&W 686 so policy is we return it to the armory at the end of shift. Besides 22s are a less expensive trainer. When my beloved gets the hang of things I will give her my old Taurus .38. I have seen some of the Garbage Rohms but they are smaller frame and have white plastic looking handles. My Rohm is the same size as my Taurus 7 shot 4.5 inch 38. It looks like there is a sleve/barrel liner in it. It stamped made in Brazil.

Dave T · December 13, 2011, 10:59 PM

Don't think much of your wife I guess. I would never let my wife shoot one of those things. YMMV!

Dave

langenc · December 14, 2011, 01:57 PM

Find some group doing a 'gun buyback' and get 50 or 75$$ for it.

November 23, 2011, 10:20 PM	#1
Colonel Custer Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2011 Location: ky Posts: 106	Rohm .22, 6 shot revolver 4 inch barrel Hi guys and gals can anyone give me a quick history lesson on this gun. This is what I know 1) The gun act of '68 stopped their importation. 2) the cylindor revolves like a S&W, (I carry a 686 model for work every day.) 3) it looks like it has a metal sleave/ tube lining the bore, and it is built on a fram similiar to what I would expect of a .38. Any help is appreciated. (by the way it shoots great and my wife is going to learn on it.)

November 23, 2011, 10:25 PM	#2
Onward Allusion Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2009 Location: Back in a Non-Free State Posts: 3,133	Classic Saturday Night Special fodder. With that said, I had one a long long time ago, and it worked. If you're using it as a SD weapon, please consider getting something else. A used S&W or even an older vintage Charter Arms or Taurus revolver. __________________ Simple as ABC . . . Always Be Carrying

November 24, 2011, 12:09 PM	#7
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	useta wear a 38 Special version Advice: Do NOT fire that gun, nor be anywhere near its firing, without wearing eye protection ('cause they can exhibit, or develop, severe lead spitting). Other than that, shoot at will. Restrict ammo to standard pressure choices. Lubricate using Breakfree CLP. A pot-metal import for little money. German, if IRC. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

December 6, 2011, 06:48 PM	#9
Colonel Custer Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2011 Location: ky Posts: 106	Well I've put 300+ rounds through it and had no problems. Hm will have to research it. __________________ In order to cut down on gun crimes we The Govt. are banning all guns. Well I guess I will sleep with a chainsaw next to my bed. Not the same as a gun but I figure the sound of it revving up will be as effective as a pump shot gun being cycled.

December 6, 2011, 06:55 PM	#10
twhidd Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 823	People used to say the letters RG stood for "rotten guns". __________________ Todd NRA Life Member

November 24, 2011, 07:53 AM	#3
Colonel Custer Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2011 Location: ky Posts: 106	It is by no means my only gun, just an inexpensive training gun to get my wife used to shooting. I just wanted to know more about the gun.

November 24, 2011, 08:36 AM	#4
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	Is it the same model - RG14 - Hinkley used? If it is, I'd quit using it before something broke on it that couldn't be replaced. Not that it'll have any type of collector value or anything...

November 24, 2011, 09:29 AM	#5
seed Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2004 Posts: 411	Rohm or RG guns are absolutely horrible. You may get one that appears to work for a while, but odds are the honeymoon won't last -- you're lucky if you got a honeymoon. They are literally the original Saturday Night Special, which if you were born in the 70's and old enough to remember the '80's should ring a bell. Strangely though, as Hal alluded, they will forever hold a position of notorious curiosity for some because of Hinckley...so will the Uzi with collapsible stock. Who, from my era can forget that image?

November 24, 2011, 10:49 AM	#6
briandg Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2010 Posts: 5,468	German, IIRC, and without a doubt, the most horrible weapons I ever handled. If it works for training, well and good. At least the chance of a blowup is minimal.

November 24, 2011, 02:44 PM	#8
Acerdog Member Join Date: December 31, 2010 Location: UT Posts: 82	I still own 1 of those 22lr with 22mag cylinder. Got it in 1973 have shoot 1000s of rounds through it no problems. Not real accurate.

December 6, 2011, 07:02 PM	#11
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	I inherited a 3" barrel one that yaws/tumbles bullets so badly it's almost funny... would make a decent sound-effects gun for the movies. __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."

December 8, 2011, 12:21 AM	#12
B.N.Real Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Posts: 4,092	LOL. My first revovler was a RG 38. I can attest to the lead spitting-after only twenty rounds of round nose lead bullets. That gun felt great,had good balance and weight,was accurate and shot well. And it scared me everytime I fired it because of the lead shavings spraying my hands and face. RG replaced my first one free and I sold the gun they sent me for cheap. RG-stands for REALLY GARBAGE.

December 8, 2011, 01:14 AM	#13
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	Revenge Gift 14 __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."

December 8, 2011, 07:24 AM	#14
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	Why not teach your wife using the 686?

December 8, 2011, 08:12 AM	#15
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	Back when I was a young fellow, which was a long time ago, I wanted one of those. I mean I really wanted one. They had the one redeaming feature I absolutly had to have in a handgun. Any handgun. They were cheap. About $29.95 if I remember correctly. Alas, I didn't have $29.95 back then. So I never got one. Not too long ago, I saw one in my favorite gun store. I was surprised to see it really. This one was in like new condition, and I believe unfired. They were asking $79.00 for it. I was tempted to offer $40.00 to see if they'd take it. I don't know why. I guess that young fellow I used to be is still in there somewhere. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

December 11, 2011, 06:21 PM	#16
Colonel Custer Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2011 Location: ky Posts: 106	The 686 The Dept. I work for supplies the S&W 686 so policy is we return it to the armory at the end of shift. Besides 22s are a less expensive trainer. When my beloved gets the hang of things I will give her my old Taurus .38. I have seen some of the Garbage Rohms but they are smaller frame and have white plastic looking handles. My Rohm is the same size as my Taurus 7 shot 4.5 inch 38. It looks like there is a sleve/barrel liner in it. It stamped made in Brazil. __________________ In order to cut down on gun crimes we The Govt. are banning all guns. Well I guess I will sleep with a chainsaw next to my bed. Not the same as a gun but I figure the sound of it revving up will be as effective as a pump shot gun being cycled.

December 13, 2011, 10:59 PM	#17
Dave T Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2000 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,456	Don't think much of your wife I guess. I would never let my wife shoot one of those things. YMMV! Dave __________________ RSVN '69-'71 PCSD Ret

December 14, 2011, 01:57 PM	#18
langenc Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2007 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 1,551	Find some group doing a 'gun buyback' and get 50 or 75$$ for it.