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You could consider getting a SIG P322 or a 1911 .22lr variant, such as from GSG or Walther if you want a new production reliable .22lr that isn't a Saturday night special. They tend to be the most reliable, from personal experience.

Personally, I think that the Browning series of .22lrs weren't that reliable (I have an older Browning Nomad model and they are notorious for jamming with US-made ammo since they were calibrated for more European standard .22lr.) The new Browning Buckmark may be better, but personally I believe the Ruger Mark series tend to have the most consistent performance, especially the older Mark Is. Alternatively, if you want a plinker, you could also go for a .22lr Colt Single Action Army reproduction for fun.

Anyways good luck with your hunt!
The Browning Buckmarks are a good pistol, as are the somewhat similar Colts... not sure if either is still in production. In my experience (YMMV!) "Friends Don't Let Friend's Buy Taurus" holds some truth in my experience, altho I've never owned one of their .22s Have you considered one of the Ruger "mark"s I-IV? Some what weighty, full-size, and in profile sort of Luger-looking.. I've had two, one an original early MK 1950's production, and a bull-barrel "target" MKI. Both have lasted well over 50 and 40 years respectively, never any problems of any kind, and do everything I need a .22 AUTO to do. Shopping for a used one shouldn't present any lengthy glitches. Ruger's helpful repair dept is another good reason to go Ruger in the unlikely event that anything go wrong.
Hyenas
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I think the Buckmarks are still in production, but as this is just a fun gun then it being out of production wouldn't stop me.
The Ruger I had disassembled WEIRD. I couldn't get the thing out the back to take it apart. I don't know if they have changed that.
A lot of people say the Taurus .22 is the one exception to the rule. I agree that I would never buy something that I thought I would ever depend upon from Taurus.
I think you would be happy with the Taurus TX22.
Hyenas
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Thank you. I have heard they are probably the best pistol that Taurus makes, especially for the dollar.
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