Howdy Gang.
I am not very experienced with firearms.
I dont own any at the moment.
I have shot various pistols and rifles years ago.

I am thinking of getting a 22 cal rifle.
I would be using it for plinking,and since it would
be my only firearm,it would be the only thing
available for home security.
(In chicago,a law abiding citizen can not own a handgun)
((However,the gang banging thugs seem to have all the rights))
At one point in my life I owned a Ruger 10/22.
I thought that thing was great.
What is the scoop on 22's these days,
any better than the ruger?
Anything kind of "tactical" on the market? (maybe upgrade mods?)
I am looking at a 22 because ammo is cheap and
seems to be readily available.
Thanks

I think the Ruger 10/22 is still a good choice. High capacity magazines are available for it. At close range with a 25 rd mag full of High Velocity HP ammo, it could be a formidable defense weapon.

The 10/22 is a great .22 rifle. Ruger still makes high quality guns. The 10/22 has a lot of acessories too like different stocks, barrels, magazines to add to your rifle.

Got to go with the above and the 10/22!

Big +1 with what the above guys said. 10-22 is a great gun. I had a "T" model that would put them into a dime at 50 yards. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Yes to the 10/22. Also, The GSG .22 is a nice rifle, looks tactical, and has a good rep. Made in Germany (German Sports Gun), kinda looks like an HK MP-5. They have a few models I believe. One looks like an AK. They run around $500.00, but most seem to think they're worth it.

I have shot the HK MP5 looking one and it was ok. I think the company that makes the AK and MP5 is also making the AR-15 M4 for Colt. If it were me I would stay with a Ruger because they is a lot of support for them. The company that makes the .22 lr knock offs mentioned above is actually an airsoft manufacturer. You might look into the below threads too.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=6&f=41

http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=6&f=11

I have seen a lot of cool aftermarket add-ons for 10/22. Different stocks, carbon fiber barrels, trigger sets. You can do sky's the limit. I have a stock one and have never shot it. Bought it used for 70.00. I like my old Win Mod 69A, bolt action from the 60's(?). Great little ground hog killer. Had a Rem. Nylon 77, POC. The GSG is very cool. But the 10/22 is proven.

i have a 10/22 and have had it for about 3 years now its pretty accurate and very reliable by now ive shot 15,000 to 20,000 rounds through mine, its compleatly stock and i just clean it after every weekend and keeps running great but i can tell i nees a new ejector for it cuz its not ejecting the shells very well anymore. for home securety a 10/22 would be your best option IMO there are high capacity mags every where for them and TONS of mods for them, you could get a colapsable stock for it which would make it good for moving in the house or to make it a little smaller if you have younger kids in the house who may have to use it someday

10/22 was my first rifle. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

The 10/22 is a great choice. You have a ton of addons and mods you can do. But it's great out of the box also.

check out http://www.rimfirecentral.com

10/22 is a great choice. parts are easy to get , some times you can find one used... good after market. i also like the marlin but i forget the model. but its tube fed.