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Originally Posted by bbqbob51
This is a generalization but for my money I think the gold standard in double action are Smith and Wesson but you WILL pay for it. I think Ruger is the choice for single action revolvers and you can get a Single Six in your price range. Ruger's DA SP101 in 22lr can be had for just a bit north of $500.
As already suggested, in the more budget price range and still American made is the Charter Arms Pathfinder. I was in the market for a 22lr double action revolver this past year and decided not to settle and saved my money for a beautiful S&W 10 shot 6" barreled model 617.
I know that Taurus has their detractors but the model 992 convertible has gotten good reviews (I know that most gun rag reviewers never saw a gun they didn't like) here is G&A magazine's review:
http://www.gunsandammo.com/reviews/t...el-992-review/
The advantage of the 992 is you can shoot both 22lr/2mag out of it. |
I'm sort of a Revolver Snob, and after shooting a Colt Python it was tough to go to anything else. Now I have a Ruger GP100, a few Smith and Wessons (2 Performance centers), and I recently acquired the 992, myself.
After trying the double action trigger, I liked it enough to buy it. Then the salesman said it was convertible between LR/WMR. I don't like the original Ribber Grips so I replaced them. I don't like the sights but I may mount a red dot like a Burris on it, anyways.
I have a Taurus 605 from their now defunct, Taurus Custom Shop. I bought it in 1994 and I love it. I still have it, and it's never given me any issues. I'm no fan of their Semiautos except for their PT-92, but I like their revolvers.