been thinking it over for a long time, posted here before about it...
I am looking into 2 guns:
$349
http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=388&category=Revolverand
$249
http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=46&category=Revolverthere are advantages and disadvantages to each. the main reason I am buying this is to go plinking at a range, nothing more. as a first gun I don't want to get something I am not able to handle yet, and I want it to be really cheap to shoot.
the revolver style I like because it is simple, less to clean and maintain, and just feels better. I also have small hands and can not get even a safe grip on most 9mm size gun grips. I have shot a .40 before, and could barely hold it with both hands. it was just uncomfortable.
a revolver also seems "safer" in my mind, as there is no doubt if it is loaded or not. really simple to check, tip out the cylinder and there you go. no guesswork. I have no children and noone to mess with the gun @ my apartment so I don't have to worry about that.
I did look at some cheaper guns, but I really want the tip out cylinder as it is much easier to load / unload. I don't know what the technical term is, but those guns where you load one bullet at a time suck. they are also almost all single action.
first off is there any logical reason I should not buy one of these two? I am not talking about "stopping power" or anything, WI does not allow anyone to carry, and I have no need for "home protection" in fact I am never going to keep ammo in the house.
of the two which is the recommended? I know the difference in caliber. the .22 will be a ton cheaper to shoot in the long run, but that extra $100 right off the bat is holding me back. The .17 will be more expensive to shoot, but may be more fun as the round is louder and more powerful (thats the point of shooting at a range anyway right

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I am curious of what people think about the .17 round becomming cheaper in the future as it becomes more prolific.
also please add any useful comments you think may be relative.
when I do buy the gun, I am going to get a soft case and cleaning kit. the total price for each after tax and background check will be right about $400 for the .22 and about $285 for the .17
thanks.
BTW there are not alot of gun stores near me, and I have only gone to the new Cabela's and the local Gander Mountian. there isn't a huge selection of .22 revolvers, and I don't know what else is really out there. if you have any suggestions of other guns please let me know. I really don't know much about them but can look around. also are those decent prices I am getting? I can barely afford the .22 so any suggestions have to be well under that price range.