I’ve always thought the H&R 999 was over priced for what it was. IJ had similar model that was same quality. I’ve had dozens of them and always make out selling them. They are one of those firearms that is in the sentimental bracket of, my grandfather - uncle- dad- etc had one when I was a kid. Boomers by them.
My old man shot some informal .25 a shot 22 pistol with friends. He had been using a Single-6 which was a contender against what most guys had in early 60s. There was never any big winners, they were all WW2 Vets and about equal in skill with a handgun. I got a K22 and told OM to take it to the shoot. He came home with pockets sagging with quarters and a H&R
999 in a sack. With orders for me to sell it off and get his buddy a K22.