JJ..there are lots of "best"s...question I have for you is what is your primary use going to be?

If you are looking for a double action that is a match to the Mountain Gun then the 6 or 10 shot 4" 617 would be hard to beat. Finding one, especially a pre-IL, is very hard and going to be expensive. A blue Model 18 4" Combat Masterpiece is also a nicely balanced gun.

I'm in the process of some "downsizing" and in looking what I have for DA .22 revolvers the two that I am probably going to come down to is a stainless 4" Model 63 .22 LR that has an extra fitted .22 Magnum cylinder and a blue 70s vintage 4" Model 48 .22 Magnum that has a .22 Long Rifle cylinder fitted to it.

Bob


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