Buick
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My recommendation would be a Ruger model 5232 Flattop .44 Special Blackhawk.
Which Gun to Buy: $700 to Spend
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A model 18 or 17 for 22 cal cost saving fun. Will fit right into your budget
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cmj8591
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I don't see any single actions in that mix. Maybe a nice Ruger Bisley?
I bought a Browning Nomad for around $400 recently, one of the numerous variations on a blowback design I think originated with John Browning. Colt and High Standard, made other examples. Reasons I pitch those is they tend to have great triggers (Nomad is really sweet), are laser accurate, and at least mine function reliably with bulk ammo that tends to clog up the pseudo black guns that are now the popular 22s.
Downsides - they lack a couple of features we now take for granted - no loaded chamber indicator, don't lock back on an empty magazine.
Downsides - they lack a couple of features we now take for granted - no loaded chamber indicator, don't lock back on an empty magazine.
Rpg
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For $700, you can find a nice Colt Woodsman: a much finer 22 auto than anything currently produced.
Decent shooter grade Model 27.. i was going to sama a model 39, till I reread the post...of course a K22 or model 63 are nice too.
Robert
Robert
lhump1961
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Can't go wrong with a .22 revolver but for me when it comes to .22 pistols I like the Ruger Mk series especially the MkIV. Not a revolver but still...
I haven't seen anyone suggest an L frame 586 or 686. I prefer the blued 586 but others (probably most) go with the stainless 686. It would be another .357 but a great one in your price range. Let us know what you decide.
I haven't seen anyone suggest an L frame 586 or 686. I prefer the blued 586 but others (probably most) go with the stainless 686. It would be another .357 but a great one in your price range. Let us know what you decide.
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otis24
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I really like the new Colt King Cobra! $700 will put you in striking distance of one. If I were going out just to buy a good shooter/woods gun, this is what I would get. Many new Ruger & Smith revolvers have a two piece barrel; if that matters. The Colt does not.
Every safe needs S&W model 17. Fun and inexpensive to shoot.
hyena
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A 617. I love shooting my four inch model. Shooting...not cleaning. It's ironic. My favorite gun to shoot is my least favorite to clean. 
Alternatively, a Ruger Vaquero or import SAA clone.
Alternatively, a Ruger Vaquero or import SAA clone.
Model 14 and 17 are the easiest
To find under 700 but you may
find a 6" model 28 in that price
Range . If you are willing to
buy one with cosmetic damage
It is possible to find any model
You want.
I would look for a very nice 6"
Model17 they are very accurate.
To find under 700 but you may
find a 6" model 28 in that price
Range . If you are willing to
buy one with cosmetic damage
It is possible to find any model
You want.
I would look for a very nice 6"
Model17 they are very accurate.
hkcavalier
US Veteran
The 28s are out there. I just sold my 6" for $650. Like Jeeps, you don't get a big discount for "character" so you might as well get a gently used but excellent condition one.
RobertJ.
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Tytan01
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$700 is a good chunk of cheddar that can get you a good gun or two semi-good guns.
If it were my $700, my top 10 searches would be...
1 - S&W M27 or M28
2 - Ruger Security/Police/Speed Six
3 - Ruger GP100
4 - S&W 64
5 - Parker/Wyoming Arms 10mm
6 - Taurus 44 Raging Bull
7 - RIA M206
8 - Ruger Mark II / III / IV Target 22
9 - S&W 2206
10 - Interarms Virginia Dragoon 44 Mag Single Action Army
If it were my $700, my top 10 searches would be...
1 - S&W M27 or M28
2 - Ruger Security/Police/Speed Six
3 - Ruger GP100
4 - S&W 64
5 - Parker/Wyoming Arms 10mm
6 - Taurus 44 Raging Bull
7 - RIA M206
8 - Ruger Mark II / III / IV Target 22
9 - S&W 2206
10 - Interarms Virginia Dragoon 44 Mag Single Action Army
model70hunter
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For woods walking and hunting i've carried a 22 lr. For a long time it was my 3 screw 4 5/8 Ruger. For the past 35 years it was a S&W 22 masterpiece. Ive owned a few 17's those were not as accurate as my Masterpieces. I kept 1 masterpiece to carry. It is also fun with targets. But the only down side is a Masterpiece has a tight chamber. I keep a brass brush handy to clean the cylinder when it starts getting sticky. The Ruger i mentioned is vey accurate, made in 1959, it was my Dad's i inherited it. Ive shot it umteen thousand times, my brother shot it when we were young. Im not embarassed to tell you it hasnt had the chamber cleaned since about 1998 when i got it. Ive shot it a lot again since then, taught many younger folks to shoot with it. If not a Masterpiece a Ruger single action revolver is hard to beat in a wheel gun.
murf205
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A 22 for sure. Every person that has ever shot my K-22 has fell in love with it. It even makes me look like I can shoot!
Dieseltech56
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I can't believe no one said a 686. Shooting magnums from a 66 is not the same experience. I know my obsession started with a 686-3.
