I am getting ready to apply for a couple P2Ps, I definitely want a 22LR wheel gun.  I am leaning toward an S&W 617, I already have a 686 in .357Mag.  I was also thinking about perhaps an &W 63, but felt it may be too light, also thinking about a Ruger GP100.

Any thoughts on those revolvers in .22LR?  Will probably get a second wheel gun as well with my second permit, debating between a 9mm or 44 mag, I know completely different, I just like shooting wheel guns and wan to try something new.

 

I have the Ruger single six .22LR &.22Mag cylinder.  Great choice if you want single action.

 

Also love the single-six'es little brother, the Wrangler.  Right around $200 new

I have 617 10 shot and gave my wife my 8 shot 63, was a fun gun but too cute lol, and was the only gun my wife would shoot. The 617 is also fun and very accurate, I ping steel more often than not at just under 50 yds and that's the 4" brl. A bit pricy but you get what you pay for.

3 hours ago, JohnnyB said:

I have the Ruger single six .22LR &.22Mag cylinder.  Great choice if you want single action.

 

I was leaning toward double action, but I really like the fact that the single six is .22LR and .22Mag!

 

44 minutes ago, jm1827 said:

I was leaning toward double action, but I really like the fact that the single six is .22LR and .22Mag!

All my wheel guns are d/s action but I fell in love with the build quality, the feel in the hand and the Mag cylinder. This is a favorite and is with me on most every range trip.

I had the S&W 63. Definitely was not too light. It was like shooting a bb gun. If I were to get another one it would be the S&W 317 kit gun. At least the lightweight would make it somewhat fun to shoot.

A .22 is always a great choice! 

I've had a S&W K .22 Masterpiece for decades.  A real tack-driver & a great trainer!  Mine is the 8 3/8" barrel.

It would have been at Old Bridge R&P Club's ladies Day at the Range again this year if not for the Covid closure...

Here's Emily Cutts, then 15 in March of last year, at her private range in the Pines.  Ruger .22 all tricked-out with TandemKross.  She's a sponsored shooter.  Her family are big 2A proponents.

 

 

2 hours ago, Smokin .50 said:

A .22 is always a great choice! 

I've had a S&W K .22 Masterpiece for decades.  A real tack-driver & a great trainer!  Mine is the 8 3/8" barrel.

It would have been at Old Bridge R&P Club's ladies Day at the Range again this year if not for the Covid closure...

Here's Emily Cutts, then 15 in March of last year, at her private range in the Pines.  Ruger .22 all tricked-out with TandemKross.  She's a sponsored shooter.  Her family are big 2A proponents.

 

 

Definitely have to agree. The K22 is one of my favorites. 

I have a Wrangler - it's great!

 

12 minutes ago, Krdshrk said:

I have a Wrangler - it's great!

 

Ditto!  Picked mine up just before the pandemic hit, so I haven't had a chance to shoot it much.  Looking forward to getting out there with it very soon. 

Rosey - I know you may have told your wife that that is 8 3/8", but we both know that is only 6".

32 minutes ago, Pizza Bob said:

Rosey - I know you may have told your wife that that is 8 3/8", but we both know that is only 6".

Hahaha!  On a good day, MAYBE 6" @Pizza Bob.  But at least no one can call me a schmuck (I answer to schmeckle, lol)!

Mine shot the ass off a mouse.  The S&W that is, lol!  Slug is still in the linoleum (YES, there's a STORY there)!

Have a great weekend Bob & hope to shoot with you soon!

~R

23 hours ago, siderman said:

I have 617 10 shot and gave my wife my 8 shot 63, was a fun gun but too cute lol, and was the only gun my wife would shoot. The 617 is also fun and very accurate, I ping steel more often than not at just under 50 yds and that's the 4" brl. A bit pricy but you get what you pay for.

That's what I was thinking, I like a heavier revolver, so I am leaning towards the 617.  But the Ruger single 6 looks like another option, or maybe the Wrangler and save some coin for a .44 mag.....

I have a 6" 617, my daughter loves that gun. Also have a speedloader setup for it which makes it much more fun to shoot.

Have you shot a .44 Magnum? I have a 629, few people like to shoot it. Some will take all 6 shots, some pull the trigger once and hand it back to me. I bought it just because I collect S&W's. I'll shoot 6 rounds then put it away, everything else will feel like a .22 after that! 

I don't have a 9mm revolver, but do have a 10mm, S&W 610. I usually shoot .40 through it with moon clips.