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

[yarddog]

Yes, I am pretty sure the Hawes were also made by J.P. Sauer & Son.

Their revolvers had a distinctive grip shape. Sort of like a Colt Single Action except larger, especially at the bottom.

I still think the .401 Powermag was a good idea. It was a true .40 caliber and nearly as powerful as the .41 mag which came along a few years later. Herters also sold those same revolvers in .44 mag but at a higher price.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

You won’t find anything better than a Smith kit gun.

[Tijeras_Slim]

That Smith looks like a 1917 with some awful Franzite stags on it.

[Yosemitest]

Just click the photo and it’ll take you to it for more info.

[Don_Ret_USAF]

Check out the Charter Arms 62240 Target Pathfinder Combo. It comes with two interchangeable cylinders. One is chambered for the .22 LR and the other is chambered for the .22 Mag. It has a stainless steel finish and stainless steel frame, with a 4” barrel. weight about 20 Oz. It is a double action revolver.In single action meaning that first you pull the hammer back to cock the revolver then pull the trigger to fire the revolver. Using single action to cock the revolver results in using less pressure to pull the trigger. Where as double action of just pulling the trigger uses more pressure to fire the revolver. Single action or Double action has it's advantages and disadvantages. The cost is moderately high, but it is because of the extra cylinder. Here you have two revolvers. So if you have a .22 LR and a .22 Mag rifle. You can convert this piston to match the rifle you are using. Without having to carry two different type of ammo. Or having to own two different revolvers to match the rifles. The manual does not state this about changing the cylinders. The cylinders must be closed full before removing the holding screw. Remove the screw then remove the cylinder. Put the cylinder you want in place then install the holding screw. This will insure alignment for the cylinder. The Mag cylinder is the only cylinder stamped to show the caliber. It has a M stamped on the face. The .22 LR cylinder is not stamped. With the pathfinders 4” barrel and Hornady 22 WMR 45 Gr FTX Critical Defense Ammunition for home protection.You have inexpensive protection for the home and recreational shooting.

[JoeProBono]

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=473237

[JoeProBono]

[ApplegateRanch]

That’s the one. Of all the handguns I’ve had, have, or have used, it’s my favorite for targets or small game/vermin.

My oldest brother also has one, but with the longer barrel. I’ve watched him head-shoot 3,4, or even 5 wild (band tailed) pigeons off of a branch at least 50 yards away with his.

Mind you, during the Korean War, he & his captain used M-1 carbines to hunt pheasants, also doing mainly head shots.

[trebb]

Double actions can be advantageous - in guns with cylinders, they allow you to fire again without pulling the hammer back - the single action acts as a sort of a safety. In semi-autos, a double action can give you an opportunity to hit a misfire a second time to see if it will fire then - a lot of newer models have softer hitting firing pins and it can cause an occasional misfire of a perfectly good bullet.

[JoeProBono]

Thanks

[trebb]

No problem - my .357 revolver is double action and my wife’s Taurus 9mm auto is also double action. With the auto, the trigger pull remains the same. With the revolver, the trigger pull is harder when using the double action feature because it takes more effort for it to pull the hammer back and turn the cylinder to the next shell with trigger pressure. Cocking it by pulling the hammer back makes the trigger pull a lot easier and that makes it more accurate than using the double action feature. A double action revolver functions similar to an auto in that you can empty it by continuing to pull on the trigger without cocking it in between shots.

[JoeProBono]

THANKS

[Grampa Dave]

Ruger Single Six Single Nine

[Grampa Dave]

This Ruger has two cylinders. One for regular 22, and one for the 22 mag.

[JoeProBono]

SWEET!

[Grampa Dave]

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