the 10/22 is one way to go and its a nice gun, but so in the TC classic. guy i shoot with has one and it was dropping one-holers at the 50 ft line. i decided then that why should i need to customize my 10/22 to get this kind of performance. the TC has a better trigger and the stock is also a nice peice of wood. i grew up with a 10/22 and i think the sights are better in the TC as well. the TC is on my list for 22s to buy