Never shot one but there are some good reviews on youtube on them.

 

Check out Buffalo Outdoors

 

Not a 22, but I have the AL9.0 (9mm revolver). It is a quality piece. Made in the Czech Republic (by Alfa Proj), as I assume the 22 revolvers are. I don't think you would be disappointed.

 

Well I actually got one yesterday. Took it to the range today and put 500 rounds thru it. It functioned flawlessly. Sure the double action trigger is a bit heavy but no more than my buddies new S&W 617. The groups were tight right out of the box at 10 yards and I found I am more accurate in double action. Fit, finish and quality build are in my opinion better than my friends new S&W 617. He actually had to send his back after 1000 rounds due to out of time, terrible leading in forcing cone and a broken trigger. Yes it was a new gun and now after reading about S&W quality control I am glad I got the RIA AL22. Now I know resale S&W will command a higher price, but having an accurate,well build fun gun to shoot makes up for that.

I would not hesitate to get the RIA AL22. I hope this helps other folks discover this awesome revolver.

 

Several years back a friend bought an Alfa-Proj revolver,,,
It was from a different distributor and had a different name.

But it's a solidly built gun that his kids haven't been able to wear out,,,
I once thought it would be a nice companion piece,,,
To any of the bolt-action CZ rifles.

Same country and all that.

I was surprised at Rock Islands price,,,
I remember those others going for $399.00.

But then again,,,
That was a few years back.

Aarond

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looks like a very nice revolver - id like to handle one before buying but i like what i see in your photo ,

 

Been searching for a K-framed sized 22 revolver and originally wanted a companion to my Ruger Match Champion, a GP100 22. Trying to find one for under a $1,000 in auction, no one is stocking them, proved impossible. Then started considering the S&W options and they can be had for under $1,000. But ran across some reviews of the Czech-made AL22. Probably will order one of these this week. No one locally carries them. I found one bad review related to the accuracy of the 22wmr version and that is about it.

 

Look at Palmetto State Armory. They have them in stock.

 

My LGS had one. Nice looking but I handed it back. Common sense kicked me on the shin and told me I already had more 22 handguns than I can shoot regularly. I told common sense to go away and leave me alone but he persisted and I left it at the shop.

 

You are stronger than I am. I have that same voice, I find just turning down my hearing aids tends to quiet that voice,

 

I ended up ordering one from Armscorp this morning. I have a couple of other RIA guns in my collection including a 30 year old government model 1911 my father bought for me and that little reduced sized 1911-like 380 they produce. Both have been nothing but dependable. Of course his revolver is a Czech-made firearm.