>>63891281
>Chiappa LA322
Handled one in store. Points well, lightweight like you'expect from a .22, external fit is nice. Then I tried the takedown feature and it took the store owner and me some 15 minutes to put it back together, so I ditched the idea of buing one. Sheetmetal and die cast internals loosely hanging on pins don't inspire confidence. I know that Henry .22s are cast potmetal, too, but they're designed around that (or the Erma guns they're copied from were), so they feel more robust.

Browning BL22 is very nice to both look on and handle, great fit, quality finish, short lever throw, all steel. A gun to pass to your grandkids. Heard they suck to work on requiring octopus levels of dexterity to reassemble, never tried myself. Checking some gunsmithing video on them may be a good idea.

How about used guns? Gives you some more options. I have a 70s Winchester 9422 and I love that little gun. All steel, lovely bluing, heirloom gun as well. Had to replace broken "Extractor, Left", but parts are available and cheap.