For a long time I pretty much ignored .22 lr weapons
My very first gun at the tender age of 20 was a S&W 422. The head of the local bureau of arms recommended it for a beginner. I never warmed up to it, and I traded it for a S&W 66 six months later; it didn’t look like the pistols in the movies, was not pretty, didn’t have an external hammer, and shooting .22s was unimpressive for the young guy looking for a thrill.
Only later did I realise that many .22s are very nice and well made, shooting them can be a lot of fun, it’s obviously very cheap, and it’s fantastic practice.
So ten years after the 422 (which I don’t miss) I got a few .22s and enjoy them now
2002 - Beretta 87 target
A nice and simple sport .22, nicely balanced, great for target practice and plinking
1973 - Colt diamondback
Mini Python anyone ?
1990 - S&W 17-6
Bought this cheap at an auction, opening bid at $ 480, very precise revolver and great looks to boot
1922 - S&W perfected target pistol single shot
Another auction purchase on a whim, a very interesting gun
My very first gun at the tender age of 20 was a S&W 422. The head of the local bureau of arms recommended it for a beginner. I never warmed up to it, and I traded it for a S&W 66 six months later; it didn’t look like the pistols in the movies, was not pretty, didn’t have an external hammer, and shooting .22s was unimpressive for the young guy looking for a thrill.
Only later did I realise that many .22s are very nice and well made, shooting them can be a lot of fun, it’s obviously very cheap, and it’s fantastic practice.
So ten years after the 422 (which I don’t miss) I got a few .22s and enjoy them now
2002 - Beretta 87 target
A nice and simple sport .22, nicely balanced, great for target practice and plinking
1973 - Colt diamondback
Mini Python anyone ?
1990 - S&W 17-6
Bought this cheap at an auction, opening bid at $ 480, very precise revolver and great looks to boot
1922 - S&W perfected target pistol single shot
Another auction purchase on a whim, a very interesting gun