I went through the same thing about a month ago. We were dropping about 100 rounds a weekend at the range. the 9mm was getting expensive. I started looking at .22LR semi auto pistols.
I was kinda set on the P22, but after reading up on them and finding it more like a toy after renting one I kept looking.
I really liked the Buckmark Tactical, but it was 5 bills and I didn't want to spend that much on a plinker. Alot of guys recomended the Rugur MK2 or mk3, but those were priced more than I wanted to spend and breakdown on those is a PITA.
I settled on the Neos for 239.00 bucks. It came with 2 mags (all of the Walthers, brownings and Rugurs only came with one, and the Walther P22 mags have been backordered 6+ months) You can get extra mags at CDNN for 10 bucks! the feel of the grip is perfect. A lot of people can't get over the space aged looking plinker.
I now have 600 rounds through it, and all the range guys love it. A couple guys are talking about getting one. I put a little bushnell Trophy red/green dot scope on mine.
Great little gun, made in MD, easy to disassemble and clean. Only had a couple FTL and that was due to cheap bulk pack ammo that had dings in the casings so it wouldn't seat fully in the chamber
I highly reccomend the Little baretta Neos