.22 Revolvers--Your Favorite/Most Accurate

[long colt frazier]

k22 from the 50's is my favorite but the most accurate by far is a 3rd model 1891 10 inch it's like shooting a rifle.
Mark

 

[Bastogne71]

I have a M-617 and a M-63. Both are no dash 4" barrels.
The M-63 is by far my favorite and the M-617 usually lives in the back of the safe. I can agree with all the glowing complements for the K frames but for me they are just too big & heavy for a 22lr. My 617 weighs 41.4 ounces while the 63 is only 26.6 ounces. Just can't see carrying a 22lr that is the same weight as my M-686.

 

[PMRet]

This old K-22 from 1948 and this 617 no dash from 1989...

 

[weatherby]

but the most accurate by far is a 3rd model 1891 10 inch it's like shooting a rifle.

Mark we should Golf sometime

 

[long colt frazier]

Paul I gots an H&R too. Love the ejector on those things.
Mark

but the most accurate by far is a 3rd model 1891 10 inch it's like shooting a rifle.

Mark we should Golf sometime

 

[raljr1]

I have a pre war K22 and a model 63. Both are more accurate than I can shoot, but the 63 with target stocks is just plain trouble free fun to shoot.

 

[Cooter Brown]

If you want a Smith what you describe in your initial post can only be a couple of things--a 22 CM/Model 18 or a 617. For a short period of time the Model 17 was available with a 4" barrel. The barrel profile was different than the Model 18 and I'm pretty sure it had a Patridge instead of a ramp front sight.

I've got three K22s--a one liner Masterpiece from '47, a 22 CM from '51, and a 17-3 from '73.

I've never "benched" them formally for accuracy so I really don't know which one would shoot tighter groups, but if I really need to put a 22 caliber hole in something I pick up the 22 CM. I just shoot it better.

Having said all that, I don't think you could go wrong with any Smith 22 revolver.

 

[model17]

17-4

Hard to beat a "K" frame .22

 

[chief38]

Vintage M18! I like them so much I have two

 

[H Richard]

It depends on what box of ammo I am using. With the correct box of ammo, they will all shoot nearly the same. I'm really pleased with my 617-6, but I would hesitate to say it is any more accurate than the 17-4 or Outdoorsman, or 63 or 34 or pre18.



I've been looking around for a pair of stocks, finger groove S&W SB combat grips, (that don't cost a fortune). If anyone has a pair that may be a little challenged laying around, I'm open to doing a restoration job if you want to sell, (Or I have a nice pair of Fuzzy Farrant K Frame SB grips with thumb rest for trade).

 

[jinx]

Mine is a pre 17{1955 manufacture} with 6 inch barrel. Accuracy is outstanding. Makes me look good. If I could ever come across a model 18, I would sure invest.

 

[Green Frog]

My 1949 vintage K-22 (6") tends to be one of the guns I shoot the most. Always ready and dependable as a freight train. I have no reason to need a 4" version of it, but the 4" K-frame guns don't seem to give up much if anything to their longer brethren.

Froggie

 

[Culina]

I have an 18 no dash that is my best as in most accurate .22 revolver, but its too nice to shoot all the time so I have a 17-3 range gun that I mostly use. Maybe the next box of 500 will shoot better than the current box.

 

[RobertJ.]

A couple years ago I acquired this 17-3. It didn't take long for it to become my favorite .22 handgun. It goes to the range with me every time I go!

 

[KalamazooKid]

My old pre-M34 1955 Kit Gun with a 4 inch barrel is by far my favorite, and I have them all. Most of them (the M17's and M18's) are too big for the little 22. My M34 with a 2 inch barrel is too small. . .just doesn't feel right. This one is just right. Plus, I won't be finding another for $500 anytime soon.

Agree totally. My 34-1 is from 1970 and a great shooter for a walk in the woods. I love my 617 too but a bit heavy for any kind of carry.

 

[newkid]

Favorite .22 revolver

Smith & Wesson Model 18.

 

[model17]

17-3 & 34

Two that are the most used

 

[chud333]

This one shoots like a rifle.
617-2 ten shot prelock with stainless cylinder.



Chuck

 

[roaddog28]

For me it would be the M18 or M17. I would also jump on a K-22 vintage 1948 to 1950.

 

[Engine49guy]

I only know of three K-frame 22LR revolvers with a 4" barrel
Model 17
Model 18
Model 617
None are more accurate than the other

There were actually two different versions of the 4" Model 17 in the dash 5 HB and dash 6 Full underlug as well as the 617.

Three more 4" K frame .22lr's that come to mind are the :
Model 45 AKA , (Original .22 M&P ).
Model 53 Jet (came with either a spare .22lr cylinder or drop in .22lr conversion inserts).
The original model 65 which was a SS copy of the Model 18 but was discontinued after a dozen or so were made.

 

[Targets Guy]

My 1947 K-22. I have shot it now for over 60 years and it has not let me down. I've dropped some skill over that time but not the revolver.

 

[BUFF]

"I only know of three K-frame 22LR revolvers with a 4" barrel

Model 17
Model 18
Model 617"

There's the Model 45, the .22 LR M&P, but they are uncommon and not generally used as shooters.

 

[gmiller0737]

S&W Model 17-4 with The 3 T's (Target Trigger-Target Hammer-Target Stocks)

 

[paragain]

Model K 22, 17-3 6"

 

[sailor723]

My favourite right now is probably the 1948 Webley MK IV Target model i picked up a few months ago. I love the break action and the way the ejector creates a little fountain of spent brass.

It's close but i think I am probably most accurate with my '41 Officers Model Target. Although, I just struck a deal on a 5 screw K22 so we'll see.

 

[Elmosdad]

I own a few K-22's of various ages and barrel lengths, this one shoots as well as any of them 17-6 4"

WOW JUST WOW That's what I call beautiful .....

 

[johnyakima]

K-22 revolver Model 17-3

My 1977/1978 K-22, Model 17-3, six inch bbl, target serrated trigger and target hammer. My range gun supreme.

 

[oldfart64]

Thinks of buying a K Frame .22 revolver. Will be a four inch with target grips. What is your favorite/most accurate.

My favorite is my vault queen, a 1966 Belgian Browning Medalist. I don't shoot her anymore because parts are unobtainium. I shoot her sister a 1968 Belgian browning Challenger 1 (left handed model) for target with the 6" barrel. Both have the best target trigger I have ever used. My regular now is a 2 year old Ruger 22/45 target model with Volquartsen sear. real good but no Browning.

 

[sturtyboy]

Here's my 48 no dash 8 3/8 Barrel. Still a 22... just more suds.



It has a wide trigger and hammer, W/O rear sight and red bead added to the front. I added the "Diamond Targets" It's a fun shooter.

 

[AJ]

What is the difference between the Model 17 and 18? A friend has an Pre-Model 17 with a 4 inch barrel, it was cut down at the factory. He has a Jinks letter that so states. Was thinking of this one.