I would say the 15-22 is a little toy like (it's plastic and it rattles) but still a very fun little semi auto rifle and a capable pinker. While I have many to choose from, I still seem to grab my 15-22 and take it to the range all the time. I also find it a good choice of rifle to diffuse the stigma surrounding the "scary black gun" to people new to the shooting sports who may have learned everything they know about shooting and guns listening to NPR and watching The View.