I'm a big fan of ruger revolvers. I've got a .357 mag security six and a .44 mag super blackhawk. Easy to clean, VERY durable. Whatever you get, don't think that that is how the gun has to be. You can usually play with different trigger springs and other things like that and find what's best for you. The type of round you shoot makes a huge difference also.
Can't beat a .22 for plinking though. Got a S&W .22 and if I don't use the mini mags, it jams up alot. I thought it was just the spring was tight from it being new, but a few hundered rounds later it still smokestacks the el cheapo rounds.