For the record, my comparison was based on cost/popularity, not intrinsic mechanical prowess. However, I hereby throw myself on the mercy of the forum!!
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Although I didn't get it from Bud's, this right here is the one I got. I see that they still list a new retail price of ~$250, which I think is pretty near the best deal in Christendom in a new self-loading pistol. It's a soulless little Sten gun compared to a Woodsman, Smith 41, or a High Standard, but it seems to thrive on abuse and neglect.
The Ruger Mk series is cool but, I prefer a pistol that doesn't give me a brain aneurysm when trying to reassemble it.
The free ammo is worth more than the gun.
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IMO its a great size for a .22. I want one - if it upholds the rep of the full size. My wife just loves her Ruger SR22 (cranberry frame) and she's had many awesome top tier pistols laid at her feet and rejected them all.