22 CAL RG Pistol - The Firearms Forum

backbay · 08-30-2006, 06:30 PM

Does anyone have an idea of the value of a 22 Cal, 2 or 2 1/2 inch barrel, RG revolver thats in good condition?

22WRF · 08-30-2006, 06:39 PM

An RG has never been in good condition unless it's used as a paper weight

$50 would be way over it's actual value

Welcome to the forum

wonderwhippet · 08-30-2006, 07:34 PM

Last one I bought cost me $10, and I only use it as an example of what not to buy!

backbay · 08-30-2006, 08:36 PM

WOW, I made a great investment in 1984 when I picked it up for $35.00. Thats a neat profit of $15.00 in 22 years-tax free too. Back in the tackle box it goes for another 22 years. Thanks for the info. I could never find out anything on it until today on this board. Thanks again

22WRF · 08-30-2006, 08:40 PM

Tacklebox is a great place for it.
Just add a few hooks and some bait on it and you in business

southernshooter · 08-30-2006, 09:33 PM

Welcome Backbay

wonderwhippet · 08-30-2006, 11:11 PM

You should know that it's made mostly of pot metal except for a thin steel barrel liner.

MRMIKE08075 · 08-31-2006, 08:14 AM

the vast majority of RG / ROHM handguns are pure garbage...

the small / pocket / snubbie / suicide special / small caliber variants are poorly made, non-steel paperwieghts...

but there are well made, reliable, steel variants that are worth owning and can be purchased cheaply...

the RG-38 series are all steel, and well built.
they weigh a ton, are overbuilt, and are not pretty...
they are servicable, safe, affordable handguns.

the SAA .22 revolvers (COLT SAA clones) are decent plinkers...
not top notch, but safe and well made.

i picked up an RG-38 for my Dad...

its heavy, its not pretty...
but it shoots decent point of aim groups at 12 yds...

best regards, mike.

08-30-2006, 06:30 PM	#1
backbay Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	22 CAL RG Pistol Does anyone have an idea of the value of a 22 Cal, 2 or 2 1/2 inch barrel, RG revolver thats in good condition? -->

08-30-2006, 06:39 PM	#2
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,251	Re: 22 CAL RG Pistol An RG has never been in good condition unless it's used as a paper weight $50 would be way over it's actual value Welcome to the forum __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

08-30-2006, 07:34 PM	#3
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,585	Re: 22 CAL RG Pistol Last one I bought cost me $10, and I only use it as an example of what not to buy!

08-30-2006, 08:36 PM	#4
backbay Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	Re: 22 CAL RG Pistol WOW, I made a great investment in 1984 when I picked it up for $35.00. Thats a neat profit of $15.00 in 22 years-tax free too. Back in the tackle box it goes for another 22 years. Thanks for the info. I could never find out anything on it until today on this board. Thanks again

08-30-2006, 08:40 PM	#5
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,251	Re: 22 CAL RG Pistol Tacklebox is a great place for it. Just add a few hooks and some bait on it and you in business __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

08-30-2006, 09:33 PM	#6
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: 22 CAL RG Pistol Welcome Backbay __________________ Only you can see this

08-30-2006, 11:11 PM	#7
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,585	Re: 22 CAL RG Pistol You should know that it's made mostly of pot metal except for a thin steel barrel liner.

08-31-2006, 08:14 AM	#8
MRMIKE08075 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 384	Re: 22 CAL RG Pistol the vast majority of RG / ROHM handguns are pure garbage... the small / pocket / snubbie / suicide special / small caliber variants are poorly made, non-steel paperwieghts... but there are well made, reliable, steel variants that are worth owning and can be purchased cheaply... the RG-38 series are all steel, and well built. they weigh a ton, are overbuilt, and are not pretty... they are servicable, safe, affordable handguns. the SAA .22 revolvers (COLT SAA clones) are decent plinkers... not top notch, but safe and well made. i picked up an RG-38 for my Dad... its heavy, its not pretty... but it shoots decent point of aim groups at 12 yds... best regards, mike.