there is a huge market for 22's, lots of opinions, i picked up an old hi standard military trainer, bull barrel at a gunshow for $75. i wanted a lil tackle box gun. the blue finish is pretty much gone, but the bore is clean, there are no signs of abuse, the internals are good, it feeds everytime, hits to point of aim. shop around there are lots of good deals on 22's. as to all the complaints, issues with walther, since s&w took them over, thats just tip of the iceberg, i would consider, anything, besides a walther, a rock, a sharp stick, anything, but thats just my opinion.