red ryder
Single-Sixer
I have decided to buy a Ruger .22LR revolver, but there are many kinds with a wide price range and that is what makes the decision a bit puzzling. I got the idea to buy a .22LR revolver because I was shooting Browning .22LR ammo in my Sako Finfire II JRSJ400 which is the best .22LR rifle I have ever owned. Approximately one of every ten Browning cartridges were not ejecting and required manually pulling it out of the bore. That never happened with any other brand of .22 ammo. Well at first I thought of just giving the remaining ~350 rounds away. I then got the bright idea to purchase a .22 revolver for a few hundred dollars so I don't waste $20 worth of ammo. Fortunately my wife doesn't go on firearm forums. I started out looking at a Heritage revolver and then a Ruger Wrangler. I decided I wanted to get a better revolver and it would be a Ruger. Well, Ruger makes several more expensive .22 revolvers. I would most likely purchase new as I don't know enough to purchase a used (sorry, pre-owned) revolver. I have looked at a Bearcat, but not yet a single six. I don't have a need for a .22 WMR cylinder, nor the higher capacity revolvers (single 7,9 or 10) as it is not for self defense. The Bearcat had an adjustable rear side, which I don't need and I doubt the old cowboy revolvers had an adjustable sight. The Bearcat would probably be more than I need, but I think the Wrangler is less than I want. The single six would be nice, but it's more expensive than a Bearcat,. I am leaning toward the Bearcat, but wonder if the single six is worth the additional money for my purpose. I am open to your suggestions. Thank you.