Looked for a Smith and Wesson 22A but found a 2206 instead.....

[JD2000]

I am not sure what you mean by that ? Most models are the same frame, like cars, more you spend, more options and gadgets
Higher models, you get adj sights, triggers, Citations, trophy, victor models, gold plated controls
Some have ported barrel, barrel weights, comps, etc.

I am not a collector at all, I only want something nice to shoot, decent trigger and somehow accurate but I don't consider myself a good shooter anyway.
I saw models on Tradeex with the slide being branded "High Standard" while other were branded "Hi-Standard" almost like they are a Chinese knockoff....
Of course, being on Tradeex, I am sure it is the real deal but I was surprised to have 2 different ways to spell the brand.

 

[JD2000]

My wife owned a 22S at one time, not a bad little pistol overall. Mildly picky about ammo, but CCI, good Federal, or anything better worked fine.
Quite accurate, decent trigger. I didn't like the rubber grips at all. We widened the rear sight notch for a better sight picture.
I wouldn't recommend dry firing it, hers had a nice divot where the firing pin had struck the edge of the chamber courtesy of a previous owner. We got it used for $375.
They can be a bit of a pig to strip and reassemble, YouTube is your friend here. Look for the guy with the Brit accent, he's got it down pat.
First time you take it apart, I'd suggest you do it in a clear plastic bag if parts depart the scene suddenly..

Thanks for the idea.
I checked some reviews and videos and it seems it wasn't too bad, maybe I should look at it again. I use CCI Blazers in almost anything with really good results, might be good for this model as well.

 

[marshall]

Different time frame , there was a newer Hi Standard company in Texas that took over a few yrs ago, but I understand they are closed now.
All those that Anthony has listed are the real ones, only problem with them , from a collector standpoint is most will have euro proof marks, which as a shooter don't matter.
Those are a bargain, as well as the colts and browning's he had.
The best one there is the Hammerlli International .
I shot one for a few yrs, only 22 target gun I had that would shoot any, all ammo 100% of the time, and into the 10 ring if I did my part.
The Hi Standards are like that, but the mags have to be right, as the mag controls the feed, no feed ramp on the barrel.
When they are right , work all the time.

 

[Meroh]

Different time frame , there was a newer Hi Standard company in Texas that took over a few yrs ago, but I understand they are closed now.
All those that Anthony has listed are the real ones, only problem with them , from a collector standpoint is most will have euro proof marks, which as a shooter don't matter.
Those are a bargain, as well as the colts and browning's he had.
The best one there is the Hammerlli International .
I shot one for a few yrs, only 22 target gun I had that would shoot any, all ammo 100% of the time, and into the 10 ring if I did my part.
The Hi Standards are like that, but the mags have to be right, as the mag controls the feed, no feed ramp on the barrel.
When they are right , work all the time.

Both the ones I have, and the others that are showing up at our club, have amazing triggers. There are a lot of .22s at our club, and none, other than a few European target pistols that sell for >$1000.00 that have a trigger that even comes close to the High Standard. Don't believe me; try one.

 

[JD2000]

2206

So, life is full of surprise and you generally don't end up with what you want but pretty close.... and in my search for S&W 22A, I found the next best thing.... as I was looking for a older type of S&W to complement the Victory and I found a low rounds count 2206.

I'd love to post pictures of it but I guess it is going to wait as I don't have an image hosting site anymore.

Pretty happy with it and after a good cleaning, it performed really well. Really well made, easy to strip for cleaning as well, I am happy!