Ruger Single Six - What does it do that my K22 Outdoorsman cannot do?

If your only "con" to your K-22 is needing different grips/stocks, any K frame square butt variety will work, or a grip adapter. Then save up for the Single Six from your friend, it sounds as though you want to buy it anyhow and having two .22 revolvers is not a bad thing...:)
 
If you're going to get a Ruger Single-Six, then skip the newer models.

Get an original 3-screw Single-Six from the sixties or early seventies, one without the transfer bar, and one with the matching .22 WMR cylinder.

The Single-Six is easy to take apart for cleaning, and they last forever. They're as accurate as any .22, far as I'm concerned. And they're fun to shoot. Being single action, they sort of make you think about the shot.
 
I have a number of .22 revolvers, including a Model 17 and an old model Single Six.

For me, the primary difference between the two is that the Ruger is much more versatile, and for me, is more of a "kit" gun in the utilitarian sense of the word. If I'm strapping on a .22 to go for a little woods walk or camping, the Ruger is the go to revolver. I'll shoot everything from CB shorts to WMRs and ratshot out of my Ruger. Not so much with the 17. The Ruger is also considerably smaller and handier to carry around.

If I had to compare one of my S&Ws to the Ruger, it'd be more like my Model 34, which is a true Kit gun size and design, unlike the Model 17.

Pass on the New Model unless you're the type that wants to load all six chambers. Also, if the Ruger doesn't come with the matching WMR cylinder, then it is also limited in it's ability. Pass if it doesn't have it.
 
You can't get a fancy western belt and holster rig , tie it down to your leg and pretend to be at the OK Corral , or be Shane facing Jack Wilson ! the DA S&W ....just doesn't look right .
Gary
 
The K22 is probably the finest DA .22 revolver out there. Mine dates to 1952, and it's a gem. That said, there is something almost "enchanting" about the old SA revolvers, their historical significance during the old West days. I bought a 1958 .22 Single Six and a 1968 .22 WMR single six within the last few months to fill a few open spots in the old safe. Can't speak to the newer ones, but these old 3-screw guns are cool in their own right. Parts readily available, cheap to shoot, and tear down for cleaning is a breeze. One could almost imagine standing side by side with Marshall Dillon facing off on some bad hombres. And they are comparatively inexpensive without feeling "cheap" if you go the used route. Much better than paying a bit less for brand "XXX" (won't bad mouth "H" arms, not familiar with them), and you have something that will hold it's value. Just my two cents.
 
Hey, I thought I'd throw a wrench in the gear. I'm a S&W man but last year I bought​ a Single Action .22 and folks have been offering 10 times as much as what I paid for it. And after shooting it, it is not for sale ! Fogat about it!!! I would say hold the gun, feel the gun and if you can shoot the gun ... and then you'll know ! Good luck !!!!!!!! Oh, by the way, my .22 is a Colt !!!!!!!!!!!
 
The nice thing about a Ruger SA is they are durable, not very expensive, and make a fine field gun when you don't want to worry about damaging the finish on that expensive K-22. SA has never bothered me, as I shoot slowly, for accuracy.

Trigger pull? Here is a tip. On the Ruger, remove the grips, you will notice a wire spring that attaches to two studs, one on each side of the upper grip frame. Remove one of the spring legs from its stud. Instant trigger job - makes a real difference. Have done this with many Ruger SA's over the years in all calibers, and it works fine and is reliable.

Larry
 
I would agree that the K-22 is a "better" gun with regards to collectability and functionality (DA) and I have a nice 1968 Mod 17-3 that was a gift on my 17th bday that I love but I go absolutely wild for Ruger Single-Six LW "Tri-colors"
 
If you do buy the Single-Six put the magnum cylinder in the back of a drawer and leave it there. All it does out of a pistol is put out a sound blast that will fry your hearing in a hurry (no need to ask me how I know). If you can find a Hammerli built Virginian Dragoon in .357 that would be an excellent choice. If you are going Ruger go with the Old Model Vaquero no the midget one.
FWIW my $.02 worth.
 
Watchdog said:
If you're going to get a Ruger Single-Six, then skip the newer models.

Get an original 3-screw Single-Six from the sixties or early seventies, one without the transfer bar, and one with the matching .22 WMR cylinder.

The Single-Six is easy to take apart for cleaning, and they last forever. They're as accurate as any .22, far as I'm concerned. And they're fun to shoot. Being single action, they sort of make you think about the shot.
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I have two .22 LR revolvers, a 1930 Colt Officer's Model and a 1957 Single-Six flatgate. Both are very nice, but I think comparing the two is kind of apples and oranges.

Your K22 would be somewhat like my Colt in comparison to the Single-Six. The two are both .22 revolvers, but they're just not the same. I guess maybe that's a big reason why I have both the Colt and the Ruger. They're two different guns.
 
62fuelie said:
If you do buy the Single-Six put the magnum cylinder in the back of a drawer and leave it there. All it does out of a pistol is put out a sound blast that will fry your hearing in a hurry.
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Two words: Ear protection!

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Rpg said:
I see the Ruger as a beginner's gun.
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Well then, after fifty years of shootin', I reckon I'm still a beginner.
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But I don't see anything wrong with that. I always say I'll never live long enough to learn all I need and want to know about guns and shooting.

Maybe in my next life, I can pick up where I left off in this life.
 
If things are "financially tight" personally I wouldn't even be looking at guns and may even sell a few. However, everyone has different idea of "financially tight" and expectations

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Get a Single 10 and have 4 more shots than the 17....Or get a 617 and have 10 to match the single 10.
I feel your pain. IN the early days here money was tight and wants were not......I always squirreled back a little each week(may have only been pocket change). But over time it adds up if you leave it alone.....That was my gun fund..Way back when....
 
Just my opinion, but I believe every serious handgunner should have at least one single action revolver. I have several including a Single Six from about 1960. Paid $53.95. Will the Ruger do anything my S&W 17 or 63 won't? Maybe not, but the old Ruger has been my go to .22 revolver for over 50 years. Blue is mostly gone, but it's still my go to woods gun.
 
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