.22 LR Kit Gun: SP 101 chopped to a snub
- Thread starter Darker Loaf
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Plenty of these OM Ruger Bearcats floating around that are still good shooters. With the alloy frames and trigger gaurds they are light weight and I cant say that I've had any trouble trying to carry it on myself or in any pack type items. This one is still a great shooter after more than fifty years.
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Obambulate
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I have the LCR-22 and would probably pack that along on the trail, since it is light and weatherproof. The Black Widow is always with me as well. Neither is a traditional kit gun.
tubeshooter
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For the record, I think either a Bearcat (especially like that handsome alloy one posted), LCR-22 or or snub-nosed Taurus 94 would fit the bill very well without a lot of customization, chopping and whatnot. Those last 3 suggestions are pretty good IMHO.
A new S&W J-frame .22 will work too, but will cost more.
A new S&W J-frame .22 will work too, but will cost more.
I want to make another comment about my Taurus 94. It has adjustable sights, which you really want on a Kit Gun. The LCR and Bearcat have fixed sights. My SP101-22 has a square top fiber optic sight with a square notch rear sight. My 317 has a rounded top fiber optic front sight and a V notch rear. The 317 sight combo is very difficult for me to make an accurate shot with. The SP101 is much better. If you truly are going to use a snub over something with a 3 or 4" barrel, the Taurus has an advantage over the Bearcat and LCR-22 because of the adjustable sights. You also want a revolver that you can shoot Single Action, and the LCR-22 is DAO.
Perturbed Panda
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You know Loaf, you could always go with a classic like a H&R or NEF. Particularly a 929. I think your old buddy Panda has a couple. Haha
Cheapshooter
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Rather than chopping up a perfectly good, and desirable Ruger SP 101 that would still be too heavy, why not a Charter Arms Pathfinder?
Bailey Boat
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Nobodys mentioned the infamous 2" S&W Mod 34. I've had one for years and it has ridden along many a time and served very well.....
aarondhgraham
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About that S&W Model 34,,,
I have a snubbie Model 34,,,
If I can rest against something,,,
I can pop clay pigeons at 25 yards.
I would prefer my 4" Model 34 or 63 for a better sight radius,,,
But I could pop a bunny with the snubbie if I had to.
I just recently purchased a 4" Charter Arms Target Pathfinder,,,
It has been proving itself to be a very nice shooter,,,
Aarond
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I have a snubbie Model 34,,,
If I can rest against something,,,
I can pop clay pigeons at 25 yards.
I would prefer my 4" Model 34 or 63 for a better sight radius,,,
But I could pop a bunny with the snubbie if I had to.
I just recently purchased a 4" Charter Arms Target Pathfinder,,,
It has been proving itself to be a very nice shooter,,,
Aarond
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Darker Loaf
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That's a good question. I just threw out the idea of a kit gun without defining it. For me, the kit gun will be a gun I will likely not have on my person directly, but would be a gun that I'd have in my backpack or car. It'd be a gun that I can have 100-200 rounds handy, mostly for plinking purposes. It's for busting out whenever I have the chance to put a 100 or so rounds through it. Keep in mind, I don't need a super big gun, just a gun I'll have with me.
And I want it in a smaller form factor than a full-sized .22 LR pistol: I have a 22/45 Lite for a full sight radius and better trigger. However, I do want it to be a fun to shoot gun and I plan on putting 1000's of rounds through the gun.
Ideally, it'd also be a gun that I won't have to worry about damaging (which is why aluminum or alloy frames are kind of out). The LCR-22 very well may fit this bill, as it is small and is probably pretty sturdy. While I realize a 4" barrel would make a better shooter, the idea is to have a smaller over all package. Micro .22 LR semi pistols aren't something I want to mess with, but a short barreled revolver should run anything under the sun.
You guys have given me lots of options, and many would fit the bill. I'm still charmed with my idea of chopping a 4" SP 101, because it would probably still be a good shooter, especially with a little trigger would.
For primary self-defense, I've got a Kahr K9 for CC.
On the 317, it has been said, by Venom, that I'd ruin a 317 as it is AL.
And I want it in a smaller form factor than a full-sized .22 LR pistol: I have a 22/45 Lite for a full sight radius and better trigger. However, I do want it to be a fun to shoot gun and I plan on putting 1000's of rounds through the gun.
Ideally, it'd also be a gun that I won't have to worry about damaging (which is why aluminum or alloy frames are kind of out). The LCR-22 very well may fit this bill, as it is small and is probably pretty sturdy. While I realize a 4" barrel would make a better shooter, the idea is to have a smaller over all package. Micro .22 LR semi pistols aren't something I want to mess with, but a short barreled revolver should run anything under the sun.
You guys have given me lots of options, and many would fit the bill. I'm still charmed with my idea of chopping a 4" SP 101, because it would probably still be a good shooter, especially with a little trigger would.
For primary self-defense, I've got a Kahr K9 for CC.
On the 317, it has been said, by Venom, that I'd ruin a 317 as it is AL.
I wish Ruger made this one
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/87976
I sure like the way it looks plus the price. Just know they don't last too long but some folk really praise them. Love the look of the grip. I'm sure not what you are looking for.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/87976
I sure like the way it looks plus the price. Just know they don't last too long but some folk really praise them. Love the look of the grip. I'm sure not what you are looking for.
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Obambulate
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I think the LCR-22 would hold up well to regular shooting and some casual abuse. It has a stainless steel cylinder and barrel, unlike the 317 and 43c, which have alloy cylinders. The trigger is definitely nicer than the Taurus 94.
DAO and fixed sights are not typical for kit guns, but the OP wants a light, short barreled revolver that holds up to some tossing around and steady use. The LCR-22 will do this and is reasonably priced at around $400.
DAO and fixed sights are not typical for kit guns, but the OP wants a light, short barreled revolver that holds up to some tossing around and steady use. The LCR-22 will do this and is reasonably priced at around $400.