Small 22 Handgun for Child (teaching)
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bandur60
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Just a side note, a couple of years ago a 15/16-yr old won our state 4H tournament with a Bearcat, shooting bullseye and timed/rapid fire (5 shots in 20/10 seconds). All shots on target shooting against the semi-autos, I thought that was some fair single-action work. 'Course he knew his gun....
BCRider
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A couple of you have mentioned NAA as an option.
Size wise I tend to agree. But the pull needed to release the hammer on the NAA spur triggers verges on the silly side of heavy.
Before you all leap down my throat I have an NAA Earl which I love dearly and that I've used to shoot surprisingly good groups at 15 yards. So I'm not diss'ing the NAA option. Just suggesting that for kids with small hands and less than full adult like gripping power the heavy spur trigger isn't the best option.
Trent, I'm sure that you and her will have a great time with the Bearcat. Make sure to take her with you and buy ice cream on the way....
Size wise I tend to agree. But the pull needed to release the hammer on the NAA spur triggers verges on the silly side of heavy.
Before you all leap down my throat I have an NAA Earl which I love dearly and that I've used to shoot surprisingly good groups at 15 yards. So I'm not diss'ing the NAA option. Just suggesting that for kids with small hands and less than full adult like gripping power the heavy spur trigger isn't the best option.
Trent, I'm sure that you and her will have a great time with the Bearcat. Make sure to take her with you and buy ice cream on the way....
BCRider
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It's sure nice to see a kid these days that doesn't have a game controller or cell phone glued to their hands. Keep up the good work!
I'm sure that she'll likely go through the cell phone/texting phase at SOME point in her teens. But with a start like this hopefully she'll grow past it and re-join the real world sooner than some.
I'm sure that she'll likely go through the cell phone/texting phase at SOME point in her teens. But with a start like this hopefully she'll grow past it and re-join the real world sooner than some.
Southernsorrow
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Small .22 "revolvers".
Ruger LCR aren't too hard on the wallet at about $350~ unless you opt for the factory crimson trace grips pre-installed then add $200
CharterArms pathfinder "the older model with the wooden or the older rubber grips" are real small/petite. But the newest production models are about 8ozs heavier and have a 2x larger grip and frame. I have an older charter laying around somwhere it's pretty tiny I can only get like 2-1/2 maybe 3 fingers on the grip
Ruger LCR aren't too hard on the wallet at about $350~ unless you opt for the factory crimson trace grips pre-installed then add $200
CharterArms pathfinder "the older model with the wooden or the older rubber grips" are real small/petite. But the newest production models are about 8ozs heavier and have a 2x larger grip and frame. I have an older charter laying around somwhere it's pretty tiny I can only get like 2-1/2 maybe 3 fingers on the grip
paint the rear sight white (auto touch-up paint at walmart).
think about recrowning the muzzle (mine was really bad).
i like countzeros suggestion about removing the cylinder and dry-firing (put the base pin back in the gun, first). dry-firing with the cylinder in the gun may damage the cylinder (unless you use fired cases to cushion the firing pin, snapcaps, etc.).
murf
think about recrowning the muzzle (mine was really bad).
i like countzeros suggestion about removing the cylinder and dry-firing (put the base pin back in the gun, first). dry-firing with the cylinder in the gun may damage the cylinder (unless you use fired cases to cushion the firing pin, snapcaps, etc.).
murf
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Way back when I started my 9 year old son out with my Beretta Model 70S. An all steel medium frame semi-auto in .22LR, it's incredibly reliable, has easy to see front and rear sights, and a very clean SA trigger. He did so well with it I eventually let him pick out his own .22 (so I could keep my Beretta), and he opted for a Walther P22.
Don't laugh but the only gun that fit my son's hands when I decided to start them out were some little .22 l.r. Roehm revolvers. That was good enough until they were about 7 or 8 years old and started to appreciate my S&W K-22 with reduced size grips that I had made for them.
That was about 15 years ago. Needless to say, that both my sons are avid shooters and reloaders now, have their carry and hunting permits and love to go shooting in the Glades!
That was about 15 years ago. Needless to say, that both my sons are avid shooters and reloaders now, have their carry and hunting permits and love to go shooting in the Glades!
aarondhgraham
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J-frame S&W's or a Charter Arms Pathfinder,,,
J-frame S&W's or a Charter Arms Target Pathfinder,,,
Both are quality guns and fit small hands.
As you can see the CA Pathfinder (left) is almost identical to the S&W Model 34 (right),,,
The biggest difference is that the Pathfinder has a full lug barrel.
Well, that's not entirely true,,,
The biggest difference is the price,,,
I paid exactly $338.00 + tax for the new Pathfinder,,,
Try finding a S&W Model 34, 43, or 63 for less that $500.00.
I was recently offered $650.00 for the Nickel 34,,,
I turned down $750.00 for my Model 63.
But the real question is,,,
How does it shoot.
Just as well as any of my S&W's,,,
The trigger and everything on the gun is still new and tight,,,
But I have put a 550 round bulk pack through it and it's getting nicer each range trip.
Nice gun,,,
American company,,,
True life-time warranty.
Aarond
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J-frame S&W's or a Charter Arms Target Pathfinder,,,
Both are quality guns and fit small hands.
As you can see the CA Pathfinder (left) is almost identical to the S&W Model 34 (right),,,
The biggest difference is that the Pathfinder has a full lug barrel.
Well, that's not entirely true,,,
The biggest difference is the price,,,
I paid exactly $338.00 + tax for the new Pathfinder,,,
Try finding a S&W Model 34, 43, or 63 for less that $500.00.
I was recently offered $650.00 for the Nickel 34,,,
I turned down $750.00 for my Model 63.
But the real question is,,,
How does it shoot.
Just as well as any of my S&W's,,,
The trigger and everything on the gun is still new and tight,,,
But I have put a 550 round bulk pack through it and it's getting nicer each range trip.
Nice gun,,,
American company,,,
True life-time warranty.
Aarond
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Aaron,
another problem with handguns for very young children is weight and pulling the trigger back.
My sons had advanced to a S&W 22A and for years, they had a hard time to grab the slippery slide and pull it back. Skateboard tape helped somewhat.
It is probably the best to let a child try to shoot a gun before choosing it and change every few years.
another problem with handguns for very young children is weight and pulling the trigger back.
My sons had advanced to a S&W 22A and for years, they had a hard time to grab the slippery slide and pull it back. Skateboard tape helped somewhat.
It is probably the best to let a child try to shoot a gun before choosing it and change every few years.
2 Wild Dueces
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I've got a couple of grandsons.....and own a single six and a super bearcat. The bearcat really fits their small hands....BUT....I wish it was as easy to cock the hammer as the single six. Takes allot of instruction to keep the muzzle in a safe direction when they cock that hammer.
So the Illinois Government should finally trust me enough tomorrow, to pick up that little bearcat.
Man I'm so happy The Powers That Be look after my well being like this. I mean.. think of the sheer awesome power of that gun!
:banghead:
Just in time for .. snow.
Man I'm so happy The Powers That Be look after my well being like this. I mean.. think of the sheer awesome power of that gun!
:banghead:
Just in time for .. snow.
The Gun Both of My Daughter's Love
I have been teaching my daughter's to shoot for the past couple of years. I purchased a Walther P22 and it has been one of the best guns I have purchased. I really enjoy shooting it. My daughter's just turned 13 and 17, my 17 love shooting my 40 cal also. I added a new AR15 to the collection and she is in love with that one too. Have you made a gun purchase yet?
I have been teaching my daughter's to shoot for the past couple of years. I purchased a Walther P22 and it has been one of the best guns I have purchased. I really enjoy shooting it. My daughter's just turned 13 and 17, my 17 love shooting my 40 cal also. I added a new AR15 to the collection and she is in love with that one too. Have you made a gun purchase yet?
Didn't pick it up today, and now it looks like it's going to wait until next week.
Big snowstorm coming in, spent the day getting my snowblower fixed, food in the cabinets, etc.
Oh well, it's not like we'll be able to go shoot the thing right now, anyway.
Big snowstorm coming in, spent the day getting my snowblower fixed, food in the cabinets, etc.
Oh well, it's not like we'll be able to go shoot the thing right now, anyway.
MCgunner
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I would prefer a revolver for a newb, but most J frame .22s have a DA trigger only a gorilla could love and hammer cock effort can be a might much, too, for a small kid.
This is great for small hands, has two grips one can try that come with it. It's decently accurate and functions with most any .22 ammo.
Ruger SR22
This is great for small hands, has two grips one can try that come with it. It's decently accurate and functions with most any .22 ammo.
Ruger SR22
MCgunner
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Oh, the Bearcat could be your answer, too. Cool little revolvers. I've always thought I'd like one, but never bought one. Hope the weather lets you have some fun, soon. You could bring it down here and we could shoot it on my range. It was 75 degrees today. 
Cool little revolvers. I've always thought I'd like one, but never bought one. Hope the weather lets you have some fun, soon. You could bring it down here and we could shoot it on my range. It was 75 degrees today. Oh, the Bearcat could be your answer, too.
With all due respect, sir, you can kiss my Yankee ass. We're having Thundersnows.
* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO SPREAD INTO AREAS SOUTH OF I-74 BY
4 PM...AND IN AREAS NORTH OF I-74 AFTER 4 PM. SOME SLEET MAY MIX
IN AT TIMES IN THE FIRST COUPLE OF HOURS OF PRECIPITATION. THE
HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED BETWEEN 5 PM AND MIDNIGHT.
AFTER MIDNIGHT...THE SNOW MAY MIX WITH OR CHANGE TO FREEZING
DRIZZLE.
* ACCUMULATIONS...4 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW ARE LIKELY...WITH THE
HIGHER TOTALS WEST OF THE ILLINOIS RIVER. ANY OF THESE
PRECIPITATION TOTALS MAY BE LOCALLY HIGHER DUE TO ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS EMBEDDED WITHIN THIS STORM THIS AFTERNOON.
* WIND...EAST WINDS OF 15 AND 20 MPH WILL GUST TO NEAR 30 MPH AT
TIMES. THIS WILL CREATE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.
* IMPACTS...CONDITIONS WILL DETERIORATE RAPIDLY ONCE THE SNOW
BEGINS. TRAVEL WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY
AND ROADS BECOMING QUICKLY SNOW COVERED AND ICY. THE POTENTIAL
FOR SOME FREEZING DRIZZLE LATE TONIGHT WILL ONLY MAKE DRIVING
CONDITIONS EVEN MORE HAZARDOUS.
BCRider
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Apparently your snowblower didn't do the trick like mine. I found a nice electric start model on sale and bought it for this year's snowfall. Apparently buying the darn thing has ensured that we won't get any snow at all. Back for one day in January we got about 2 inches and I had to run out and buy gas for it just to try it out. It hasn't got cold enough to snow since then. Just rain.
Oh well, at least I don't have to shovel the rain.
.... I'm not helping any am I....
Oh, no, it did the trick just fine. I bought this monster with a 14" auger, self propelled 8 speed, electric start as the last display model in the store off the sales floor at the local Sears, the day before we had Snowmageddon 2011. We haven't had more than 3" of snow since I bought the thing. And 3", it's just as quick to shovel it than it is to get the big old snowblower out.
It's sat in my shed since then, never been run since that first day, the day after I bought it. I looked at it longingly once, hoping for the white stuff to fall, but it never did.
I had to get it fixed, because mice had built themselves a nice cozy home in the dang thing and it couldn't suck any air in to the engine. My neighbor had a better shop vac than I do.
So it bought me 2 years of snow-free peace.
Tomorrow shovelling will be out of the question. The snow has changed to freezing rain, so we're getting a coat of ice over all the white stuff, and it'll be packed solid.
It's sat in my shed since then, never been run since that first day, the day after I bought it. I looked at it longingly once, hoping for the white stuff to fall, but it never did.
I had to get it fixed, because mice had built themselves a nice cozy home in the dang thing and it couldn't suck any air in to the engine. My neighbor had a better shop vac than I do.
So it bought me 2 years of snow-free peace.
Tomorrow shovelling will be out of the question. The snow has changed to freezing rain, so we're getting a coat of ice over all the white stuff, and it'll be packed solid.
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