I believe those are Frontier Scouts... I could be wrong but about 500 each.

Hi Thanks...it says peacemaker on it.... Does that matter? Thanks again

I think Frontier Scouts have adjustable sights; Peacemakers are downsized SAA's. I don't think you'll get much of one for $500.
Jim

Flyenby, guns are icky and I'll save you from them. I'll give you $347.93 for it!

Guns are tools, it's as simple as that, IMO. Some are finely wrought and others are Harbor Freight specials. A well cared for tool is still just a tool. When you go beyond that , you loose me

Very true, and much like high quality tools, a good gun is something timeless that you can eventually pass down to your kids. And their kids. Which I think is pretty damn cool.

Just as an automobile is still a mode of transportation. Food is just sustenance. A house is just shelter.

I have had so much trouble finding .22LR, I basically stopped shooting it. I'd probably go for something in 9mm these days.

I've owned a 63, and it was a nice shooter. Trigger pull in D/A was a bit stiff, but I understand it must be a bit heavy to get enough hammer force to reliably impact and light off a rimfire (.22) round. The J-frame is small enough to fit smaller hands, but not too small to feel awkward in larger hands. That said, I currently own a 6" model 17 (the larger K-frame .22 in blue) and it is much nicer, smoother, and accurate, albeit a bit more heavy.

Beware older .22 revolvers were engineered for older .22 rounds, so hyper-velocity modern rounds like CCI Stingers don't "fit" into the cylinder quite easily. You may need to experiment with a number of different flavors of .22 rounds to find one an older S&W can swallow and spit out without too much effort. This may not apply to brand new versions of either, BTW.

On my short list is the 4" 617 S&W...with its 10-round capacity, it seems to be the way to go for a .22 revolver. I have handled the 6" and found it too heavy to hold comfortably. There are some neat speed loaders and trays for the 617 to make quick work of a 500 round box!

+ 1000 this.

Other than noise, or kick, if you're just punching holes in paper, geezus it's cheaper and easier to buy .38 or 9mm.

the great .22 hoarders bring it upon themselves. asshats.

9mm has always been plentiful and isn't a round that hurts to shoot like a .40 or .45

If you are looking for a used one, how about High Standard Double Nine. Dad has one and it is a great shooting little spoon.

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I have no experience with the two you mentioned, but have had a Ruger Single Six Convertible for almost 45 years now! I bought it as a used gun in 1972 for the then princely sum of $65! Nice gun, easy to shoot, will probably never part with it. That said, my favorite .22 revolver is the Colt Officers Model from before WWII. They are extremely well made, incredibly accurate and have one of the best triggers you will ever experience! Since these guns are built on the Colt I/E frame, there are lots of grip/stock options available. While the Colts are not inexpensive, one will last you a lifetime! This particular OM is wearing a set of grips done by Lew Sanderson.

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I think the .22 shortage is starting to thaw. I found 525 count Remington bricks at Gander Mountain recently. I think it was $30. It never going to be 4-5 cents a round again, but that's still a lot of shooting for very little $.

Two words: air guns. I made the switch a couple, maybe three years ago and haven't looked back. My .22's sit silent for the most part. It's a crying shame - I have some very nice pistols, revolvers, and rifles.

More in keeping with this thread, I bought a Single Six on my 21st birthday. Because I could. It's my all-time favorite .22 revolver. Still have it, now dressed up a bit with Eagle grips in Pao Faro (I think that's how it's spelled):

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Jim, thanks but my 14 months as a Infantryman in Vietnam taught me different