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The guy who owns the range where I shoot also teaches pistol permit classes. As part of his classes he uses a DA .22 revolver in live fire exercises. He has been doing this for a good many years, and his class revolver is getting tired so he's looking for a replacement. The problem is, he wants a double action, and he wants a six-shot.
The logical choices (Ruger, Taurus, Charter Arms) are all higher capacity. Does anyone make a six-shot, double action revolver today?
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As you are well aware the S&W 617 used to come in a six shot version and if he's amenable to a used gun they still can be found with a little effort
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/898685220 I've heard, but don't know if it's true, that a premium gun like this most likely would still be pretty tight even if used a lot. |
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Smith: M66, 19, 10, 67, 15, 18.....all used...tho the 66 is still in production AFAIK...and short of an aged police turn-in, any of the preceding is virtually unbreakable....
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S&W still lists the Model 17 Masterpiece sixshooter. If he doesn't mind a 6" barrel.
Otherwise, there is nothing I would consider but a clean used Model 18. |
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Specifically -- 6-shot, DA, revolver, swing-out cylinder.
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Used Taurus Model 94’s are great trainers. Used S&W Modelm18’s too
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A lot of S&W Model 17's out there if you don't mind a used gun. I picked up a nice 5 screw made in 1947 a couple of years ago. The nice thing about the older S&W's is, they hold their value.
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Also, the Model 10 and 19 are still in production along with the 66. And the 67 was also still in production until recently where I see it has been dropped from the website.
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Charter Arms 6 shot pathfinders are still being sold. They only converted to 8 shots last year. You can ask the factory to make one or find a new-old-stock online.
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The Ruger GP100 with a 6 shot cylinder can still be found. I have one that’s factory double action only!! Mine has a 3” barrel with fixed sights.
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Sorry Aguila...missed the .22 cal. requirement...old age/senility sneaking into the tent. That said, a Smith M-18 is a fine training revolver, a lifetime investment really...it's that good...and can be had, well used, for less than some of the new Smith offerings. I like it over the 'full lug' models for its better balance and lighter weight in the holster. GB has listings, but pawn shops are always a good resource...if you're lucky.
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Sarge, once again -- my friend is looking for a six-shot, double action, .22LR revolver with a swing-out cylinder, for use in teaching pistol permit classes. I don't think a snubnose revolver is a good choice for what is likely to be a person's first ever experience shooting a real gun, and I'm pretty sure my friend would agree.
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IF you find a Charter Arms with the thumb spur, can easily be converted to DAO with a DAO hammer, available from Charter Arms, they're about $30 plus shipping and VERY easy to replace.
https://charterfirearms.com/collecti...-action-hammer
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Just out of curiosity, why does he specifically want a six-shot revolver? While six shots is more traditional for centerfire revolvers, .22's with eight and nine shots are hardly new. If he could get along with a higher capacity revolver, he could probably get a used High Standard, Iver Johnson, or Harrington & Richardson for a very reasonable price and, despite their "entry level" brand names these can actually be quite nice revolvers (the High Standard Sentinels and H&R Sportsmans in particular). Otherwise, he's probably looking at a used S&W or Colt which, due to their collector value, would likely be rather expensive.
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If it were me, I'd buy a Charter Arms. My friend doesn't like them (even though I don't think he has ever owned one), and it's not worthwhile for me to try to persuade him to change his mind. With my luck, he'd get a lemon and blame it on me.
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Over a hundred listed Model 17's for sale.
https://www.gunbroker.com/Revolvers/...LR&Ch-model=17 Don
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My K22 and Single Six are very nice, but I wanted a shorter-barreled 22lr revolver for snubby practice and more convenient plinking.
I tried a lot of them. My preference for s six-shot 22lr plinker was the Charter Arms Pathfinder. They have a smallish frame, don't weigh very much, and are relatively inexpensive. Mine has a surprisingly good trigger. I'm 99% sure they have them with longer barrels... maybe adjustable sights, too? If the expense and larger size are okay, my K-frame (medium-sized frame) S&W is easily the best 22 revolver I've ever shot. |
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