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22 revolvers any suggestions........
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I have always been partial to Ruger revolvers. They are well made, brute strong, and should outlive me with proper care. You can fire them with confidence, knowing the gun is much stronger than it needs to be. I have had other (cheaper) revolvers, and have regretted buying them.
MacHete
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I am compelled to defend my M6. Here are a few (unloaded) weights for comparison:
S&W 317 Airweight (.22lr)- 10.5 oz.
Beretta 92 (9mm)- 34.4 oz.
Ruger Single-Six (.22lr/mag.)- 35 oz.
Springfield M6 Scout (.22lr/.410ga.)- 36 oz.
Colt 1911 (.45acp)- 38 oz.
I own and love the bottom four of the above. You may notice that the M6 weighs only ONE OUNCE more than the Single-Six. I will grant that ammo for the M6 would add a great deal of weight and bulk, but I think the trade-off for versatility (and potential accuracy) is a good one. I have a whole bunch more options with slugs, 000 buckshot, #4 shot AND .22lr at my disposal. The two barrels are also a handy place to wrap lots and lots of 550 cord
Just something to think about
S&W 317 Airweight (.22lr)- 10.5 oz.
Beretta 92 (9mm)- 34.4 oz.
Ruger Single-Six (.22lr/mag.)- 35 oz.
Springfield M6 Scout (.22lr/.410ga.)- 36 oz.
Colt 1911 (.45acp)- 38 oz.
I own and love the bottom four of the above. You may notice that the M6 weighs only ONE OUNCE more than the Single-Six. I will grant that ammo for the M6 would add a great deal of weight and bulk, but I think the trade-off for versatility (and potential accuracy) is a good one. I have a whole bunch more options with slugs, 000 buckshot, #4 shot AND .22lr at my disposal. The two barrels are also a handy place to wrap lots and lots of 550 cord
Just something to think about
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I am glad about the weights you posted. that is one thing I love about these forums. you post a question and you know someonelse is gonna reply with excellent info.
I think I am gonna get an M6 and a 22 revolver. there are so many good ones out there. I am gonna wait till I get to a gun shop and see.
I am not sure which one is destined to go in my BOB. I am always repacking and rethinking things. there are somany factors to consider.
long gun accuracy is a great advantage.
I think I am gonna get an M6 and a 22 revolver. there are so many good ones out there. I am gonna wait till I get to a gun shop and see.
I am not sure which one is destined to go in my BOB. I am always repacking and rethinking things. there are somany factors to consider.
long gun accuracy is a great advantage.
Actually, if you're considering an M6 AND a second revolver, you'd do better to make the revolver a .357. This would give you a better self defense tool, that would still do double duty as a hunting gun. But the M6 would be a MUCH better choice than any .22 pistol as long as your pack was big enough to carry it concealed.
Another option to the M6 is the Rossi Matched Pair, which is a .22 rifle with a second shotgun barrel in .410, 20, or 12 gauge. I've had both the M6 and the Rossi (.22/.410), and the Rossi definitely has the better trigger. Also, the Rossi is only about $140.00, while the M6 is around $180.00. There are advantages to both guns. With the M6, the weight is slightly less, and you have both barrels immadiately available. With the Rossi, you need to switch barrels if you want to shoot shotgun instead of rifle, but you have the benefit of larger gauges.
The only real downside of the Rossi is the plastic sights. I replaced the rear sight on mine with a steel buckhorn rear from another .22 rifle, and epoxied the front sight blade in place, once it was adjusted properly for height. One other advantage of the Rossi is that you can get a spare barrel in .357, and *possibly* other calibers as well. I'm still checking on that.
For a pure survival gun, the M6 would be the better choice, especialy backed up with a centerfire revolver. For a weekend plinker AND pot gun, the Rossi would get the nod. And once the sight situation is taken care of, the Rossi shoots extremely well.
Another option to the M6 is the Rossi Matched Pair, which is a .22 rifle with a second shotgun barrel in .410, 20, or 12 gauge. I've had both the M6 and the Rossi (.22/.410), and the Rossi definitely has the better trigger. Also, the Rossi is only about $140.00, while the M6 is around $180.00. There are advantages to both guns. With the M6, the weight is slightly less, and you have both barrels immadiately available. With the Rossi, you need to switch barrels if you want to shoot shotgun instead of rifle, but you have the benefit of larger gauges.
The only real downside of the Rossi is the plastic sights. I replaced the rear sight on mine with a steel buckhorn rear from another .22 rifle, and epoxied the front sight blade in place, once it was adjusted properly for height. One other advantage of the Rossi is that you can get a spare barrel in .357, and *possibly* other calibers as well. I'm still checking on that.
For a pure survival gun, the M6 would be the better choice, especialy backed up with a centerfire revolver. For a weekend plinker AND pot gun, the Rossi would get the nod. And once the sight situation is taken care of, the Rossi shoots extremely well.