Well, I am leaning towards the hi-pont with the (thank GOD!) beautiful new ATI stock just because it's a little more "Tacti-cool" (I'm 16 so this matters!) and I was wanting to get a lever-action .22 so I can really go all out "rifleman" style, and not break the bank with ammo costs, but I'll leave that for christmas when I might be able to afford it.
However, i'll stick to the irons on the hi-point (I seem to be the only one doing that) because I'm just not an optics kinda guy.
But if I can find a good price on a used SU-16........oooo those are so nice!
That said, later on down the road I might see if I can scrounge up some cash before my trip (I have just under a year to save and I work about 25 hours a wk. at 5.50/hr) and get me a lever action centerfire, because those do look fun.
Thank you all for the help......now c'mon GUNSHOW!