snubbie 22 mag... which flavor would you go with???

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so... I reconverted my Dan Wesson 44 magnum snubbie, to 6" ( aren't Dan Wesson switch barrels great :) )

which leaves me another space on my snubbie rack... as I pan through the calibers, I'm finding I may have to pick up a 22 Magnum snubbie... please lets not debate weather the 22 Mag belongs in a snubbie, I currently have calibers ranging from 32 H&R magnum, to 454 Casull, so lets leave the discussion, as "just because we can" or "just because they are available"

the only 2 current manufacture I'm aware of, off the top of my head, are Taurus & Ruger, with current offerings being the 8 shot Taurus, & a 6 shot LCR... any others I'm not thinking of ???

I currently have a 4" Taurus 22 mag that was converted to centerfire & shoots a custom reloadable 22, so I'm aware of Taurus " lack of finesse" however it holds at least 2 more cartridges in basically the same size package & that's a pretty big advantage... I also have an LCRX in 38 Special, so I'm aware of how that package functions... the Taurus I'm looking at is stainless, the Ruger, the LCR, so the Ruger is much lighter... but the Taurus has more fire power...

I'm not sure if the SP101 is still available ( or ever has been ) in 22 mag ??? sorry... forgot about the S&W 351 ( PD & C )... I think that is also available in 22 Mag... albeit at a couple hundred $$$ more than the other two, but it does hold 7 rounds, & is much lighter than the Taurus...

so... what else is available, ooops... I see Charter arms has an offering as well... anything else, & which would you choose??? right now I'm leaning towards the 351 PD :confused:
 
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NAA mini revolver in .22 magnum with the 1.5" bbl. Carry the new Speer Gold Dot personal defense .22 magnum.

Very potent with good shot placement, and is BEYOND concealable. You could LITERALLY conceal it wearing a Speedo, just be prepared for some staring from the ladies. :cool:
 
I would like to get a sidewinder in 22 Mag... but ( & I have a 22 LR NAA Mini ) I don't look at them as "seriously" as I would a J Frame or an LCR... still wouldn't want to get shot with one, but look at them as best served as a back up
 
Don't forget the 2" Charter Arms Pathfinder 22 mag snubnose.

http://www.charterfirearms.com/products/Charter_Pathfinder_72324.asp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_3slqQmvjQ


That might work and at least it is a third option.

A forth option, and the most expensive out of them, is the 1.875" S&W airlite 351PD in 22 mag.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57767_757751_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y


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oops, just seen that you had those included, lol....

I'd probably go with the Charter arms. Then the Ruger second. Third would be the S&W, simply because of price... I can't see spending that much for a 22 mag snub. Lastly the Taurus. I have a late eighties Taurus that is outstanding but I looked at a few 22lr snubs a year or so ago and was not impressed with them at all.
 
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If I could check them out in person, I wouldn't be afraid of the Taurus... in my digging, I see they offer a 9 shot in longer barrels... could have my local guy shorten the barrel, might be worth it, for the extra round in a custom snubbie...

BTW... I was on Gun Broker checking out what was available & was looking at pictures of a particular S&W 351, the grips fit awful, big gaps between the frame & the grip... so often price has nothing to determine the quality... that said, when S&W has everything "right" they have a much more confidence inspiring feel than the normal Taurus, but seems the quality control gap between the two has gotten much closer, while the price gap seems to hold...

I've not handled or shot a Charter Arms... however just by design ( 6 shot & heavier stainless ) it wouldn't be a top choice for a snubbie ( but I like stainless gun for range use )
 
Be careful with the new Charter Arms guns.

My .44 bulldog wasn't even timed properly NIB from the factory. :mad:

The NAA guns are superbly built though.
 
you forgot about the nicest 22 mag revolver... the 351pd by smith and wesson... a great snubbie with hi viz sights and nice grips...overall a great looking gun.. pricey though
 
I am not a huge Taurus fan, but I handled one that a fella I've bought from for the last thirty years at his table at a gun show the weekend before last. I think it was a 941 in 4 inch, deep lustrous blue, wood furniture, appearing to be unfired or virtually, with the original box. I was impressed to say the least, it was a very fine looking and functioning revolver with exceptional fit and finish. Not sure I'd be willing to cut it down as you had eluded to, but I think at his price of under $300 and the eight shot cylinder... it would be a serious consideration as an option.
I almost let myself take it home, now wishing that I would've.
 
i had the taurus 941 snubbie... it was built like a tank and had the hardest trigger pull i have ever felt...it was still a fun gun and i carried it sometimes...i let it go for a measily hundred bucks..it was just collecting dust so i let it go..
 
I cant speak for the magnum version, but the LCR .22lr has been a great gun for me and my daughter. while the trigger is not any better than other rimfire revolvers I've shot, the gun is fairly good over all.
 
The NAA Sheriff .22mag/.22lr makes a dandy pocket plinker. If you can find one, I would say to add a High Standard Sentinel to your list.
 
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I carry a High Standard Derringer chambered in .22 W.M.R, cartrdge, as it lay's nice and flat in my pocket, does not print and is dependable and accurate. High Standard has Not made them in Year's but they are still out there if you Look for them. Regard's, Hammer It
 
the ruger lcr rimfires don't have the great triggers the center fires do,but are still nice guns
 

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I think the LCR-22M would fit the bill. It costs only a bit more than the lower-quality brands and is hundreds less than the S&W 351C or 351PD.

I have the 351C and while it's a joy for concealed carry with the light weight, mild recoil, and 7 shot capacity, the trigger is extremely heavy, so it's not much of a plinker, range toy, or fun gun. The 351PD might be better since it has a hammer and can be shot single action. But both are expensive and hard to find.
 
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