my first K-22....

[jughed440]

i finally found one that wasn't beat up or priced as NIB. it needs a good cleaning, otherwise it's in very good condition. the action is very smooth. but it did come with some way oversized home made(?) grips which could explain the nice price. i'll put some comfortable Ahrends on it since it will be used a lot.
serial # K 1757XX. according to SCSW, it may have been made on the first work day of 1953...hopefully the employees weren't feeling the effects of New Year celebrating

 

[Vulcan Bob]

A very nice find! After you shoot it this will not be your last K 22.

 

[DCWilson]

Excellent score! Congratulations.

 

[GF]

"...this will not be your last K 22. "
VB


That's so true. I don't know what it is about K 22's but ya' can't have just one!

You have started out with a good one. Those grips have nice grain, I bet someone that was good at making stocks could use them to make a nice set.

My K-22's like standard velocity ammo, but it's fun to shoot all kinds 'til you find the ones that shoot best for you.

GF

 

[ussokc]

they are addictive

 

[Three44s]

They are an absolute must for an aspiring handgunner wishing to become accomplished with DA revolvers!

Great find!!

Three 44s

 

[hsguy]

Nice looking gun, let us know how you like shooting it.

 

[Art Doc]

A must have model...

but that wood has to go.

 

[long colt frazier]

A must have model...

but that wood has to go.

Wow I have to agree with SP;-=)

 

[PMRet]

Be sure to post pictures with the new wood and a range report.

 

[jughed440]

thanks for the replies, everyone!!!!

the wood will be gone ASAP, and the range report will come soon.

 

[AkRay]

Some Chemtool B12 carb cleaner will take that paint off the front sight without harming the bluing. That would be one of my first steps.

 

[beagleye]

bulk ammo

Mine does great with walmart bulk federal, it's the cheapest ammo I can find and the gun out shoots me by a country mile.

 

[jughed440]

update..i gave it a quick cleaning, and ditched the ugly grips. for now, it's wearing grips borrowed from the 28-2. not a perfect fit, but they'll do until the new wood arrives
made a trip to the range today, but the place was packed so i decided to wait for another day.

BTW, including tax, it was $435. the new Ahrends grips will push the cost to about $500. not too bad.

 

[charlies]

K-22's the worlds best 22. Mine like almost anything I care to put in the cylinder.
Charlie

 

[jughed440]

update...it has the Ahrends. i slightly reshaped them for a better fit.
range report coming on Saturday. i can hardly wait to shoot it