Cimarron Plinkerton

GunCritic Score

87%

Critic Rating

2 Reviews

80%

User Rating

2 Reviews

MSRP:$216.99

Used Price:

$173.59

Sale Price:

$216.99

Ballistic Stats

Category

Rifles

Caliber

.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire

Gun Types

Rifle, Handgun

Case Types

Rimmed, Straight-walled

Height

1.06

Average Fps

1875 fps

Average Grain

Average Energy

322 ft-lbf

Recoil

1.62 N

Ballistic Coefficient

0.1

Sectional Density

0.11 lb/in²

Average Gr

40 gr

Range

200 yd

Muzzle Velocity

1910 fps

Muzzle Energy

440 J

Bullet Drop

0.04 in

Wind Drift

0.03 in

Case Material

Brass

Rim Type

Rimmed

Bullet Types

Jacketed Hollow Point,Full Metal Jacket,Soft Point

Primer Type

Small Rifle

Bullet Diameter

0.300 in

Land Diameter

0.292 in

Neck Diameter

0.323 in

Base Diameter

0.376 in

Rim Diameter

0.414 in

Rim Thickness

0.053 in

Case Length

34 in

Oal Cartridge Length

40 in

Bullet Weight

40 gr

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As with most of the Old West style revolvers, the Plinkerton is heavy. However, since it’s only a .22 that makes for one heck of a… well… plinker. It tips the scales at 2 1/4 pounds, and all of the weight is in front of the handgrip. That makes it a tad nose heavy but not so much that your hand is shaking after three or four rounds. The grips on the Plinkerton are a handsome light walnut and they really make

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the gun look sharp. They also feel good in the hand, as most wooden revolver grips do. This model is also available with checkered plastic grips but in this author’s opinion, plastic grips have no place on a Western style revolver. I would spring for the walnut, myself. The matte black barrel is 4 3/4 inches long, which is a great length for a .22 revolver. It slides into a holster or stows reasonably well, but still retains the inherent accuracy of the round. I think the gun looks great and feels nice in the hand. The Plinkerton also has another cool feature: an additional .22 Magnum cylinder. If you have no experience with .22 Magnums, they are fun. If you have, then you know what I’m talking about. There are folks out there who claim a .22 Magnum is even a decent defensive round, although there are just as many who disagree. They are a heck of a lot more powerful than a regular .22 round, I can tell you that. I’ve always liked guns with the ability to shoot multiple calibers or types. The .357 wheel gun comes to mind since they can also send .38 Special rounds down the barrel. There are also conversion kits available that allow 1911-style .45s to shoot .22 bullets. The Plinkerton is cool because not many wheel guns have the ability to shoot both LR and Mags.