I just picked one up Wednesday from a local Pawn Shop/Gun Store that advertises on Armslist. Found it by accident when I was looking at a Micro Roni they'd just gotten in for the Glock 17. They seem to get things that nobody else can for some reason so I was very surprised that the XT22 was still in stock when I called. I have wanted a 22mag auto for a while and for $453 OTD I couldn't resist. Got it home in less than an hour(I love living in a free State where they take CCW for BGC) and actually read the instructions to break it down, yes it is a PITA, and mine showed no signs of wear at all. It did show signs of having been fired as the barrel had a bit of black residue and the bolt face as well. Then I spotted the test target in the box which explained that. After cleaning and lubing it, re-assembly was fairly easy once I got the guide rod in place until, as Stagpanther noted, I got to the slide lock and couldn't get it back in all the way. Upon further examination, I noticed that the plunger it snaps against is a bit longer than my 1911's and the slide lock wouldn't depress it far enough to clear. Not having three hands, I had to figure out how to hold the slide in position with one hand, left hand on top of gun with index finger in trigger guard and a firm grip, then using a small punch in my right hand to push the plunger in I could press the slide lock back in with my left thumb. Oh yeah, you have to hold your head just right, too. Having read the ezine review, I figured I could do as they did and replace the slide lock with one that doesn't have the detent and maybe the slide would actually lock back on an empty magazine. I have an extra one I replaced with an extended version so I wrestled with it once again and got it installed and it does lock back, sort of. The slide lock doesn't engage all the way due to the weak magazine spring but it might work OK, I'll know when I get to the range. Heading there either today or Monday, depending on the weather. It is supposed to hit 99 today but only 80 on Monday. I'll report back as to how it goes. Luckily I have a brick of Hornady Critical Defense with nickle casings to run through it so I hope they work.