Thinking about getting my first revolver

[wcd]

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CCI Stingers appear to be at the top of the heap.

 

[Route 45]

As to the Heritage and Wrangler recommendations...I have extensive experience with both, and both are cheap toys.

I already know the Heritage revolvers are junk. I had a new one lock up on me while I was fiddling with it at the gun store.

I've not had any problems out of my Wrangler. What makes it a toy, rather than a practical and inexpensive option, in your experience?

 

[92FSTech]

I already know the Heritage revolvers are junk. I had a new one lock up on me while I was fiddling with it at the gun store.

I've not had any problems out of my Wrangler. What makes it a toy, rather than a practical and inexpensive option, in your experience?

My son has one. It has had some bullet stabilization issues....keyholing in the target, shooting ammo that my Single-Six shoots just fine. The gun has been back to Ruger, and actually got replaced with a different gun. The new one has been a little more tolerant but still has problems with golden bullets (which, while not the best ammo out there, doesn't tumble out of any of my other .22s).

The sights aren't well-registered on his, either, and last time we took it out he had to hold about 6" left at 15 yards to make hits. They're fixed, so there's not much to be done about it. That was shooting Federal Automatch, so I want to try some different ammo before I do anything else to it. But even if it's ammo-specific, the gun shouldn't be that picky.

I'm also not a big fan of the aluminum (or pot metal?) construction. When you pick up my stainless Single-Six, it feels almost exactly like a centerfire Blackhawk. It's solid, and has the heft of a "real" gun. The Wrangler feels like some of the cap guns I owned as a kid.

There is definitely some buyer's remorse with the gun, and I wish I'd encouraged him to save up a little longer to buy something better. We bought it hoping it would prove to be the inexpensive, practical option that you described, but instead it (actually both of them) turned out to be kind of a turd.

 

[BigRed]

RK has a revolver chambered in 22lr. it seems to have a very short barrel. Just wondering about the applications it would have with such a short barrel? Seems like limit d to plinking? Also seems like having any degree of accuracy may be a challenge?

Thanks

I have no dog in the hunt.
I will offer a bit of friendly advice...which is worth exactly what you pay for it.


Revolvers can be addictive...very addictive.


Carry on.

 

[DadSmith]

My son has one. It has had some bullet stabilization issues....keyholing in the target, shooting ammo that my Single-Six shoots just fine. The gun has been back to Ruger, and actually got replaced with a different gun. The new one has been a little more tolerant but still has problems with golden bullets (which, while not the best ammo out there, doesn't tumble out of any of my other .22s).

The sights aren't well-registered on his, either, and last time we took it out he had to hold about 6" left at 15 yards to make hits. They're fixed, so there's not much to be done about it. That was shooting Federal Automatch, so I want to try some different ammo before I do anything else to it. But even if it's ammo-specific, the gun shouldn't be that picky.

I'm also not a big fan of the aluminum (or pot metal?) construction. When you pick up my stainless Single-Six, it feels almost exactly like a centerfire Blackhawk. It's solid, and has the heft of a "real" gun. The Wrangler feels like some of the cap guns I owned as a kid.

There is definitely some buyer's remorse with the gun, and I wish I'd encouraged him to save up a little longer to buy something better. We bought it hoping it would prove to be the inexpensive, practical option that you described, but instead it (actually both of them) turned out to be kind of a turd.

Have him contact Ruger about the keyholen issue that isn't right. They will fix that right up for him. Excellent customer service.

 

[Expat]

In almost all situations, you get what you pay for.

 

[92FSTech]

Have him contact Ruger about the keyholen issue that isn't right. They will fix that right up for him. Excellent customer service.

I did. We sent it back. They replaced it. New gun does the same thing, albeit to a lesser extent. I'm over it.

Ruger traditionally has had a reputation for excellent customer service, which is part of the reason I own a bunch of Ruger firearms. The Wrangler issue was the first time I've ever had to contact them, and they were easy to deal with, although the fix was not 100% satisfactory, and we got billed a transfer fee by the dealer for the new gun (same dealer we bought the original gun from NIB, which I though was kinda crappy on their part, but not really Ruger's fault). Even at the relatively reasonable rate of $20/transfer, plus over an hour round-trip in the car to the dealer, the economics of this "cheap" gun rapidly begin to degrade if you have to keep sending it back.

Recently, the bolt on my MkII stainless target broke...the charging ears broke off under recoil. It's a known issue with the stainless guns, and I knew it was a possibility, I just hoped it would t happen, but it finally did. I contacted Ruger about a replacement, and they offered to sell me a new bolt for $69. Told me that they don't have a written warranty. It's an old gun...I kinda get it...but the MkIV bolt works in the MkII, and that's a current production item, so they have them on hand. I also realize they aren't legally obligated to replace it for free, since there's no written warranty...but it seemed like it would have been a simple thing for them to ship one out to take care of the customer. I've had plenty of other companies do that for me over the years, and I've heard stories that the Ruger of the past was well known for doing that as well.

Ultimately, I had a buddy tig weld the bolt back together, and all is well. But I left the situation with a loss of confidence that I can count on Ruger to do anything beyond what they absolutely have to in order to support their products.

 

[63PGP]

Another vote for the SW 63. Picked up a 317 and the 63 at the same time. I preferred the addition weight of the 63. Sold the 317.

 

[wcd]

I have no dog in the hunt.
I will offer a bit of friendly advice...which is worth exactly what you pay for it.


Revolvers can be addictive...very addictive.


Carry on.

Perhaps best not to go down the rabbit hole.

 

[BigRed]

Perhaps best not to go down the rabbit hole.

Oh...I'm not saying that at all!

Revolvers are fun

 

[wcd]

Oh...I'm not saying that at all!

Revolvers are fun

Oh I know but I am kinda saving for a full blown Allen M 1911.

 

[Expat]

I would think any gun guy would have a couple or 8 or 10…

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

I got one of the 16 inch models for giggles, no rounds through it yet, and already has indexing issues. Hmmm...
On the other hand, I also have a 3" shopkeeper, and it's a jewel. They're not go to war pistols. But, for the money, they are a hoot. Lots of fun.

 

[kennedy759]

I like my high standard 9 shot with the 5.5 inch barrel, use it with rat shot for small varmints around my chicken coop, bought it brand new from the local hardware store 50 years ago, put maybe 10,000 rds thru it and still going strong, paid $89. So yes buy a 22 rev but go with a little longer barrel and a little better quality and it will last you a life time

 

[DadSmith]

RK has a revolver chambered in 22lr. it seems to have a very short barrel. Just wondering about the applications it would have with such a short barrel? Seems like limit d to plinking? Also seems like having any degree of accuracy may be a challenge?

Thanks

ROSSI has a new 357mag out 6" barrel for around $425 you can shoot 38 Special in it also.
Do you reload?

Rossi RM64 Revolver - Black | .357 Mag | 4' Barrel | 6rd | Rubber grip

<p>• Black Finish• 4” Barrel• 6 rounds• .357 Magnum• Hammer block safety• Serrated front sight• Rubber grips• SA/DA</p>

dahlonegaarmory.com

Rm66 .357mag 6 6rds Ss Sgloss

Manufacturer Rossi Pricing Unit GN Model RM66 UPC 725327633648 SKU 2RM669 Action Double / Single Action Barrel Finish Stainless Barrel Length In Inches 6.0000 Caliber .357MAG/.38SPL Capacity 6 Cylinder Capacity 6.0000 Finish Matte Stainless Frame Color...

www.smga.com

 

[Leadeye]

A shameless plug for old Colt products, I've had this Scout for a very long time.

 

[wcd]

ROSSI has a new 357mag out 6" barrel for around $425 you can shoot 38 Special in it also.
Do you reload?

Rossi RM64 Revolver - Black | .357 Mag | 4' Barrel | 6rd | Rubber grip

<p>• Black Finish• 4” Barrel• 6 rounds• .357 Magnum• Hammer block safety• Serrated front sight• Rubber grips• SA/DA</p>

dahlonegaarmory.com

Rm66 .357mag 6 6rds Ss Sgloss

Manufacturer Rossi Pricing Unit GN Model RM66 UPC 725327633648 SKU 2RM669 Action Double / Single Action Barrel Finish Stainless Barrel Length In Inches 6.0000 Caliber .357MAG/.38SPL Capacity 6 Cylinder Capacity 6.0000 Finish Matte Stainless Frame Color...

www.smga.com

No I thought about learning to reload but wonder if my lack of fine motor skills would make reloading difficult if not impossible. From what I understand primers are really small?

 

[wcd]

I would think any gun guy would have a couple or 8 or 10…

We actually 2 1911’s that are pow’s and a p365

 

[DadSmith]

No I thought about learning to reload but wonder if my lack of fine motor skills would make reloading difficult if not impossible. From what I understand primers are really small?

They make things that help tremendously with primers.


This for one.

Universal Hand Priming Tool | RCBS

Buy Universal Hand Priming Tool at RCBS, the leading producer of high-quality reloading equipment supplies for over 60 years.

www.rcbs.com

I use this 95% of the time nowadays.

Safety Primer Feed Large & Small

Lee Safety Prime is a new priming system for small and large primers, never touch the primers from box to shell. Used with 2006 and newer Turret Presses, Classic Turret Press, Breech Lock Classic Cast, and the Classic Cast Press.

leeprecision.com

 

[DoggyDaddy]

They make things that help tremendously with primers.


This for one.

Universal Hand Priming Tool | RCBS

Buy Universal Hand Priming Tool at RCBS, the leading producer of high-quality reloading equipment supplies for over 60 years.

www.rcbs.com

I use this 95% of the time nowadays.

Safety Primer Feed Large & Small

Lee Safety Prime is a new priming system for small and large primers, never touch the primers from box to shell. Used with 2006 and newer Turret Presses, Classic Turret Press, Breech Lock Classic Cast, and the Classic Cast Press.

leeprecision.com

I use the RCBS myself. Used to be something to do while watching tv or something to pass the time.