They are both fun. The M&P is more reliable than any 22 auto should be. It even cycles cci quiets. It is the perfect size. Accuracy is only ok, though and that bugs me. I've been thinking hard about picking up a Browning Buckmark.
I've thinned mine down a little. I've got 3 S&W M17s, 2 S&W M18s, 1 S&W M34 & 1 S&W M41. Also 2 High Standard HD- Militaries and 2 Ruger Single-6s. I also have some off the wall 22 pistols that are just passing through from trades.
Oh yeah! Mine is a 1975 High Standard Victor that I also learned to shoot with. In my younger days I would head shoot rabbits and squirrels with it. Very accurate!
I have a Ruger Single Ten that I Love. It's great to take out to the woods with me for small game or trapping. I also have a Browning Buckmark that is a great range gun.
Ruger MK II which I enjoy shooting
S&W Model 17 I have two of them and really enjoy shooting them
NEF R92 This little 9 shot revolver was given to me years ago and for what it is it actually shoots fairly well.
Always looking for another rimfire revolver or semi auto. Maybe a good Browning Buckmark or another Ruger single six.
You are going to love the pre model 17. Mine are a Model 17 and a 17-2 and they have a nice balance as well as really nice trigger. Hope you really enjoy yours when you get it.
High Standard Sport King and HD Military. Magnum Research Mountain Eagle . Old Ruger Single Six with fixed sights. Have had Colt New Frontier and Ruger Single Six, both were convertibles, 22LR/ 22 Mag.
I can't remember all the 22 pistols I've owned. My brother can and hacks on me all the time
for selling or trading pistol X back in 60s & 70s. I had all the match grade autos back in early 70s. Back then you could buy all them you wanted but the only one I regret selling was a Browning Medalist. One thing people don't take in to consideration was the value of
the dollar 50 yrs ago. They were available new but were never cheap compared to value of
money. A Ruger Std Auto was $37.50 a K22 was about $100 the same as a Colt 1911.