Author Topic: 9 shot revolver or semi-auto,what to buy! (Read 1584 times)

4pwr · « **on:** May 13, 2004, 07:09:07 PM »

I want a 22 pistol. Can't decide between auto or 9 shot revolver. Like autos, also like revolvers. Was thinking unless you get a lot of clips,reloading a revolver is not that much slower. Plus you never have to worry about bent clips, forgetting clips,feeding probs,and what ammo to buy. A revolver just keeps shooting. What do you think? Any decent 9 shots out there. My choice would be a standard ruger auto or 9 shot revolver. Don't want to target shoot. Don't want defense gun. Just a fun gun, with NO PROBLEMS. Oh yeah,4 inch barrel,adjustable sights. Want to hit a beer can at 50 feet.

B_Koes · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2004, 04:32:08 AM »

Most H & R revolvers (out of production) that I know of hold 9 shots. Personally I love my Ruger MkII auto...cans at 50' will not survive to see another day!

gino · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2004, 05:07:39 AM »

Taurus 94, 9 shot .22 cal. 2", 4" & 5" barrel lengths available.
gino

PaladinX13 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2004, 09:07:14 AM »

The late 617s have a 10-shot model, most recommend the steel cylinders but I haven't heard any complaints about the earlier aluminum ones from an owner yet. The Taurus 94 is 9-shot and reliable enough for plinking. I'd recommend a revolver for all the reasons you mentioned. Semi can have better triggers though, but I find myself plinking with revolvers more.

KN · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2004, 12:13:21 PM »

It's my personal opinion that a Ruger MkII would be hard to beat for accuracy,price and ease of shooting. Most 22 revolvers I ever had or shot all had pretty crappy triggers. For me it's a no brainer. I'll take the Ruger. Or maybe a Browning Buckmark as a second choice. KN

myronman3 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2004, 04:46:11 PM »

i like my mk 1; the only complaint is the mag is slow to load and awkward to get into the gun. i could load a revolver much faster. kind of have a hankering for one myself; see what you have started? :shock:

Old Griz · « **Reply #6 on:** May 26, 2004, 08:21:33 AM »

:cb2: I had a Ruger Mark II and it was jam city with anything but CCI Blazers. Traded it for a .22 SP101. Ya just can't beat a good wheelgun. The auto will be cheaper in price, but it is worth it to me NOT to have all the aggravation of you gun jamming up on you.

You might want to look at the Single Six and the Bisley, too. I warn you, however. A SA .22 WILL lead to addiction. Once you find out how much fun SA shooting is, you'll have to have a bigger one. Then an even bigger one. And then the pretty one. And then the convertible one. And then the one with the Bisley grip. Then a spare . . . well, you get the picture.

Shsrcat · « **Reply #7 on:** June 05, 2004, 08:04:38 PM »

I used to own a Taurus Model 94 with a 4 inch barrel. I had to fire lap the forcing cone because of extreme leading. The sights were difficult to adjust and would not stay once adjusted. The trigger pull was not great.

I still have my Ruger Mark II Standard model. I installed a Clark trigger and Volquartsen sear and hammer. The gun goes bang with every shot and hits just fine out to 25 yards - a Rockchuck found out the hard way when he took one in the head.

The only positive I have to say about a nine-shot revolver is your shooting buddies will thank you for not flinging hot brass in their faces.

Jim101 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2004, 04:14:37 AM »

I have a 22/45 that has given me no trouble and is fun to shoot, but, I also have a single-six combo. I go the the range and "rotate" between guns, I do enjoy the look, feel, everything about the SA..... If you get a 22/45, Mark II, etc. don't forget the "Ultimate Clip Loader" loads a clip in 3 seconds, get addition..

Jim

magooch · « **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2004, 04:48:12 AM »

A beer can at 50 ft.--get a decent sling shot.

S.S. · « **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2004, 06:00:51 AM »

I prefer revolvers, But the Browning Buckmark or the
Ruger MK II would also be fine choices.
I have found that the Ruger is a bit more difficult
to strip down and clean (once you do it a couple of times
you will be OK) . And I would recommend that you clean it
after every "BRICK" (500 rds) of ammo you put through it.
Most .22 Rimfire ammo leaves a lot of residue behind
and the Ruger holds on to it in some annoying places!
Get you one of the "DUNK" buckets of solvent and it simplifies
things considerably when cleaning. Make sure it is plastic safe
solvent! Also, the Ruger has a "minor" reputation for misfiring/jamming,
This is normally caused by the feed lips on the mags or by
not cleaning thoroughly enough and the bolt cannot return fully
forward. My suggestion though would be to buy one of the Ruger
CONVERTABLE revolvers with .22 and .22 mag Cylinders.
Kinda' 2 guns for the price of one!