Author Topic: If you were going to buy a new timber tramping handgun in .22LR (Read 16425 times)

kiddekop · « **Reply #90 on:** November 03, 2009, 07:22:30 AM »

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What would it be, revolver or semi auto or break open and why?
Steve
Go to Lipseys Exclusives they have a SS Ruger Single Six 22lr/22mag 4 5/8" barrel for $584 I purchased one thru our local dealer years ago for about $ 350 prices have gone way up.
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Steve

I purchased 2 boxes of the new green cci 22mag hp nonlead ammo from midway.Took it to the range 11/1/09 using my Ruger SS 4 5/8" barreled single six with the mag cylinder.This ammo is listed at 2050 fps & 280 ft lbs .Even with my muffs on I could hear the crack as I pulled the trigger these are accurate rounds.As soon as midway gets a 500 round case in stock I'm buying one.These will be great varmint rounds sure wouldn't suggest using them for squirrels they'd blow them up.

Plainsman · « **Reply #91 on:** December 20, 2009, 02:30:34 PM »

I would pick a Ruger Single Six Convertible HUNTER model! It's a stainless steel .22LR/.22WMR revolver with a 7.5" barrel and gold beadfront/v-notch rear sight sight system as well as Ruger scope ring capable.

I had a blued 5.5" Single Six years ago, now I kick myself for selling it, and liked the .22WMR capability. I didn't care for the sights, typical handgun square variety.

I currently have a Ruger MkII 22/45 and love it for a .22LR, but wish I had different sights on it. The only reason this wouldn't be my first choice in this case, is that I'd like the .22WMR capability as well. Perhaps if I put gold bead/v-notch sights on it, I would change my mind...Hmmmm! You have me thinking now!

Thanks!

RJL-77 · « **Reply #92 on:** December 29, 2009, 03:48:07 PM »

I have a buckmark, an S&W 6" 48-3 in .22mag, stainless Rossi 4" mod 511... Maybe go back to the single six, or a bearcat. or try the heritage?

Waldo Pepper · « **Reply #93 on:** January 08, 2010, 05:04:52 AM »

Well for years it was my '59 model Ruger Standard 4 1/2" (aka MkI) I got as 14 year old kid, always carried it in leather holster and it shows lot of holster and hand wear. But it is now a safe queen waiting for oldest grandson in about 5 years or so, a new MkII waits fot the youngest, never a FTF or FTE and all rounds went where they should. The replacement is a S&W 2206 all SS 6" barrel, 10+1, thin at 5/8" which helps keep weight below the old Ruger. With adj sights the S&W will also be more accurate from bench or actual hunting.

Custom holdter by my friend Mike Johnson, who has a made a hobby into a job.

saddlebum · « **Reply #94 on:** February 26, 2010, 06:43:24 AM »

I'm almost ashamed to say it but I really like my Taurus Stainless 94. I have not been impressed with Taurus guns much, but I love this one. Previous comments show that quality control at Taurus is lacks. I got one years ago for my birthday when they first came out. It had issues like the extractor star comming too far out of the cylinder and letting the rounds or empties slip past the star and back into the chamber. Pain in the butt picking them out with a pocket knife. The rear sight had to be adjusted to the right to the point the where the blade stuck out past the sight base. Funky. I shot many a cotton tail in the head with that little gun though and a badger. I got rid of it and bought another one years after and the issues I had with the first one are gone. It works great and is accurate. I like the 9rd feature. I put lighter springs in it and it is a joy to shoot. Mine is a 4" model with no underlug like the new ones. It's a great practice gun. If you can get your skill level up with this little gun with it's ity-bity sights, you can do much better with the larger frame guns. If I am not carrying this 94 in the field then it's the S&W M-60 3" adj. sight, .38 Spl.. If I don't want to get bit by some critter bigger than me I carry my M-57 4" .41mag. My other favorite .22LR is a K-22 S&W. The 6'' barrel can be a little clumsy at times to just pack around goofing off. It is perfect for hunting or targets though. I was fortunate enough to get an early post-war model cheap at a pawn shop. There are many good suggestions here,but it's hard to go wrong with the Rugers or Smiths for a six-gun.

briarpatch · « **Reply #95 on:** February 26, 2010, 07:57:53 AM »

This new kel-tech has potential. 30 shot 22 mag.

DC · « **Reply #96 on:** February 28, 2010, 12:58:11 PM »

I bought a Browning Buckmark Camper, 5.5". I couldn't be happier. It has proved to be more accurate than my super single six and cleans easily as well.

sachel.45 · « **Reply #97 on:** March 01, 2010, 07:22:29 PM »

i think im gonna have to change my vote to the new keltec .22 mag my single six has been getting alot of use latley with the .22 mag cylinder

Gene R · « **Reply #98 on:** March 02, 2010, 01:58:11 AM »

Browning Buckmark,Taurus MDL-94 infact I dont own a bad .22 and carry them all while in the woods. Preference is something in stainless steel and 9 or more shots. Taurus 94

Ak.Hiker · « **Reply #99 on:** March 02, 2010, 06:43:00 PM »

Quote from: sachel.45 on March 01, 2010, 07:22:29 PM

i think im gonna have to change my vote to the new keltec .22 mag my single six has been getting alot of use latley with the .22 mag cylinder

But their is something to be said for the simplicity of a good single action when woods walking. Its like taking a trip back in time.

RJL-77 · « **Reply #100 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:43:56 PM »

Went to a gun show last Saturday, with BUBBA and of course fell in lust with the several bearcats there. Came away empty handed cause I just had an issue with those skinny sights. Walked away and back several times, didn't make a difference. Still couldn't see them well enough any more. Now if I could put some fiber optics on it.... that might be the trick.
Jim

sachel.45 · « **Reply #101 on:** March 07, 2010, 04:14:28 AM »

Quote from: Ak.Hiker on March 02, 2010, 06:43:00 PM

Quote from: sachel.45 on March 01, 2010, 07:22:29 PM
i think im gonna have to change my vote to the new keltec .22 mag my single six has been getting alot of use latley with the .22 mag cylinder
But their is something to be said for the simplicity of a good single action when woods walking. Its like taking a trip back in time.

you make a good point i do love my single six need to get a new holster fishing season starts preety soon

blaze · « **Reply #102 on:** March 09, 2010, 07:16:27 AM »

My S&W 34 4" that I've used for 38 years, long before the stainless 63's came out. Great trigger, great accuracy, and great looks (slim & trim!!). She's never failed me.

zermatt7 · « **Reply #103 on:** March 12, 2010, 04:29:16 AM »

Just my .22 cents worth but

1)
S&W 422 with a 4" barrel, light, accurate, fun to shoot and the mag release is in the middle for us lefties !

2)
This one comes with a qualifier...Taurus Tracker 6.5", blued in .22lr. MINE was super accurate, never jammed or had any problems, ever. Basically a poor mans Colt Diamondback. But from what I've read on here I got lucky with mine, as it had zero problems & a good double action trigger pull with no ejection problems. Big & heavy for a pistol, alot easier to carry than .22 rifle.
I would be leery about getting another one from what I've read on here. Would definetly want to test drive one first.

3)
OLD charter arms pathfinder .22 with the 1.5-2 inch barrel...fixed sights, misfires occasionally but man is the little bugger accurate !
The accuracy is the only reason I still have it.

Also have/had single sixes, MkII's etc. But they are well represented on here. That little 422 is hard to beat.

BluDino · « **Reply #104 on:** March 28, 2010, 03:39:07 AM »

Put me in for the Bearcat too. It feels too small at first but you get used to it quickly. Any weight saved while tramping in the woods is a good thing.

44 Man · « **Reply #105 on:** March 28, 2010, 03:41:49 PM »

I need to voice a couple of opinions here. I had wanted a Bearcat for years and years, actually ever since they came out! (that tells you how old I am!) I was finally able to purchase one. I enjoyed it, it shot about like the various single sixs that I have owned. I always thought I wanted one because of the neat looks and small size. It did turn out to be easy to carry, but because of it's size, I found it harder to load with the arthritic fingers. So I made a friend happy that had also wanted one. Just my observation. Oh, on that Charter misfiring, just slip a little steel washer under the hammer spring. I think you will find that should solve the problem. Or you might want to pick up a Wolff mainspring for it. It is an 'old' spring likely having been made 30 + years ago. 44 Man

randyb · « **Reply #106 on:** April 04, 2010, 07:35:46 AM »

Quote from: blaze on March 09, 2010, 07:16:27 AM

My S&W 34 4" that I've used for 38 years, long before the stainless 63's came out. Great trigger, great accuracy, and great looks (slim & trim!!). She's never failed me.

You make this sound like your wife.......:-)

petepaaz · « **Reply #107 on:** April 04, 2010, 08:53:29 PM »

Blaze....I recently came across a S&W 34-1in great shape at a gun show and bought it for a trail gun.....however, after firing 7 different loads from a 25yd rest I can't do better than 4 of the 6 shots w/in 2&1/2"....there are always 2 flyers....presumable from 2 cylinders not lining up. I guess I need to identify them to maximize accuracy for any emergency survival situation......kind of a pain. I really want a gun that will be consistent as well as portable.. I like the idea of a revolver in SS for rugged durability. (I do have a rather heavy Ruger Super Single Six Hunter w/scope on it which shoots Fed Hi Vel HP into 1&1/2" at 50 yds from a rest- but is not light enough for trail use). I am reconsidering a semi auto for consistent chambering to increase accuracy potential. Sure wish that 34 worked better.

blaze · « **Reply #108 on:** May 12, 2010, 03:56:37 AM »

PETEPAAZ: The only problem I've ever had with my model 34 and 63 Kitguns (Have had three) was a hard to extract problem. This problem was addressed in a 1960's American Rifleman magazine: shoot these guns with a dry cylinder. Any oil hinders extraction. Sorry to hear of your accuracy problems all of mine were/are very accurate (for a light weight gun). Lately I've found a new woodswalking gun in a S&W 60-4 38Spl. 3". Just as accurate as the .22, more FPE, lighter, and SS. My model 34 though is a Keeper.

S.B. · « **Reply #109 on:** May 12, 2010, 04:08:13 AM »

blaze, "Just as accurate as the .22, more FPE," what's FPE?
Steve

blaze · « **Reply #110 on:** May 12, 2010, 07:41:34 AM »

Sorry: FPE = foot pounds energy. I like the additinal "power" over the traditional .22 Kitgun.

Chickasaw Hunter · « **Reply #111 on:** May 13, 2010, 02:51:32 PM »

I like S&W J frame .22lr's to carry when big game hunting. This is my favorite.

S.B. · « **Reply #112 on:** May 13, 2010, 03:04:13 PM »

Chickasaw Hunter, the older I get the more I like lighter guns. Your's really appeals to me. Very nice.
Steve

Chickasaw Hunter · « **Reply #113 on:** May 13, 2010, 04:47:41 PM »

The lighter guns are harder to control, you've got to be on your game, but they are really nice to carry, especially when the mountains are getting higher every year. Before they brought out the 317 I used a Model 34. They are a little easier to shoot. When the the weight of the pistol is lighter than the trigger pull they are harder to control. But I like those Smith .22 revolvers.

Model 617, not light at all but complete control.

S.B. · « **Reply #114 on:** May 13, 2010, 05:33:13 PM »

Chickasaw Hunter, Understand completely, this is my woods gun of choice, my model 63-0

Steve

S.B. · « **Reply #115 on:** May 13, 2010, 05:38:17 PM »

I cut most of the underlug off of my 617 to lighten the load, so to speak. Somebody at S&W should really rethink what they've done by adding the full underlug?

Steve

Chickasaw Hunter · « **Reply #116 on:** May 14, 2010, 09:50:43 AM »

S.B. those are some great looking pistols. I love the grips on that 63. I agree there is no real need for that full lug on the 617, especially the 6 in bbl. But it's still a dream to shoot. The weather is getting better here in the Rockies this week so maybe I'll be able to get out and live the dream and try to wear out that 617. CH

Whole different thing.

gnwy · « **Reply #117 on:** May 28, 2010, 09:46:11 PM »

99% of the time I spend in the wild areas of Wyoming I'm packing a S&W mod 63, it has never let me down, Compact, great trigger, sights, and accurate.

Daman · « **Reply #118 on:** June 01, 2010, 08:12:00 AM »

I have been through phases in my woods 22's. I toted a High Standard 4.5" auto as a teen and loved it. I was then given an old Single Six 6.5" that I still tote on occasion. I purchased a 5.5" Buckmark after the Single Six got to be to "slow" (stupid kid---never learned). The Buckmark was sold since I didn't like the balance (too heel heavy for me). I still have the Single Six and it totes good just a tad heavy. It is a very accurate pistol as stated several times by others.

I am in the process of getting a Ruger MKIII Hunter Stainless 6 7/8" to have for the woods. I wanted the 4.5" barrel until I got my hands on both it and the 6 7/8" one. The long barrel balances better and it should be more inherently accurate and maximize the 22 lr potential. A lot of people like short barreled guns for the woods, but I personally like one I can hit what I shooting at with and that ain't a pocket rocket. I prefer the long barrels in a 22. Just my 2 cents.

Daman

v-man · « **Reply #119 on:** June 07, 2010, 05:36:31 PM »

I've been pleased with my Mosquito, and 22/45 and I brag endlessly about my 617 S&W but a previous post mentioned a 422 Smith and it reminded me that I have a stainless version (622) that has never once given me a problem and is worthy of mention. Not sure if they still amke them or not but it's a great .22. I never see them at the gun shows.