article · Mar 4, 2026 · Lucky Gunner Lounge

Best .22 Revolver? 5 Medium-Frame Models Compared

Chris Baker · luckygunner.com

We test five medium-frame .22 LR revolvers—including the S&W 617, Colt King Cobra, Ruger GP100, Taurus 992, and Spohr 283—to see which performs best.

Shooters

Clubs

Accuracy Speed Practical Shooting Club Action Pistol Group USPSA Steel Challenge The Firing Pin, LLC

Matches

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Steel Challenge Shooting Class upcoming

Topics

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Organizations

CCISmith & WessonSteel Challenge

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