Semi or wheelgun .22 more rugged

Very,very, nice guns Pythagorean. I want a model 41 baaad. Tough to get any more reliable than a Ruger MKi/MKII. can't speak on the MKIII.
 
This only repeating what you've already been told, but sometimes a little confirmation isn't a bad thing...

I had a Walther P22 airsoft pistol. Then I got the real gun. They both kind of felt like toys. I found it a little amusing that the airsoft gun had a metal trigger while the real gun had a plastic trigger.

I traded in P22 (the real one) toward a Browning Buckmark. The buckmark feels solid, and I just feel more confident it will work well and shoot accurately. I also may have been happy with a Ruger semi, but the Buckmark grip fit my hand very well.
 
I agree, the P-22 feels like a toy. My Single Six feels like a gun and will shoot anything from .22 short to .22 Mag (with mag cylinder) and fun to shoot.
 
Ruger Six is SA; What about a DA something?

My friend just told me the Six is SA. That means I have to cock it each time to shoot. 'Dat don't help much with a faster critter does it.

Recommendations. I really like the idea of a revolver.

john
 
Well, you won't find one new anytime soon, but it's just hard to beat a nice Dan Wesson. Mine is the 722 because I like SS.
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And here's 12 rounds at 25yrds using my range bag as a rest.
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The "ruggedness" of a .22 handgun is far more dependent on how well it was made than it is on operational design.

I have a Colt Woodsman from 1941 that still works (and mostly looks) perfect. All parts, as far as I know, are original.

I also have quality revolvers that are just as reliable, and just as ruggedly built.

Either design will last to hand down to your grandchildren with proper care, as long as you buy a quality gun to begin with.

Daryl
 
My friend just told me the Six is SA. That means I have to cock it each time to shoot. 'Dat don't help much with a faster critter does it.

Recommendations. I really like the idea of a revolver.
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Yea. Don't miss. Spray and pray is never a good option.

For practical purposes, S/A or D/A really doesn't make much difference. Most shooting will be done S/A.
 
although i dont have one its a good choice. what you said before about how it isnt really good for a fast critter inst really that important. if your shooting at small and quick little things they will more than likely be gone before you get a second shot anyways. make the first one count. on another note, using your right hand to pull the trigger and to hold the gun, and the left thumb to work the action. if you practice at it you can get very quick.
 
And here's 12 rounds at 25yrds using my range bag as a rest.
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As I remember, that's about typical for any Dan Wesson during the old "Pistol Pac" days. They were always high on my list of wants, especially the .357 mag VH PP, but always seemed out of reach. That's a sweet .22.;)
 
I own two little .22's, one is a SS Single Six that is 40 years old and has had probably 3 or 4k rounds thru it and the other is something I don't think I saw mentioned. Its a High Standard Sport King model. It too is in its 40's and soon I will be adding another one to my family from family.
 
A Friend Makes an Offer?

A friend told me to check out his Browning Buckmark since I was looking for something. The number on the handle is 655NMO4433. It appears to be in good shape. I'll probably shoot it this weekend.

He wants me to make an offer.

thanks,
john
 
I forgot the obvious....Duh!

If you are looking for the most durable, under all conditions, handgun, the auto pistol has a huge Achilles Heel. The magazine.

It can be lost, or damaged, more easily, because it is a separate part. I know it doesn't happen alot, but it does happen. 90%+ of all autoloader problems are the magazine. And .22s are legendary for their quirks.

If you want the least possible opportunities for something to go wrong, choose a good revolver.

I've got five .22 autos, they all work pretty good. I've also got a couple of dud magazines that work, maybe. Got a couple of .22 revolvers that always work. Your call.
 
When you say "rugged," Are you talking about the inherent design, or are you talking about the level of hard use it will tolerate? If it's going to live a "rugged" life, I would go with a Ruger of some sort. Both the revolvers & the semi-autos are well built and good value. I would hesitate to subject a $1000+ (i.e. S&W 41) handgun to "rugged" use. If I'm misunderstanding the question, then never mind, but Rugers are worth a look anyway.
 
Rugged in the sense that the gun would be prone to work well under adverse conditions such as - caught in a rainstorm, it falls in the mud, etc. or doesn't need babying to work well. I know they need their maintenance, but something that withstands time well too.

44 amp- You make a good point about the magazine. I suppose that could become an issue.

john
 
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