Opinions on a nice new affordable .22 revolver

[Moped]

Online, the used Peacemakers are selling for up to 10 times what I paid for mine new in 1973. They haven't been made since 1977.

Sadly I also had a .22 Mag Colt Peacemaker with a 4.5" barrel that was stolen in a burglary. Happened about 6 years ago and it still pisses me off! They got the Colt, a Browning Hi-Power and a Norinco .45acp along with some other stuff and my small locked storage locker. I suspect it was the Garbage Men. It was on pick-up day and they used those little satellite trucks that pull up in your driveway. The police lifted a leather glove print off the back door they kicked in. They went out the front door carrying the storage locker.

Edited August 10, 2012 by Moped

[Caster]

It's gonna be tough to beat a Ruger for the money. THat single six is the business.

[Oh Shoot]

Saw this on Bud's this morning. $189 with free shipping sounds pretty good for NIB with adjustable sights.

http://www.budsgunsh...BUDS EXCLUSIVE!

"This gun is not legal to own in:

Hawaii

Illinois

Minnesota

South Carolina

Due to the melt point laws in these states..."

Sounds like zinc alloy frame, or what?

- OS

Edited August 11, 2012 by OhShoot

[Murgatroy]

It is an alloy frame. Those states have enacted laws to combat Saturday Night Specials. Heritage offers a steel framed version for those states, but I think it is priced higher.

To be honest, with the amount of rounds through mine, I am not worried about their durability.

To be sure, they aren't a Ruger Single Six, but you aren't paying a Ruger Single Six price tag either. I had a hard time finding a used SS under $350, which is around what I paid for BOTH of my Heritage Rough Riders.

If you are wanting a gun that you know will outlast you and your heirs, get the Ruger. If you want an affordable, reliable and fairly accurate pistol for a good price, get the Heritage. Unless you are made of money, then I guess you can afford the best of the best.

[LCPfraTN]

I think South Carolina recently changed their law, so Bud's probably needs to update their prohibited state list and remove SC. Accordingly, I believe the regular Heritage can be sold there now....doesn't really matter for us in TN, but thought I'd add that.

[Guest Hounddog777]

Sorry, I was unvailable for a few days and the responses are great This is definitely a forum engaged to help. Looks like I will be looking at the Ruger and I really do appreciate all the input.

God Bless Walk Tall, except when you have incoming and stay safe.

[Tncobra]

Sold every 22 pistol I had once I got the LCR 22. ( I carry it metal detecting also.)

[hornett22]

Best bang for the buck is the EAA Bounty Hunter. Two cylinders,made in Germany and under $300.

[Jonnin]

It is an alloy frame. Those states have enacted laws to combat Saturday Night Specials. Heritage offers a steel framed version for those states, but I think it is priced higher.

To be honest, with the amount of rounds through mine, I am not worried about their durability.

To be sure, they aren't a Ruger Single Six, but you aren't paying a Ruger Single Six price tag either. I had a hard time finding a used SS under $350, which is around what I paid for BOTH of my Heritage Rough Riders.

If you are wanting a gun that you know will outlast you and your heirs, get the Ruger. If you want an affordable, reliable and fairly accurate pistol for a good price, get the Heritage. Unless you are made of money, then I guess you can afford the best of the best.

My ruger single 6 has signs of gas cutting on the bar over the cylinder.... I do not use it as much anymore. It is not dangerous yet but for a supposedly indestructable gun....

I think (not 100% sure) its the one I learned on, and has many, many thousands of rounds thru it.