Keep as a shooter K22 Outdoorsman or trade as collectible?

[GavinLee]

The first gun I ever bought was a K-22 in 1961 after turning 15. I'd mowed lawns and other stuff all summer. I think it was $81.00. I just picked up a really nice K-38 (m-14) that was made in 1953. It has a little bluing wear in places but hasn't been shot much. I have been shooting both of these quite a bit as of late. In the shooter I have a pre 29 that is 4 screw that I've had since 1970. It has been carried a lot but not shot much, also a M-58 that is in the same shape. Quite a bit of bluing wear and wear on the original grips. Have been thinking about selling the N frames but will always keep the K frames.

 

[GSP Fan]

I have a mint Outdoorsman I bought from a member here. I paid dearly for it as it has the box and is 99.9%. I told myself that I would shoot it sparingly. I shot one cylinder out of it and put it back. I recently came across another one in probably 90% condition no box just the gun. I'll shoot this one along with the rest of the K frame family of 22's.
There is NO better revolver.

 

[H Richard]

Wonderful guns

 

[TheTinMan]

This K-22 Outdoorsman shipped early in production in January of 1932

 

[RT44nut]

I'm a backwards country guy. I found a box and now looking for a revolver.

 

[RKmesa]

I'm a backwards country guy. I found a box and now looking for a revolver.

I very much buy into that approach. It's always nice to have a box waiting for the right gun.