Thanks Mr.Smiley, Ive also heard alot of postive feedback on the 10/22; i know someone who has had one for over 16 years and its still good as new, this is my only .22 ive ever owned, I have a Glock 27 .40, and a Lee enfeild .303, which both kick pretty hard so haveing a smaller gun i think will be more nessessary to shoot because its alot cheaper lol.