Convertible .22LR/Mag revolvers

[iewheels]

This thing is a lot of fun to shoot. Have not tried shooting a magnum from it. I sometimes wonder if I would have been better off just getting a pure .22LR revolver since so far its all I have shot. Anyone shoot .22 mag through a handgun? Is there any reason aside from more bang?

[ysr_racer]

I've got a Ruger Single Six that's got both. 99.99999% of the time I shoot .22lr thru it.

[ojisan]

A friend has a Single Six Convertible and a bunch of magnum ammo he got cheap somewhere back in the day.
He prefers the extra power of the mag, even for plinking.
It's very accurate too.

[L4D]

[Preston-CLB]

Definitely more recoil, so be ready for it. I have a Single Six Convertible and shoot way more LR than I do WMR. These days, WMR is hard to come by. If it was more plentiful, I would shoot it more, for sure.
-P

[WWDHD?]

This thing is a lot of fun to shoot. Have not tried shooting a magnum from it. I sometimes wonder if I would have been better off just getting a pure .22LR revolver since so far its all I have shot. Anyone shoot .22 mag through a handgun? Is there any reason aside from more bang?

Maybe I'm unclear what "This thing" is your referring to or something is not showing on my computer- IDK.
The new Diamondback Sidekick looks pretty cool and I might be tempted to buy one if I ever see it in person. It has two cylinders for .22LR & .22 Mag.

[mitch1]

Model 48 s&w with two cylinders and 8 inch barrel here. Loads of fun with pachmyer grips

[ysr_racer]

Model 48 s&w with two cylinders and 8 inch barrel here. Loads of fun with pachmyer grips

Man that's a rare gun !!

[iewheels]

Maybe I'm unclear what "This thing" is your referring to or something is not showing on my computer- IDK.
The new Diamondback Sidekick looks pretty cool and I might be tempted to buy one if I ever see it in person. It has two cylinders for .22LR & .22 Mag.

Sorry. I could see it on my screen so I didn't realize. Does it work now?

[ponderosa]

I have a Ruger New Model / Super Single Six (1976). Bought it w/ just the magnum cylinder.

I bought a Borchardt (aka Al Story) 22LR cylinder and a couple Ruger 22lr cylinders off eBay (new and old models). All three work perfectly.

I can't really tell the additional recoil of the magnums, and it's really easy to shoot both accurately. Lotta fun.

Love this gun.

I also have a Wrangler. It's fun to shoot too, but man, the Single Six is just beautifully made.

[WWDHD?]

Sorry. I could see it on my screen so I didn't realize. Does it work now?

Yes- now it makes sense. Thanks.
Nice revolver. I don't know much about that model specifically but I'm sure going to look it up.

[Killer Bee]

lots of comparison videos and articles like this 22 WMR vs. 22 LR

fortunately I have a lifetime supply of both for my entire family so I shoot either at will



even found this neat little convertible double action - fun with both

[bergmen]

My first new handgun purchase was a Ruger Super Single Six Convertible with 6 1/2" barrel I bought in 1976. It was on sale at Kerleys in Cupertino for $87.00 and has the "Made in the 200th Year of American Liberty" inscription on the barrel.

Back in the 60s, my Boy Scout Master had a single six convertible that we used to shoot all the time (both .22LR and .22WMR). I really loved that revolver and planned eventually to get one. It took until 1976 for me to satisfy that goal.

Most of my recreational (and some hunting) shooting was/is with .22LR. But having the 22WMR option is real handy. Being that .22WMR was/is quite a bit more spendy, I only shot .22WMR occasionally. Over the past couple of years I concentrated on building up my .22WMR supply and now have about 1,500 rounds. I shoot it more frequently now.

I also recently bought a Ruger LCRx (3" barrel, adjustable sights) in .22WMR (Model 5437) and love shooting this also. This one is a handy SD handgun for around our little farm and I often carry it when I am mowing or driving the tractor for nasty critters that might go after me (various rabid pests from the creek and one time a pair of large attack dogs that got loose - never fired it yet but had it handy).

Dan

[JTROKS]

Be nice to find another cylinder for my Dan Wesson 22 for a 22 mag interchangeable conversion.

I was eyeballing one of those Heritage with 22 LR/WCF cylinders, but the front sight was cockeyed. It was around $210.

[GeorgeMG]

I typically leave the 22 wmr cylinder in my single six convertible. It's my squirrel/varmint gun when I'm working. 22 wmr is a real nasty little rimfire cartridge, real fun to shoot.