The Ruger is a best buy no doubt.

However for me, IF, I am going to carry a semiauto that big and heavy I will carry a S&W Mod 41. In fact I bought a 7" S&W specifically for the "Woods". I had been using a 5" heavy barrel for several years as a Bullseye competition gun...

The 7" Mod 41 is my Primary hunting 22 LR handgun.

However, for just a carry/backup 22 LR, I use either a 4" or a 2" S&W Kit Gun.