USFA 12/22

[tomray]

I've been contemplating a USFA 12-22 for some time now. This is an itch I have, that just won't go away!

I finally bought one recently, on the way home after attending a Gunshow.
I took it to the range the next day to get aquainted with it, and was pleasantly surprized. I don't consider myself a good revolver shooter, being a retired 1911 pin and plate shooter, and a retired small bore bullseye shooter. I've never spent much time with revolvers.

After about 3 cylinders (30 rounds or so) I started to modify my grip and trigger finger technique a bit, and then things started to come together. I was then able to hold the 8,9 & 10 ring  on a 22 target at 50' indoors offhand. Its nothing like my match gun, but I'll learn this gun too!

My impressions of this pistol are, it's built like a swiss watch.  Fit and finish are superb. Its heavier at the muzzle than my USFA SAA 45 Colt, due to the smaller bore ,and heavier cylinder, it "hangs" on target quite well.
I plan to work more with it, to get to the point it will become a reliable woods gun. I noticed it liked HV ammo noticably better than target ammo.......I found that interesting.
If any of you are considering a SAA in 22 caliber, the USFA deserves a serious look.......It's real quality and heft, just like the 45 Colts, so it doesn't feel like a toy. This pistol weighs 48 OZ. Its not an inexpensive pistol, but as with all things you get what you pay for, and this pistol is well worth the money.

Anyone else have one of these guns?



Tom
 

[rogertc1]

I too have one in 4 3/4 barrel. Beautiful revolver and to me worth the money I paid. I don't shoot much however it is mine.

[tomray]

I too have one in 4 3/4 barrel. Beautiful revolver and to me worth the money I paid. I don't shoot much however it is mine.

Hi Roger,

The 4 3/4" barrel models really look sharp. I chose the 5 1/2" to get a little more distance over the sights for woods use. My USFA SAA 45Colt is a 5 1/2" also, so these two pistols can share the same holster.
I think when a shooter decides to buy one of these type guns, they'd better make a decision on what they will settle for, in terms of accuracy in the field, with the primative sights. I also think they should look at it like buying a "keeper' or an heirloom, because in my opinion, these guns are just that. The fit and finish is flawless, actions are tight and crisp, and they are timed correctly so you don't get drag marks on the cylinder. Some other, less expensive replicas are timed "early", because its easier, but that allows the drag marks too.
Thanks for the reply,

Tom