I guess I'm a Rimfire enthusiast

[Anvil]

I reckon out of my many accumulated firearms over my lifetime, many were eventually sold or traded or even given away to family, of the remaining 20 I still have, 12 are rimfires.
Savage 72 Crackshot
Wichita International
Savage MarkII FV
Ruger Single Six convertible
Ruger Bearcat
S&W kit gun model 34
Taurus Gallery rifle
and of course my 5 NAA revolvers.
The reasons I prefer them are...price of ammo, lack of recoil, true accuracy and just darn fun.

 

[camo]

Anvil, except for my deer rifles and a shotgun, I've relied on .22 rifles. Depending what field I was working in, I almost always had a .22 on the tractor with me. Never had a problem up to coyote size animals. I started with a .22 and looks like I'm ending with a .22. Main difference now instead of rifles, it's my B/W and Sheriff.

[Anvil]

I hear ya Ammo! I love my 30/30, my .45 colt and my Rem. 870 but I can't have them with me on my belt every day like I do with my NAA's.
 

[top dog]

Anvil,
No such thing is not enough 22s!!!!

Looks like you have a nice group of 22s.

Now                      what NAA are you going to get next?

They tend to multiply you know!!!

                                       Top Dog

[Armybrat]

The first firearm I bought for myself is this Ruger Single Six - bought it new in 1959, and it is still in my safe. After 65 years and untold thousands of rounds, it still locks up tightand shoots better than I do.

[top dog]

Armybrat,
In '66 when I came back from 'Nam,I purchased a Ruger Super Single Six with the two cylinders.

It is still going strong.  Price??  $78. new in the box!!!

                                        Top Dog

[RogueTS1]

bought it new in 1959

Holy cow! We were not even close to a twinkle in our Daddy's eye back then! Nice pistol though.

[ksblazer]

Ever since I fired my friends .22 single six. I've been a fan of rimfire's.

.17hmr, .22 short, .22Lr and .22 mag have all been fun to shoot. Whether it'S at paper targets, plinking cans, plastic bottles and jugs. Or just random other things.



I have shot more rum fire rounds than all the others combined. I'm sure a few of you here, have as well.

[Anvil]

Yes, Ksblazer, I have shot multiple thousands of rounds compared to center fire calibers over the decades. They are fun to shoot, accurate and much less expensive! There is less stress shooting them and no worries about saving brass for reloading, we toss our empty shells in a 55 gal. drum at the shooting range and recycle them.

[top dog]

Anvil,
I agree with you on that. All counts!!!

It is relaxing to be at the range or outdoors "22ing".

Plinking is an enjoyable pastime.

                                          Top Dog

[OLD and GRUMPY]

Ever see this .22 ?  The American 180.  A clip from "Gun Stories" with Joe Mantegna. https://www.outdoorchannel.com/show/gunstories/videos/1552/gun-stories-preview-american-180/493124

[OV-1D]

A great way to use up your ammo needlessly . Besides the guys with machine guns were the first to have all the concentrated given to them . I'd rather be a well concealed sniper with night vison scope of course .   

[top dog]

OV-1D,
I agree with you. I have never really been impressed with full auto stuff.

I am very happy with wheel guns and single shots,preferably in 22 lr.mag caliber.

                                           Top Dog

[Anvil]

Revolvers and single shots never jam when shooting. 

[top dog]

Anvil,
Those "automagic" things are just a passing fancy.

Wheelguns rule!!!

                                 Top Dog

[RogueTS1]

Anvil,
I agree with you on that. All counts!!!

It is relaxing to be at the range or outdoors "22ing".

Plinking is an enjoyable pastime.

                                          Top Dog

And best of all .............. one does not need to pick up their brass for reloading.

[RogueTS1]

A great way to use up your ammo needlessly . Besides the guys with machine guns were the first to have all the concentrated given to them . I'd rather be a well concealed sniper with night vison scope of course .   

OV-1D,
I agree with you. I have never really been impressed with full auto stuff.

I am very happy with wheel guns and single shots,preferably in 22 lr.mag caliber.

                                           Top Dog

Anvil,
Those "automagic" things are just a passing fancy.

Wheelguns rule!!!

                                 Top Dog

All depends on the situation ............... A well maintained auto, in the correct circumstances and well trained hands, can be devastating. Double tap an intruder and he gets 6 rounds in the chest vs only two. Similar to a shottie but with more ammo. 

PS: Plus if one is trying to be sneaky throw the can on it and the baddie will not even know he has been shot until it is too late.

[top dog]

Rogue,
Very good points and I agree with you.

                          Top Dog

[Armybrat]

I gifted each of my three grandsons these .22 revolvers.
The oldest grandson passed away two years ago at age 29, so his S&W Model 34 should go to his twin sister's kid (if she decides to have a child)

[top dog]

Armybrat,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandson.

The S&W Model 34 is the iconic kit gun.  Camp,trail,backpack,tacklebox it is perfect.

                                                Top Dog