My first choice is S&W mod.41 and secondthe Ruger MK1 w/BB.

I agree. I have 3 Ruger .22's and have ran several thousand rounds through them. They are all very accurate. The only thing I don't like about them is it is a little tricky to break them down. Though I have only taken them apart a couple of times. They seem to shoot great even without being throughly cleaned. If you are wanting to spend less than $300 you can get the 45/22. They are very accurate but they don't have adjustable rear sights. On mine I want to replace it with a adjustable one like on the Mark II's. Shooting from a vise it is just as accurate as my Mark II's so I really can't complain about it.

same here. i use mine for spot and stalk small game hunting. good times. plus you can't beat taking it out plinking with friends.

I have had a browning buckmark and a ruger single six revolver that also shoots 22 mag shells. Both were fine guns and worked great. I do regret getting rid of the buckmark though.

I have been thinking of getting the Walther P22, not sure I want hand gun again though, and if I do I'm not sure I want it in a rimfire.

Paul

I have a older Smith and Wesson 422.S&W, theRuger, or the Browning Buckmark would be a good choice. Here is a picture of my S&W422

Our local (Destin, Fl)Bass Pro Shop has the Ruger 22/45 for $249 right now.
Haven't seen a Buckmark in the shops around here.

I've had a S & W 622 for several years now and love it. Feels and shoots like it should . A ruger mark 2 is anotherfine firearm. See whats the mostcomfortable and go from there. Really don't think you can go wrong either way.

I have handled a few and heard great reports from owners of Beretta Neos. I haven't looked at them for a while, but I think one can be had for under $300.