Inexpensive revolver

[fez]

I want to add a 22lr revolver to round out my collection(2245,marlin 60). but I do not want to break the bank I'm a working class guy.Something in the 175-225 price range.Any recommendations greatly appreciated.Does not have to be a Ruger.

 

[96/44]

You could check out the Heritage rough rider revolvers. They sell new for around $200. No they aren't of the same quality as a Single Six, but I know a few people who own them, and they seem to be accurate and reliable. That being said, I don't think you would regret saving a bit more and buying the Ruger. It will hold its value much better, and will outlast your grandkids.

 

[paul s]

You should with out much effort find a used Single Six for $200+ or - $25, thats the only way to go, dont by a lesser gun because it's "new"

My advice is worth exactly what you paid for it!

 

[Yosemite Sam]

You should with out much effort find a used Single Six for $200+ or - $25, thats the only way to go, dont by a lesser gun because it's "new"

My advice is worth exactly what you paid for it!

I agree with paul s. Don't sell yourself short. If you have to, save for another month or so and add to your fund and get something nice, rather than settling for something that will never feel right. You'll spend a long time going, "what if I'd gotten the ...", even if was a $300 used Single Six.

In six months, the Ruger is still going to be a better gun than the one that costs $225 new. How much are you going to shoot this winter, anyway?

-- Sam

 

[fez]

Thanks for all the advice.I will think about the used Ruger idea.Will see how the price on gunbroker.Nothing used around here.Yet.

 

[I_Like_Pie]

Bout the only way to find a sub $250 single six these days is to peruse the pawn shops until one rolls along.

They are fetching crazy money these days.

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Thanks for all the advice.I will think about the used Ruger idea.Will see how the price on gunbroker.Nothing used around here.Yet.

Don't panic at the prices you see at first. There are a lot of "wishful thinkers" on GB. You really need to look at the prices guns sold for on completed auctions.

-- Sam

 

[Snake45]

I agree with looking at used, to get more for your money.

Something else that might fall into your price range is the Taurus 94 DA revolver. These are supposed to be nice little guns for the money--a good value.

 

[Dusterman]

Single Six you can,t go wrong with them lots of fun just make sure you get a convertible because the LR ammo will be cheap and the Magnums will be fun , Dusterman

 

[Chris]

Single Six convertible 22 lr /22mag pick on up easy on the online auction site, cant go wrong

 

[Bucks Owin]

I bought my OM Super Single Six in very nice shape for $200 at Gunbrokers a couple years back. You might find something similar if you keep an eye peeled in the auctions. Then again, that was "pre obamanation"....Probably same as $300 now!

 

[mjh]

For a DA .22 you could look at a Chater Arms Pathfinder new ones are going about 350 - 375 depending upon location.

 

[JHRosier]

I bought a well used, but not used up single six a couple of years ago for $50.
It was a little bit ugly and the local gunshop didn't want to bother with it.
It needed grips and a couple of small parts, a rubdown with steel wool and oil, followed by a good cleaning.
It is enjoying a new life with a new shooter now.

Stop by your local gun shop and let them know that you are looking for a fixer-upper.

Jack

 

[lkrl]

By all means save up a little more and get a single six...You will absolutely love it...I shoot mine a lot...22/22mag...Great gun.

 

[edlmann]

Bout the only way to find a sub $250 single six these days is to peruse the pawn shops until one rolls along.

Be a regular - real regular. You might get shown something that hasn't made it into the display case yet.

 

[mljones1947]

Something else that might fall into your price range is the Taurus 94 DA revolver. These are supposed to be nice little guns for the money--a good value.

I shot one of these at a local range before buying my used Single Six. It was nice shooting it SA, but DA was literally impossible, the pull was so heavy. I admit that I'm not the strongest guy around, but you shouldn't be tempted to use the trigger fingers on BOTH hands! Fortunately, I caught myself and just shot it SA. I shot a S&W Model 10 DA in the same session, and it was no problem.

It was down to a new Taurus 94 or a used Single Six. I figured that if I was going to have to shoot SA in either case, I'd go for the Ruger.

 

[DGNY]

One of the most difficult tasks is to be patient when patience seems so hard to come by.

If you make a plan to search for a used-but-not-abused Single Six convertible, you will be rewarded before you know!

The advice above is good - makes friends with one or two dealers, and they will keep their eye out, too. As they say - buy quality [Ruger] - "You only cry once". And for this caper, the tears will be few, indeed.

Regards,

Dyson

 

[Ruber]

Hey Fez, where's your location? I picked up this one about 2 months ago for $225. It ain't perfect, but a good shooter. They don't seem to have the crazy market for them here yet.

Be patient, they'll show up (I do stop by the local shops at lunch every other week or so just to bs if nothing else).

 

[fez]

I am located in east central Fla.Have a couple of shops keeping their eyes peeled.Thanks

 

[MMichaelAK]

You see used single sixes up here for $200-$300 blued and stainless all the time. Yep, you have to be on the lookout and wander into and out of gun shops and pawn shops often, but is that really a bad thing?

I think that www.gunrunners.com has a couple right now even. He's a local guy here who I went to college with. Good guy to deal with and always has something new and interesting in much to my wallet's dismay