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Old 08-18-2010, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Elmer View Post
Because they only made a fraction as many in .22 as in the larger calibers.

S&W .22's, (along with any quality .22's). were always a hard sell to the average gun buyer. They actually listed for more than their centerfire counterparts. Joe Gunbuyer, reckoning that if the ammo was cheap, the gun should be cheap as well, usually wouldn't spring for what they cost.

It's a pity, as they missed out on the K-22's, Kit Guns, etc., that were worth every penny they cost.
Ditto and also old timers bought one 22 and kept it. I have my Dad's 3 screw 4 5/8" Ruger and my uncles 1950 High Standard. They were used and well maintained. When I was young I never saw a K-22. Cost did determine what folks bought.
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