.22 Double Action Revolvers Are SCARCE

[doc540]

I've been looking for a decent .22 double action revolver in the $300 price range to use in my "introduction to handgun" training classes.

I don't need an heirloom K-22 with box and papers, just a .22 revolver with a good double action.

The new Taurus revolvers take both fingers on the trigger to get the hammer to move.

S&W's are $400+ and Colts are somewhere in orbit around Uranus.

ok, I'm done whining

 

[Andy Griffith]

There aren't many K-frame .22's for $300...at least in working condition.

I agree that the little frame rimfire Taurus revolvers like the 94's have a very hard trigger pull, but if you go up to the next larger frame (the 990's 992's), the trigger pull is much better. However, new ones are above $300- a good bit above $300 if you get the 992 with both cylinders in stainless- but I like blue better.

I picked up a Taurus 992 because it had a good action and came with both cylinders- I really like it. It shoots very well with some Agulia .22 shorts (almost one hole at 10 yards) that I picked up some time ago, and the groups open up a bit with some cheap bulk .22LR. It far outshoots my single six Bisley that I had a lot of work done on (my Heritage with adjustable sights outshoots the single six too). The trigger is good, but I've yet to try to work on it to make it a bit better. I'm impressed with it for it's price, but then again, I like .22's. The only thing that would make it better is a set of Nill grips.

At least, take a look at the larger framed .22's. I don't know if Dan Wesson is making .22's- I haven't seen any. The little Ruger SP101 is ok, but I like the larger, full framed handguns- both would be closer to the price of a new 17 or 617, but not quite as much I'd think. I'm particular...

 

[jframe]

.22 double actions have been rather hard to come by for a while now. I got my Model 63 last year in a trade with a fellow Forum member, and it's now a part of my never-get-rid-of list. My girlfriend loves it more than I do, and has threatened me with bodily harm if I ever sold it. Save up and spring for an S&W; you won't regret it, and they are like money in the bank if you ever DO have to get rid of it.

 

[Engineer1911]

S&W 22 revolver is BETTER than money in the bank!

 

[Old 44 Guy]

I agree that 22 revolvers are hard to come by.The older S&W's & Colts are spendy but worth the money.Never owned a Taurus but guess they are OK. Older H&R's better priced when you can find one.Ruger makes a great revolver but not in your price range.

 

[Pop's2]

High Standard Double-Nine Revolvers run about $300 or less

 

[Sprefix]

Business expense???

 

[papajohn428]

I decided this week that I'd finally break down and buy myself a nice 22 revolver.......and discovered exactly what you described. The affordable Taurus 94 had a trigger pull approaching 20 pounds. The nice 34-1 at Cabelas was priced at $675 with lots of finish wear........but it looked good otherwise. I don't want a single-action gun, though they're easily found almost anywhere. The 617 I saw (new) was priced at $795.

Maybe I'll just keep shooting my 38's.............they were only about $250 each, and will easily outlive my kids.

 

[silentflyer]

No Dan Wesson 22's being produced at this time, and they are like K22's when you do find one for sale. A "simple" trigger job on a Taurus helps, polish the trigger parts a bit and clean them up with some good lube. Cheap quality revolvers just don't exist, that's what plastic and springs semi-auto's are for. Once in a while someone finds a "deal" on one but not ofen.

 

[dave b]

I saw a 22 by Charter Arms in SS at Cabelas the other day. I didn't handle it, but it looked pretty good in the display case.

 

[CajunBass]

Look for an old Harrington & Richardson. They're not as pretty as a Smith & Wesson or Colt, but they'll work just fine, and you should be able to find them for less than $300.00.

 

[Joe Kent]

Pop's2 is on the money. Hi Standard Dbl9,s are out there and available , but you have to hunt them up. If you read Mas's book on great handguns he covers them in some detail. They usually have an OK trigger, not great mind you, but OK. The ones that I have are very accurate and pleasant to shoot. {I would not want one in place of my Smith's or Colt's however}. Hope this helps.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I was looking at gunbroker last night and there was two pages of Ruger SP101's but not one in .22!!!
Hate to tell ya, but you ain';t gonna find a good .22 double action for less than $400 and quite frankly, you'd be lucky getting one at under $500.

 

[Garland]

I paid $500 last year for a nice Model 18-3 and thought it was a pretty good deal. It cost more than any other revolver I have purchased, but I was afraid to pass it up.

 

[BCDWYO]

I recently paid $500 for a Model 63 with no box. Great little gun and I don't regret it even though that does seem like a lot to spend!

 

[tripledipper]

Maybe I should keep my cosmetically challenged DW22HV shooter after all. Have about $375 in it after shipping&FFL charges. Like Caje, I figured the price of the 6 shot version of the SP101 would probably come down to around $400 but nobody is selling them at any price.

 

[smitty_bs]

I handled that new Ruger SP101 in .22. That's a darn nice gun. Stainless steel and 8 shots. If you can find one for a little over $500 - buy it!

 

[kraigwy]

You guys did it, you made me go HUG my Model 18-4. Shot it too, still works.

 

[ralph7]

think i got lucky, as i picked up this little 22/32 kit gun at a show last month for $380.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I handled that new Ruger SP101 in .22. That's a darn nice gun. Stainless steel and 8 shots. If you can find one for a little over $500 - buy it!

I did and I did