Rohm RG7 .22 Revolver

[weck]

Is this thing a Saturday Night Special? Picked it up yesterday at a pawn shop for cheap without doing any research. Looking through google seems that it might be one. Anyone ever have one? Issues? It is a .22 so maybe not powerful enough for major issues? If it is a Saturday night special was it legal for the shop to even sell it?

[Squib Joe]

These are pot-metal framed guns and not legal for a Minnesota FFL dealer to sell to a Minnesota resident. They are not illegal to BUY or to transfer to another individual in the state by a non-licensee.

You didn't make a mistake (unless you paid more than 75 bucks for the revolver), nor have you committed a crime, but if you bought it in Minnesota the dealer has broken the law.

[heavy metal daze]

I don't think the Rohm .22's had many issues, it was the larger calibers that caused a lot of problems. I have a Rohm 66 that shoots without issue.

[onebohemian]

I think the hand can be worn on those to the point where the cylinder won't fully turn to the next round, which could lead to misfires or worse. I think numerich still has some parts available.

It is what it is. Enjoy plinking with it, but be careful.

[Seismic Sam]

Is this thing a Saturday Night Special? Picked it up yesterday at a pawn shop for cheap without doing any research. Looking through google seems that it might be one. Anyone ever have one? Issues? It is a .22 so maybe not powerful enough for major issues? If it is a Saturday night special was it legal for the shop to even sell it?

Dude, seriously - you're not clear on the power of a .22 rimfire in serious social situations??? AND you're shooting it in a pot metal gun that has wear issues?? 1st and foremost, go buy Michael Martin's book http://www.amazon.com/Minnesota-Permit-Firearm-Fundamentals-Edition/dp/1606438093 and read it cover to cover, and maybe re-read it to be able to remember all the critical details.

To cite a source with unquestionable veracity , there is an episode of COPS where they have a suspect high on meth/PCP barricaded in a room, and are handing out assignments. One cop is the designated shooter in case TSHTF, and has a 40 S&W, and his Sgt tells him to KEEP shooting if things go South, because 2 or 3 shots from a 40 won't do diddly squat to this perp. He is basically told to do a mag dump to make sure the situation is settled. Now, can you visualize the same perp coming at you with a 22 rimfire with your pot metal gun?? This is a serious question, and based on your current lack of understanding of terminal ballistics, do you really want to continue walking around at your current knowledge level??

And who the hell was your instructor, that you know so little about the stopping power and kind of handguns available??

[Squib Joe]

I *think* the OP means that a 22LR revolver won't have the pressure to hurt himself or the gun in case of a major malfunction - not the stopping power of the caliber

[grimbeaver]

I *think* the OP means that a 22LR revolver won't have the pressure to hurt himself or the gun in case of a major malfunction - not the stopping power of the caliber

I do believe that's what he means as well. And from what Google tells me it's a 22Short not a 22LR, so even less powder.

[weck]

Squib Joe has my original intent of my question. It has been answered and I thank the people who handed out useful info.

Sam, nice rant. Glad you feel that way. Not gonna say more because I don't believe it is worthwhile as I believe you misconstrued the intent of my question.

[870TC]

A RG in 22 L.R. is what John Hinckley jr used on his attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan.

[bensdad]

One of my shootin' buddies has one. It rattles.

[FJ540]

One of my shootin' buddies has one. It rattles.

So do glocks.

[Rodentman]

Over forty years ago (yep, 1973), I worked at the spurting goods dept at Woolco store in Phoenix. We sold RG's and they were really poor. We joked about them quite a bit. I don't remember much else about them.

[heavy metal daze]

Oh yeah, make sure it isn't pinged up from dry firing. That's a big source of issue too.

[Seismic Sam]

Squib Joe has my original intent of my question. It has been answered and I thank the people who handed out useful info.

Sam, nice rant. Glad you feel that way. Not gonna say more because I don't believe it is worthwhile as I believe you misconstrued the intent of my question.

Thank you for the rant compliment!! Yes, I publicly admit I misconstrued the intent of the question, and about all I can say is that I'm trigger happy because of several previous questions that were the same and the posters WERE asking about carrying a .22 as a self defense gun, and were under the illusion that a 22 rimfire might be adequate.