School Me on Rimfire Smith and Wesson Revolvers...

[Raoul Duke]

I hear nothing but good things about those LCRs.

 

[TwoForFlinching]

While we certainly bag on (rightfully so) Taurus, given Smith's price points on rimfire wheel guns, I'd be tempted to purchase a Taurus too. 22lr is such a sweetheart gentle caliber, I wouldn't worry about sending lead downrange in one. The Smith's are most definitely the better gun, buy a huge margin of quality, but with it comes that huge price tag.

 

[flatwins]

I picked up a pre model 18 in "shooter" condition for a reasonable price at a gun show a while back. That was the sweetest shooting revolver I have ever had.

I have a '51 pre-18. It's a great one. Also have a Model 51 in .22 mag. Love that one too.

 

[1mathom1]

Ruger also makes the sp101 in .22. The 4" 8 shot I handled felt very nice but I have no shooting experience with it. I would characterize it as being between the Smith J and K in size and seem to be less in price than either. They used to make a snubbie too but i do not see it in the catalog anymore. Cannot comment on Taurus.

 

[kd5rjz]

I've got more .22 pistols than most pawn shops, but my two S&W M17-4 K22's are the most serious .22 revolvers I've ever shot.

 

[Chard]

I have owned several Mod 63's over the years and currently own one. Never lost a dime on one when I have sold it. Save your coin and pick up a pin barreled 63. It will only go up in value and you get to enjoy a true little gem.

 

[Traxxis]

Again, I'm not looking for a collector gun... just a shooter that roughly conforms to 2-3" barrel, 8 or 10 shot, .22 LR or magnum.

I actually had years ago, a Taurus model... 60 or 66? .357 magnum in 3"... it was actually a really nice, solid gun from the 80's. So my experience with Taurus's older revolvers has indeed been positive.

Honestly, my primary reason for stating a Smith and Wesson is the cylinder release. I've used it enough that I am familiar with it and have built up the muscle memory of it, thus it will be easier for me to teach her how to manipulate it properly. I guess in actuality, it can be any reliable brand out there so long as it is similar to the Smith's.

 

[ronny]

Well, you've been given good advice on the Snith's. If you want a revolver for life, you need to pony up and get one. If that price level is a complete turn-off, go for a Taurus 992, 4" in blue or ss. It will likely be less than $500 and you'll get a .22 lr cylinder and another for .22 mag.

 

[Old Fart]

I swapped for a 617 a few years back. I love that thing and won't be parting with it. Recently swapped for a LCR in 22mag. Haven't had time to shoot it yet but it feels nice in the hand.

I've never been burnt on a taurus revolver, said while knocking on my head (wood), and I wouldn't be afraid to try one out if I stumbled across a decent deal.

 

[O4L]

Someone just put up a 617 in the classifieds here, but you better have deep pockets.

https://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?171884-S-amp-W-617-10-shot-22