Looking to own a 22cal wheel gun - just because - any thoughts?

[Safrguns]

Good for squirrels and paper targets.

Go bigger if you want to defend yourself.

[Joe 6-pack]

H&R 999:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie4yrbegGfg

Here’s a used one for sale on gunsamerica:
http://www.gunsamerica.com/979459212/H_R_Sportsman_Model_999.htm

[OKSooner]

Oh cool, it is an SP101 - with an 8 shot cylinder.

I think I want one.

[niteowl77]

I rather like DA .22 revolvers, although I haven't owned one for many years. The last one I bought new was sold because I needed to finance something else, but it was a pre-safety-lock S&W 617 that had the nicest out-of-the-box trigger I'd ever experienced.

I'm very tempted by the new Ruger 8-shot SP101 (like in the first photo), but I'm not at the buying stage yet. I never cared much for the Ruger (Super) Single Sixes despite owning a couple back around the time I got married, but the SP platform is one that I do like in .38/.357... and the owners of the older .22 SPs sure don't seem very eager to sell them.

Mr. niteowl77

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

I used to have a Dan Wesson revolver. 9” Bull Barrel with scope. It was my squirrel gun. A tack driver. Made ‘em easier to clean then when shot with the 410. Traded it in on a ‘39 Gibson Grande Console Steel Guitar.

[JoeProBono]

[Yosemitest]

Why a .22 when a .38 special was enough for the police for many years?
I recommend a S&W model 10-5.

[JoeProBono]

Once had a Dan Wesson

had to trade it in for food

[Mouton]

I have one of those HandR999s and love it.

[csmusaret]

Hard to beat the SW K series in .22 or 38 caliber....
http://www.gunblast.com/Cumpston_K22s.htm

[smokingfrog]

http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/specSheets/5765.html

[Yosemitest]

If you really want a .22 in a wheel gun, look for an old Arminius double action revolver in 22lr/ 22mag./
They were maufactured by Arminius in Germany and imported by FIE Miami Fl. They're not expensive and very comfortable to shoot, but not concealable.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Mike Cumpston really knows his stuff.

[Cuttnhorse]

Joe,

Check out a Ruger Single Six, (now they have a Nine and Ten) The Single Six comes with two cylinders and you can shoot about 7-different .22-base rounds between the two.

I’ve had one for over 30-years, shot a million, (well, almost) rounds through it and it is still very accurate and fun to shoot. Looks good too.

Cheers

[Cuttnhorse]

Looks like a really nice revolver.

[csmusaret]

Yes, and I have a K22 that has been in the family for over 50 years..Wouldn’t trade it for anything.

[SpeakerToAnimals]

I'm very tempted by the new Ruger 8-shot SP101

You won't be sorry. A friend bought one as a first handgun to learn with. He stored it at my place for a while, and I keep making sure it works :) A very accurate weapon that is fun to shoot.

The swing out cylinder is easier to reload than the single action types too. The double action is very smooth. Single action trigger feel is even better.

[omega4179]

Find an old Colt Frontier scout they go for 400 used. Single action is simplest and gives you the best trigger.

[Tijeras_Slim]

My current Smith .22’s are a early 50’s pre-18 and a 1937 K-22 that’s got factory nickle. What’s amazing is that these guns are more affordable than the new 617’s.

A pre-17 owned by the actor that played Red Ryder passed through a local gun store, I missed it by “that much”.

[Lurker]

My thoughts are “get one”.