.22lr practice revolver search for my Father-in-law...

Charter Arms makes the Pathfinder in .22.
I have an older, adjustable sighted, one in stainless.
Shoots well and is about the same size as my Smith J-frames.

More recent versions don't have adjustable sights.

My Ruger polymer frame .22 had an acceptably light d.a. trigger pull--lighter than the J frame belonging to the elder man with hand issues.

317 is probably the way to go for a 22LR revolver. The plastic primer only rounds are also a great idea. If you want a lighter trigger than the rimfire revolvers, and don't mind the ammo cost, .32 hand ejectors are pretty much the last remaining affordable smith revolvers, and they're extremely cool.

A 43c with a Wollf reduced weight spring. I have one in mine and have yet to have a firearm related issue making decent ammo go bang.

As big a fan as I am of .32's, .32 ammo is freaking expensive if you're not reloading.

Only you and your dad know if his issues will cause problems with shooting a DAO revolver.

The LCR is significantly cheaper than the 43c however, I can't speak for the reliability of reduced weight springs in the LCR .22.

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... I think I want those for me! :D
how loud are they? think I could get away with making a short range in my 36' shed?

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I'd still recommend a set of foamie ear plugs. They are a large pistol primer inserted into a plastic case. Out of a 4" .38 revolver, they sound like a loud BB gun.

I am pretty deaf, and am very cautious about noise as a result of prior permanent hearing loss.

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Originally Posted by SeriousStudent

I'd still recommend a set of foamie ear plugs. They are a large pistol primer inserted into a plastic case. Out of a 4" .38 revolver, they sound like a loud BB gun.

I am pretty deaf, and am very cautious about noise as a result of prior permanent hearing loss.

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On a twangandbang YouTube video, he compares some of the wax and plastic primer powered loads.

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Originally Posted by hufnagel

snap caps are definitely on the list of things to bring him next time i'm there.

I like that 317... for me :D

I've seen several people here and elsewhere recommend light loads or wadcutters. Neither he nor I are reloaders. Any recommendations for soft shooting loads? My experience with .38spl ammo is limited. I know Freedom Munitions make a 125gr load that shoots pretty light (makes my 686 feel like my 617) but still has some decent kick in my 442, so that might not be light enough. I have a case of it still so I guess I could bring some next time i'm visiting.



... I think I want those for me! :D
how loud are they? think I could get away with making a short range in my 36' shed?

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This place was recommended by LSP972. They are having a 25% off sale of 148 HBWC. I bought a case and they seem pretty light recoiling to me. I think Steve called them bunny fart loads. I don't remember the exact velocity but I'm pretty sure it's less than 800fps.

what place was that?

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what place was that?

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https://www.precisiondelta.com/produ...ed-ammunition/

thanks. not all that up on .38spl ammo pricing, but $232/1000 for range ammo sure feels like a pretty decent price. I'll have to order some in a couple days to try.

eta: that was before the 25% off. $174.30 for 100 148gr HBWC rounds? and free shipping? daddy is gonna spend money now!