I had custody of my uncle's High Standard Sport King .22 LR with 2 interchangeable barrels when I was in high school. It had the more steeply slanted grip angle, and it pointed very well, almost as naturally as pointing your index finger.

It seemed to be a very nicely made & high quality pistol, and I wish I still had it.

I would prefer a pre-war Woodsman, too, but there was nothing wrong with that older High Standard. I believe it was mid-to-late 1950s vintage, or maybe very early 1960s.