Author Topic: truck/trail gun (Read 2483 times)

ONE HOLE 4570 · « **on:** February 05, 2005, 01:32:50 PM »

Looking for a reliable moderately priced truck/trail 22lr revolver 4in barrel adjustable sights. One that if you dropped it in a creek you would not break down & cry, just pick it up hose it off oil it down & put it back in the truck. Any ideas on make model & approx price of such would be appreciated. wouldn't want to put my mk II & Browning through that

Thanks

sd550 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2005, 06:15:13 PM »

Check out the Taurus 94 in stainless steel.It is a small frame revolver that has adj. sights and a 9-round cylinder.I bought mine around Thanksgiving and paid $300 out the door for it.I got it for the same thing that your looking for,a truck/trail gun and have really enjoyed it.

Later...........sd550

ONE HOLE 4570 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2005, 01:33:33 AM »

OK, i'll take a look next time I am in town. Any other ideas I am open to used as well as new.

Thanks

Jerry Lester · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2005, 04:44:37 AM »

It's really hard to beat a Ruger "Single-Six" convertable for the purpose you mentioned. Being able to jump up in power with the magnum cylinder for tougher critters like coons, groundhogs, or foxes sure makes them a nice choice as far as rimfires go.

I've had a bunch of them, but my current one is my favorite. It's a stainless 5.5" model, and shoots like a dream with a wide variety of both LR, and magnum ammo. It rides with me nearly everywhere, unless I'm carrying my stainless 5.5" 357 Blackhawk. Most times I carry it with the magnum cylinder loaded up with CCI TNT HPs. This combo gives a lot of thump for coons, and such up to 30+ yards.

I think if you'll get a Single-Six in stainless, you'll be well served for many years by it.

Tacoma · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2005, 01:34:17 PM »

Insisting on stainless narrows it a little :
Starting from the top ( pricewise) in VG-Excellent used condition I know of :
S&W mod 63 4"- $350-$400
S&W 617 4"- $325-$400
Ruger SP 101 4"- $$300-375
Ruger Bearcat -$300-$350
Ruger single six ( 4 5/8")$250-$300
Taurus 94 $175-$250
Charter Arms SS(3") Pathfinder- $150-$225

All of these have there virtues and downfalls. The trick is to find what feels good ( in hand and wallet) to you. I'm kind of a sucker for .22 revolvers and have all but the Beacat and Taurus in the collection now :-)
Let me know if you want specifics on any of the above.

Badnews Bob · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2005, 01:40:56 PM »

Ruger single six, MKI,II,III,,22/45 There what rugers all about anyway.

Old Griz · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2005, 04:48:34 PM »

:cb2: Now my S&W 617 is too expensive to treat like that, however, my Ruger SP101 4" .22 is perfect. Built like a stainless steel tank. Feels good in your hand, points well, and of course, shoots anything.

I thought my wife would practice with it since she carries the .357 version. Nope. "I don't feel anything when I shoot it," she says. "It doesn't make big enough holes." (That's her way of saying she doesn't see as well as she used to.)

None the less, it's one of my favorite plinkers.

ONE HOLE 4570 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2005, 07:22:27 PM »

Went out lookin today & a Bear Cat followed me home. Like the size & it fits my young sons hands very well so I may not Ever get to carry it now when he is with me :grin: (proud Daddy). Was looking for a DA but found all the DA triggers were too heavy & if my son does carry it he would have a hard time to use it. fixed sights but work well, will have to see what it likes the best the adjust sight picture if needed. Thanks for all your input

tryit · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2005, 12:40:43 PM »

Gents and ladies, I got a Phenoix Arms PH22 in a trade and at first I thought it was probably a junker that I could trade off for something else. I shot this little pistol and it shoots really well. I got 3-4 inches off the bench with the 5 inch barrel and no malfunctions. With the right ammo it may shoot even better. The magazine is a pain to load but it handles well and carries great. I keep it on my motorcycle as a travel gun and carry it around the farm for rats. It has replaced the PT22 Taruas as my rat gun. Whole sale it goes for $135 with two barrels a cleaning kit and spare mag. Tryit.

elyod56 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 03, 2005, 10:00:22 AM »

i often carry a truck kit gun when i'm out in the desert, and have been using a v.bernadelli mdl.80. it looks like a single action walther pp. i like the pistols designed as pocket 380's but chambered in 22lr. berreta ,bersa, walther, astra and others make this style. if dropped in water these pistols can be easily taken apart in the field and dried.

Doc T · « **Reply #10 on:** July 04, 2005, 05:39:00 AM »

I'd go with the Single Six and not look back. Mine is a 6.5" stainless. For carrying in the woods, you may want to load the first cylinder with a CCI shotshell. The semi-autos won't function with these. They will shoot if you have one in the chamber, but they don't have enough blowback to work the action. It turns your semi-auto into something similar to a pump.
No problem with the revolver. The 22mag cylinder is a big plus as well. It also has adjustable sights where the Bearcat doesn't. I've had four Bearcats over the years and have traded them all because I couldn't get them to shoot accurately enough for my standards. If Ruger would make a stainless Bearcat WITH adjustable sights, they would have something.

S.B. · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2005, 04:50:15 PM »

I'd stay away from Taurus. From what I've heard, their quality lacks lately. I'd stay with American made like S&W, Ruger and I'd definitely go with stainless steel. Smith makes(my personal choice) the 63,617 and a few autos to choose from. Ruger has several single action pistol that work well for those who choose this brand. I'd also go with a variety of revolver, they shoot anything you put in them, some better than other brands. Even shoot snake shot loads?

44 Man · « **Reply #12 on:** August 09, 2005, 01:10:31 AM »

I have to vote for the Charter for the intended use. Many of the guns mentioned are excellent, but heavier than I would like. The Ruger SP101 and MK's are great, but in this application, I want a gun that is light and unobtrusive. I love my Bearcat, it's perfect for this, but I value the gun enought that I would not allow it to be knocked around. I have a Charter Pathfinder that I bought for $125. It is a good shooter, lightweight, and handy; just right for a knock around gun. The sights are very bold but that does not seem to detract from the ability to shoot well. Shortly after I bought this one, I was stupid and passed up a second one for $100. That won't happen again. 44 Man

S.B. · « **Reply #13 on:** August 09, 2005, 02:46:24 AM »

44 Man, funny that you mention the Bearcat. I just ran into a friend, I don't get to see much anymore. He lives about 8-10 miles north of town on the river. He and his brother have both purchased the new Bearcats within the last year or so. Both feel this gun fits their needs very well. This is another good choice. Thanks for jogging my memory. Also, I agree, the Pathfinder should work just fine, as a trail gun.