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Several years ago, the single-action Colt Frontier Scout revolvers were quite popular. Shown here are two fine examples of this model.

Many years ago, two of the most popular target revolvers were the double-action Colt Officer’s Model Match and the Smith & Wesson Masterpiece, both of which were available in 22 LR. These fine revolvers were capable of outstanding performance even in formal competition. In addition to these models with 6-inch barrels, both Colt and Smith & Wesson produced target grade revolvers with 4-inch barrels that were intended to serve as companion pieces to the centerfire firearms carried on duty by many police officers. The Colt Diamondback was available in both 38 Special and 22 LR as was the Smith & Wesson Combat Masterpiece. None of these models is produced at this time. However, Smith & Wesson offers two types of double-action revolvers in 22 LR. The first is the Model 617 that is a full size revolver weighting 41 ounces and having a list price of $663. This stainless steel model with a full-length barrel lug can be considered as a modern replacement for the legendary K-22 Masterpiece target revolver. The Model 317 Airweight is a small frame eight-shot revolver that is available with a 3-inch or 1.88-inch barrel. Weights are only 11.9 or 10.5 ounces respectively. Large-frame revolvers are available in 17 HMR (Model 647) and 22 WMR (Model 648) from Smith & Wesson. In 17 HMR the barrel lengths are 8.38 and 12 inches with weights being over 50 ounces in each case. The 22 WRM is available with a 6-inch barrel length. List prices for these models are in the $650-$700 range. For defensive purposes, Smith & Wesson markets the Model 351 small-frame piece in 22 WMR that has a 1.88-inch barrel and weighs only 10.6 ounces.