I recently sold my SR22 EX with the longer barrel. Got as a plinker but our range outlawed metal targets like shooting trees, cans, etc.
I got almost what I paid for it less FFL commission so I got my money's worth of fun with it.
Really had no problems in 2000+ rounds. Nice gun, well made but the rear adjustable sight was kinda flimsy IMO.
Seemed to like HV better than SV ammo, but you won't go wrong with CCI Mini-Mags.
Enjoy!