Double Action .22 Revolvers

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 5:18 pm

Who makes 'em?

I'm aware of various models of S&W's (17, 18, 63, 317, 617) and a used one of those would be my first choice.

A Dan Wesson would work.

I'm aware of the various Taurus models but not really interested. Same for H&R, tho a particularly nice example (with a trigger pull not measured in metric tons...) might do.

Does/did Ruger ever make a double action .22?

What Colt models are there (tho they're probably out of my price range too)

Anybody else?

greener · Post by **greener** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:23 pm

I bought a Model 17 a while back. I can see why it has such a reputation. I've fired a 617 which is an excellent DA .22. I didn't like the Taurus tracker because it seemed a bit muzzle heavy although it shot fairly well.

Ruger made a version of the SP101 in .22. I'd probably buy one if I ran across one.

perazzi · Post by **perazzi** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:50 pm

Actually, the little Taurus 94 series aren't all bad!

The difficulty is finding a lighter spring for the 94. Single action is good, but, double action is a "bit" stiff.

Thanks for reminding me of my project.

greener · Post by **greener** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:13 pm

I've looked at 94's a few times. Just never could find one at the right time and the right price. Haven't noticed them lately at the gun shows. I do seem t remember them being a bit stiff in DA.

ruger22 · Post by **ruger22** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 1:17 am

Charter Arms makes a few variations of their Pathfinder .22 revolvers. Did you know the guy who started Charter left Ruger to do so?

I wish Ruger would bring back the SP-101 in .22LR. A used one usually costs more than the current 101 in .357!!

Better yet. a NEW Ruger .22LR DA revolver with traditional grips. I never have taken to the "peg" on the current Ruger revolvers.

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:24 pm

SCORE!

Hadda be in town today, stopped at two places on the way up looking for a suitable revolver...Nada. No Smiths at all, and one H&R that was priced at about double what I thought it was worth.

On the way back, just on a whim, I stopped at a gunshop that is famous for being unduly proud of its stock. Nice little S&W 17-3, marked at $595, a little rough cosmetically but very sound otherwise and a GORGEOUS trigger. Before I even start haggling, the guy says "Without a trade in, that's about a $500 gun".

Purdy near bit my tongue off saying "SOLD!" while spraining my arm going for my wallet.

Based on what I've seen for prices and availability around here, I'da paid the $595 if I'da had to.

Tbag · Post by **Tbag** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:05 pm

Got an old Hi-Standard with about million rounds through it.

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:06 pm

Tbag wrote:Got an old Hi-Standard with about million rounds through it.

I've traded off a few (maybe a dozen, counting long guns) in the near 40 years I've owned guns. One of the three or four that I REALLY regret letting out of my hands is a High Standard Sport King.

When my joints still allowed it, I'd kick myself in the butt every time I thought about it...

greener · Post by **greener** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:32 pm

That's a pretty good price for an M17 and they do shoot very well. Good find.

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:58 pm

greener wrote:That's a pretty good price for an M17 and they do shoot very well. Good find.

Thanks. It's probably a little high for the cosmetic condition, but I was so tickled to find one that didn't start with a "7" that I just grabbed it before I could talk myself out of it.

I expect $425 or $450 might have been a more realistic price.

greener · Post by **greener** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:58 pm

Ok, I'll be happy to give you $425 for it.

Don't see many of them around here.

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:14 pm

Got to spend a little quality time with my new toy today. I LIKE it!

Did find the double-action trigger pull a little gritty and the cylinder release is hanging up.

I've never had a revolver apart before, but when I took the sideplate off, the reason for the grittyness was readily apparent. Umpteen years of dried oil, dust and mung all over the lockwork and frame.

It obviously needed to be detail stripped and cleaned thoroughly, so I surfed around and found a step-by-step procedure, took some close up pictures and a deep breath and dove in.

Somewhat to my relief, I got it apart, cleaned, oiled and back together with no disasters, and it still works!

HEADKNOCKER · Post by **HEADKNOCKER** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:18 pm

WHAT??
No left over parts either like a hammer block safety & no troubles with the rebound slides spring..
Congrats on the M17-3 Downeaster
Should give you years of trouble free plinking
Gary/Hk

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:29 pm

HEADKNOCKER wrote:no troubles with the rebound slides spring..

That rebound spring is a pisser, ain't it? That was what worried me the most. I wonder if they make a tool for that?

greener · Post by **greener** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:55 pm

Downeaster wrote:Got to spend a little quality time with my new toy today. I LIKE it!

Did find the double-action trigger pull a little gritty and the cylinder release is hanging up.

I've never had a revolver apart before, but when I took the sideplate off, the reason for the grittyness was readily apparent. Umpteen years of dried oil, dust and mung all over the lockwork and frame.

It obviously needed to be detail stripped and cleaned thoroughly, so I surfed around and found a step-by-step procedure, took some close up pictures and a deep breath and dove in.

Somewhat to my relief, I got it apart, cleaned, oiled and back together with no disasters, and it still works!

Way to go.