Just ordered one of these Phoenix Arms HP22's from the LGS for $125.00 should be here Monday. I've been seeing them for sale on the web under $140.00 just about everywhere and for that price you can almost afford to give it away if you don't like it! Reviews are good on it for the most part. Anyway, it's an option to look at.
How about a 3" M17. It's a joy to shoot, and is light and accurate.
I keep getting the itch to carry it, but always take something bigger.
Hey, it's eight shots, and it's a Smith! TACC1