What do you do if you don't have a Kit Gun?

[lihpster]

Well, in my case, I adopted a neglected orphan cousin of the Kit Gun, a .32 Hand Ejector Third Model. Broken when I bought it, with a very poor finish. Got it fairly cheap and spent some money on parts. A little Mother's and some ammo and a holster. Wear it on your hip, throw it in a bag or tackle box, and it's just as handy. A little more expensive to shoot, if you don't reload, but a bigger slug. Plus, I ain't worried about beating this one up. Maybe one day I'll actually bust a bunny with it.
What's your Kit Gun substitue?

 

[Muley Gil]

I have a couple of .32 HEs also that fit the bill.

For a rimfire, I have a Ruger New Model Bearcat in .22 LR & I added a second cylinder that I rechambered to .22 Magnum.

 

[TJm15.38]

It would probably be this one; a H&R Model 733 in .32 S&W Long.
I only paid $125 for it so if it gets beat up, broken or stolen, I'm really not out much. I had a nice S&W model 34 kit gun in .22lr back in the 80's, but like a fool I sold it.

 

[6518John]

Well, in my case, I adopted a neglected orphan cousin of the Kit Gun, a .32 Hand Ejector Third Model. Broken when I bought it, with a very poor finish. Got it fairly cheap and spent some money on parts. A little Mother's and some ammo and a holster. Wear it on your hip, throw it in a bag or tackle box, and it's just as handy. A little more expensive to shoot, if you don't reload, but a bigger slug. Plus, I ain't worried about beating this one up. Maybe one day I'll actually bust a bunny with it.
What's your Kit Gun substitue?

There is nothing better than a little revolver you can throw under the ATV seat, the tractor tool box, or the tackle box!

 

[lihpster]

There is nothing better than a little revolver you can throw under the ATV seat, the tractor tool box, or the tackle box!

I've often said that there aren't many more pleasurable ways to spend an afternoon than with a .22 revolver and a couple pockets full of ammo.

 

[Drm50]

Having handy little gun short of a kit gun would be nice, especially if it provides practical accuracy. That is the main point. There is all kinds of revolvers that will detonate a cartridge with results similar to a starter pistol.

 

[Sistema1927]

If I don't feel like carrying the Ruger Bearcat then a 31-1 4" will fill the bill.

 

[VaTom]

I have a Model 63 no dash. They have gotten expensive and somewhat hard to find. If you want a semi-auto that is reasonable priced, reliable, 10 round magazine and not picky about ammo the Ruger SR22 is a good kit pistol. I carry mine in the chest pocket of my waders when hiking in the country for fly fishing. Can handle CCI velocitors.

 

[Frailer]

While I love my Bearcat, my Model 63, and my little .32 HE, my favorite "kit gun" is my 60-4.

 

[lihpster]

I have a Model 63 no dash. They have gotten expensive and somewhat hard to find. If you want a semi-auto that is reasonable priced, reliable, 10 round magazine and not picky about ammo the Ruger SR22 is a good kit pistol. I carry mine in the chest pocket of my waders when hiking in the country for fly fishing. Can handle CCI velocitors.

For rimfire autos, I do have a M&P Compact and a Browning Black Label, but the SR22 would do well also. But I have about half as much in the little .32. Makes it a little easier to take when the canoe rolls over.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

There is nothing better than a little revolver you can throw under the ATV seat, the tractor tool box, or the tackle box!

I have never and will never throw a handgun on mine in any of those places you mention.......Mine are "transported" in a holster/pants pocket or coat pocket.....I wouldn't even treat a RG/taurus like that.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

While I love my Bearcat, my Model 63, and my little .32 HE, my favorite "kit gun" is my 60-4.

I shoot carpenter bees with my 60-4 loaded with #9 shot in 38 spl cases.

 

[smoothshooter]

A .38 Special revolver is a better all-arounder than any .22.
I have an official ".22 Kit Gun", but I rarely shoot or carry it.
I see it as more of a cheap ammo target practice gun.
I guess I am of the same mind of a previous respondent to the OP's question.
Whatever I happen to be carrying in my pocket.

 

[DARE]

What do you do if you don't have a kit gun? Well, you get one! Here is mine.

 

[bdGreen]

I am kinda fond of this little gem.

Easy to carry and fully capable.

enjoy,
bdGreen

 

[bdGreen]

Or, for the summer in shorts.

Just saying.

bdGreen

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Back before I had actual Kit Guns, I had small 22s like Ruger Single Sixes.
Now a days I seem to prefer small Autos like the Ruger LCP 22.

 

[Drm50]

After taking a header in the creek while toting a 34, I picked up 422 target
Didn't have to sacrifice accuracy or take on more weight and bulk. If you do end up in the creek 422 lot easier to clean.

 

[Fishinfool]

I do a lot of kayaking / boating. I usually carry my Walther p-22 with me. Accurate enough, compact, and not so very $$ if I unexpectedly go swimming. It is also a favorite, along with a Bearcat, for throwing in a pocket for woods walks when I don't feel like strapping up with a holster.

Years ago I owned a real S&W .22 kit gun, but I just couldn't shoot it well enough to be much more than a noise maker. Mostly on me, as I have huge hands, and have never shot J frames well.

Larry

 

[S-W4EVER]

I never gave it much thought but the first revolvers I bought my daughters were a S&W M63 and a Ruger New Bearcat. I have a S&W M17, a S&W M34, a S&W M317, a Ruger (New) Single Six Convertible (w/ fixed sights), a Ruger SP101, and a Ruger New Bearcat (like the one I bought my youngest daughter over 20 years ago). These things have a habit of multiplying.

 

[CajunBass]

I've had a bunch of them over the years. Ruger Bearcat, Single-Six, Colt "Peacemaker 22's, Harrington and Richardson, Hi-Standard, Smith and Wesson 18's, and others I'm sure. They all served as "kit guns" back in the day when I still bummed around in the woods.

I looked at a Model 63 yesterday, and was sorely tempted, but the price held me back. Nice little gun though.

I do have a little I frame, 32 Hand Ejector, third Model that I suppose would fit the bill sort of like the OP's.

 

[66f100]

This one, have about $350 in it. Had it Cerakoted, Was in bad shape cosmetically but bore and insides were good.

 

[Retired W4]

Gota' have a kit gun, or five, but the little 22 that gets the most use is a 317. 8 shots...and talk about light!!

 

[JP@AK]

What do you do if you don't have a Kit Gun?

Go find one to purchase!!!

Between Deb and me, we have several, from prewar units to models 34-1, to a Model 63. After I acquired my first one (a 2" I frame from 1958), Deb shot it and decided to pretend it was hers. So, the following Christmas, I gave her one of her own. We love shooting them together.

Here's a pic of two of the Kit Guns that live in my safe.

 

[Bald1]

The key for me in a kit gun is accuracy. Regardless of caliber it must be accurate. More often than not that me that translates to a Ruger MKII in a holster.

 

[BE Mike]

Nothing beats a S&W model 63 for introducing handgun shooting to kids and ladies...nothing.

 

[kscharlie]

I used to carry this one around the place a lot. Guess I need to get it back out. Small, light, accurate...what's not to like? Add a set of J frame targets and it is much easier to shoot. Model of 1953 .22/32 Kit Gun.

 

[Elroy]

What do you do if you don't have a Kit Gun?

if the long rifle 34 is unavailable, we'll simple step up to a .38

 

[dave1918a2]

I grab My kit N frame 3 inch 44 mag and put it in My 'go' kit.

 

[Hondo44]

I love my Kit Guns but couldn't help myself when I had a chance to buy one of 196 4" .32 Regulation Police Target Post War Transitionals with Pre War target sights; essentially a .32 Kit Gun.

But I had to have one with Micro sights so I added .22 Kit Gun sights, Model 36 target hammer and target trigger, and S&W target grips to my Model 30-1 to make a J frame .32 Kit Gun. I also reamed the longer J frame cylinder chambers for .32 H&R Mag.

Unfortunately all my photos are in Fototime and no longer postable on the forum. But I can email them to anyone.