School me on 22 revolvers

[ojisan]

Keep your eyes peeled for a Hi Standard Sentinel.
These were made to compete with the S&W Kit Guns.
9 shots, cylinder locks at front and rear, tight firing lock-up, comfortable / smaller grip.

[Aldemar]

Here's a really nice keeper

S&W 617 (10-shot!) 4" or 6" barrel / On CA Roster

+1 on the 617, new shooters love this as there is zero recoil. As of last year though, the 4" model was not on the list, only the 6". I got mine via SAE.

Edit, I just checked and the 4" is on the list. Mine does not have the -A on the SKU, therefore the SAE. No one was able to explain the difference between the two SKU's, not even S&W!

[orangeusa]

I had a Heritage, pot metal frame, aim point was 4" low at 7 yards. I sold it.

SAO is exempt as you mentioned.

After I sold the Heritage, I bought a used Ruger Single Six - has two cylinders and never looked back. ( I had owned one in the past - they are great guns).

The S&W's are awesome and come with a hefty price tag.

I also bought a H&R double action that looks just like a single action. Not near the trigger or quality of the Ruger though. I don't think I have shot it yet..

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[fitit]

Let her go to a women's firearms class where they go over all the revolvers and stuff.

She needs to pick it. It needs to fit her. That SW 63# series airweight can kick pretty hard.

Ruger Bear Cat 22LR would be great for her - if it fits her hand

http://www.ruger.com/products/newBearcat/models.html

Ruger SP101 is heavy enough where 38s aren't too bad.

SW 617 in 22LR
or
SW 686 in 38/357 4" or 3" would also be good choices.
I know several women that have the above revolvers.

Remember, it has to fit HER hand.

[aghauler]

Not all Heritage Arms Rough Riders have alloy frames, my 22/22mag is steel.

[fitit]

Check this 22LR revolver out

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1060735

[marcopolo_9mm]

Check this 22LR revolver out
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s....php?t=1060735

That's damn nice but too rich for my blood...

[SevenSixTwoNATO]

I bought a Taurus 94 4" and had to do some trigger / hammer spring mods to lighten up the Double action pull. Its now reliable and a hoot for the family to shoot.
I also love shooting it, its extremely fun to plink with.
after realizing that a 22 revolver is here to stay in the family,
I picked up a 617. Its heavier than the 94 but the trigger is world apart.
If you can go for it, just pick up the Smith.

[Furncliff]

For small hands in a .22 revolver...
Ruger Bearcat, these are really small western style single action revolvers often bought for young shooters. There are different grip styles like "the Shopkeeper" to choose from.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Ruger+Bearcat&es_sm=91&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CC0QsARqFQoTCKXetu-xpscCFQILPgodMZsGFw&biw=1680&bih=928#

The Ruger "Single Six" is slightly larger, some come with both LR and Magnum cylinders and a variety of sight choices, barrel lengths and blue and stainless. Both these revolvers are a good buy used since they are simple and rugged and have excellent reputations for reliability.

[rabertels]

While I would recommend the S&W 617, I would not recommend the 6" barrel for the ladies. I bought mine from a guy that bought it for his wife and she almost instantly decided it was too heavy for her. He owned it a total of 5 days before I bought it. His loss my gain!

[ptgarcia]

The Model 617 grip may be too large for some women. I'd recommend handling one before buying it. The Model 63 is usually a better fit for women.

[sixoclockhold]

The Model 617 grip may be too large for some women. I'd recommend handling one before buying it. The Model 63 is usually a better fit for women.

Good luck, aren't these waaaaay back ordered from S&W?

Used you're talking about close to $900+ once you get it here in Cali, sales tax and dros'd for a .22lr, sorry too much. I'd buy a 617 before I even hunted for one, but those are too heavy for a women imo.

[ptgarcia]

MSRP for the Model 63 is $769, $60 less than the Model 617. Not sure about backorder but I've seen them on the shelf before.


Edit: Rifle Gear has the Model 317 kit gun in stock for $649. Same size as the Model 63 (J-frame) but with an alloy frame.

[PC9111]

Prelock 617 if price is no object or just buy a ruger

[silas3d]

Ruger single ten!