the ruger wrangler has lots of user reviews on gun related forums, pretty much all positive if you want a 22lr single action revolver. i have a wrangler, as well as a a ruger single six and heritage roughrider both in 22wmr/lr. while the s.s. is my favorite, if i were just starting out or cash strapped i would be most happy with a sub $200 wrangler for a new plinker. nothing terribly wrong with the r.r. but it is noticeably built to a cheaper standard. a used $300+ s.s. is likely a decent buy too as it is built like a brick outhouse, which also handles 22wmr better than a r.r. a new 22wmr/lr r.r. is ok at $150, $120 for 22lr only, but i wouldn't trust a used r.r. at any price.
if i wanted only one 22lr plinker but a semiautomatic i would be happy with just my ruger sr22. i like shooting rimfire guns and i came to really enjoy single action revolvers in all calibers. indeed s.a. revolvers are slower but i find that adds a certain deliberate serenity, and attention to detail and accuracy, as opposed to blasting away with a semiautomatic. kinda like sipping a fine whiskey versus doing shots of vodka.