The urge for a .22 LR revolver....

[Count Blackula]

Any suggestions? Double action and a swing-out cylinder would be preferred, price range around $150-300.

 

[LEaSH]

Used taurus maybe.

I think I'd like the 9-shot, 4". I think they call it a "Tracker".

 

[Chapparal]

In that range, I'll second the Taurus. If you step away from the swing out then I'd start looking at Ruger single six SA.

 

[Count Blackula]

Hmm. Am I being unrealistic in expecting a DA swing-out cylinder revolver to be less than $300, even if it's used?

 

[Donnelly]

I've seen a couple of Taurus .22lr revolvers go on here for $300, but it's been awhile. Everybody loves the autoloaders these days.

 

[tradertator]

It doesn't meet your criteria to a tee, but the Single Six's are wonderful revolvers.

 

[paperboy]

If I were you I'd look into a single action 22 like either a used single six or a new heritage rough rider (both should be in your price range). If you get a 22 double action you will probably find yourself shooting it in single action anyway because a lot of double action rimfires have a pretty stiff trigger pull but the Taurus 22's are pretty decently priced.

 

[mschlatter]

Single six ruger if you dont mind single action instead.

 

[woodsie57]

A used H@R is another option. Some are swing out cyl. D.A.,some are not. Kinda utilitarian compared to the SW's and Taurus',but durable and fun;should be less $,if you can find one.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I purchased a Colt .22 and a Smith & Wesson pre-17 for $400 ($200 a pop) at the Indy1500 in Indianapolis in August. My last Smith M17 was $400+tax at the Lafayette gun show in November.

If you want a quality revolver for your price range, you have to put in work. Sorry to have to tell you this, I too long for the days of the $200 .22 revolver.

Back in my day . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARXfQzfl9EQ

 

[El-Cigarro]

High Standard "Sentinel" (sp?) if you can find one. Maybe an S&W "Kit Gun"?????

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Here's the M17 I got at the Lafayette show for the $400:


Here is the Colt .22 and Smith pre-17 (three digit serial number, 1946) that I got at the Indy1500 for $200 a pop:



You have to put in work to get a solid piece for your price range. It's hard out there for a gun nut.

 

[Count Blackula]

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.

You have some great pieces, Kirk. By "work," do you mean researching prices and looking for deals on the internet? Or doing some hard-core bargaining at the gun show?

Anyway, the only real reason that I wanted a revolver in .22 LR was to keep the calibers I have to a minimum (currently have three), and I figured that since .22 LR is dirt cheap, then revolvers in that would be too. However, I checked out some Taurus 82s at Midwest Gun Exchange the other day going for $180 each; they were definitely used, but seemed in working order. Anyone have experience with Taurus?

 

[JohnP82]

.22 revlvers are great fun! I love shooting revolvers and the .22 is so cheap. I have a Charter Arms Pathfinder 6 shot .22lr SA/DA and I have been very happy with it. I don't quite remember, but I believe they are not much more than $300

 

[jgreiner]

Any suggestions? Double action and a swing-out cylinder would be preferred, price range around $150-300.

Well, your price range is a bit low for this, but I just saw a gorgeous Ruger Single six convertible in all stainless for sale at Applied Ballistics....think it was around $425, with both the 22 LR and 22 WMR cylinders. The gun was immaculate. Can't go wrong with the old Ruger Single Six's. My dad has one that belonged to my grandfather.......I shot it as a kid...still shoots great today.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

You have some great pieces, Kirk. By "work," do you mean researching prices and looking for deals on the internet? Or doing some hard-core bargaining at the gun show?

All of the above--research (price is nothing but info), remember the power of no, and networking, letting people know what you want.

I don't know about Internet guns. I have never done this. It just adds transaction costs.

Your best deals will be targets of opportunity being walked around guns shows and friends of friends.

 

[Jetrefz]

revolver

i think a new or used taurus is in that range..smith or ruger would be your best choice but expect to pay 400-600

Hmm. Am I being unrealistic in expecting a DA swing-out cylinder revolver to be less than $300, even if it's used?

 

[chipperej]

I would second the suggestion to consider a Ruger Single Six. Even better, The Ruger Single Ten. The Single Ten is my grandkids' favorite to shoot...real sweet, solid, reliable revolver.

 

[IndianaBuckeye]

Ruger single-six, if you would be willing to compromise to single action.

+1 on the H&R
I had a H&R 9-shot years ago. Awesome little gun, no swing out cylinder, but it was double action. I paid $125 for it and sold it for $150....a long time ago. I haven't seen one in a while though.... As soon as I do, I'll be buying it!

 

[2cool9031]

You are close enough to go to Midwest...stop in and see what's there.