.22 single action guns

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

   I had a Frontier Scout back in 59, it was the 22 mag, mine was 4 3/4", but it wasn't accurate at all, I would have been better of with the 22 LR., nice little gun, just couldn't hit anything  worth a darn, mine came with the black Colt rubber grips, which I change off to some AJAX imitation stag, sold it in 62, got couple Ruger Single Six's in 66, and they were keepers.

       tEN wOLVES 

[Danny Bear Claw]

About a year ago I bought a 22 mag. cylinder for my Frontier Scout but have yet to fire any 22 mag. ammo in it.
I don't know how well it will shoot them.  

As I stated above... My Scout shoots quite accurately with 22lr lead bullets.  It don't shoot jacketed bullets worth a damn.  About the best groups I can get with jacketed ammo is the CCI Stingers, and then we're talking 6 to 7 inch groups at 20 yards.   

[Oregon Bill]

I handle many of these guns regularly,. I think the Uberti Stallion is well worth considering at nearly $200 less than the Ruger. I find most of the current Ubertis, whether Cimarron, Beretta or Uberti marked, are better timed and fitted than the current Ruger sixguns. That said, you'll never wear out a Ruger.

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[ChuteTheMall]

I bought a brand new Ruger New Model Super Single Six for under $80.00, including both cylinders.
Best gun I ever bought, and also the first gun I ever bought.
I still have it, and always will.
 



Should I mention that I bought it at Woolco in the summer of 1973?

[wildman1]

Ah had one at about the same time, traded it fer a model 37 Ithaca featherlight 20 gauge, both great guns. just bought another Ruger ss in 22-22mag last winter. Wish Ah still had the first one, not sorry bout the Ithaca tho.  WM

[rbgfishboy]

Hey everybody - just a quick update. I've fired 988 rounds through the EAA Bounty Hunter. No problems, no misfires, and having a ball!! I'll post another update when I hit 1500 rounds.

[rickk]

Ruger just yesterday announced  the new "Single 10".

Looks like it is the same size as the Single 6, but there are 10 holes in the cylinder.

It does NOT seem to come with a 22 mag cylinder like the Single 6 does.

[wildman1]

Saw that, figured it might be the same size cyl. as 357 etc. WM

[sack peterson]

This is nice.  And, it's for sale!

http://www.sackpeterson.com/models/dakota.jpg

[Aiden528]

Personally I am a big fan of birdshead grips but finding Single sixes with them are a pain especially 4". If you can get over the stupid hammer block safety, I can recommend Heritage rough riders, I had a little 3" B/H which was a great backpacking pistol and a lot of fun to go plinking with. Really wish I still had it cause they e become a hard find now also n

[Rafe Covington]

I have a Ruger Single Six 22 LR/22 MAG with 9.5 in barrel, probably has 10K rounds thru it with nary a problem. I would always recommend the Ruger.

Rafe

[Major 2]

I bought a brand new Ruger New Model Super Single Six for under $80.00, including both cylinders.
Best gun I ever bought, and also the first gun I ever bought.
I still have it, and always will.
 



Should I mention that I bought it at Woolco in the summer of 1973?

I could echo this word for word ..except "I still have it" part  and the Woolco parts , yeah ! I remember them )

Traded the Single 6 in a moment of lust ( not sorry for the lusted after piece , but sorry I let the Ruger go for it ! )
I remember going to Woolco when they closing down out of Business, they were selling out everything 1/2 price.
They had 5 Marlin Glenfields 22 Semi autos at $99 @ 1/2 price $49.50 each, they would not let me buy all 5 ( saying it was not fair to any other customers  )  I bought 2 and went back with my Dad to buy two more they were all sold.

[ConfederateNorth]

My first, and to date only SA pistol is my Ruger Bearcat. I love the ever loving crap out of this gun. I bought it used, and have put Lord only knows how many rounds through it.

I have no experience with other SA's, but this little rascal is how I got bit by the CAS Bug.

[mcgiiver]

I own a Heritage Rough Rider and would say stay away from them at all cost. A real junker that spits lead all the time, simply not very accurate. Pot metal frame with some green finish which is supposed to be case hardened look. Cylinder is hard to unload.

[Doc Sunrise]

I have to say Ruger's Bearcat is hard to beat.  I also enjoy my Colt Scout that is from 1964, and another truly fun, well made, and the size of a Colt SAA, I have a USFA 12/22 and Rimfire Plinker with dual cylinders.  All shoot great and represent different price ranges.  Here is a picture of my USFAs.

[Pancho Peacemaker]

Colt has actually producted 3 Rimfire single actions.  All are built on 7/8 size SAA frames.  I spend a fair amount of time collecting them:

1) Colt Scout (made 1957 to 1970).  Aluminum frame, fixed sights.
2) Colt New Frontier (made 1970 to 1986) Steel frame, adjustable sights
3) Colt Peacemaker (1970 to 1977)  Steel frame, fixed sights.

You can find them in .22LR and .22LR/.22WMR convertible.  The WMR cylinders are usually unfluted.  A variety of barrel lengths were made from  4.75" up to Buntline specials.

These are all avaliable at auction at prices comparable to a new Single Six.

The "nicest" ones I've handled and own are the 1970 to 1977 steel frame models.  Their fit and finish are a bit nicer.  The 1980's New Frontier's have a much rougher finish and incorporate a strange "lawyer safety" inside the loading gate.  (I own one and can post pictures if anyone is interested).  The Scouts are nice, but very light due to the alloy frame.

One "bargain" out there:  Commemoratives.  Many commemoratives were made on the "Scout" model.  They did not hold value very well, and as such many have been turned and some fired.  If you hunt around, you can find some of these Commemoratives in less than "collector grade condition".  They usually sell for a song and smile.  I've gotten 2 Commemorative in slightly used condition for $300.

[Deadeye Dick]

Colt has actually producted 3 Rimfire single actions.  All are built on 7/8 size SAA frames.  I spend a fair amount of time collecting them:

1) Colt Scout (made 1957 to 1970).  Aluminum frame, fixed sights.
2) Colt New Frontier (made 1970 to 1986) Steel frame, adjustable sights
3) Colt Peacemaker (1970 to 1977)  Steel frame, fixed sights.

Pancho,
I had a Colt Frontier Scout, nickel plated, 22 LR that I purchased in the mid 60's. Couldn't have been aluminum if nickel plated. Not meaning to undermine your statement, but just wondering if you considered those models.
 

Deadeye Dick

[Pancho Peacemaker]

Pancho,
I had a Colt Frontier Scout, nickel plated, 22 LR that I purchased in the mid 60's. Couldn't have been aluminum if nickel plated. Not meaning to undermine your statement, but just wondering if you considered those models.
 

Deadeye Dick

Deadeye,

Your Scout is a "K" frame.  These were all nickel plated.  The frame on these is made from Zamac 3 alloy.  It is a mixture of 96% zinc and 4% aluminum.  Zamac 3 will take a nickel plate.  Zamac 3 was also used in the "P" series Scouts which are blued.  These were advertised by Colt as "Heavy Frame Scouts".   The Zamac frame is also used on many of the commemorative Scouts.

"K" and "P" series Scouts weigh 6 oz more than the Q & F frame Scouts which are made from Aluminum Alloy 518 (92% aluminum & 8% magnesium).

All this info is courtesy of: Wilkerson, Don  "Colt Scouts, Peacemakers, & New Frontiers".  Walsworth Pub.  1993.

[Deadeye Dick]

I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.
Deadeye Dick

[mracheson]

I own a Heritage Rough Rider and would say stay away from them at all cost. A real junker that spits lead all the time, simply not very accurate. Pot metal frame with some green finish which is supposed to be case hardened look. Cylinder is hard to unload.

Ditto.  Mine is a blue birdshead model.  Not accurate.  The cylinder ratchets are eating the soft alloy frame creating cylinder shake after only as few hundred rounds of .22lr.