What is your #1 .22 revolver?

[Walks]

Colt Peacemaker .22 - 6" bbl. Highly accurate with .22Mags too.
Also fond of Ruger Single-Six - 6 1/2" bbl .22Mag, later fitted with .22LR cylinder.
And Super Single-Six Convertible - 5 1/2" bbl.

[Paf]

Hard to limit to just one .22 revolver. I do like my Ruger single sixes (one in 9.5 inch and the other in 5.5 inch). Of course I cannot forget the S&W models ( one 63 and the other an 18). Finally, an H&R model 999 (just a fun pistol to shoot!). They are all my favorites!

[pworley1]

My old Colt Police Positive target.

[high standard 40]

Since I only have one 22LR revolver, I'd have to say my favorite is a Ruger Single Six.

[drjjpdc]

Ruger Single Six Convertible 5 1/2"; S&W Model 17 8 3/8"

[murf205]

For me it is my 67 yr old K-22. It is one of the most accurate revolvers I ever owned or shot, and it actually shoots right along with my son's Ruger 5 1/2" target auto.

[blackpowder man]

Another 1953 Smith & Wesson K22 Masterpiece. I let a Dan Wesson go some years ago that I should have kept.

[rintinglen]

Which is your favorite child?
I can't decide between the Colt Officer's Model Match (1928-on the left of it's 38 brother) or the S&W M-17 (1974). Both are superbly accurate, but the Smith has a wonderful double action, courtesy of 40,000 plus rounds of K-mart, Wards and latterly Walmart cheapy bulk 22's. The single action of the Colt is slightly better.

I also have a S&W M-63 that rates very high, and I had an old Ruger Single six that was just like The First Revolver I ever fired.

But truth to tell, my favorite 22's are the old Colt's Woodsman guns. I have three pre-war, one Target model from 1951 and a Huntsman from the late 60's. Which is my favorite depends on which I'm shooting that day.

[robertbank]

My favorite 22 revolver is my Smith & Wesson Model 34 Kitgun with a four inch barrel that I bought new on 1981. I have shot around 80,000 round through it and it only seems to shoot better with time. The double action trigger pull is silky smooth and shoots about the same if I were shooting single action. It's only quirk is that in order avoid leading it must shoot way lubed bullets.

I am not sure I would kill for one of those but pillage and burn, probably. The 4" guns are prohib up here but if there ever was a revolver that would find it's way into my engine compartment as I crossed our border it would have to be it.

I do have a Riger SP-01 in .22lr with a 4.25" barrel so maybe pillage and burn are not on the table. The SP-01 is close to the Kit gun in size. Shooting the Ruger SA wirks as well as an off the chart DA trigger pull can. I have to investigate a lighter main spring. :>)

Take Care

Bob

[murf205]

I am not sure I would kill for one of those but pillage and burn, probably. The 4" guns are prohib up here but if there ever was a revolver that would find it's way into my engine compartment as I crossed our border it would have to be it.

I do have a Riger SP-01 in .22lr with a 4.25" barrel so maybe pillage and burn are not on the table. The SP-01 is close to the Kit gun in size. Shooting the Ruger SA wirks as well as an off the chart DA trigger pull can. I have to investigate a lighter main spring. :>)

Take Care

Bob

Bob, can you pack that Ruger while hiking or just woods walking, legally? That would make a great little grouse gun.

[atr]

For accuracy certainly my 50's vintage S&W K-22
For just kicking around in the woods it would be my late 60s vintage Ruger #1 semi-auto

The best of both worlds then is my Browning Medalist

[Gewehr-Guy]

Maybe not the most accurate .22, but my favorite is the Ruger Bearcat. A sweet little jewel, but not delicate. Also love the Smith & Wesson 34 and my old Charter Pathfinder.

[robertbank]

Bob, can you pack that Ruger while hiking or just woods walking, legally? That would make a great little grouse gun.

No, not legally. I could get a Wilderness Permit but that involves .357mag as a minimum cartridge. Trudeau is determined to keep us safe. Unfortunately, there is nobody to protect us from him! We have an election call in the offing so with some luck maybe we can send him packing. Hope springs eternal.

Take Care

Bob
ps Yes you are right the SP-01 in .22lr do../would make an excellent Grouse gun.

[echo154]

I have a SW model 34 4". Love it!

[tward]

Ruger SS Bearcat and a 6.5 in heritage arms. Tim

[Eddie Southgate]

Of the .22 revolvers I have owned I'd say the short barrel version of the Colt New Frontier was the best . Current gun is a Smith & Wesson Kit Gun .

[joatmon]

My 34-1 gets the nod here, I did put a set of larger grips on it for better control.

[Thundarstick]

A Ruger Bisley .22 I've had since I was old enough to purchase a hand gun, and a Smith & Wesson 617 with a 4 inch barrel. Both are track drivers capable of shooting better than I'm able to utilize. It just depends if I'm plinking or working on my double action form, so I can't rank one above the other.

[waylonrocks]

I would also vote for the S&W 617 with the 4 inch barrel. My old Bearcat is a close second but the fixed sights make it a bit more challenging! I get to enjoy the Ruger GP100, Single Ten, and Single Six Colorado Centennial model that my sons have, so I consider myself rather spoiled!

[fastdadio]

My Dan Wesson. It's also my only .22 revolver. The rest are High Standards or Colt.