No longer looking, I am getting a S&W model 63 stainless with a 4" barrel.
Looking for an accurate inexpensive .22lr revolver
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, Dec 12 2009 05:30 PM
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Posted 12 December 2009 - 05:30 PM
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Posted 12 December 2009 - 05:35 PM
I don't know what a Single six runs in CA, but they are worth it IMHO. I've got one that has become my favorite pistol, it is just a lot of fun. I've got a Mark II I hardly shoot anymore.
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Posted 12 December 2009 - 06:35 PM
I have an HRR and they are very accurate and well built. You are really in two different cost categories between the Heritage and the Single Six - you could buy at least two Heritages for the price of the Ruger. If you are able to spend the addl money I would get the Ruger ($200 Heritage vs $400+ Ruger). I have heard people speculate that the Ruger will out wear the Heritage but from people I know who have owned and shot both for years at our range that doesn't seem to be reality. The cocobolo grips on my Heritage are excellent. Not sure I helped much.
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Posted 12 December 2009 - 08:59 PM
Single sixes are some of the most reliable and accurate revolvers in any price range. Just the way I like them, simple and reliable. Can shoot the hair off of a gnats ass. Love'em. Ty
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Posted 12 December 2009 - 09:52 PM
Check this one out.http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=243508
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Posted 13 December 2009 - 08:22 AM
Not a long drive for you...you should go snatch that pistol Braz found for ya. That's it!
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Posted 13 December 2009 - 11:27 AM
I sure like my Ruger single six, shot a lot of rabbits and squirrels with it 
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Posted 13 December 2009 - 05:28 PM
Another vote for the single six.I think the action on the old models are the best.This thread needs some pics!!
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Posted 14 December 2009 - 08:00 AM
It's hard to beat the Single Six. They are pretty accurate. My father shoots a Smith and Wesson that he likes. Don't know if it would be in your price range though. If I was in the market, I would go with the Single Six. Get it with both the 22LR and the 22 Magnum Cylinders for twice the fun!
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Posted 14 December 2009 - 08:25 AM
I've got my Dad's old Single Six. It sure is a nice .22 revolver. If you're dead set on a revolver, get the Single Six.
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Posted 14 December 2009 - 08:51 AM
Another one is the Taurus 94 9 shot. For the money a nice little double action revolver.
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Posted 14 December 2009 - 09:26 AM
Pics, good idea. I've always thought the single six was a very nice looking pistol. This one is a new model SS with the 7.5" barrel. I've got the mag cylinder as well, those mag rounds pack a wallop! As you can see this one is a '76 model, with the engraving by Ruger that says "made in the 200th year of American Liberty". 
I had the holster made when I lived in Idaho by some outfit there. A nice fitted holster is handy to have if you carry it much, as I have done. Makes for a good snake gun with the snake shot loads.
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I had the holster made when I lived in Idaho by some outfit there. A nice fitted holster is handy to have if you carry it much, as I have done. Makes for a good snake gun with the snake shot loads.
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Posted 14 December 2009 - 09:35 AM
The thing about the conversion models is that the bore on a .22 wmr is just slightly bigger than the bore on a .22 so sometimes they are less accurate shooting .22lr than with .22wmr. I want it mainly for .22lr, so I don't really want a conversion model. That H&R is really tempting, has anyone here owned one of them before? I can't find many reviews for them online.I am moving to Oklahoma in late June/ early July, so I may just end up waiting to go there where I can go to REAL gun shows, and don't have to pay a dros fee.It's hard to beat the Single Six. They are pretty accurate. My father shoots a Smith and Wesson that he likes. Don't know if it would be in your price range though. If I was in the market, I would go with the Single Six. Get it with both the 22LR and the 22 Magnum Cylinders for twice the fun!
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Posted 14 December 2009 - 09:44 AM
Well, if I were moving to Oklahoma, I for sure would wait. Like you said, you can go to a REAL gunshow and actually handle them and then make the purchase.
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Posted 15 December 2009 - 06:41 PM
Hey Jeff if you can't wait to you're at of state, keep hitting up the Stockton Gun Exchange, plus the other shops there & the 3 or 4 in Lodi. Always check and see what is on consignment. Maybe put a WTB ad on the bulletin boards at the local ranges, not everybody uses the internet.
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Posted 15 December 2009 - 06:56 PM
braz if I did not need arrows i would grab that old one . I been looking at them also an old colt peace maker would be real nice but might be too pricie.
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Posted 15 December 2009 - 11:35 PM
I think I am going to wait until I am out of state unless I can come across a killer deal on something.I already do check at Stockton gun exchange, and Outdoor Sportsman in Stockton at least once a week, and I try to get to the 2 gun shops I know in lodi every few weeks.
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Posted 04 January 2010 - 09:09 PM
Another vote here for the Single Six if you are absolutely sold on it being a revolver, partly because I have little experience with any other .22 revolvers! Personally, I like my Ruger 22/45 for the accuracy and controls layout being similar to my 45s. Open sight accuracy has proven to be impressive.
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Posted 19 January 2010 - 08:01 PM
Tuck, you showoff!!!What the hell. LOL That really is a sweet pistola though.Ty :tinfoilhatsmile:
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Posted 20 January 2010 - 08:47 AM
I don't what is inexpensive to you but I just ordered an S&W 617 in 4 inch (10 shot) yesterday. Out the door with paperwork it was $785.50 Very nice gun with great reviews.. They make them blued if you want to save a few bucks there. 2", 4" ,6" and 8" barrel lengths avail.. I didn't like getting my Colt Diamondback worked over in the field so I bought the S&W.
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