Which .22 handgun would you buy of these two?

Take the Woodsman

They are much more rare. Very cool guns from Colt's heyday.

You can get S&W 22 revolvers new to this day. I don't think 18s are made any more, but the newer ones are similar. Colt doesn't make anything like the Woodsman these days. They are beautiful.
 
I have both a '48 smith k-22 6" and a 47' colt 6" woodsman target model.

I love them both but the colt is a bit rarer to find in excellent condition and would be the one I would pick.

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So, selling the kids to the Gypsies for gun funds is not an option eh?

You can't float a cash draw somewhere and pay it back in six months?
 
If you plan on shooting them (and I hope that you do), the ammo for the Model 18 is going to a lot more expensive than for the Woodsman.

If you don't plan on shooting them, the Model 18 is a little harder to find in this part of the country.
 
I'd take the revolver.

I have the woodsman. I took it apart after 1000 rounds and now i cant put it back together. NIGHTMARE!!!!!
 
You can't lose with either of those beauties.

I'm guessing that one or the other probably appeals to you a little bit more than the other on some level, but if you can beg, borrow or steal the dough to pick up both you'll never regret it.

A fine .22 handgun is a joy to own and shoot and both of these definately qualify :)
 
The S&W M-18, no question

I own an M-18 and they are not easy to find in any shape. They were made to be a trainer for the K-frame 38 and 357 S&Ws, and have the same weight, grip, and all ergos. They shoot cheap .22LR ammo. Great revolvers.

The new 617s are a poor substitute.
 
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I'd hafta agree with previous poster, go with the woodsman, for roughly the same price you can get 550rounds of 22lr versus 50 rounds 22 mag. a few trips to the range and you will break even on the price difference.
 
I'd hafta agree with previous poster, go with the woodsman, for roughly the same price you can get 550rounds of 22lr versus 50 rounds 22 mag. a few trips to the range and you will break even on the price difference.
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