what's your favorite 22?

HALL,AUSTIN · August 4, 2013, 07:44 PM

So what is your favorite 22lr revolver? Single or double? How do you like your sights? Where does it see the most use?

weblance · August 4, 2013, 10:35 PM

I really like my Ruger SP101 22. Its the new 8 shot. Its nice in Double Action and supurb in Single Action. I can dance a tin can at 25 yards with ease. Well made, and beautiful.

I also really like my Ruger Single Ten. Its easily the most accurate 22 revolver I have, and is a blast to shoot. It runs very well, and is heirloom quality. At 10 yards, it shoots one ragged hole, and at 25 yards will shoot 2 inch groups, all day, with any ammo.

I like both of these over my S&W 617 and 317.

**4V50 Gary** · August 4, 2013, 10:40 PM

4" Colt Diamondback . Factory sights and grips.

TennJed · August 4, 2013, 10:45 PM

1a) S&W 617
1b) Ruger Single Six

Xfire68 · August 4, 2013, 10:51 PM

My S&W M&P AR 15 with a .22 conversion. Tons of fun to shoot and accurate.

Just wish .22 lr's were in stock and cheap again! I feel as if I am hoarding what I have left and have not gone shooting since this spring.

TennJed · August 4, 2013, 10:52 PM

M&P AR 22 revolver. Sweet

SteelChickenShooter · August 4, 2013, 10:57 PM

S&W 6 inch 617.
10-shot cylinder.
A real keeper.
I put the larger finger groove Pachmayr grip on it.

b.thomas · August 5, 2013, 06:25 AM

My favorite is a Smith and Wesson 617, four inch barrel, 6 shot. I've had this revolver more then twenty plus years. If it wasn't the 617 I'd like to have a Ruger single six W/ two cylinders, like the one I had along time back and like a fool got rid of?

model18 · August 5, 2013, 08:01 AM

S&W model 17 or 18

ozarkguy · August 5, 2013, 08:31 AM

My Model 617. 4 inch/6 shot. Great revolver!

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_1957.jpg

Backwoodsboy · August 5, 2013, 08:31 AM

H&R sportsman model 999 here. What's not to like about a top break 9 shot .22lr. Mostly used for targets but also a little squirrel hunting now and then. Now that's a good time.

aarondhgraham · August 5, 2013, 09:16 AM

In order of like:

Model 18
Model 63
Model 34

I also have an alloy framed Colt Frontier Scout,,,
It's a great little single-action shooter.

Aarond

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WIL TERRY · August 5, 2013, 11:11 AM

I have 48[?] of 'em at last count.
WHY IN THE WORLD must I have a favorite of ANY kind ??

Venom1956 · August 5, 2013, 11:16 AM

Colt OMM hands down my favorite .22

Honorable mention K22 for being just as good. Also the H&R 999 for just sheer funfactor. Top breaks!

Pahoo · August 5, 2013, 11:25 AM

Quote:

So what is your favorite 22lr revolver?

Now, in replying to only revolvers, Mine is a Colt Peacemaker Buntline, SA. Smooth and love those four clicks as you cock the hammer. .....

Be Safe !!!

CajunBass · August 5, 2013, 02:42 PM

All of them. At one time or another I've owned 22 revolvers by, Smith & Wesson, Colt, Ruger, Harrington & Richardson, High Standard, Dan Wesson, Heritage, and Taurus...maybe another one or two I can't think of off the top of my head. I've liked them all.

Currently I've only got one. A Taurus 96.

Oh. I just remembered...my wife has a Single-Six.

We use them at the range mostly...and for plinking out back once in a while.

skoro · August 5, 2013, 03:18 PM

My favorite is a 4" S&W Model 17 from the mid 80s. The front ramp sight has a red insert and the rear sight has a white outline. I also have a 1958 4" Model 18 that's very similar, but I prefer the 17's sights. All in all, just a great pair of rimfire revolvers.

I've noticed that these have become VERY expensive in recent years. Glad I got mine before the prices went crazy.

model18 · August 5, 2013, 03:48 PM

I too prefer the sights on the model 17 over the 18, but both are excellent choices in a .22 revolver!

Obambulate · August 5, 2013, 03:55 PM

6" - S&W K-22 Outdoorsman, K-22 Masterpiece, or Model 17.
4" - S&W KModel 617, 10-shot cylinder
3" - S&W Model 63-5 (current model)
2" - S&W Model 34 RB

mrray13 · August 5, 2013, 05:07 PM

My 6" 17-4 would be my favorite revolver, with my HRR second. Of course they are the only two .22 revolvers I own. The HRR is tied second overall with my Ruger MKIII. I need to add a few more, lol...

rclark · August 5, 2013, 05:30 PM

Revolver: Ruger Single Six. Don't mind the sights at all. Same as on all my Rugers. Works well whether can rolling, hip shooting, bullseye shooting, steel shooting, or varmitting.

Rifle: Henry Lever Octagon barrel.

rep1954 · August 5, 2013, 06:06 PM

Ruger Single Six 6 1/2" barrel, smoothed and tuned stock action and reshaped grips and back strap to fit my small hands. Shot my best 25 yard off hand open sight group with this gem.

BigJimP · August 5, 2013, 06:37 PM

S&W model 18 ( 4" K frame ) ...is my favorite....

I primarily use it --- for range training / I'll practice drawing it from a holster - my grip - putting shots on a tactical target .....then I'll move on to a K frame in .357 mag ( or .38 spl ) like a model 19 or 66...in a 4"...

so I use it to augment my training...and get into a groove in and out of a holster..( same K frame holster for all 3 guns ) ....and then I may move up to an L frame or N frame....during that range trip.

bedbugbilly · August 5, 2013, 06:58 PM

I've always preferred SA. Just never warmed up to shooting DA. I've owned (and own) a number of .22s. Right now, I'm down to a vintage Bearcat which is a fun little gun but my favorite SA at this time (go ahead, you Smith, Colt and other owners and laugh :rolleyes) is a Heritage Rough Rider with a 4 3/4" barrel. Mine is accurate and a great little gun to carry on the farm without having to worry about scratching up a much higher quality revolver. And, the varmints don't seem to notice that they are being shot with a cheaper revolver.

I've passed up some nice vintage single sixes - and regretted it. That's what is on my "wish list" at this time as far as the next SA 22. Overall, I much prefer the "vantage" ones - don't care if they have good honest holster wear to 'em - it just gives 'em "character".

vrichard · August 5, 2013, 07:06 PM

Would you believe a S&W mdl.34-1 with a 6in.barrel,round butt.
S&W mdl.35 has a sq.butt.
Dick

August 4, 2013, 07:44 PM	#1
HALL,AUSTIN Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2011 Location: asheville north carolina Posts: 556	what's your favorite 22? So what is your favorite 22lr revolver? Single or double? How do you like your sights? Where does it see the most use?

August 4, 2013, 10:40 PM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	4" Colt Diamondback . Factory sights and grips. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

August 4, 2013, 10:45 PM	#4
TennJed Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2010 Posts: 1,536	1a) S&W 617 1b) Ruger Single Six __________________ Find out just how tall I am By jumping in the middle of a river

August 4, 2013, 10:51 PM	#5
Xfire68 Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2010 Location: Communist State of IL. Posts: 1,562	My S&W M&P AR 15 with a .22 conversion. Tons of fun to shoot and accurate. Just wish .22 lr's were in stock and cheap again! I feel as if I am hoarding what I have left and have not gone shooting since this spring. __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF Member

August 4, 2013, 10:52 PM	#6
TennJed Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2010 Posts: 1,536	M&P AR 22 revolver. Sweet __________________ Find out just how tall I am By jumping in the middle of a river

August 4, 2013, 10:35 PM	#2
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	I really like my Ruger SP101 22. Its the new 8 shot. Its nice in Double Action and supurb in Single Action. I can dance a tin can at 25 yards with ease. Well made, and beautiful. I also really like my Ruger Single Ten. Its easily the most accurate 22 revolver I have, and is a blast to shoot. It runs very well, and is heirloom quality. At 10 yards, it shoots one ragged hole, and at 25 yards will shoot 2 inch groups, all day, with any ammo. I like both of these over my S&W 617 and 317.

August 4, 2013, 10:57 PM	#7
SteelChickenShooter Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Posts: 863	S&W 6 inch 617. 10-shot cylinder. A real keeper. I put the larger finger groove Pachmayr grip on it.

August 5, 2013, 06:25 AM	#8
b.thomas Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Posts: 461	My favorite is a Smith and Wesson 617, four inch barrel, 6 shot. I've had this revolver more then twenty plus years. If it wasn't the 617 I'd like to have a Ruger single six W/ two cylinders, like the one I had along time back and like a fool got rid of?

August 5, 2013, 08:01 AM	#9
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 419	S&W model 17 or 18

August 5, 2013, 08:31 AM	#10
ozarkguy Member Join Date: December 28, 2008 Posts: 18	My Model 617. 4 inch/6 shot. Great revolver! http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_1957.jpg

August 5, 2013, 08:31 AM	#11
Backwoodsboy Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2012 Location: Western, Ny Posts: 190	H&R sportsman model 999 here. What's not to like about a top break 9 shot .22lr. Mostly used for targets but also a little squirrel hunting now and then. Now that's a good time. __________________ "Si vis pacem, para bellum". If you want peace, Prepare for war!!!!

August 5, 2013, 09:16 AM	#12
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	S&W's are my favorites,,, In order of like: Model 18 Model 63 Model 34 I also have an alloy framed Colt Frontier Scout,,, It's a great little single-action shooter. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

August 5, 2013, 11:11 AM	#13
WIL TERRY Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2000 Location: BLACK HILLS Posts: 1,322	I have 48[?] of 'em at last count. WHY IN THE WORLD must I have a favorite of ANY kind ??

August 5, 2013, 11:16 AM	#14
Venom1956 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: WI Posts: 3,656	Colt OMM hands down my favorite .22 Honorable mention K22 for being just as good. Also the H&R 999 for just sheer funfactor. Top breaks! __________________ E-Shock rounds are engineered to expend maximum energy into soft targets, turning the density mass into an expanding rotational cone of NyTrilium matrix particles, causing neurological collapse to the central nervous system.- Yeah I can do that. I guarantee you will know it if a bicyclist hits your house going 1000 mph. -Smaug

August 5, 2013, 02:42 PM	#16
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	All of them. At one time or another I've owned 22 revolvers by, Smith & Wesson, Colt, Ruger, Harrington & Richardson, High Standard, Dan Wesson, Heritage, and Taurus...maybe another one or two I can't think of off the top of my head. I've liked them all. Currently I've only got one. A Taurus 96. Oh. I just remembered...my wife has a Single-Six. We use them at the range mostly...and for plinking out back once in a while. __________________ 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)

August 5, 2013, 03:18 PM	#17
skoro Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,952	what's your favorite 22? My favorite is a 4" S&W Model 17 from the mid 80s. The front ramp sight has a red insert and the rear sight has a white outline. I also have a 1958 4" Model 18 that's very similar, but I prefer the 17's sights. All in all, just a great pair of rimfire revolvers. I've noticed that these have become VERY expensive in recent years. Glad I got mine before the prices went crazy.

August 5, 2013, 03:48 PM	#18
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 419	I too prefer the sights on the model 17 over the 18, but both are excellent choices in a .22 revolver!

August 5, 2013, 03:55 PM	#19
Obambulate Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2011 Posts: 582	6" - S&W K-22 Outdoorsman, K-22 Masterpiece, or Model 17. 4" - S&W KModel 617, 10-shot cylinder 3" - S&W Model 63-5 (current model) 2" - S&W Model 34 RB

August 5, 2013, 05:07 PM	#20
mrray13 Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 911	My 6" 17-4 would be my favorite revolver, with my HRR second. Of course they are the only two .22 revolvers I own. The HRR is tied second overall with my Ruger MKIII. I need to add a few more, lol...

August 5, 2013, 05:30 PM	#21
rclark Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 2,619	Revolver: Ruger Single Six. Don't mind the sights at all. Same as on all my Rugers. Works well whether can rolling, hip shooting, bullseye shooting, steel shooting, or varmitting. Rifle: Henry Lever Octagon barrel. __________________ A clinger and deplorable, MAGA, and life NRA member. When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Single Action .45 Colt (Sometimes colloquially referred to by its alias as the .45 'Long' Colt or .45LC). Don't leave home without it. That said, the .44Spec is right up their too... but the .45 Colt is still the king.

August 5, 2013, 06:06 PM	#22
rep1954 Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Location: Mid Western Michigan Posts: 1,187	Ruger Single Six 6 1/2" barrel, smoothed and tuned stock action and reshaped grips and back strap to fit my small hands. Shot my best 25 yard off hand open sight group with this gem.

August 5, 2013, 06:37 PM	#23
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	S&W model 18 ( 4" K frame ) ...is my favorite.... I primarily use it --- for range training / I'll practice drawing it from a holster - my grip - putting shots on a tactical target .....then I'll move on to a K frame in .357 mag ( or .38 spl ) like a model 19 or 66...in a 4"... so I use it to augment my training...and get into a groove in and out of a holster..( same K frame holster for all 3 guns ) ....and then I may move up to an L frame or N frame....during that range trip.

August 5, 2013, 06:58 PM	#24
bedbugbilly Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Posts: 3,287	I've always preferred SA. Just never warmed up to shooting DA. I've owned (and own) a number of .22s. Right now, I'm down to a vintage Bearcat which is a fun little gun but my favorite SA at this time (go ahead, you Smith, Colt and other owners and laugh :rolleyes) is a Heritage Rough Rider with a 4 3/4" barrel. Mine is accurate and a great little gun to carry on the farm without having to worry about scratching up a much higher quality revolver. And, the varmints don't seem to notice that they are being shot with a cheaper revolver. I've passed up some nice vintage single sixes - and regretted it. That's what is on my "wish list" at this time as far as the next SA 22. Overall, I much prefer the "vantage" ones - don't care if they have good honest holster wear to 'em - it just gives 'em "character". __________________ If a pair of '51 Navies were good enough for Billy Hickok, then a single Navy on my right hip is good enough for me . . . besides . . . I'm probably only half as good as he was anyways. Hiram's Rangers Badge #63

August 5, 2013, 07:06 PM	#25
vrichard Member Join Date: January 25, 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 21	6 in.34-1 Would you believe a S&W mdl.34-1 with a 6in.barrel,round butt. S&W mdl.35 has a sq.butt. Dick

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