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Do you prefer the semi auto or a revolver in a 22 handgun? I have both the semi's are S&W M41, Ruger MKI bull barrel, Colt Match Target and High Std HD-Military. Revolvers are all S&W K22, M18, and 617. At the end of the day I find myself shooting the revolvers more.

Since much of my 22 shooting these days is with grandkids the tiny revolvers get the nod. Autoloaders leave the gun in an unsafe mode in a possibly excited kid's hand.

But I have been finding decent deals on semi-autos of late..

Yeah, I prefer revolvers. I think that, dollar for dollar, the semi-autos are more accurate, I just prefer revolvers.

I'm a Colt Woodsman guy when it comes to semi's, but I reach for the K-22 more often than not.

GSPfan: I like'em both!
And like them each to an equal extent.
I own and enjoy shooting semi-auto rimfires made by Browning, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Colt, Glock, High Standard and Mitchell.
I also own and enjoy shooting revolver rimfires made by High Standard, Smith & Wesson, Colt and Ruger.
I took out my scoped Smith & Wesson Model 647 revolver in caliber 17 HMR this morning and shot some "Snowphers" with it.
Great fun that whacking the Ground Squirrels on top of the snow with a 17 HMR pistol!
I think it is the "bullet" going downrange to my intended target (aimpoint) that I enjoy so much - not the action or type of firearm I am using at the time.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy

I like and own both types, semi auto and revolvers in double action and single action. If pressed, the semi auto would be my favorite.

I currently have 18 .22 LR handguns, 14 semi-auto and 4 revolvers.

If I'm going to carry a .22 handgun afield, I prefer to carry a S&W 2206 in a shoulder rig because it is flatter, less bulky, and the magazine holds more ammo, plus it is easier to insert a spare loaded magazine than to reload a revolver, even if you carry speed loaders.

OTOH, I carry a .22 Magnim revolver much more often when I go afield, 'cause I kill every poisonous snake that I come across and have found that the .22 Magnum CCI snake shot cartridges are more effective than their .22 LR snake shot cartridges.

I carry a Browning Buckmark often, especially running a trap line. But I must say I do love my K-22 when I'm just out plinking.

I hit better with the Smith 41 and Ruger Mk2 bull. But like the 63 and 617 better.

I went to the range Sunday as it was the first nice day we've had in a long time. I took the M41, Ruger MKI and the High Std along with a 6 inch M617. The High Std experienced multiple failure to fire episodes but hopefully a new main spring is the cure but it's to cold and windy to shoot today. The big surprise accuracy wise was the M617. It held it's own with the M41 and the Ruger. When I go to the woods for just a walk or while bird hunting a S&W 22/32 kit gun usually goes along.

Revolvers are cool Alan. I remember when I was a kid, I grew up with a Smith 29-2. I saved up my birthday money and such to have my mom buy it from a cop friend. He also hand loaded ammo for me as well. Basically learned to shoot pistols with that thing. My dad had a Buckmark that I could have used, but back then I had my own pistol. Never really did like the Browning, as it was always jamming and schidt because my dad did not take care of it and clean it like he should have. From about 13 until I turned 18 I worked on wearing that 29 out and did a good job of it, as when I traded it off, the cylinder did not turn like it was supposed to. After that I got into the Ruger semi autos and never looked back, having my fill of revolvers. So, my pick is the Ruger MKII with the 5" bull barrel. I also have the competition model, but the shorter barrel shoots just as well and is more nimble feeling.. Never a hiccup with these extremely reliable pistols either.

In my small sampling of .22 pistols that I've owned the autoloaders have been more accurate and that remains the case in my safe today.
The revolvers come out for general carry around the farm and plinking or if I have company - nephews etc.
For hunting and more "serious" farm duty the Buckmark gets the call due to it's superior accuracy and quick follow-up shots.
In the end I guess I prefer the semi-auto.

Shot Ruger SA, Smith and Colt DA revolvers.
Also Colt, Ruger, Smith and High Standard autos.
Like High Standards the best buy they aint perfect.
With aging eyes, optics are needed
My Buckmark 5.5 w reflex is pretty darn decent.

No preference here, I enjoy both.

I prefer revolvers.

Revolvers here

I love both but I shoot a semiauto more because Its easier to clean than a revolver, as far as accuracy goes My 617 6" is the most accurate .22lr handgun I own, it is more accurate than my Model 41 or Browning Buck mark II.....My Ruger Single Six 6" comes in last in the accuracy dept.......Hb

From CB Caps to CCI Shotshells to High Speed HPs, a .22LR revolver will function properly with all of them. And, a quality revolver will have all the accuracy necessary for out in the yard:


Revolvers just take a lot more practice, as they tend not to be as easy to shoot well as semi-autos:


But, a .22LR revolver can be made to shoot very well indeed:

I like 'em BOTH!

Presently own a Ruger Birdshead Wrangler revolver.

Have a Glock 44 and Ruger MK 4 lite autos.

Have bought, traded and sold many revolvers and autos over the years.

Two of my biggest regrets, is selling a Colt Match Target Woodsman, and a Colt Diamondback 22LR.

Virgil B.

Kinda like asking which kid would you sell.