The 10/22 is very dependable.
I have been in gun shops that were out of it. The owners told the customer of another gun shop that might have 10/22's in stock.
What happened to you (sold out) has happened many times since the 10/22 was introduced in 1964.
Somethings are worth waiting for.
There is a reason why the best plumbers are always busy.
Agreed. Now, to convince the budget and finace department that the purchase is, um, necessary...