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Sounds good. Ideas for a lighter model. Ruger makes the Single Six but double action lighter models?I have an older 617-1 (six shot) and a more recent production GP100 (10 shot). Like them both. Do not have any experience with the Colt.
Both are pretty heavy for a 22, which doesn't bother me as I'm using them at the range. If I were packing them around, I'd probably look at a lighter model. No sense carrying a 357 sized revolver to fire 22LR.
Hiking...second firearm to occasional hunting with rifle...occasional range plinking...Purpose?
Range , tackle box , hiking?
That seems to be a very common response after shooting one!Love my 4" 617, shot a friends once and decided I needed one
This caught my attention. Maybe what you described?Sounds good. Ideas for a lighter model. Ruger makes the Single Six but double action lighter models?
What is the accuracy like with this one? thx.A bit lighter than the GP-100 (30oz vs 42oz), 8 shot, 4.2" barrel with fiber optic front sight and adjustable rear: the Ruger SP-101 in 22lr. My personal version after WAY too many hours of polishing and some aftermarket eBay wood grips:
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Although, there are a lot of other Ruger options (Single Six, Wrangler, Bear Cat, etc) that would fit the bill too.
That whole Ruger vs S&W thing? I don't like revolver frames with side plates and extra screws. Those screws can get buggered or fall out. Not a problem with the Ruger, but to each their own. Variety is the spice of life.
Good luck with your decision! It's a good problem to have!
Don't know that I've done any bench testing, but I shoot soda can sized targets at 15 yards with it. I tend to spend more time with my long guns, but this makes a nice companion piece when I'm out with my Winchester 94-22 lever gun in 22lr. High bar, I know.What is the accuracy like with this one? thx.
I only have real experience with the old H&R and High Standard DA 9-shot .22 revolvers.I think all are about the similar price range. Any ideas which is the best? SW 617?
I have a Model 17 and like Smiths so I'd go for the 617I think all are about the similar price range. Any ideas which is the best? SW 617?