I get sticker shock on 22 revolvers

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I was going to chuck my S&W mod 63 and get a nine shot something.
The 63 is a little small for my grip and the 22 autos I have I'm tired of trying to figure out in the dark if one of the safeties is on or if it has a problem with the ammo I used.

Why the heck can I buy a 38/357 revolver cheaper than a 22?

It's been a while since I bought a revolver and was shocked at the price.

I'm zeroing in on a Taurus 9-shot SS 2" barrel since I don't care for my preferred Ruger brand this time.

This was a question on the price of 22's but suggestions on revolvers would be appreciated.

Thanks.
 
Check out a Charter Arms Pathfinder as well,,,

There is just now a lot of choices in SA/DA rimfire revolvers,,,
S&W, Ruger, Charter Arms, Taurus, Rossi, and out of production used guns.

I'm probably missing a brand but this is a fairly complete list,

Check out a Charter Arms Pathfinder as well as the Taurus,,,
It has a much better trigger than the Taurus 94.

Or, buy a new set of grips for your S&W 63,,,
Mine has over-sized S&W Target grips,,,
In my hand it feels like my Model 18

Here is a picture of the model 63 with target grips,,,
It's beside a model 34 for size comparison.

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You own one of the finest 22 revolvers ever made,,,
I would try many different styles of grips before I retired it.

Aarond

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Two reasons:

1. Machine time.
It takes more time on the machinery to ream the extra chambers, cut the extra notches in the cylinder, cut the extra flutes (if present), etc.
2. Because people pay it.
Market price is what people are willing to pay.
 
I'm zeroing in on a Taurus 9-shot SS 2" barrel since I don't care for my preferred Ruger brand this time.
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Read up on them first. Pretty much all the reports I see on the Taurus .22 revolvers say the trigger pull is heavy bordering on atrocious.

This was a question on the price of 22's but suggestions on revolvers would be appreciated.
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Checkpoint-usa lists a couple of .22 revolvers, for a very reasonable price: https://www.czechpoint-usa.com/22-lr.

I'd love to see a review on them.
 
People often think a .22 should be cheaper simply because it's chambered in .22LR, but it's just as expensive to make a .22 firearm of similar quality as their CF counterpart.

Put your money where you'll shoot. If you're going to shoot a lot of .22, it's worth it to pony up, IMO. I was hesitant to spend what I did on my S&W 617, but in retrospect, it was one of my wiser firearm purchases. YMMV.
 
Why the heck can I buy a 38/357 revolver cheaper than a 22?
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Because the size of the holes in the cylinder don't make any difference in the cost of manufacturing!

But if you want a lower priced 22 revolver, and are alright with a single action, look into the Heritage Rough Rider.
I have one, a 6 1/2" model with both Long Rifle, and 22 Magnum cylinders. The cost when I bought it a few years ago was under $200. It is accurate, and a fun plonker. But keep in mind with lower price, you get a lower level of craftsmanship, and materials. They use a ZAMAC frame, which some call "pot metal", and many who will only accept $800 steel, and wood revolvers criticize them as being junk. Which to me, owning one has proven that claim as false. So much so I am planning to buy another one. This time the 3 1/2" with birds head grips.
 
You can pick up a decent used Ruger Single Six for about $300. Great gun if you like the single-action styling.
 
I'm with Cheapshooter on the Heritage RR. No, it's not a Smith a Colt or a Ruger . . but it's a good value and it "works". I have several 22 semi's - a Ruger MKIII Target, a Sig 1911, a vintage Ruger Super Bearcat - but I wanted a "knock around" 22 for the farm. I got a Heritage RR with a 4 3/4 barrel - LR cylinder only - and it has been a great shooter. But, I like SA revolvers.

Normally, I shoot a variety of Smith 38 spl. K and J frame as well as owning 2 Colts . . . so I know what quality is. But the Heritage is the best bang for the buck out there as far as 22 revolvers as far as I'm concerned. Why pay the higher price for a Ruger (I'm talking SA) when the RR will do the job and is just as much fun to shoot. The difference between a $200 22 that works well and a $500 + 22 revolver that also works well will buy a lot of the overpriced 22 ammo to use in it - whether it be 22 Short, Long or Long Rifle.

Some like Chevy, some like Ford and some like Mercedes . . but in the long run, all three will get you from point A to point B. :)
 
I recommend a Charter Pathfinder

I have a 6 shot, 4" Charter Pathfinder that I purchased in 2012 and love it.... Had a slightly heavy heavy trigger in DA, lightened up over time, not bad by any means. SA is lighter and very nice.

Please note, I DID have to send it back early on ( actually dropped it off a few miles from home ) due to keyholing. Had it back in less than a week and it is Quite good. I've met Nick, the owner, and his crew (production, office staff...the whole bunch). Knowledgeable, helpful, folks and real supporters of our rights. His crew are very, VERY nice people... Most are long time employees and work hard to put out a good product. I think they succeed. Get one.

PS- I also have an off-duty .38 that I bought new innnnnn..... 09? And it is fine firearm. Many rounds through it, carry it often... still tight and accurate.

to be fair I also own Smiths and Rugers, and like them as well... All very fine guns. What I'm saying is, don't write off Charter Arms if you are looking for a well made, affordable firearm. And... if you do have an issue, it will be taken care of.

My .02
 
Spend the money for a Ruger and it will last several lifetimes, making the pro-rated cost nearly nothing
 
My fav was my Ruger Single Six. I gave it to my BiL as a gift about six months before he passed away.

One of my Taurus 22's has a good trigger and one has a mediocre trigger. Neither has given me any problems.

I did not like my Heritage single action 22. The sights were terrible and the plastic knob you work the ejection rod with really turned me off. It shot okay though.

I got a used H&R for $115 on GunBroker. The sights are not great, but it is a fun plinker.

I have heard a lot of good things about the old High Standards. You can find them on GB regularly. I think they go for... $250 or so?
 
The Heritage RR also comes in a all steel framed version. It costs more than the alloy frame but it is still a lot cheaper than a Ruger. I bought my alloy framed RR about 9 years ago and it is still going strong. Will it outlast a Ruger? No. Will it outlast me? Yes.
 
I had a Taurus 94 stainless 9 shot with the 2" barrel. One of the worst guns I have owned. The trigger was terrible in double action. single was also not very good. The worst part was the cylinder and barrel was so rough if would lead the barrel so badly in about 100 rounds you could not see the rifling anymore. the only good thing I can say about it was that it was reasonably accurate with a clean barrel.
 
I am a big Taurus fan, but I hear ALOT of very poor reviews on the 94. and they aren't THAT cheap either, lot of cylinder locking isues, and like the above poster, horrible DA trigger, and SA takes both thumbs to get the hammer back.

charter pathfinder seems like a decent (lower) priced .22. if you can find em in stock. runs about 350-375$ depending on barrel
 
So I did a little bit of on-line shopping,,,

So I did a little bit of on-line shopping,,,
And my original list was short.

S&W, Ruger, Taurus, Rossi, Charter Arms are readily available.

Then there is the Comanche revolver,,,
And the Alfa-Proj revolvers imported by czechpoint,,,
I have no idea about the quality of these guns but am intrigued by the Alfa-Proj.

Aarond

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Rossi makes several 22lr revolvers in the $300.00 range. They seem like a quality product. Kind of reminds me of a Colt diamond back because of the ribbed barrel.
 
Another Heritage RR owner here.

Bought mine from my brother for a hundred dollar bill after he put about 5k rounds through it! He bought it new for just a whisker under $200.

I have had 1 failure with it: The cylinder stopped cycling when cocking the hammer. It was a little spring, (under $10 if I recall) that controls the hand and allows it to turn the cylinder.

I don't think a $10 part is too bad after 5k or more rounds in a $200 revolver.
I think they fit the bill for an inexpensive rimfire plinker revolver.


I agree with everybody on the reasons 22's don't cost any less than comparably sized CF revolvers.
 
I have shot a Taurus 94 for years and have not experienced the cylinder lock-up issues mentioned above. Its accuracy is acceptable shooting SA only. DA trigger pull does require some type of vice, though.
 
lee n. field said:
Pretty much all the reports I see on the Taurus .22 revolvers say the trigger pull is heavy bordering on atrocious.
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gbclarkson said:
[Taurus 94] accuracy is acceptable shooting SA only. DA trigger pull does require some type of vice, though.
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+1. (+2?) I've not live-fired a Taurus 94, but I've dry-fired one with empty cases in the chambers. Single-action was a bit stiff and creepy compared to a S&W, but acceptable. As for double-action, imagine a Walther PPK with the trigger mechanism filled with toothpaste, and you're not far off. :rolleyes:
 
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