Last questions before I take the plunge

[TexasRifleman]

Everyone needs a single action revolver of some kind, teaches so many fundamentals of shooting, and just generally a joy to shoot.

Another vote for the Ruger.

 

[Havegunjoe]

I have to go with an autoloader as first choice myself.

I have a Buckmark and I love it. Loads of fun to shoot. .22's are so inexpensive you don't have to worry about cost. I have a Ruger Bearcat and I hate it. It takes forever to load and shoot. I use it for demonstration purposes in my First Steps class and that's about it. Go with an autoloader and have fun.

 

[Shalako]

I'm going to say....High Standard Sentinel.

It's a .22lr, DA, 9 shot revolver with a lightweight alloy frame & inexpensive. My father in law has one that I'm hoping to shoot sometime soon. He and I fish a lot and he said it was perfect for snakes and such when your out in the woods and streams.

Gunbroker has them going for less than $300.

I have two Ruger Mark IIs that are great fun, but maybe not the best for a first gun.