Your "keeper" pistols - let's hear what and why

[Inspector 71]

I've owned a lot of pistols over the years, as I'm sure have the majority of browsers of this sub-forum.

I've had spring powered, CO2 powered and PCP and in the main have enjoyed shooting with all of them during our
time together. Most I moved on to other shooters as I owned (temporarily) my way through a significant chunk of the mainstream pistols, past and present.

There is a very special pistol in my small collection though; that I acquired about two years ago - and it's going nowhere.
It is the very best all rounder and one that I always look forward to shooting.

It's a Smith & Wesson 79G circa. 1978ish and it's a veritable belter of a pistol.

It's a handsome piece, based on the Model 41 .22lr target pistol.

It's light and manageable, powerful (480-500fps) and incredibly accurate. Despite its somewhat unrefined trigger, it performs very well when used for 10m match shooting.

Considering its muzzle velocity, it returns a decent shot count of 50+ before phutting to empty.

My 79G is in excellent condition and came in the original box with guarantee card. It wasn't cheap but it's more
than paid for itself in smiles and its ability to garner much interest and conversation from those who see it in action.

Here's a couple of photo's:

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http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL217.../411133311.jpg