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[toz35m]

My pictures show a Feinwerkbau AW 93 and a Walther GSP both semi autos. Top rated .22s that are always in demand. Sweet shooting pistols and definitely are on my list.

Ray

[200Apples]

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My vote along with a vote for the Single Six is this latest Browning, the Browning 1911-22:



There're two sizes available; this one's the Commander-proportion slide shown next to a real Colt Commander for comparison.

Here's another view of it's 85% scale, courtesy Barry in IN:

http://www.theamericansurvivalguide.com/smforum/index.php?topic=1422.0

The pistol on the left in the first picture will be in my safe soon. I've already paid for half of it.

Can't wait!

:-)

[Lifeon2whls]

go for the gusto


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

I have a High Standard Supermatic Trophy (original CT manufacture) that was passed to me from my father.

[MotoriousRacing]

It's really a no-brainer. Folks are getting too caught up on the "keepsake". Start with a Browning Buckmark and don't forget to buy a McFadden Ultimate ClipLoader, which will work with a number of popular .22lrs.

+1 on both products. I have the Buck Mark Micro Standard URX

My first handgun. I shot it very well from the start and so did my wife.

[ch47gunner]

These would be my choices - probably 'cause they're mine. And they'll be worthy of being passed down.

Semi:
Colt Huntsman


Revolver:

[rockblaster]

I have a inherited Colt Woodsman 2nd gen that is my favorite out of all my 7 handguns including a very fine Les Baer. In my opinion it is one of the finest rimfire handguns ever manufactured. Colt quit making them when it just cost too much to produce. I have put over 6000 rounds through it in the last year alone and I shoot it pretty much every day on my property. I have so much brass on the ground there is no need to gravel the area. You can find some OK deals on Gunbroker occasionally. Highly recommended and superbly built and highly accurate.

[MrElectric03]

The keepsake that was given away by my great grandfather while suffering from Alzheimer's comes to mind...an old model ruger bearcat. Can't get much more timeless, sturdy, or easy to learn on.

[Jamesk@electrorep.com]

I have a ruger mark 1 that I consider the graddaddy gun that is an amazing shooter and has sentimental value because it was my dad's gun. I would also tell you to look for a colt diamond back. Hands down one of my favorite guns period that any gun owner would love to have handed down from the previous generation. Just my thoughts but I do like your intentions. You might also want to look at building one your self to hand down. I just did my first 1911 for that exact reason and it was a ton of fun.

[bczrx]

My vote is the .22 revolver: S&W 617, Ruger Single-Six or SP101, etc.

I love my autoloaders, but I'd think a revolver is a better keepsake. No magazine springs to replace later in life, and possibly be worn out. No recoil springs to worry about. No magazine lips to worry about spreading, or mag bodies to clean, or mags to lose.

Also, revolver has the advantage of firing ALL power-ratings of .22cb, .22short, .22long and .22lr: with comfort handling subsonic to hypervelocity .22lr. And the Ruger Single-Six is convertible: meaning it has a .22lr cylinder AND a .22WMR cylinder-providing even more options!

Semi-autos can be finicky about bullet point shape and velocity.

For example, the S&W Model 41. A BEAUTIFUL gun, and very very accurate. However, one that many threads identify works best at standard velocities, and not even high velocities. While my conversion kits and Mark II 22/45 prefer high velocity, and also prefer solid point [hollow points are most likely to jam on my Buckmark or 22/45, as well as my HP Conversion kit]. And none of the ones I just mentioned can handle hyper-velocity reliably.

These are my reasons for preferring a revolver for 'keepsake' status.

Once a revolver is in hand, THEN I'd be looking to the semi-autos that so many have mentioned.


All of that said, I enjoy shooting the semi-autos more.

[kajvid]

1976.

[forgiven]

Colt Peacemaker

[JohnCCW]

Another vote for S&W Mod 41.
I love mine, and It will hold its value over time.

A good quality Hi-Standard .22 pistol would be better shooter than a Colt Woodsman if you can find either in the used market.

[skeleman63]

i just inherited a High Standard Sentinel Mark IV .22 Magnum 9 shot revolver. From what I've read that this had an inter-changeable .22 LR cyclinder that I'm on the hunt for now...

[Chevy57fan]

S&W K22. This particular one is a model 18-3 and is the one that will be passed on to my son.

[Fishslayer]

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.

For a keepsake or heirloom that's getting passed down you won't do better than an older (pinned barrel) K frame S&W revolver. If it's in really nice shape bring $$$. Lots & lots of $$$.