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If you are interested in being able to shoot .22 shorts then a revo is the way to go. I have a S&W 317, 3� 63, 5� 63, 17, 617 and Ruger Single Six and the new 4� SP101. If you don�t want to go with the weight and bulk of the K frame Smiths, then IMO the SP101 is the best of the smaller revos. Mine is more accurate then the J frame Smiths, almost as accurate as the K frame Smiths and after a little smoothing has a very nice trigger, both double action and single action.
If you want an auto and can live with only being able to shoot .22 LR, then a S&W Model 41 with the 5� sport barrel would be the best with a Ruger MK III 22/45 not far behind. After a little trigger work on the 22/45 I am amazed at how closely it matches the Model 41, and for a lot less money.
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I am surprised the new S&W is so bad.
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So I'm onto 63's or 17 K-22's - cool thnx
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And for a little less money, one can pick up a used Buckmark Challenge (not the same gun as the Challenger). It's another often overlooked version - the modern fore-runner of the UDX models. With all the excitement about the new Lite Ruger pistols, I find that I can douse my desire to pick one up by simply taking my Buckmark Challenge out for a spin. The challenge is a mere 2 ounces heavier than the Ruger 22/45 Lite - and while I haven't tried one to see if it's any different, the typical Ruger stock trigger isn't as fine as the Buckmark's, and I find accuracy to be comparable between my Challenge and my Ruger MKIII Hunter.
I have a Buckmark Challenge and would agree with the above review.
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If you are interested in being able to shoot .22 shorts then a revo is the way to go. I have a S&W 317, 3� 63, 5� 63, 17, 617 and Ruger Single Six and the new 4� SP101. If you don�t want to go with the weight and bulk of the K frame Smiths, then IMO the SP101 is the best of the smaller revos. Mine is more accurate then the J frame Smiths, almost as accurate as the K frame Smiths and after a little smoothing has a very nice trigger, both double action and single action.
If you want an auto and can live with only being able to shoot .22 LR, then a S&W Model 41 with the 5� sport barrel would be the best with a Ruger MK III 22/45 not far behind. After a little trigger work on the 22/45 I am amazed at how closely it matches the Model 41, and for a lot less money.
How do you like the SP101 with the 4 inch barrel?
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Look at the Ruger SR 22, good trigger. good sights
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I don't know if it's the best - but I like my Ruger SP101 4" 22. The sights are really easy to see. Looks yellow in the picture but it is fiberoptic green. Pachmeyer grip. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o642/Ngrumba/PR22700B__60318135482751112801280_zps1e6d310e.jpg)
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Spotshooter: One pistol that I often take along on situations like you describe is one of my S&W Model 63's.
These "J" frame pistols are quite light in my mind and very accurate indeed with at least "good" sights if not better.
I have killed Grouse with mine out to about 15 - 20 yards on many occassions.
Best of luck to you with whichever you choose.
Hold into the wind
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i picked up my "2nd"....browning back in nov...made it xmas gift for my son http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=316394025 sad thing is i got "my" brand new in 79/80 for 180.00....but than again it was a good investment 
I work harder than a ugly stripper....
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