Anybody make a Double Action .22 LR/.22 WMR ?

Waspinator · November 3, 2013, 01:51 PM

Hi,

I was just wondering.. does anyone make a .22lr/.22wmr combo? I know that there are single action revolvers out there (like a Ruger single-six convertable), but what about double actions?

I've been toying with the idea of getting a .22 revolver and it sounds neat to have the ability to switch (I notice, like today, at the stores that when .22lr is out, they always have the .22 mags).

I've only been able to find this one so far. It is a Charter Arms Pathfinder Combo.
http://www.charterfirearms.com/produ...ombo_62240.asp

Anything else out there?

I'm not really opposed to a single action, but would prefer a double if I can find the right one.(The single-six is still on the list).

Thanks

Glenn E. Meyer · November 3, 2013, 02:18 PM

Way back when, SW made 22LR cylinders for their 651 22 mag revolvers. That would be very expensive to find now.

Of course, I didn't buy one when I had the chance.

Waspinator · November 3, 2013, 02:35 PM

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Way back when, SW made 22LR cylinders for their 651 22 mag revolvers. That would be very expensive to find now.

Heh, you aint kidding! I just found one on gunsinternational with both cylinders.. a bit out of my price range though

Sure does look nice.. if only I was rich, lol

http://www.gunsinternational.com/198...n_id=100373153

Martowski · November 3, 2013, 02:55 PM

I just shot my Pathfinder for the first time; bought it used off Gunbroker a month or so ago. While I don't have the .22 mag cylinder, I would imagine it would function the same as my .22LR.

A brief write-up about it at the link below:

http://martowski.wordpress.com/2013/...nder-surprise/

FrankenMauser · November 3, 2013, 03:56 PM

Taurus Tracker 992 Convertible - .22 LR / .22 WMR.
Blued or stainless, and 4" or 6.5" barrel options.

Around here, they can be had for $432-$542 out-the-door.

Waspinator · November 3, 2013, 03:57 PM

Thanks for the link.

I'm going to go ahead and look into the Charter Arms. There is a LGS that is a dealer for them and I will see if they can order one for me.

It will have to wait till next month though. I just put in a bulk order for .38 special target ammo. The shipping is a hard pill to swallow, but the price per round was decent and I can't find any locally.. so... I will have to recoup some after that, lol. At least my carry revolver (sp101) will be fed for a while at the range.

FrankenMauser · November 3, 2013, 04:00 PM

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I'm going to go ahead and look into the Charter Arms. There is a LGS that is a dealer for them and I will see if they can order one for me.

The Pathfinders are backordered neck-deep. You'll have quite a wait time, if you have to order it. If it's really what you want, your best bet is to start searching for a shop that already has one in stock (or has some on backorder, already).

Waspinator · November 3, 2013, 04:02 PM

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Taurus Tracker 992 Convertible - .22 LR / .22 WMR.
Blued or stainless, and 4" or 6.5" barrel options.

Thanks for the heads-up. I will keep my eye out for those as well. They certainly look nice!.

lee n. field · November 3, 2013, 06:08 PM

Quote:

I was just wondering.. does anyone make a .22lr/.22wmr combo? I know that there are single action revolvers out there (like a Ruger single-six convertable), but what about double actions?

Taurus makes or made a DA .22 LR/Magnum revolver. Release the cylinder, then press a button on the side and you can remove the cylinder, ejector rod and crane as a unit. Pop the new one in.

PetahW · November 4, 2013, 06:51 AM

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And then pop out your wallet, to pay for multiple shipments, back to the Taurus Service Dept - BT, DT, NTS.

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WC145 · November 4, 2013, 07:55 AM

Look into older guns. Charter Arms made the original Pathfinder with both mag and LR cyls and I still have my first revolver, an H&R that came with both cyls. Those are just two examples but they're both great little guns.

JERRYS. · November 4, 2013, 08:21 AM

unless it came as a kit, you cannot just swap cylinders without having timing issues. good companies will time your gun with an additional cylinder when you buy it from them... (you have to send them your gun).

Ryu825 · November 4, 2013, 12:37 PM

High standard double nine and sentinel revolvers are double action convertibles

badge851 · November 4, 2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankenMauser

992B6 - .22 LR/.22 WMR
Blued or stainless, and 4" or 6.5" barrel options.

Around here, they can be had for $432-$542 out-the-door.

I can attest to the Taurus® 992 being an OUTSTANDING gun. Mine is this model: 992B4 - 22LR/22MAG. It is superbly accurate with either ammunition.

Hal · November 5, 2013, 05:25 AM

H&R made one - but - it's a D/A in name only, unless you have the grip strength of a gorilla.
The D/A trigger pull on mine is well over 20 pounds.

RUT · November 6, 2013, 07:15 AM

High Standard Sentinel Mk lV

weblance · November 6, 2013, 08:01 PM

Taurus = Buyer Beware. Make sure you check it out completely before signing the paperwork. BE CAREFUL

November 3, 2013, 01:51 PM	#1
Waspinator Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 517	Anybody make a Double Action .22 LR/.22 WMR ? Hi, I was just wondering.. does anyone make a .22lr/.22wmr combo? I know that there are single action revolvers out there (like a Ruger single-six convertable), but what about double actions? I've been toying with the idea of getting a .22 revolver and it sounds neat to have the ability to switch (I notice, like today, at the stores that when .22lr is out, they always have the .22 mags). I've only been able to find this one so far. It is a Charter Arms Pathfinder Combo. http://www.charterfirearms.com/produ...ombo_62240.asp Anything else out there? I'm not really opposed to a single action, but would prefer a double if I can find the right one.(The single-six is still on the list). Thanks

November 3, 2013, 02:18 PM	#2
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Way back when, SW made 22LR cylinders for their 651 22 mag revolvers. That would be very expensive to find now. Of course, I didn't buy one when I had the chance. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

November 3, 2013, 02:55 PM	#4
Martowski Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2000 Location: Texas (By Way of Illinois) Posts: 1,376	I just shot my Pathfinder for the first time; bought it used off Gunbroker a month or so ago. While I don't have the .22 mag cylinder, I would imagine it would function the same as my .22LR. A brief write-up about it at the link below: http://martowski.wordpress.com/2013/...nder-surprise/ __________________ Midwestern Ramblings (my amateur firearms blog): http://martowski.wordpress.com/

November 3, 2013, 03:56 PM	#5
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Taurus Tracker 992 Convertible - .22 LR / .22 WMR. Blued or stainless, and 4" or 6.5" barrel options. Around here, they can be had for $432-$542 out-the-door. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

November 4, 2013, 07:55 AM	#11
WC145 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 1,836	Look into older guns. Charter Arms made the original Pathfinder with both mag and LR cyls and I still have my first revolver, an H&R that came with both cyls. Those are just two examples but they're both great little guns. __________________ "If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge or jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - LtCol Jeff Cooper

November 3, 2013, 03:57 PM	#6
Waspinator Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 517	Thanks for the link. I'm going to go ahead and look into the Charter Arms. There is a LGS that is a dealer for them and I will see if they can order one for me. It will have to wait till next month though. I just put in a bulk order for .38 special target ammo. The shipping is a hard pill to swallow, but the price per round was decent and I can't find any locally.. so... I will have to recoup some after that, lol. At least my carry revolver (sp101) will be fed for a while at the range.

November 4, 2013, 06:51 AM	#10
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. And then pop out your wallet, to pay for multiple shipments, back to the Taurus Service Dept - BT, DT, NTS. .

November 4, 2013, 08:21 AM	#12
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,969	unless it came as a kit, you cannot just swap cylinders without having timing issues. good companies will time your gun with an additional cylinder when you buy it from them... (you have to send them your gun).

November 4, 2013, 12:37 PM	#13
Ryu825 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2013 Posts: 215	High standard double nine and sentinel revolvers are double action convertibles

November 5, 2013, 05:25 AM	#15
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	H&R made one - but - it's a D/A in name only, unless you have the grip strength of a gorilla. The D/A trigger pull on mine is well over 20 pounds.

November 6, 2013, 07:15 AM	#16
RUT Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2004 Location: NH, USA Posts: 812	High Standard Sentinel Mk lV __________________ Liberals don't care what you do... as long as it's mandated.

November 6, 2013, 08:01 PM	#17
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	Taurus = Buyer Beware. Make sure you check it out completely before signing the paperwork. BE CAREFUL