trky.....that colt 22 pistol is a piece of JUNK....I can haul it to the dump for you if you paid me a mere $25.00, Now I know thats an offer you can't refuse.
TH, my first .22 was a Remington 552 A Speedmaster (tube magazine) with an old Weaver 6x scope. It stayed on the spot until you emptied the mag. I still have it and even though I don't use it anymore I wouldn't part with it. Way too many early rabbit and squirrel hunts with my dad, brother, and granddad. I now use a Ruger 10/22 like just about everyone else. Mostly for plinking with the bananna clips. Weekend warrior...LOL