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July 10, 2012
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Possibly looking to pick up a 4" 22LR revolver for the GF to shoot. Was looking at the Smith & Wesson 617, but with a street price of 700 and change, it is a little bit of a turn-off.
Thought it might be cool to have a 22LR D.W. to go with my 3" 715-FB (in 357) I have, and would be a cool way to save a couple bucks.
However, I haven't seen many around. I am not looking for a pistol pack, and would like the heavy barrel version, in 4". How common are these guns?
Thanks!
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February 9, 2009
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The .22's are out there, there have been alot lately on GB. To get one in "mint" might be a bit more challenging, they are around I'm sure, but most I have seen have indicated some use, seems to be that way with .22's. The most common BA on them is the 6" likely followed by 8" You might search a bit for a VH4" that suits you.
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August 28, 2009
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SMF has got it right - they're out there but asking prices seem to be a bit high right now. How about a ruger SP101 in .22? It's a new model that came out this year and seems to be a nice gun.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=303460415
July 10, 2012
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harly said
SMF has got it right - they're out there but asking prices seem to be a bit high right now. How about a ruger SP101 in .22? It's a new model that came out this year and seems to be a nice gun.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=303460415
I have looked at the SP-101's, however I think it is not pretty by any stretch of the imagination 
The S&W 617 is very pretty, as are the heavy barreled D.W.'s, thats why I was looking into those 2. Would love an old diamondback, however that's more money than the 617!
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August 28, 2009
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Oh - you should have told me you wanted pretty. Here......this is pretty! 
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/dan-wesson-small-frame-revolvers/22-pac-project-complete/
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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There was a nice 4" (V, not VH) Model 22 available someplace near you. Comes with an 8" VH also, 3 grips, barrel tool for $499. Not mint, but very clean, solid, and really good condition.
WAS available 
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George Carlin
August 28, 2009
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Here's the gun you want, and I can probably hook you up with a 4 in. barrel!
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/for-sale/for-sale-dan-wesson-22lr/
February 15, 2009
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There's a .22 with a 4" barrel on Gunbroker now. Here:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=302801517
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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That GB item has been up for almost 6 days, no bids at a $450 starting?
There's a message there.
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George Carlin
December 27, 2010
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his buy it now price was way to high I made him offer.If you look their are some 22's around in nice shape I just sold 22 vh pac like new but you are going to have to pay top dollar for them.
October 11, 2009
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I assume when you said it was for your GF, you mean Girlfriend and not Grandfather. If its for a girlfriend and she is of medium to small frame, the DW .22 is on the same frame as the .357 magnum. And it weighs more than the .357 because the bore diameter is smaller. More metal. And to a woman with a small or medium frame it can be a rather large gun to handle. But if its for Grandfather go for it. He will love it. I would.
July 10, 2012
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Dantanna58 said
I assume when you said it was for your GF, you mean Girlfriend and not Grandfather. If its for a girlfriend and she is of medium to small frame, the DW .22 is on the same frame as the .357 magnum. And it weighs more than the .357 because the bore diameter is smaller. More metal. And to a woman with a small or medium frame it can be a rather large gun to handle. But if its for Grandfather go for it. He will love it. I would.
Yes, I meant Girlfriend. The 617 I handled, with the stock plastic S&W grips, were a little small for my hands, but would probably fit her perfectly (her hands are a little smaller than mine).
Since she has shot other center-fire revolvers before and liked them, I am gonna load up my 715 with light, 38 Special target loads and let her loose with that and see how she does.
Thanks all for the input
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