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Check out this new revolver I found...
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Indiana Jackson
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Check out this new revolver I found...
Browse the site. They have several versions. The one I like is the: RR22MB4. My local sporting goods store has 6.5" version on sale for $119.99. These may work for a Indy revolver.
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Marcus Petrius
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Amaziah Rimfire
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I looked at the website for these guns and I have the following observations:
- These .22 revolvers are being marketed as scaled down versions of the Colt Peacemaker cowboy revolver. They look similar to a Ruger Single-Six or a Bearcat. If you compared one to an Indy-style large frame Smith & Wesson you would find the .22 much more petite and the Indy gun larger and beefier.
- These guns are "single action", meaning that you have to cock the hammer with your thumb for each shot. The S&W, Webley and the Colt New Service were all "double action", meaning that you just pull the trigger to shoot them.
-These guns have a loading gate on the right side and an ejector housing under the barrel, which the Indy guns do not. The cylinders do not swing out like the S&W.
As to whether they are "close enough" as an Indy-ish gun, I guess it depends on how much of a stickler you are for detail.
- These .22 revolvers are being marketed as scaled down versions of the Colt Peacemaker cowboy revolver. They look similar to a Ruger Single-Six or a Bearcat. If you compared one to an Indy-style large frame Smith & Wesson you would find the .22 much more petite and the Indy gun larger and beefier.
- These guns are "single action", meaning that you have to cock the hammer with your thumb for each shot. The S&W, Webley and the Colt New Service were all "double action", meaning that you just pull the trigger to shoot them.
-These guns have a loading gate on the right side and an ejector housing under the barrel, which the Indy guns do not. The cylinders do not swing out like the S&W.
As to whether they are "close enough" as an Indy-ish gun, I guess it depends on how much of a stickler you are for detail.
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Pyroxene
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Amaziah Rimfire is correct. I can't tell if you are looking for Indy pistols based on price or performance but let me see if I can help.
First, don't discount the ability or performance of the single-shot revolver. I suggest checking out Bob Munden. He was on TV for a while and I have seen him shoot out of the air with a Colt .45 single-action revolver 1/2 dollars, quaters, nickels and dimes. And, his fast draw is probably the quickest in the world and can shoot 3 shots from the single action faster than a .45 Automatic.
That being said, if you are looking for Indy revolvers based on price, you can usually find Smith & Wesson .38 S&W service revolvers starting at about $150USD. They may or may not be in good shape. They can often be found at gun shows.
If you are looking for an Indy revolver chambered in the .22lr cartridge, look for Smith & Wesson model 18-3. I found one for about $350USD and it has almost the exact same weight and frame size as the 1917.
Hope this helps,
Pyro.
First, don't discount the ability or performance of the single-shot revolver. I suggest checking out Bob Munden. He was on TV for a while and I have seen him shoot out of the air with a Colt .45 single-action revolver 1/2 dollars, quaters, nickels and dimes. And, his fast draw is probably the quickest in the world and can shoot 3 shots from the single action faster than a .45 Automatic.
That being said, if you are looking for Indy revolvers based on price, you can usually find Smith & Wesson .38 S&W service revolvers starting at about $150USD. They may or may not be in good shape. They can often be found at gun shows.
If you are looking for an Indy revolver chambered in the .22lr cartridge, look for Smith & Wesson model 18-3. I found one for about $350USD and it has almost the exact same weight and frame size as the 1917.
Hope this helps,
Pyro.