.22 Rimfire Revolvers

[jthrelf]

Hmm. I perused their owners manual and it strongly stated to have the hammer down on an empty chamber multiple times.

I think that's a cover their butt thing. With the manual safety, the risk of a round going off with hammer down is pretty low. But yes the safest way to carry is always empty chamber. Load one, skip one, load four, lower hammer.

[smoke-wagon]

They make a 9 round model so you’d still be carrying 8

[Bang]

2nd the cover the butt thing. Or, someone in the company doesn't understand their own product. That safety totally bars the hammer. In fact, it's a pita until you get used to switching it off.

[oldengineer]

I have a S&W 617 that's fun to shoot but it's not cheap.

[Gunowner99]

Now you have me tempted to buy one!

[esh21167]

Used H&R revolvers usually sell for a reasonable price. I saw a 929 with a 6" barrel sell for $110 at an auction Saturday.

Just came across a classified for one of those for $150. 9 shot DA. 2" barrel, but for what I need, worth a look.

[Gunowner99]

Rough rider is $129 at Dunhams this week.

[jthrelf]

Rough rider is $129 at Dunhams this week.

Get one. They are fun and well made for the price.

[Gunowner99]

On my lunch I may go over there and get the process started. Seems a decent price.

[Bang]

The .22 magnum is more accurate than the .22LR in the Rough Rider. If it doesn't come with the magnum cylinder, it's well worth the $30 to get it, if you still can.