I've got several 22 revolvers. The best shooting one no doubt is the Smith & Wesson Model 17. The reason you hear so much about them is they are that good. You'll pay top dollar but you will not regret it (617 is no doubt just as good, I just like my guns blued.)
Dan Wesson..Close to the Model 17. Very close. Loses a few point for being bigger and heavier, and a slightly longer trigger reach in D/A. The DW is usually less expensive than a S&W but that's changing. If you can find one they're worth a look.
I've also got a Ruger Single-Six and Bearcat, and a Colt Frontier Scout. They're all three fixed sight, "Cowboy" looking guns. A lot of fun at the range, and for plinking. All three are built like tanks and I doubt you could wear one out in a normal lifetime. A lot of people complain about the slow/loading and unloading but I figure what's the rush? I'm in no hurry to get rid of my ammo.
The Colt (not pictured) of course isn't made anymore but there is just something about a Colt.
A Single-Six with adjustable sights is probably easier to shoot than my fixed sight one but not as "cool."
The Bearcat is a tiny little plinker that doesn't do anything really well, but makes up for it in the fact that's it's so small and light I find that I carry it with me. It's a good little pine cone/dirt clod plinker, but not so good for taking to the range and making small groups with. It will, but it's so small it's kinda hard to shoot well. Short sight radius, small sights, heavy trigger and small grip all work against it. Still as I said, it's the one hanging on a gunbelt, ready to head out. The rest are locked away.
