Why is it that when someone on this forum asks about getting a .22, the semi auto is always the first and most often recommended ? (by 99 to one, it seems like)
Doesn't anyone under the age of 50 ever think of a revolver? Has anyone under the age of 50 even shot a revolver?
If you don't, you should.
Young people !!!!! Listen to me !!!! Listen to the wisdom of the aged !
There are other things in this world than semi autos, both handguns and rifles !
Get a Ruger Single Six for a first gun. Then get a S&W Model 17 or 617 for your next and last gun...well maybe not your last, as you will want more revolvers, but you'll never get a better .22 than a S&W revolver.
They are easy to clean. They are not ammo selective. If they don't go bang when you pull the trigger it's because the ammo won't go bang, it's not the gun's fault. There's nothing to jam. They're beautiful. They're classic. They're accurate.
Go into a gun shop and ask to see a .22. The cases are full of Ruger Mk 1,2,3's, Walther P22's, and Mosquitos and there are far fewer revolvers. Why? People keep their revolvers because they shoot !
You don't get rid of something because it's good and you like it.
Get a freaking revolver !
Rant over. Old man, out.