I think I've seen published tests
Maybe some google searching would come up with something.
I thought I remembered that the ballistics were very close between the best .22LR and the .22WMR, and neither one is particularly good.
Complete thread:
- Short barreled 22 revolvers - 
Art, 
2014-09-25, 19:20 
- I may be wrong but... - rob, 2014-09-25, 19:42
 - I think I've seen published tests - bj, 2014-09-25, 20:07
 - The construction of the 22 mag bullets is supposed to - 
stonewalrus, 
2014-09-25, 20:11
- The construction of the 22 mag bullets is supposed to - Fowler, 2014-09-25, 20:24
 
 - easier to buy mags that LRs now... several experienced - Rob Leahy, 2014-09-25, 22:10
 - Short barreled 22 revolvers - 
Sarge, 
2014-09-25, 23:35
- Short barreled 22 revolvers - uncowboy, 2014-09-26, 08:23
 
 - Short barreled 22 revolvers - jgt, 2014-09-26, 08:35
 - Short barreled 22 revolvers - passing thru, 2014-09-26, 21:12