.22LR revolver suggestions

[MissiontoMars]

I suggested a lighter J frame above - they may be more affordable and great beginner revolvers..

although I have big paws, I still prefer the balance of 4" barrels myself in most models and I find them easier for young beginners to handle..

but keep your eyes peeled and you can find good deals out there..

once your daughter gets some range confidene you can trade up if she develops another preference..

good luck!

Smith & Wesson K-22 Masterpiece - .22 LR - S&W Pre Model 17 - K22 - 6in SOLD $401.00

Smith & Wesson 17-4 .22 LR SOLD $447.00

Smith & Wesson K 22 K22 1948 .22LR 6" K-22 .22 LR SOLD $490.00

Smith & Wesson K-22 Pre 17 .22 LR Item P-376 SOLD $500.05


SOLD $504.44

Smith and Wesson 34 22LR Penny Bid
SOLD $520.00


Smith & Wesson Model 18-4 Combat Masterpiece Revolver .22 LR 4" 1982 SOLD $555.00

So awesome, thanks for those price checks!

[MissiontoMars]

Not bad!

LCRx .22LR - $700ish MSRP

https://ruger.com/products/lcrx/specSheets/5435.html

[golfish]

I have had my 1st revolver (SW 617) for a couple of years. Came w/ a 100lb trigger and black iron sight. ]

lol, I've got a couple of those

[MasterChief]

SP101



This an older version and I like it but heavy. Might be an advantage in plinking because it dampens movement and recoil. Just a solid piece.

[jstert]

[Bull Elk]

Funny. No mention of the S&W 18. Great revolver!

[Killer Bee]

Funny. No mention of the S&W 18. Great revolver!

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Smith & Wesson Model 18-4 Combat Masterpiece Revolver .22 LR 4" 1982 SOLD $555.00

[pinger]

I vote for J frame smiths



The 63 with a red dot is easy on my old eyes.

The 43C is just plain fun. It has big white dot front sight that works very well... better than you would expect.

Not shown but my most recent revolver is the Ruger Birdshead Wrangler. Even with the shorter barrel it shoots much tighter than the earlier standard Wranglers that I shot. I am totally happy with it. It is my current always bring along gun because I go through ammo at a more relaxed pace. I have ammo blocks and speed loaders for 8 shot smiths and can blaze through ammo very fast.

[MissiontoMars]

Yeah, other than the price, I'm not much of a fan of the ergo's or fit and finish of the Ruger wranglers.

I'm also fairly certain i'm looking for more than a 6 shot. 8-12 definitely.

Also, looking for a solid deal on .22's has brought me close to a couple Buckmark's and I might be widening the field of choice.

[cnj]

Not bad!

LCRx .22LR - $700ish MSRP
https://ruger.com/products/lcrx/specSheets/5435.html

That's alot of scratch. I got mine pre-pandemic for $429. Haven't seen it that cheap since then, but maybe mid-$500's. Looks like out of stock everywhere right now.

[cnj]

22lr revolver says ruger to me.

avoid the s&w 317, its alloy cylinder heat-binds after 50 rounds.

I had the same issue with mine. It went bye-bye.

[Killer Bee]

Yeah, other than the price, I'm not much of a fan of the ergo's or fit and finish of the Ruger wranglers.

I'm also fairly certain i'm looking for more than a 6 shot. 8-12 definitely.

Also, looking for a solid deal on .22's has brought me close to a couple Buckmark's and I might be widening the field of choice.

now we're getting into the calguns spirit

63 Belgian Browning Nomad - predecessor to the Buckmark

smoothest .22 auto I've ever handled and feeds everything flawlessly $325

check it out 7yo Daughter First Solo

[MissiontoMars]

now we're getting into the calguns spirit

63 Belgian Browning Nomad - predecessor to the Buckmark

smoothest .22 auto I've ever handled and feeds everything flawlessly $325

check it out 7yo Daughter First Solo

OMG, your little gal is such a cutie (i have all daughters) and what a great shot she is.

we like the Buckmark's w/ 5.5" barrel for a longer sight radius, and love some of the go-fast add-ons that are available.

[crufflers]

SP-101 8-shot, GP-100 10-shot, LCR-X 3" 8-shot.

I have the SP-101 and had to change grips to Hogue (twice actually... tried rigid, then went to rubberized) and install a Wolf kit to get it where I want, but it is good gun. I would consider the GP-100 if I had it to do again and probably would not need larger grips. The LCR-X also looks fun.

[Cal Lefty]

Would not recommend Ruger SP101 4.2 inch in 22LR

I bought an SP101 in 22LR a few years ago with gift money. I wanted a 22LR revolver for target shooting and with new shooters. I liked the simplicity of a revolver for ease of cleaning, ammo-tolerance, and simple operation. In my experience, it is not a good choice for beginners or target shooters. I sold it.

It was a beautiful revolver especially with the rubber Hogue grips I added. But the trigger was just too heavy. I know people have used aftermarket springs to lighten the trigger, but I didn't want to. In my hands, the heavy trigger meant fairly large groups in double action. Even in single action, the groups were disappointing. I practiced and practiced. With intense focus and perfect form, I could obtain groups that I was satisfied with. Any deficiency in sight picture, finger strength, trigger control, arc of movement, etc. would be amplified with this gun. And when everything was just right, it was sort of fun to shoot. This gun made me a better marksman with all of my pistols.

This is not a gun for a beginner. A new shooter will have a lot of trouble with the trigger, and they will have such wild and disappointing groups that I was afraid they would lose interest in shooting.

I don't have a Browning Buckmark, but I used the instructor's Buckmark in a pistol class that I took. I was already a decent marksman, but I never used a Buckmark before that day. With moderate amount of effort, I could drill grape-sized holes at 7 yards and orange-sized holes at 15 yards. It would seem to be an excellent plinker and good choice for a new shooter. I don't know how easy it is to clean, or how durable it is. I also read that you shouldn't dry fire the Buckmark.

If I had to get another 22LR revolver, I'd either get an LCRx 3 inch 22LR or a single action 22LR, but I don't have experience with those.

Anyhow, good luck to you.