I love .22cal semiautomatic pistols and there are so many that can bring nearly endless smiles.

At the end of the day, I believe in one truth and I believe it in all my heart:

Nobody makes any .22 pistol today, nobody, that can compete with the pure quality and craftsmanship of days gone by.

Colt Woodsman or phenomenal Woodsman variant. (Challenger, Huntsman, Targetsman, Match Target)
High Standard
Ruger Mark I, Ruger Mark II
Browning Challenger, Medalist
S&W 41, 46, 2206, 622, 422
Walther GSP
Sig/Hammerli Trailside

There exists no semiauto .22 produced currently and offered new/now that brings to the table what any/all of the above will. And that is where I would direct them if I cared about ‘em.