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Ruger MkII 5 1/2" or 6 7/8" hvy bbl.

ONE hole to clean....not 6 to 11 holes to clean.

I had timing issues with my new 4-inch 617 right out of the box. It was a 2017 gun. Sent it back, and three months later I called and asked where it was and it was another two months before I saw it. I still get the occasional spitting. I wasn't really happy with the accuracy until I put a Trijicon RMR on it. Now it's a inch/inch and half gun at 15 yards off bags. Single Action. So I guess that says more about my eyes than the gun. If the new Colt wasn't so damn expensive if and when you can find one, I'd probably go that route if I had to do it again. As much as I like the prelocks like any other red-blooded American, I like the ten-shot cylinder better. Especially using Speed Beez.

Just trying to put mine back together gave me Alzheimer's, and I had the MK III Hunter. Outstanding trigger, and not a bad shooter.

I've got a couple mark 2s and a mark 3. I still have to watch YouTube to put them back together

I know you said you didn’t want a single six so maybe this is not your cup of tea. I just got this Super Wrangler, made some walnut stocks for it and took it shooting. I shot some 40 gr auto match through it first (the shoot and see target) then picked up some Aguila 38 gr hollow points. That’s six shots at 15 yards (the box). They sure don’t break the bank.

The original S&W 34's are really nice. I've also been impressed with a Dan Wesson that found it's way home with me.

Dirtfarmer, That pre-war Colt is the nuts. I like the Python grips better myself. But, the originals show the vintage unmistakably.

I would also suggest a S&W Model 17.

This one is a 17-3. K-22.

A Smith 17, 18 or K22 or Officers Model would get my vote.

Pre Officer Model MKIIIs, meaning post war but Python actions would get my vote. I believe they ran from 1955 to the mid to late sixties.
The MKIIIs are nice but really overbuilt.

If wanting for DA shooting, Smiths win out with factory actions.

Dan Wesson have served me well

Plenty of options to choose from. Take your time, pick your poison. As long as your are patient you will find what you like.

Nice 17-3

Lotsa good ideas here from an abundance of experience. I would not buy anything new , as the workmanship and production of the older models is not duplicated .

A few notes: the 4 click Ruger single sixes were not convertible, hence nice tight .222 bores.

You mentioned the Diamond back , I have had several, none were shooters. But, they look great.

You have been pointed in the right direction.....don't mess it up.

I agree with this suggestion, but...the heart wants what the heart wants. If the OP wants a wheel gun, then a wheel gun it shall be. He didn't state any particular reason as to why it needs to be a revolver, but there might be one or more. To answer the question asked: My suggestion is a used Smith 617. If you decide to sell it, you should easily break even.

As to why not a revolver, .22 revolvers are fine if you are one of those who really like revolvers. We each must determine our own "revolver affinity" by buying a few and then seeing if they ever leave the house after the first two range trips. I've had a couple .22lr revolvers over the years. I'd buy one, and then sell it. Then I'd kick myself, buy another, and then remember why I sold the first one. For me, the utility isn't there. I still have some J-frames and a couple of pre-lock Smiths, but none in .22lr. I've had similar experiences with .22lr conversion kits--both for 1911's and Glocks. They seem like a good idea, but I rarely shoot them.

For some reason, I think the Ruger MK II or the Browning Buckmark is the sweet spot of the .22lr handgun world. But again, this is all just my personal preference. I include these musings only for the OP's consideration. If he buys a .22lr revolver but later falls out of love with it, I just want to let him know that there's no shame in it. A gun purchase is not a marriage; it's a dating relationship. If you decide you're not satisfied, you are free to break-up with your gun and move on!

Or,...... you can buy 'em all.

In my earlier days, that's exactly what I would have done! :-)

If you decide to buy a .22 revolver, don't buy one with that ugly Hillary hole. 1911Addicts site has a "gallery" thread, like most sites. Some guys get on there and they're all gleeful about their new gun. Then, I click on the picture to blow it up and it's got the big fat ugly Hillary hole. I immediately close the picture. Zero interest. Lol.

There are so many old S&W revolvers out there for sale. I don't know why anyone would buy a new S&W revolver. The older revolvers just have so much more class.

Here's Model 14-3. K-38.

Very nice!

They’re easier to reassemble than a Nylon 66. Don’t ever strip one of those down to parts, no need to. I had to borrow a friends 66 to put mine back together. My gunsmith was impressed I pulled it off, said he occasionally gets a bag of parts to reassemble.

DF

Yep, shopping is half the fun.

Guess I’ve been on too many Mall trips with my wife, starting to think like her.

But the chase can be challenging.

DF

My S&W M17-3 made 1971. A very nice accurate .22 that won’t break the bank if you shop around for a while.
Like all all good things they are getting harder to find.