Which of these 2 is your favorite .22 revolver and why? I currently have a very nice older Single Six with interchangable cylinders. I recently ran across a 1959 Frontier Scout and I'm trying to decide if I should buy it, or if I will be disappointed along side the Ruger. Thanks.
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Single Six or Frontier Scout
I own and shoot a Frontier Scout,,,
It was my Mother's revolver so the nostalgia factor is high.
I've owned two Single Six revolvers,,,
They didn't operate any better than the Colts,,,
But the front and rear sights made it easier to hit with.
That's my 2-cents worth.
Aarond
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It was my Mother's revolver so the nostalgia factor is high.
I've owned two Single Six revolvers,,,
They didn't operate any better than the Colts,,,
But the front and rear sights made it easier to hit with.
That's my 2-cents worth.
Aarond
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Having owned both:
Colt wins for:
Colt wins for:
- Color case hardened frame and bluing is nicer but the cast and painted frame is odd alongside the rest of the build
- Nostalgia
- Uniqueness as they are less common than a Ruger
- A LITTLE lighter weight if it will be carried a lot and shot a little
- Robust build for a heavily shot gun
- Better sights by a long shot
- Better trigger with both a better design and much wider trigger blade lending itself to both a lighter actual weight and lighter perceived weight with a wider trigger blade
- The frame/gun and grip frame have a consistent quality of finish unlike the Colt
- Better factory stocks, although if you really want to be fair both can be replaced for cheap and both would benefit from aftermarket stocks
- Heavier weight makes it a bit more stable to hold offhand and more stable during recoil so its easier to shoot precisely
My old Single Six shot better than my Colt New Frontier, but the Colt, and its color case hardening, was sure prettier to look at!
Iirc the Frontier Scout (had 2) was a Zamac frame except for the steel Peacemaker version (which I wanted but never found one affordable). So I got the later iteration, the New Frontier, steel frame, case colored c/w adjustable sights. It was lovely......and shot well for me until my eyes went then the ramp front sight was not good. Somebody gave me real good money for it and I got a nice mid-'70s? Ruger Super SS and put an undercut target front sight on it (easy screw on) from a Ruger Mk something semi-auto. It is nice, but not as nice as the Colt's was, and heavier/bulkier.
I do like my Ruger but miss that New Frontier. My Frontier Scouts not so much, imo they were just plinkers, 1 was only a can shooter.
I do like my Ruger but miss that New Frontier. My Frontier Scouts not so much, imo they were just plinkers, 1 was only a can shooter.
It will depend on your endgame.
you will find fanboys for everything. colts and rugers are no exception. If you are a Ruger fanboy, then stick to ruger. If you want to expand and buy more toys, then be willing to buy and try. One of my shooting friend is a ruger fanboy. Hes also of the mindset, a gun isnt a real (mans) gun unless it has a 4 and a 5 ACP in the caliber.
I have and had both. Mostly colts since that what was i started with and was getting harder to find when i was buying/collecting. Most of my Colt SAA 22 are gone. Have the rugers, but they will go soon too.
The only issue i didnt like about some of AS rugers with the Front ramp sight was that they were so huge and stuck out so much, a mild crosswind would move my barrel off target. The fixed sights were more my liking as far as style/appearance goes.
On the ruger side i have some of each flavor. A flat gate, flat top and 3 screws and some bearcats. I like the cuteness of the bearcat since they are smaller and do the job. one is a tack driver and the others are not. but they are fun. Im more of the liking for the 3 screw since they are more like the original Colts and i hate the updated xfer bar upgrade.
But you really need to figure out what you want. Unless you really just want to add a colt to your stable or want a new toy to play with.
you will find fanboys for everything. colts and rugers are no exception. If you are a Ruger fanboy, then stick to ruger. If you want to expand and buy more toys, then be willing to buy and try. One of my shooting friend is a ruger fanboy. Hes also of the mindset, a gun isnt a real (mans) gun unless it has a 4 and a 5 ACP in the caliber.
I have and had both. Mostly colts since that what was i started with and was getting harder to find when i was buying/collecting. Most of my Colt SAA 22 are gone. Have the rugers, but they will go soon too.
The only issue i didnt like about some of AS rugers with the Front ramp sight was that they were so huge and stuck out so much, a mild crosswind would move my barrel off target. The fixed sights were more my liking as far as style/appearance goes.
On the ruger side i have some of each flavor. A flat gate, flat top and 3 screws and some bearcats. I like the cuteness of the bearcat since they are smaller and do the job. one is a tack driver and the others are not. but they are fun. Im more of the liking for the 3 screw since they are more like the original Colts and i hate the updated xfer bar upgrade.
But you really need to figure out what you want. Unless you really just want to add a colt to your stable or want a new toy to play with.
I guess I now own both...lol. I really didn't expect to get it for the bid I put in $340 plus tax and fees.
I have both. Grandpa bought a Colt Scout 4 3/4" with both LR and WMR cylinders late in his life (1969). It came with walnut grips. I have the original box, manual, sales receipt and hang tag. It shoots OK for a fixed sight revolver. I'll never part with it because it was grandpa's.
I picked up a lightly used Ruger New Model Single Six with both cylinders a few moths ago. Made in 1977. 5 1/2" barrel, blue finish and wood grips. Hefty feel and adjustable sights with a longer sight radius. I think the Colt looks better; more like an 1873 with the notch rear sight and big blade front.
Both are great for repelling boarders when out shooting ground squirrels and one pops up right in front of you.
Get both.
I picked up a lightly used Ruger New Model Single Six with both cylinders a few moths ago. Made in 1977. 5 1/2" barrel, blue finish and wood grips. Hefty feel and adjustable sights with a longer sight radius. I think the Colt looks better; more like an 1873 with the notch rear sight and big blade front.
Both are great for repelling boarders when out shooting ground squirrels and one pops up right in front of you.
Get both.
I prefer the Ruger for shooting because of the adjustable sights but both is a good way to go. I regret selling my Colt 22. My colt had a steel frame and color case finish and dual cylinders. Different box, ... yellow? I hope yours is steel, but we have to take them as we find them. Hard to go wrong with any LNIB Colt.
Just read the receipt. 1959 is older than the one I had. Now, i dont remember did they start out alloy and improve to steel or other way around.
Just read the receipt. 1959 is older than the one I had. Now, i dont remember did they start out alloy and improve to steel or other way around.
My recollection it that the case colored steel frame version of the Frontier Scout, grooved to-strap 'fixed sights', was the Peacemaker Scout and came later in the production run.
Next iteration was the fine New Frontier c/w adj sights.
Ive neglected to mention that in retrospect I did prefer my best F-Scout over the Ruger Bearcat I had a chance to trial for a bit from a friend. It fit my hand better and just had a better 'hang'.
Next iteration was the fine New Frontier c/w adj sights.
Ive neglected to mention that in retrospect I did prefer my best F-Scout over the Ruger Bearcat I had a chance to trial for a bit from a friend. It fit my hand better and just had a better 'hang'.
I’ve owned two Colt Frontier Scouts, a Ruger Bearcat a Ruger Single Six and a Ruger Super Single Six dnd now own three Heritage Rough Riders.
For me, the grip size is most impotent as I like a gun that nestles comfortably.
I loved the pretty little Bearcat but the grip was uncomfortably small for my hand.
The Colt Frontier Scouts fit my hand perfectly.
The Ruger Single Six is a guality gun but the grip had about 1/4” more space to the trigger guard, making it feel sloppy in my hand. If you have large hands; this one’s for you. I also preferred the crisp click of cocking the hammer on the earlier 3-screw models over the dull sound of the transfer models.
The first time I picked up a Heritage Rough Rider I immediately felt like I had a Colt Frontier Scout in my hand. I’d love to know if Colt and Heritage grips could be swapped.
In conclusion, go to a gun store and handle a Ruger Bearcat, Single Six or the cheaper Wrangler and a Heritage Rough Rider. See which one feels just right. They’ll all hit stuff.
Here’s my rough Riders.
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For me, the grip size is most impotent as I like a gun that nestles comfortably.
I loved the pretty little Bearcat but the grip was uncomfortably small for my hand.
The Colt Frontier Scouts fit my hand perfectly.
The Ruger Single Six is a guality gun but the grip had about 1/4” more space to the trigger guard, making it feel sloppy in my hand. If you have large hands; this one’s for you. I also preferred the crisp click of cocking the hammer on the earlier 3-screw models over the dull sound of the transfer models.
The first time I picked up a Heritage Rough Rider I immediately felt like I had a Colt Frontier Scout in my hand. I’d love to know if Colt and Heritage grips could be swapped.
In conclusion, go to a gun store and handle a Ruger Bearcat, Single Six or the cheaper Wrangler and a Heritage Rough Rider. See which one feels just right. They’ll all hit stuff.
Here’s my rough Riders.
love the Single Six. And even the Super Wrangler. But my favorite single action is the Ruger Single Ten
we all have our reasons to prefer one or another , but i too have both of these [actually two frontier scouts] i would not part with any of them and i enjoy them all equally , if you had asked about others i might say differently tho , i prefer both of the above over the wrangler or rough rider , but i really like my colt peacemaker with its 5 1/2" bbl about the same or a little better
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