What's the most fun .22 revolver? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Lucky Strike · 08-27-2007, 08:37 PM

I know this is a totally subjective question but i'm looking for a .22 handgun and just decided I want a revolver over a semi-auto.

However that's pretty much all i've decided so I'm just wanting to hear what you guys feel is the most fun .22 wheelgun so i can start to narrow down my choices

Only other thing i've decided is that I want to spend under four hundred.

chupacabrachus · 08-27-2007, 09:00 PM

I've had hours of fun with a Ruger Single-Six.

lobster_roboto · 08-27-2007, 09:46 PM

If you dont mind I would like to know why you're going with a wheel gun as opposed to a semi auto?

I am not criticizing your decision just curious as I have never even fired a .22 revolver. I do happen to own a lovely ruger MKII

**AZXD** · 08-27-2007, 10:36 PM

I've had a Ruger Single Six for a number of years and just recently picked up a Browning Buckmark. Maybe it's the newness, but the Buckmark is a lot more fun than cocking before every shot. YMMV try to shoot a few different types.

medicstimpy · 08-27-2007, 11:19 PM

Hey, good idea for a thread. I'm looking for another .22, too.

I've narrowed it down to the S&W 617 because of the 10 rounds. Or the Taurus Tracker 970SS6 because I like the look of the vented barrel and have had no problems with my Tracker 45.

Please, I don't want the age old Taurus is **** discussion or the "praises" of S&W. I own both of those manufacturers and I am happy with both. I know Taurus isn't a Ferarri like my S&W 686 but it also doesn't have the S&W price tag.

I still prefer my Ruger for .22 but sometimes it's fun to play with a wheel gun and that's why I plan to get one.

If anybody has any other suggestions besides these two, I'm sure some of us would like to hear about them.

My buddy's old 1950's hinged 7 rounder is old, ugly and beat up but it's so fun to shoot. I'd buy it off of him but it's too short so it's illegal here in Canada now for everybody but those who have the "grandfather" clause on their licenses.

Lucky Strike · 08-28-2007, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobster_roboto

If you dont mind I would like to know why you're going with a wheel gun as opposed to a semi auto?

I am not criticizing your decision just curious as I have never even fired a .22 revolver. I do happen to own a lovely ruger MKII

I have my XD so I kinda want to try out the other side of handgun shooting.

Plus I just watched Open Range again the other day so revolvers are dancin' in my head.

Brickboy240 · 08-28-2007, 08:45 AM

I have borrowed my brother's stainless Ruger Single Six many times and yes..its alot of fun and very accurate. I still don't know why I don't have one!

(I do have a Ruger 22-45 and that too is a fun 22 pistol)

- Brickboy240

RobFMJ · 08-28-2007, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky Strike

Plus I just watched Open Range again the other day so revolvers are dancin' in my head.

Heh, then you'll want a Single Six.

Great movie, btw.

Brickboy240 · 08-28-2007, 08:50 AM

You might also want to pick up a Blackhawk or Vaquero next.

I have a 5.5 inch Vaquero in 44 Mag that is big fun to shoot with 44Spl cowboy loads. Good looking, too. My brother has a 357 Blackhawk that is a great shooter and deadly accurate as well.

- Brickboy240

ichy_trigger · 08-28-2007, 09:10 AM

Nothing quite like a Ruger single action!

08-27-2007, 08:37 PM	#1
Lucky Strike XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 166	What's the most fun .22 revolver? I know this is a totally subjective question but i'm looking for a .22 handgun and just decided I want a revolver over a semi-auto. However that's pretty much all i've decided so I'm just wanting to hear what you guys feel is the most fun .22 wheelgun so i can start to narrow down my choices Only other thing i've decided is that I want to spend under four hundred.

08-27-2007, 09:46 PM	#3
lobster_roboto XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,623	If you dont mind I would like to know why you're going with a wheel gun as opposed to a semi auto? I am not criticizing your decision just curious as I have never even fired a .22 revolver. I do happen to own a lovely ruger MKII __________________ "Let's go straight to the source and ban crime"

08-27-2007, 10:36 PM	#4
AZXD XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 14,413	I've had a Ruger Single Six for a number of years and just recently picked up a Browning Buckmark. Maybe it's the newness, but the Buckmark is a lot more fun than cocking before every shot. YMMV try to shoot a few different types. __________________ Voting for Obama is like putting a gun to your head and hoping he calls for its confiscation before you can pull the trigger - AZXD SCOTUS judge appointments ... Will last much longer than Obama or McCain. Who do you want selecting people who have the ability to support or remove individual rights ?? AZXD

08-27-2007, 11:19 PM	#5
medicstimpy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebecistan in the land of anti's... the dictatorship of Canada Posts: 421	Hey, good idea for a thread. I'm looking for another .22, too. I've narrowed it down to the S&W 617 because of the 10 rounds. Or the Taurus Tracker 970SS6 because I like the look of the vented barrel and have had no problems with my Tracker 45. Please, I don't want the age old Taurus is **** discussion or the "praises" of S&W. I own both of those manufacturers and I am happy with both. I know Taurus isn't a Ferarri like my S&W 686 but it also doesn't have the S&W price tag. I still prefer my Ruger for .22 but sometimes it's fun to play with a wheel gun and that's why I plan to get one. If anybody has any other suggestions besides these two, I'm sure some of us would like to hear about them. My buddy's old 1950's hinged 7 rounder is old, ugly and beat up but it's so fun to shoot. I'd buy it off of him but it's too short so it's illegal here in Canada now for everybody but those who have the "grandfather" clause on their licenses. __________________ Springfield Armory: 1911 Loaded SS (x2), XD9-TAC & XD45-TAC AR-15: Armalite .223, RockRiverArms 9mm Ruger: Mark III, 10/22 S&W: 686 Tokarev: 1942 Soviet TT33, 1958 Hungarian TT-58 Tokagypt, 1954 .22 Polish Sportowy Norchinko: M14S (x2) Yugo: M48 Mauser, M59/66 SKS Desert Chicken 44Magnum Levers: Win '94 1962 (unfired) & 1958 in 30-30 Taurus: 455 Tracker... 45ACP wheel gun... WAY KEWL If GUNS kill people then spoons made Rosie O'Donnell fat

08-28-2007, 08:45 AM	#7
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,189	I have borrowed my brother's stainless Ruger Single Six many times and yes..its alot of fun and very accurate. I still don't know why I don't have one! (I do have a Ruger 22-45 and that too is a fun 22 pistol) - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

08-27-2007, 09:00 PM	#2
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,383	I've had hours of fun with a Ruger Single-Six.

08-28-2007, 08:50 AM	#9
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,189	You might also want to pick up a Blackhawk or Vaquero next. I have a 5.5 inch Vaquero in 44 Mag that is big fun to shoot with 44Spl cowboy loads. Good looking, too. My brother has a 357 Blackhawk that is a great shooter and deadly accurate as well. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

08-28-2007, 09:10 AM	#10
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,478	Nothing quite like a Ruger single action! __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

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