[Sisco]

My son just turned 16, got his first 'real' job albeit a temporary one. I'll spare the details but suffice it to say when he came home in the evening he was dirty and tired.
I asked him what he was going to spend his hard earned money on. In the past when he would save enough all his cash went towards video games/equipment. He said he was thinking about buying an "X-Box".
I told him that would be nice, but in a couple of years it would be gathering dust. If he put some money towards fixing up his Ruger 10/22 he would have it forever and would be a reminder of how hard he worked to earn the money. Left the decision up to him.

This morning he asked me to order a Hogue overmould stock and .920 barrel combo from Midway USA!
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Still shopping around for other accessories to lighten up the trigger etc. Can't get too exotic, funds are limited and this is a plinker not a competition gun.

[JohnMc]

I've still got my 1st .22 my parents picked out for my 12th Birthday.
I don't have my first video game system or my first computer.
I say, "Atta boy" to your son.

JohnMc

[Sisco]

We got him the 10/22 when he was about the same age. Sure wish I had kept the first one I had for my own. Don't even remember what brand it was, seems like Remington, but it was a pump action 22.
Still in possession of the first ones I shot though, Grandads Mossberg & Dads High Standard Double Nine.

[Steve Smith]

At age 16 he'd be more than welcome at a Highpower match and in a Junior program...think he'd be interested? The Juniors of today are truly the Champions of tomorrow.