I'm new to this site.
I was here many years ago.
I just purchased a SW22 Victory with the threaded barrel. I've been a Ruger fan all my life. Mark I, Mark II, Mark III, 22/45 Life, 10/22, M-77.
I use a muzzle brake on my 22/45 Ruger Lite. You can shoot Pennies at 25 yards, easy, on a bench rest. I love it.
I also have a 1959-60 S&W Model 41. The trigger is very lite. A very nice 41.
I picked up the SW22 Victory because I could and the easy take down.
Both are very equal, except, the Victory Trigger is shorter and a very clean break. The Ruger Lite is much heavier. The Victory has the edge. The Ruger is picky on the Ammo you use. The Victory doesn't care, just shoot it.
I've seen video's on the Ruger Mark IV. I haven't used one yet and can't comment on how it shoots, etc. Its easy to take down, shoots great in the video, and another $100.00!
No Regrets, that was the question? Sorry about the editorial.