First Revolver - .22lr vs 9mm?

[SmitKoWitz]

22LR, revolvers and pistols are both a lot of fun. So are 22 WMR's but not as easy to come gym, nor as inexpensive. I have an S&W model 617 6" barrel 10 round revolver; let's just say it is one excellent shooting firearm. Trouble free, even when dirty. I'm contemplating buying the 4" version too, I like it so much.

 

[Patrickffbritt]

I think you guys have help me lean more towards the .22lr purchase. My concern with the 9mm would be having those clips on hand forever, where with the 22 I would never have to worry about that.

I am a big fan of Ruger myself, own many of their firearms and have always been happy. I was looking into the SP101 and the GP100. They both look pretty similar but I see one is a 8 shot and one is a 10 shot. I would have to handle them both before making up my mind.

I know I didn't want to get a stubby for my first revolver, and I also did not want to get a giant 6"+ as well. I think the 4"ish is a good compromise.

Charter arms makes a 4" in .22lr. I cannot attest to their current models, but my 1969 Pathfinder shoots very well.
As accurate as my S&W wheel guns in .22