In terms of pistols, perhaps you want to look at a Colt ACE. I do have the Kimber .22LR upper, and it just doesn't feel the same. It is quite accurate, reliable and looks great. However, the aluminum upper doesn't have the same balance. Now, the Colt ACE...not only does it look right, it feels right.
In terms of revolvers, I do like the S&W 617, but I like the 6-shot with a 4" barrel. I disagree that the Ruger is not quality. My daughter's Ruger .22LR revolvers have been great, reliable, accurate. If I were looking to a quality revolver, I would probably be looking to Freedom Arms.
There is one area that has yet to be mentioned. T/C Arms Contender and G2, for that matter now even the Encore are tremendous quality .22LR pistols. Yes, they are single-shots. They are also the most accurate pistols in thhe world. It can actually become boring putting shot-after-shot through the same hole with little effect at 25 and even 50 yards. I realize that this format of pistol really strays from the norm, but they are wonderful to shoot, and they are geuine centerfire quality. I suggest a G2, with a 10" barrel, and match chamber and the standard iron sights.
Just my 2 cents,
Doc2005