.22 Revolver

I would stretch my budget and look for something like a Ruger single six with some cosmetic wear. I bought a stainless single six in the middle of the Obama election AR scare of 2009. Has a weird yellow front sight and a chip in the grips. Pretty much my favorite gun at the range though. I don't remember what I paid. $350 or something after shipping and transfer. Well worth it.
 
I've had a Heritage Rough Rider for a few years and I think it will last a long time with proper care and maintenance. It has never failed to fire and I have had no problems of any kind with it.
 
For me the best would be a Ruger Single Six used, with or with out the magnum cylinder. They will last several life times and work every time with good ammo. When I down sized my collection the single six was the only 22 I kept. If over $300.00 then I would look at a S&W K 22. :)
 
Wait a little bit longer for an additional $100, then go get a nice Ruger Single Six for about $350, or even a Taurus Model 94 for about $300-$325. If you find a S&W K-22 for under $500, buy it. The H&R noted by others above is also a good choice.

Avoid Charter Arms and Rossi, Sauer & Sons, etc. They're just not built to last a lifetime, in my opinion.

Don't want to tell you how to spend your money, but a good .22 revolver is something you only need to buy once in your lifetime. Spend the money and get a good, quality piece and you will never regret it.

Figure the cost this way : Forty years at $350 is $8.75 per year. Your $300 bargain is $7.50 a year. For a buck-twenty-five, there is no reason to spend the money two or three times and run yourself up to $750 or $1000 for finally getting the good piece you wanted to get in the first place.
 
My budget is around $350 for a 22 lr revolver, with FFL and shipping. I have decided I will probably get a heritage rough rider for only $200 at Cabela's. I also have a Cabela's near my house so I won't have to pay shipping and FFL cost, which is for me $40. Then I can get something else for myself ( related to guns, scope maybe).

Thanks,
Zach
 
Lee - I got intrigued about the Czechpoint Alpha Project 22 a couple of years ago. Looked like a reasonably well made revolver, at least by reputation. I kinda lost interest. One, I have YET to see a review of this revolver. Two, I found an old High Standard R-100 that's cosmetically challenged and damn near as old as me!

And it shoots just fine, not the most accurate arrow in the quiver, but good enough for me. It's actually a very nice revolver with a heavy and somewhat unpredictable DA pull.....and a very nice SA pull that breaks cleaner than you think.

Plus it's got the upgrades plastic stag horn grips for that totally cool and horribly retro look and feel. Actually, I like it a lot.

Still waiting for a review on the Alpha Project 22. I'm still intrigued....but less so than a few years ago.

Dan
 
Lee - I got intrigued about the Czechpoint Alpha Project 22 a couple of years ago. Looked like a reasonably well made revolver, at least by reputation. I kinda lost interest. One, I have YET to see a review of this revolver.
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I dug into it a bit, and did find some reviews. Gunboards, and Canadian websites, mostly.

It sounds like the cheaper versions ("Series HOLEK") have frames made of mystery metal, and the more expensive versions are steel.
 
A new Ruger Bearcat Shopkeeper was out of my price range for a hip pocket plinker, so I bought a NAA Sheriff .22/.22WMR. Handy little gun and lots of fun.
 
One of those spur of the moment buys. Wasn't looking for it but couldn't pass it up. There are a couple more on there for around that price.

EDIT: Couple more worth checking out...

Colt Frontier Scout Buntline - 9hrs $245 current bid
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=510020292

K22 S&W - $391 current bid - 1 day 9 hours left.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=509935518

Colt Frontier Scout - 3 days $205 current bid
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=510674118

I already have shooter K22 that is joy to shoot in DA. Thinking that one on there will get some more movement on the last day.
 
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drobs, you stole that Colt!

Whadda deal!
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Not really


- - Colt single action revolvers can be had for pretty cheap - -in the under $400 range - right now.

The prices on Colt six guns in .22 and/or / 22 mag goes in waves. Right now, they are on the cheaper side.
In a couple years you won't find one under $700.

The engraved commemorative ones are some that go real cheap.
Some of those were made in such huge quantities that they will never have any real value.
People scarf them up thinking they have something special - -only to find out later how little they are really worth.
Gun Broker has a Kit Carson commemorative right now w/a high bid of $200.00
The Buy it Now price is $895 so I'm guessing the reserve is around that.
The guy is dreaming if he thinks he can get that. (I'm pretty sure)

Maybe someone that has the production figures on how many were made can chime in.
 
Haven't seen a used Colt .22 around my part of the country for under $350 in recent years. And drobs' buy wasn't a commemorative.

Even Ruger Single Sixes are getting that way ($300 - $400 range)
 
If you have or are considering one of the Colt .22's, remove the cylinder and take a look at the cylinder stop. While some were solid, most are a piece of sheet metal bent into a "U" shape. Those made of sheet metal are either open on the top, or have a tab bent over into the gap.

If the top of the "U" is open, it would be a good idea to replace that part as eventually, the cylinder notch engaging will collapse that opening and the gun will begin to have misfires and firing pin strikes off the rim of the cartridge.

Other than that, those are pretty decent guns. Though (IMHO) still not as well made as the Rugers, they are closer to the original Colt design and, of course, have the magic name on them.

Jim
 
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