Wanting a .22 cal revolver
Posted: 14 Mar 2017 01:39
I've been thinking that I need a .22 cal. revolver to pair with my Henry lever action .22. After all, I have Blackhawks and R92's in .357' and .45 Colt. Actually, I have a S&W model 48 in a .22 mag, but still...
LONG BACKGROUND preface:
I, also, own a Ruger Mark III. Both it and the S&W model 48 are tack drivers. So, any need I have for a .22 cal. for friendly shooting competitions with my buds or small game hunting with a handgun can be covered by them. But, they don't look like 19th century handgun to match up with my Henry. I, also, own a Bersa Thunder 22. It's hard trigger pull makes accurate shooting very tough. Although, I can manage a 20 shot group at 15 yards under a 3" group with this pistol.
I have a serious mole/vole problem in my yard. The best solution I have researched in to cut off the mole's food source by killing grubs. Grubs are good and I hate to kill one species to get rid of another. And, I'm not so sure the that the grub poison will be good for my chickens. While bush hogging near my house a few days ago, I started seeing several moles. A thought came to me that I could reduce their population and a have some fun shooting if I had some snake shot in a .22 cal. But, I need a revolver to shoot the low pressure snake shot.
I firmly agree with Col. Townsend Whelen that “Only accurate rifles(firearms) are interesting,” But sometimes you don't need a firearm that will shoot a clover leaf to get the job done that you need it to do.
POINT OF THE POST;
I need/want a .22 revolver that will match the time period of my Henry. I would like it to be small and light weight handgun to carry around the farm. I'd prefer it o be able to shoot a 2" group at 15 yards. My selection so far are: the Ruger Single Six http://ruger.com/products/newModelSingl ... 623.htmlor the Ruger Bearcat https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/pro ... +Exclusive The Single Six has the accuracy that I would like and a .22 mag option but it come at a cost of being bigger and heavier. And I have 2 handguns that will match or exceed it in accuracy.
The Bearcat Shopkeeper is WA"Y cute! It's small and light weight. And might be close to my desired accuracy for this revolver. Also, it could be a gun training handgun wife, who is not a gun person, but wants learn to shoot.
If any of you have any experience with the Single Six or the Bearcat let me know. Or, if you have other suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
LONG BACKGROUND preface:
I, also, own a Ruger Mark III. Both it and the S&W model 48 are tack drivers. So, any need I have for a .22 cal. for friendly shooting competitions with my buds or small game hunting with a handgun can be covered by them. But, they don't look like 19th century handgun to match up with my Henry. I, also, own a Bersa Thunder 22. It's hard trigger pull makes accurate shooting very tough. Although, I can manage a 20 shot group at 15 yards under a 3" group with this pistol.
I have a serious mole/vole problem in my yard. The best solution I have researched in to cut off the mole's food source by killing grubs. Grubs are good and I hate to kill one species to get rid of another. And, I'm not so sure the that the grub poison will be good for my chickens. While bush hogging near my house a few days ago, I started seeing several moles. A thought came to me that I could reduce their population and a have some fun shooting if I had some snake shot in a .22 cal. But, I need a revolver to shoot the low pressure snake shot.
I firmly agree with Col. Townsend Whelen that “Only accurate rifles(firearms) are interesting,” But sometimes you don't need a firearm that will shoot a clover leaf to get the job done that you need it to do.
POINT OF THE POST;
I need/want a .22 revolver that will match the time period of my Henry. I would like it to be small and light weight handgun to carry around the farm. I'd prefer it o be able to shoot a 2" group at 15 yards. My selection so far are: the Ruger Single Six http://ruger.com/products/newModelSingl ... 623.htmlor the Ruger Bearcat https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/pro ... +Exclusive The Single Six has the accuracy that I would like and a .22 mag option but it come at a cost of being bigger and heavier. And I have 2 handguns that will match or exceed it in accuracy.
The Bearcat Shopkeeper is WA"Y cute! It's small and light weight. And might be close to my desired accuracy for this revolver. Also, it could be a gun training handgun wife, who is not a gun person, but wants learn to shoot.
If any of you have any experience with the Single Six or the Bearcat let me know. Or, if you have other suggestions, I'd love to hear them.