.22 hand gun question

I've got a few 22lrs.

My problem with the revolver is capacity and reloading.

If I were looking for 1 it would likely be the buckmark. Very accurate and can get a couple extra mags to keep on hand. Also, I've never had an issue with my buckmark. In my experience it's more of they type of ammo that causes issues in 22lr, not the action of the gun.

Definitely a revolver. It won’t jam and will shoot any 22lr ammo you can find.

Buckmark as previously said. Not as loud as a revolver, more accurate IMO and holds more rounds.

Since you said "Sparing usage" I would say a revolver. Now if you do plan on plinking as well then I would agree with the buckmark. I have an older .22 revolver I carry in the early season when doing fields and such. I have never had to reload in the field and I don't need to worry about the dust and such with a revolver. Like said it will shoot ANY ammo.

I'm gonna go ahead and say both.

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whatever you decide, get some ratshot

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Got any leads? Got some on backorder that might come in next fall. I can't find any in stock anywhere.

I love my $199 Ruger Wrangler revolver.

The drawback is no suppressor and only six shots. But it’s easy to reload, accurate enough, and solid as a hammer. And I don’t have a suppressor anyway Bc the government makes it such a PITA to get one.

If I didn’t have my Single Six, I’d buy a Ruger Wrangler.

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I have some old POS looking revolver that my grandpa had. Not sure why he had it, and it is a pain to reload, but it always works with any ammo, and I've taken care of a few pests over the years with it. I used to have a Ruger semi auto, but just never shot it enough to keep it. Ended up trading it in when I was getting a 9mm for carrying.

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My grandad's nickel .22 revolver is 9 shot so it kinda negates the ammo vs semi auto to an extent. It's an old H&R 927 (Harrington and Richardson, 927 stamped on the barrel but can't find online listing for the model)

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Definitely a revolver. It won’t jam and will shoot any 22lr ammo you can find.

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This is the best answer, because you said

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for rodents, snakes, outdoor small animals, etc

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I have several semiautos. Not the Buckmark people are suggesting, but I have a Ruger Mk II, which is just as popular and reliable. Also have a High Standard Sportking, a Beretta 21A and a S&W 22A.

No matter how great the pistol is, you have to consider the AMMO. 22lr is rimfire, which is going to be a lot more unreliable than a centerfire cartridge. Even with the cheap steel 9mm, I haven't got a dud yet. But with various bulk 22, I have occasionally had a FTF.

OP mentioned 'snakes'... the last thing you want to do with a poisonous snake is to have a misfire. At least with a DA revolver, you can just pull the trigger again; with any semiauto pistol you have to rack the slide.

I have an old H&R Sportsman, 9 shot cylinder. You can't go wrong with something like that.