O.K., you guys are right on target with the recommendations for kids guns, so I'm going to get your opinions, if you'd be so kind, about birthday recommendations for nephew #1 (turning 9) and #2 (turning 6).
Nephew #1, Noah, to be 9. Born prematurely and small for age, but now in 80% on growth chart. Extremely strong for age.
His armory to date: Cricket, Winchester 67A, Winchester 1902 (his greatgrandfather's), CZ 452 Scout, Savage 101 pistol, Ruger Bearcat, and Ruger Compact 10/22.
Shooting experience: has been shooting since 4. Mostly off bench but is now starting field positions. Has shot other pistols but hand size makes this less than optimal.
My thinking: DPMS AP4 .22 lr.
http://www.dpmsinc.com/firearms/22/ap4.aspx
Collapsing stock allows him to grow and later he can put .223 upper on it.
Nephew #2, Josiah, to be 6. Josiah is most certainly a THR member in training. He sleeps with copies of the American Rifleman, carries a G36 blue gun, with shoelace patrol sling, that he appropriated during a visit to Uncle Kirk's and demands that even his grandmothers read his Gun Digest.
His armory to date: Cricket, Marlin 915 YS.
Shooting experience: shooting since age 4. Watching older brother. Has shot pistols under very close supervision of father.
My thoughts: CZ 452 Scout. http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=5
What do you recommend?
Nephew #1, Noah, to be 9. Born prematurely and small for age, but now in 80% on growth chart. Extremely strong for age.
His armory to date: Cricket, Winchester 67A, Winchester 1902 (his greatgrandfather's), CZ 452 Scout, Savage 101 pistol, Ruger Bearcat, and Ruger Compact 10/22.
Shooting experience: has been shooting since 4. Mostly off bench but is now starting field positions. Has shot other pistols but hand size makes this less than optimal.
My thinking: DPMS AP4 .22 lr.
http://www.dpmsinc.com/firearms/22/ap4.aspx
Collapsing stock allows him to grow and later he can put .223 upper on it.
Nephew #2, Josiah, to be 6. Josiah is most certainly a THR member in training. He sleeps with copies of the American Rifleman, carries a G36 blue gun, with shoelace patrol sling, that he appropriated during a visit to Uncle Kirk's and demands that even his grandmothers read his Gun Digest.
His armory to date: Cricket, Marlin 915 YS.
Shooting experience: shooting since age 4. Watching older brother. Has shot pistols under very close supervision of father.
My thoughts: CZ 452 Scout. http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=5
What do you recommend?