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[tuna quesadilla]

Hey fellow rimfire shooters. I've been shooting .22 and .17HMR for several years but only in rifle form. I'd like to buy my very first .22 pistol, and considering the nature of .22s, I'd like it to be something special. I want a "keepsake" kind of pistol. Something I can hang on to for a long time. Something I can use to teach newbies how to shoot, and one day, years from now, teach my kids how to shoot. And just maybe pass it on to them so they can enjoy it the way I will. I'm sure you all know the type of keepsake I'm talking about.

I'm not necessarily looking for bells and whistles. I don't need a high polish finish, jeweled bolt, match grade barrel, etc. Just something serviceable that will last a looooooong time. Like the proverbial "Grandaddy's gun."

Where do I begin with pistol shopping? I know nothing about rimfire pistols. Nothing.

Suggestions?

Also, I have a residence in Arizona so I'm not constrained by the roster. Sorry guys

Edit: I'm open to both revolvers and pistols. The most important things for me are longevity and reliability. If that ends up being a revolver, then so be it.

[ElvenSoul]

Walther

[SoCal Bob]

Several Rugers come to mind: Single Six, SP101-22lr, 22/45 (or a Mark III).

Rimfirecentral.com is a great resource, lots of info on specific models there.

[Tom-ADC]

A Browning Challenger that you bought new in 1966. Not sure which grandson gets it but the other one gets the Browning SA rifle I bought the same day.

[ElvenSoul]

http://www.benelli.it/en/products/pistols/mp90/mp-90-s-world-cup-cal22-l-r

[4DMASTR]

S&W 617

[brownfeathermedic]

Several.22 come to mind but invest some research in finding a High Standard .22. there are many models. get one to suit you. Mine is a 7 1/4 in Fluted barrel,Supermatic,Military model107. It is my Finest .22 that will be handed down to my Daughter. this Gun is so accurate its scary, she is as Beautiful as she is accurate

[covingtonhouse]

S&W model 41, Colt Woodsman, above mentioned Browning, in semi auto.
S&W revolvers.

[ojisan]

Browning 1911-22, Buckmark
Ruger Mk1,2,3, 22/45
Smith 17, 34, 41

Personally I think the 191-22 is it.
A baby 1911 that looks, shoots and works good.
Mine will be kept forever and then handed down.

[mnichols]

S&W 617

[ScatterShot]

Ruger Bearcat, stainless

[tuna quesadilla]

Thanks for the suggestions and the discussion, everyone. Keep em coming.

I obviously have a lot of research to do, but how do we all feel about the Smith & Wesson 617 that's been mentioned several times? Is it built to the same quality/standards as their centerfire revolvers? I know Smith revolvers are pretty legendary for quality, trigger pull, etc. A nice revolver might be just the ticket.

[zhyla]

The PPK .22 that came out recently is kind of classy.

[Vasili Arkhipov]

S&W 617

S&W model 41

Now the question is, do you want a revolver or a semi-automatic?

If you're curious about the 617, which is a worthwhile gun to be curious about, there are a number of video reviews available if you look around online. While the spoken content of some may not be of the highest quality, there are some decent glamor shots and shooting footage that might help inform your decision.

[Thefeeder]

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High Standard Citation, Trophy or Victor
Smith and Wesson model 41
Colt Dimondback
Colt Ace