DA .22 lr revolver?

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LH2

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Ruger's website shows a SP-101 in .22lr, but Davidsons website doesn't even show it as an option. Did this one get discontinued?

I was thinking about getting a .22 for cheap target shooting and initially was thinking Ruger MkIII or Browning Buck Mark. Is a DA revolver a better idea since I'm also buying a .357 revolver and .38 snub soon.

I don't know if a .22 DA revolver helps with learning DA trigger, or if I should just stick to a semi-auto or SA revolver like a Single Six.

Not much selection out there in DA. Don't really want the Taurus, Comanche, Rossi, and the S&W's are too expensive for a .22. What else is there?

I've owned a Ruger MkII before, great little pistol, accurate and fun. The idea of a revolver just sounded neat to go along with other revolvers I plan to get soon.
 
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Taurus has a bad rap around here, but no one I've personally known with one has really had the sort of problems described. I wouldn't sweat a Taurus if that's all that's available in your price range. I'd have one now if I didn't find a S&W at a song.
 
I went through the same thought process, and wound up buying a used Smith & Wesson Model 34-i "kit gun". What a fine little revolver. Yes, it will help you learn to shoot a DA trigger. And the operation is the same as the bigger revolvers, so it'll feel comfortable quick.
 
LH2:

Yes, Ruger has discontinued the SP101 in .22 caliber. Originally, the SP101 was offered in both a short shroud 4-inch .22 and, in a full shroud 4-inch .22. The short shroud .22 was discontinued first in the late 1990's(And, luckily, I had purchased one of these!)then, recently, Ruger discontinued the full barrel shroud, SP101 .22!:eek: :barf:

I hated to see both of these SP101 .22's discontinued by Ruger! If you keep looking long enough, you still might find one of these 4-inch SP101 .22's on the gun auctions(Etc.)? Good luck!:confused: :)
 
Buy yourself a high quality 22 DA revolver such as the S&W K-22 or a Colt Mark III. Shoot them and enjoy them. The better quality DA revovers are just so much better in terms of overall quality relative to the Rugers. It is a Ford Escort versus Toyota Camry comparison. The Cadilac would probably be the Colt Officers Model Match revolver (target grade) which is about the same quality as the Colt Python. Don't get me wrong, the Rugers are okay. There is so much difference in quality which you will appreciate every time you take it out to shoot. If you treat them right, they will never loose you any money if you decide to sell them later after a few years of ownership. Spend a little extra money and get the good revolver. The 22 revolver will become an often shot gun from your collection for the rest of your life and they will be good for your kids as well.
 
I would be tempted to buy the best you can afford as it will probably see the most shooting. Yes, a DA revolver will help you learn the trigger. Given that I would buy whatever make you intend to shoot in centerfire and the same size frame where available. As I recall Taurus has some medium frame .22's about the size of a S&W 17/18 K frame. Trigger feel differs across makes especially Colt vs. Smith/Ruger. Second, in some cases the small frames have a somewhat different mechanism (J vs. larger Smiths, coil vs leaf mainspring and leverage and gun weight differ by size, too). As to cost perhaps one can pick up a K frame Smith used reasonably (or J frame if that is the size you are looking to acquire). Colt has a number of nice models which cost more than Smith (all out of production so must be used). Besides the Officers Model there is the Diamondback (a frame between J and K size) and some other .22LR D frame models along with the Trooper MK III which is L frame size. Apart from the SP-101 small frame Ruger never offered a DA .22 LR.
 
Yes, a DA revolver will help you learn the trigger. Given that I would buy whatever make you intend to shoot in centerfire and the same size frame where available.
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So if I can find a SP101 in .22lr, it'd be a great training aid for a SP101 .38 or GP100.

I'm gonna look into that plan. :)
 
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50 shots, 15 yards, offhand per target.

I am quite fond of this DA revolver. It is a Dan Wesson 722 and they can be routinely had for around $250 to the 2nd owner. The first owner usually pays about 3x that.

Very accurate, very reliable and quite fun to shoot.
 
There was a rumour about a year ago that SW was going to reintroduce SS J frames in 22 LR with 7 round cylinders.

Never heard about it again. I missed getting a snubby model 63 and a 651 because I was broke at the time. Oh, well.
 
I had two Taurus .22's which were junk, they both locked up after firing 6-12 rounds. I had one Taurus which was great, but even the factory could not fix the other two.


Best .22 double action revolver? it is the HI Standard double nine.
9 shots, single or double action. shoots great, looks great, feels great. I have a bunch of them, all fine guns - never had a problem with any of them. shot thousands and thousands and thousands of rounds.

The model which is convertible (.22 long rifle or .22 mag cylinders) is a bit heavier than the standard model. I prefre the weight and feel of the regular .22.


cost? about $100.
 
SP101, seems fitting... as that is what you mentioned in your intial posting. Enjoy it. I wonder why you asked in the first place?
 
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