I recently recieved a Model W-100, "Double Nine" from my Uncle, it was originally the property of my Father, and now it has come to me. This fine revolver has a rather long history in the family. I first fired this pistol, under my Fathers watchful eye, when I was at the ripe old age of 4 years, and I hadn't seen the gun since. However, now that I have reached age 50, it has returned to me.
When Dad passed on, some 40 years ago, my Uncle took possession of the gun, now my Uncle has reached the age of 70, and he has decided to generously pass it on to me. The old Double Nine has become a real connection to Dad, and though the gun is over 50 years old, it still shoots like new.
I have fired the "Single Six" from Ruger, and the .22 "Diamondback" from Colt, but the High Standard Double Nine is still my favorite, I can't say if the reason is that it was "Dads Gun" or if High Standard just made a "Jewel" in the Double Nine, but I feel it may be a bit of both.