Some awesome choices, people! I was tempted to go with the S&W 629 I once fired for pure classiness, or the same friend's Glock 20 for sheer fun, but after a minute's thinking the choice was clear: my neighbor's Smith & Wesson Model 41. Accurate, with a sweet trigger and crisp sights. It's the kind of pistol that brings out the best shooter in just about anyone. I wish I'd bought one back in the day. Great pistol.
The Ruger .22 semiautos provide most of the joy at a lower price, but there's something about a Smith Model 41...
Dirty Bob