3" .22 revolvers: 317, 63, or LCRx?

[Glenn E. Meyer]

Not in the list but I did love my Ruger SS Bearcat. My kid also. Just a fun gun.

[peterb]

This does not meet your 3” barrel criteria, but it is about the most fun 22 revolver I’ve owned. I first bought one when I was 16 (my dad bought it). There is also pride of ownership that is hard to get with a modern revolver. Pair it with a nice Milt Sparks holster and you’re cooking with gas.


https://www.gunbroker.com/item/882295740

That’d be a nice companion for my Model 15.....

Also been eyeing the 6” Model 17s on gunbroker. It’s hard to have too many .22s. Budget keeps getting in the way.

I really like k-frames, but keep thinking I should have something smaller/lighter for working with smaller new folks.

[oregon45]

Not in the list but I did love my Ruger SS Bearcat. My kid also. Just a fun gun.

The adjustable sight Ruger Bearcat is an excellent little gun, I just wish Ruger also would bring out an alloy-framed version like the original Bearcat--which is one of the easiest carrying, yet still useful, woods revolvers ever made.

[Duelist]

This does not meet your 3” barrel criteria, but it is about the most fun 22 revolver I’ve owned. I first bought one when I was 16 (my dad bought it). There is also pride of ownership that is hard to get with a modern revolver. Pair it with a nice Milt Sparks holster and you’re cooking with gas.


https://www.gunbroker.com/item/882295740

My 18 no dash has more finish wear than that one. They are very nice.

[mrdanny]

Thinking about a small .22 revolver for range/plinking use. Have fairly narrow hands so j-frame size is ok. Want decent adjustable sights. A quick search shows the lightweight 317, the stainless 63, and the LCRx.

Experiences/thoughts/suggestions?

Thanks!

22 revolvers are 22 pistols right??
22pistol.org is a great pick for 22 pistols too right??