When Colt came out with the Cadet, which I believe was their first striker fired rimfire pistol, they were sued over the name. It was changed to simply Colt 22, made for a few years then dropped. I recently found one NIB for $400 and bought it for my wife. This is a really good rimfire pistol that makes me wonder why did Colt stopped producing it. The grip frame is a combination of stainless steel and polymer with a very comfortable grip. The mag release is above the trigger on the right side and very easy to use once you get use to it.
I realize the days of the old Woodsman series are long gone as they were very expensive pistols to produce. But the Colt 22 had to be relatively inexpensive so why stop making it, did it not sell well? Shooting the Colt 22 is a real pleasure, it's accurate with a good trigger. I would take this pistol over a Ruger Mark 1,2,3 or 4, or a S&W Victory and several other makes. Maybe someday Colt will get into the rimfire market again, and I don't include those Umarex marketed Colts. If any of my fellow forum members ever get a chance to shoot one of these I think you'll feel the same way. If I ever run across another NIB example for the right price I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
I realize the days of the old Woodsman series are long gone as they were very expensive pistols to produce. But the Colt 22 had to be relatively inexpensive so why stop making it, did it not sell well? Shooting the Colt 22 is a real pleasure, it's accurate with a good trigger. I would take this pistol over a Ruger Mark 1,2,3 or 4, or a S&W Victory and several other makes. Maybe someday Colt will get into the rimfire market again, and I don't include those Umarex marketed Colts. If any of my fellow forum members ever get a chance to shoot one of these I think you'll feel the same way. If I ever run across another NIB example for the right price I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
