Should I even bother to get a .22 magnum cylinder?

[Drm50]

Had a lot of 22/22 mg combos, mostly Rugers, Never had one that shot
good with magnums, same gun would do well with 22lrs. The low end SA
Colt copies are mostly range toys, it's cheaper to "Play" with 22lr. I have
had only 2 accurate 22mgs. S&W m-48 and a AMT Autoloader. My buddy
has a S&W 22 mg/ fixed sight and snub barrel, I forget model, it shoots
good, but is loud. It is more less a 25yd gun.

 

[alwaysoutdoors]

I know I would not get the magnum cylinder.

 

[Cal44]

For $30 having the 22 mag capability seems like a no brainer to me.

Also, you said long barrel -- well the longer the barrel, the more chance the 22 mag has to achieve higher velocity.

 

[fdw]

I wouldn't... I know it feels like a good price but I think any money spent on something you don't know if you really want or not is not good money spent.

my 2 cents... now that's a bargain...

 

[GypsmJim]

Being the anal retentive bonehead that I am, I would regret not buying it,much like I still regret the girls I didn't date back in high school. So I say for $29.99 get it even if it sits in your gunsafe. While 22mag is expensive by comparison, and as others have said it has no significant balistic advantage over 22lr in a handgun, I would rather spend the money now than feel oblegated to get a "REGRET" tattoo later on.

+1

My Ruger Single Six Convertible had the mag cyl installed in 1972 when I bought the gun. I used it again last year, 44 years later. If i didn't buy the extra cylinder then, I know I couldn't find one now. If nothing else it ads to the value and resaleability.

My only regerts is that red haired girl that I didn't ask out back in 1969.

 

[tops]

I would buy the cyl. It's another caliber to have when ammo is hard to get. In the last few years I have saw .22 mag. on the shelf and no regular .22. Larry

 

[jimmyj]

I would buy the .22 Magnum cylinder for the simple reason if another ammo shortage comes, it is nice to be able to use .22 magnum ammo if that is all on the shelf.

Last time the only ammo available in my area was .357 Sig. (no I don't have a .357 Sig weapon)

 

[Inusuit]

I'd get the cylinder. I'm surprised by the number of posters who disparage the .22 Magnum in handguns while admitting to never having fired one. I carry a KelTec PMR 30 around my property and while fishing. Results are excellent on ground squirrels and feral cats. Several companies offer .22 Magnum ammunition specifically for handguns/short barrels.

 

[JaPes]

As usual, I bought a toy on sale at Shiptons. This time a long barrel Heritage Rough Rider in .22LR for $109. A coupon was enclosed to get a .22 Magnum cylinder for $29.99.

The only .22 magnum in stock was Armscor at $15.99 a box. By contrast 9mm was on sale for $9.99.

Should I even bother to get the magnum cylinder?

GatorFarmer,

I'm in the same boat. I'm on the fence on buying a .22 Magnum cylinder for my Heritage Rough Rider. Scarce availability of .22 Magnum ammo + .22 Magnum ammo cost kill the fun factor for me. On the other hand, $30 for a .22 Magnum cylinder just to have the option to shoot .22 Magnum doesn't sound so bad. But then why waste $30 on something I will probably never use.

One moment I'm about to buy the darn thing, the next I talk myself out of it.

 

[mrchuck]

Buy the 22mag cylinder!
If you ever want to sell it, you will get your price much easier!!!

 

[Erich]

I would get the magnum cylinder. I've found .22 Magnum to be a lot of fun from a handgun with a barrel longer than 4" - and for that price? Go for it!

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Sure. Order, install, fiddle, buy some ammo, go to the range... Good gun project.

 

[JimZ1006]

I have a Colt New Frontier .22/ .22mag that I've had since the early '80s, with it's 6.5" barrel it shoots .22 mags very accurately. I also have Henry Golden Boy in .22 mag and have alot of 22 mag ammo that I bought years ago before the so-called shortage. IMHO, for 30 bucks get the extra cylinder, if you can find some reasonably priced ammo, I think you might enjoy it.

JimZ

 

[model70hunter]

My uncles used to and my son keeps a scoped 22 mag rifle handy for vermin control.

Like several others I jumped on a Ruger single six in the 70's with both cylinders. 22 Mag is loud and the point of impact is drastically different. I had to zero it in for the mag and then 22 lr when I changed back.

I only used the cylinder once.

I've since rethought the idea. I should have purchased a 2nd Ruger single six and left one set up for the mag load.

Those who mention ammo shortage are right on also. If all you can find or luckily have a few boxes or a brick of mag ammo stashed it might be handy to have.

 

[Big E3]

You could be frugal and go to a local range that has a 22 mag to rent and try it. That should only cost you about $30 with range time and rental fees. Or you could waist your money and spend $30 to buy the cylinder and try it at your leisure.

I don't have a Rough Rider but have a number of Single Sixes. I have paid as much as a $100 less, used, when they don't have both cylinders. Just sayin!

 

[silentflyer]

.22 mag is making it's way back on the shelves for sale here now, as as far as a defense weapon, there are some personal defense loads for the caliber now. Hornaday has a 45 gr now listed at 1000 fps muzzle velocity from a 1 7/8 barrel. Bought a Taurus snubbie for my lady friend who has very small hands. A perfect match for her, she isn't the most mechanically inclined person I know, a semi just didn't work all that well for her. A simple revolver is perfect for her.