Ruger Wrangler would be my choice.

 

Say what? 😝

Aarond

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For field carry, plinking, occasional pop shot at a squirrel or rabbit, and all around use, I like the 3” 63, and the 4” 617. Either one of them would be the only choice if I could only have one for an all around 22 revolver.

For collecting, of course the selection would be different. Then we are talking Colts.

 

A S&W model 18. I've had two and still have one. I am consistently more accurate with it in off hand shooting, then any of my other 22 handguns.

 

I've shot others but my Model 18 TH,TT, is my Gold standard. Had it since late 60's. A friend had bought 2 new S&Ws and his wife caught him. My win.

 

I like them all, Colt's, Rugers...but if I could only have one this 617 makes me giggle every time I take it out

I like to hand it to friends and in my best Dirty Harry voice say, "Yep what you have there is the least powerful handgun in the world!" 🤠

 

I like them all, Colt's, Rugers...but if I could only have one this 617 makes me giggle every time I take it out

I like to hand it to friends and in my best Dirty Harry voice say, "Yep what you have there is the least powerful handgun in the world!" 🤠

…..and it will blow your pinky finger clean off.

That is a gorgeous gun. I think THAT is the one I would buy, if I could buy only 1. Good luck finding one, right?🥺

 

Yep, S&W 617. But I would go with a shorter barrel, maybe 4 inch.

 

S&W 617 4inch. It's the last 22lr handgun I'd let go of.

 

A to tv Just wanted to sound in on the 617, my 4” model is the last Revolver in the .22 I would part with. Very robust and fine shooter. Must agree .

 

Another K22 Masterpiece like my grandfather's that I gave to my brother. Perfection.
Ride Safe. Dr.Tramp...........

 

If you could find another K22 Masterpiece, but you can't; and you can't have my pre-17 K22 either. In our family since early '50s

 

Model 18 S&W for me.

 

Colt New Frontier with 22lr and 22mag cylinders

 

Wow, I must have aspritations here... Mine would be a Ruger Single Six 22 WMR. Since I already have one, I'm biased.

 

I have a super single six that I got when I was 16, I have both cylinders for it. Has "Made in the 200th year of American Liberty" stamped on the barrel. Used to shoot rabbits with it when I was in high school.

 

If the question is anything imaginable, I would probably go with a Korth, since I've never owned one. I've owned a Freedom Arms revolver, though, and it's hard to imagine anything built with more precision and durability, if one can live with a heavy, single-action revolver. As it stands for me right now, I am more than happy with my 4" bull-barreled M63 and newly acquired 317.

 

This is a tough question for me just because there are so many on my list. It would be a tough choice between a S&W 4" 617 with full underlug, a model 18, a model 34 Kit gun, or a Colt Diamondback 4".... why would someone suggest such a thing as only owning one? I already have the K22 6" and if I had to stay with that one forever I wouldn't complain too loudly...

 

Of what I"ve owned and regret selling my Colt OMM, greed made me sell it and I've regretted it ever since.

 

Of what I"ve owned and regret selling my Colt OMM, greed made me sell it and I've regretted it ever since.

****.....GB has like 30 of these listed now. The pricing looks "ok" depending on how motivated one is.

 

I would never get rid of my 4" 617. It makes me smile each time I handle it.

 

The only one that would tempt me now would be the 6" new Colt King Cobra 22LR. I have the 4".

 

My 1981 Colt Diamondback 4in 22lr.Bought new for less than 300 wholesale from a friend who had an FFL.Was a lot of money back then.

 

I had one about the same time and loved it - verrrrrry attractive and a great shooter. I "gifted it to my Ex's son, because I was feeling sorry for him. ------ I'm still sorry but for myself.

 

22 mag version of the Astra Cadix, preferably with a 6" barrel.

 

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I couldn't choose, so I bought several I liked.

A .22LR Colt Frontier Scout, ca. 1969

An Old Model Ruger RSSM, ca. 1960 - With extra LR cylinder fitted by Ruger CS

An Old Model Ruger Bearcat, ca. 1969

A .22WRM Charter Arms Pathfinder, ca. 1970

And a .22WRM North American Arms Black Widow, ca.1998 (with my .32 Seecamp)

 

OP asked "if you could buy one," NOT "If you could only own one." Very different questions.

Right now I'm lusting after the new King Cobra in either 4" or 6", but I already have both 4" and 6" .22 Diamondbacks, so I don't really NEED it.

 

OP asked "if you could buy one," NOT "If you could only own one." Very different questions.

Right now I'm lusting after the new King Cobra in either 4" or 6", but I already have both 4" and 6" .22 Diamondbacks, so I don't really NEED it.

Pretty sure if I could buy one, it would be another S&W Kit Gun for the other hip, the only .22 revolver I have, or want. Turns out the answer to his question CAN be the same as “only model owned” 😁

 

I'd have to go with my Model 17 also. It's a fantastic piece of steel art.

 

I've been fortunate enough to have had dozens of rimfire revolvers over my collecting years. Today, I still keep 6 . I don't think I could live with just one but if I did, it would likely be my 4" tuned 617 10 shooter. A very close second would be a also tuned 5.5" Ruger GP100-22. Both are just a pure joy on the range.

 

I have been following looking for ideas and to see what others like. I like that 5.5" GP-100 you posted. Pause for Google -- Now, I almost deleted this reply. Those list at $1000. I know Ruger list was always higher than real. Not any more. I still like it. Perhpas the 357 model would also be worth considering. Oh my, Lipesy did a 44 special. I like being retired. I dont appreciate the reduced cash flow.

 

If I wanted to add another rimfire to the collection a Diamondback with a 6" barrel would be a nice addition, on the other hand, a Ruger LCR eight shot with the 3" barrel might be a lot of fun too.

 

Colt Trooper MkIII in electroliss finish and a 4 inch barrel to go with my 6 inch.

 

Oh your killin me, let my trooper go some 35 years ago and still kick myself everytime I think about that gun. Blued 8" barrel and just the smoothest action. Thanks for reminding me

 

Tough to choose just one. My top 3 are:
1. S&W K-22 from 1947 (5 screw pre-model 17)
2. S&W 34-1 from 1975 (2 inch barrel)
3. S&W 34 no dash, flat latch from 1958 (4 inch barrel)

The 34-1 with the 2 inch barrel is one of the most fun rimfires I've ever shot. Making an aluminum can dance with it is a pure joy.

 

The S&W 617 has always been at the top of my list with the 648 close behind ( both 6" ), but I recently picked up a model 18 which has the best trigger of all my revolvers . . . however have not yet had any range time with it.

I've been considering another 617 in a 4" but since Colt announced the King Cobra Target I would probably opt for one of those after I get to inspect one firsthand.