I did a similar search last fall. I found lots of failed Walthers to look at on the web. I too like the ergos and style of the Walther but I was not confident that one would last and I wanted a pistol that I could hand down to my kids.
I bought a Ruger Mark II for several reasons:
Durability, they last forever and are made of steel
Dependability, they seem to work and not be too picky with ammo
Commonality, they are possibly the most common semi-auto .22 so parts (both OEM and accessories) are easy to get and reasonably priced.
Cost, If you keep your eyes open you can pick one up for a killer price. I bought mine used, blued 5.5 inch tapered barrel with three mags, for $150 from Cabelas of all places. It had a bit of rust (must have been a truck gun for a steel worker or such) but it cleaned up just fine.
That was how I made my decision. I am sure that the fact that I had owned a Mark II in the past affected my decision.
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