.22 Suggestions?

[SwoopSJ]

I've recently been looking into purchasing a couple .22s (rifle and pistol) and would appreciate some input.  I have heard nothing but good things about the Ruger 10/22 and the Mossberg plinksters, but have never shot either.  I know, I know, I've never shot a 10/22?  I guess I just like the testosterone rush of big calibers, but I also appreciate the price of .22 ammo.  As far as pistols go, I used to own a Browning Buckmark 5.5 Field that I loved.  Tragically it was stolen, however, so I'm in the market for another pistol as well.  These guns will be used almost exclusively for plinking, but I'm kind of ocd about accuracy no matter what the guns purpose.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Swoop

[tombogan03884]

Browning Buckmark or Ruger

[TAB]

I would get a nylon 66 over a 10/22 any day of the week.   TC also makes a good auto rifle, but they are harder to find. 

AS far as 22 pistols.  it really depends on how much you want to spend.

[tombogan03884]

I would get a nylon 66 over a 10/22 any day of the week.   TC also makes a good auto rifle, but they are harder to find. 

AS far as 22 pistols.  it really depends on how much you want to spend.

The TC is WAY overpriced and prone to failure, I know because I helped build them.

[unique]

10/22.  If only because there are so many accessories made for them.  I don't know if Cabela's still offers it, but they had a device that took two 10/22's and made a "Gatling gun" out of them.
Handguns, I really like my Taurus 95 in stainless steel, I also liked my Ruger autoloader and the single action convertable .22/.22 mag, but I foolishly traded them in.
Art

[Sponsor]

[Hazcat]

Nylon 66 (if you can find one) and a Ruger Single Six

[CZShooter]

My vote is a Henry lever-action and a Walther P22.

[pioneer]

Rifle;  Ruger 10/22, Marlin 60.

Pistol;  Avoid the SigArms Mosquito.  Lots of problems with those.  Ruger MK III is a good bet. 

[2HOW]

Really depends on how high end you want to go . the most accurate is Anschutz, for around 2000.00 or a really good plinker like my Mossburg 702 for around 100.00, plenty of good 22s out there in rifles, now a pistol is a bit more complicated. I like the Buck mark and the walther.

[John McCreery]

I grew up with the Marlin 60 and took the kids out with it over the weekend.   These can be found used for $60-$70
10/22's have all the neat toys for aftermarket

I had a first experience with the S&W 22A the other day and really liked it.