.22 - semiauto or revolver?

[azmark]

If you carry a .22 while hiking, do you carry a semiauto or revolver and why?

[Mikey]

Semi-auto Walther P22 and two extra 10 shot magazines.

[Ranger99]

taurus 94 or r. mk II
depends on where and when.
taurus just because and ruger
when i'm reasonably sure to get
a shot at a coyote. with a rest
it does as good as most iron
sited rifles.

[Ranger99]

and naa .22 mag in pocket in
case of "varmints"

[Mikey]

Sorry, I forgot to add the 'why'.  Because it's fun, and effective, and accurate and I don't have to worry about chasing the brass.....

[hillbill]

i carry a browning buckmark.i shoot it better than any other gun ive ever had.if i had a revolver that shot that good id probally carry it.

[spruce]

When I carry a .22 for just "walking around" it's almost always my Bersa Thunder .22.
 
Reliable, accurate, easy to carry, fun to shoot.

[Buckskin]

taurus 94 or r. mk II
depends on where and when.
taurus just because and ruger
when i'm reasonably sure to get
a shot at a coyote. with a rest
it does as good as most iron
sited rifles.

That is quite a stretch. While the 94 is accurate, it's not even in the ballpark to most rifles. And unless you are using the mag cylinder you are down to about 800 ft/sec and probably 50-60 ft/lbs.  I assume these coyotes that you are dispatching are tugging on a chain???
 
I take my Buckmark when I don't want to haul around a rifle. Which means when I really don't intend to shoot anything, but just in case...

[Old Fart]

Both because you never know when you'll need one or the other. 
 
Seriously though if it's my only firearm it's my S&W 917. I like everything about it in my hands. I've got buckmarks that probably see my shooting.

[Ranger99]

no sir, if you'll look there, i wrote
i use the MKII to shoot coyotes.
with the bull barrel that it was equipped
with, it does shoot as good as an average
iron sighted .22 lr rifle.
if i carry a rifle and am specifically going
on a coyote hunt, i have a .223 50mm
leupold scope equipped rifle that does ok.
the pistolas are a j.i.c. if i'm mowing,
or helping feed or the like. i usually have
a holstered pistol, but i don't always have a rifle
and a pistol is right there right now.

[Buckskin]

no sir, if you'll look there, i wrote
i use the MKII to shoot coyotes.
with the bull barrel that it was equipped
with, it does shoot as good as an average
iron sighted .22 lr rifle.
if i carry a rifle and am specifically going
on a coyote hunt, i have a .223 50mm
leupold scope equipped rifle that does ok.
the pistolas are a j.i.c. if i'm mowing,
or helping feed or the like. i usually have
a holstered pistol, but i don't always have a rifle
and a pistol is right there right now.

You are quite right, my bad...

[mcwoodduck]

Most often walks around the neighborhood I slip a small Semi auto in my pocket.
If I am out on the farm walking around, I often grab a shotgun, but will carry either a my buck mark or my Bisley.  i like the longer sight radius of the larger gun but the little gun hides so well. 

[Mike in Virginia]

For me, it depends on the brand of the weapon.  Ruger single-sixes, while extremely popular and accurate enough for most needs, they are not as accurate as Ruger's autos.  Accuracy ain't everything on the trail, but if I want a squirrel perched on a limb 40 yards away, I can get him with my Mark III. 
That said, Smith's L frame revolvers are without equal for accuracy and dependability.  But the majority of single action .22's are just not up to real accuracy that one might want beyond 20 or 25 yards.  Other brands come to mind, but Smith and Ruger are on top of the list, IMO. 
Regarding the interchangeable cylinders of the single-six, we have to consider that a .22 LR and a .22 Magnum are not exatly the same caliber.  The Magnum is ever so slightly larger, which makes the LR a little bit loose as it travels the length of the barrel.  If I had one, I'd use Magnums exclusively, which sort of takes away from the usability of the LR, the woodsmans's friend for ages past.  It's my useless opinion that one should chose the most accurate .22 he can afford, and to me, that means a Mark III or a Smith revolver. 

[JPShelton]

Ruger 22/45 Target Model.  Why? Because I got tired of waiting for a Smith and Wesson double action .22 revolver in the condition I wanted at a price I was willing to pay.
JP

[gcrank1]

I just like revolvers and the autoloader 22s have gone. I liked not having to find 'all' the brass when I did have them but picked up all I could find to not leave a stinking mess where Id been like so many 'sportsmen' do. My Ruger NM-SSS 6.5" wears the Maggie cyl. now and is way more gun now than a 22LR. Sometimes for a smaller carry I still go with the 22LR revolvers but lean toward the Auguila SSS 60gr. to drive deep and thwak more. I am not likely to need to shoot anything farther than 20yds away.
If I want/need more in a kit gun its 38Spl.

[Bigeasy]

For just bumming around in the woods, usually one of these two.  Both are compact, light weight, plinking accurate, and reliable.  Nicest feature is they fit in a pocket without needing a gun belt and holster.
 
Larry

[3030guy]

For just bumming around in the woods, usually one of these two.  Both are compact, light weight, plinking accurate, and reliable.  Nicest feature is they fit in a pocket without needing a gun belt and holster.
 
Larry

What brand is the semi? Nice grips (stocks) on the revolver.

[Bigeasy]

For just bumming around in the woods, usually one of these two.  Both are compact, light weight, plinking accurate, and reliable.  Nicest feature is they fit in a pocket without needing a gun belt and holster.
 
Larry

What brand is the semi? Nice grips (stocks) on the revolver.

 
The semi is a Walther P-22.  Nice trigger and adjustable sights.  The Bearcat has a set of elk stag grips.  A modern / classic approach I guess...
 
Larry

[Couger]

 
Smallish .22LR in an SA or wheelgun?
 
Both have their place!  Despite their sometimes high or not-so-high prices!
 
 
 
 

[Ladobe]

Personally I prefer revolvers over auto's, but any of the many I've owned... revolver, auto or singleshot could do most uses just fine.   I've owned and used way too many to list all them and why I carried each of them/for what uses.   There have always been favorites, but even those changed constantly since the early/mid 50's.   I've had examples of each platform that were far better for a use than others, but in a pinch they all can get any use done.   
 
Easier would be what I'd carry now.   My High Standard HD Military that I've had since the mid 50's for varmints, cook pot fodder, plinking; the OM Ruger Super Bearcat I've had since 1971 for the same; if I wanted more thump the 1969 OM Ruger Single Six 22MAG; if for a walk around the neighborhood in the wee hours of the night the Beretta Bobcat (but even it could do the other uses just fine).
 
The Super Bearcat/Bobcat just stuffed in a back pocket, the SS in it's cross draw, the HD in it's hip holster.

 

[Buckskin]

I have that same old Hi Standard Military 22, that was my Grandpa's.  For years it just sat there, wouldn't do anything but fire one round. Last year I decided to clean it up and put a new spring kit in it. She runs pretty good now...

[Ladobe]

My HD was also my gradfathers, bought new in the early 40's.   The rear sight pall is getting loose on it, otherwise still in great condition and the holster is also from the 50's and like new.  I still have many others from my youth given to me by family that had been in it since new - going back well over 100 years old, but all no newer than the 50's and given to me in the 50's.   So I used them as well back then.
 
 

[flintlock]

I carry my ruger Mark-II...
 
Why???
 
Because I don't have a .22 revolver.....

[SHOOTALL]

Semi auto , it's flat and light , Ruger SR22 . Reload in a spare magazine . To me 22 LR revolvers are a pain to load .

[gcrank1]

But slowin' down can make for a more harmonious outcome......,
Fly fishin' is kinda the same  .

[SHOOTALL]

I live fly fishing not trying to load a revolver with tiny rounds when I could be shooting. 

[JTB]

Normally I prefer a revolver (usually a stainless Ruger Single Six) because I can carry a shot shell in one cylinder for snakes.

[Camba]

I go to my Ruger Mark 2 & 3 pistols.  I get better accuracy with them and the confidence of higher velocity than revolvers for small game hunting.
When not hunting, I take any 22LR revolver or pistol and I always end up plinking at the end of the day.
Camba

[SHOOTALL]

I can carry a magazine full of shot loads . or top off a mag with some in my auto.

[theratdog]

i like the ruger mk 2 very reliable and accurate got rid of my ruger revolver just was not accurate glad it's gone.