Taurus 942 Ultra-Lite .22 WMR Blue/Black Revolver

While not my personal...

While not my personal favorite snubnose (that's still a Ruger LCR 22), this is probably the best all-around option for the money. 8 rounds instead of 5. Very low recoil. Basically any roundnose (not hollowpoint) 22Mag ammo will meet penetration requirements (I refer 45gr CCI MaxiMags). Little features that improve the user experience include the lower edge of the cylinder latch all being rounded off (looking at you S&W J-Frames), and because the detent for the crane is on the crane itself, the end of the ejector rod is smooth and rounded, so no sharp circular impressions in your palm if you smack the ejector. Be sure to put some locktite on the windage screw for the rear sight before you adjust anything, then make some witness marks once you have it zeroed. I noticed my screw walking out just from the vibration of the hammer falling, but locktite fixed it. The factory grips are perfectly fine, but for a less tacky feel that won't drag on clothing, and to improve trigger reach for my very large hands, I swapped them out for grips from Recoil Rider and have been very pleased.