Which .22LR pistol for kids?

[NastyNate]

ruger mk series
with a taper barrel to keep weight down

Or if your lucky.
A tacSolutions PacLite
Or ruger Lite

After doing some more research, I am kind of leaning towards the MK III 22/45. It might need some trigger work and a few minor mods but that shouldn't be a problem. I initially taught my girls how to shoot with my XD9 but the ammo adds up quick. If they can handle that 6lb gun and it's 6 lb trigger, they can handle the MK III 22/45. I also found some drop in trigger parts that will lighten the trigger to approx 2.5 lbs.

Looks like it's the MKIII 22/45 FTW. Now I have to find one at a decent price.

[smak28]

Can't go wrong with rugers except the SP101 .22lr because it's a heavy trigger pull. I would recommend the Browning 1911 A1 .22lr that is a smaller version of a full size 1911 if you like classic 1911. It's a pricey .22lr at about $500 but is a quality pistol as I've had no problems at all except for subsonic rounds.

[NastyNate]

Can't go wrong with rugers except the SP101 .22lr because it's a heavy trigger pull. I would recommend the Browning 1911 A1 .22lr that is a smaller version of a full size 1911 if you like classic 1911. It's a pricey .22lr at about $500 but is a quality pistol as I've had no problems at all except for subsonic rounds.

I'm not a 1911 guy myself. The decision to run with the MK III 22/45 was more based on weight and trigger options. This is just to get the girls shooting while saving on ammo costs. From the options that I have reviewed, it seems like the best bang for my buck.

[Chaos47]

After doing some more research, I am kind of leaning towards the MK III 22/45. It might need some trigger work and a few minor mods but that shouldn't be a problem. I initially taught my girls how to shoot with my XD9 but the ammo adds up quick. If they can handle that 6lb gun and it's 6 lb trigger, they can handle the MK III 22/45. I also found some drop in trigger parts that will lighten the trigger to approx 2.5 lbs.

Looks like it's the MKIII 22/45 FTW. Now I have to find one at a decent price.

They are good pistols my GF has a MK3 22/45 that I took all the extra safety "features" out of and polished the trigger parts. Not sure what the pull is actually at but its alot better then when it started. No money spent on it, just time. (instead of using a commercial bushing I did it with 2 5M washers)
Adding a Volquartsen sear and or trigger would make it even better.

Turners has them for sale at 299 on a regular basis. Hell I bet if you walked in and where real nice and mentioned that you know the sale is over but you saw it in the Spring Sale Catalog that they may still honor that price.

Really there is not much difference in weight when it comes to the P512MKIII Bull Barrel 5.5 inch 22/45 at 32oz and the MKIII4 Tapered "Standard" 4 inch MK3 at 35oz (6 inch 37oz). I prefer the look and feel of the taper barreled MKs but if weight is a concern then go with the 22/45

Don't let the people telling you it is hard to strip down scare you.
It might be quirky but its not hard. (Even easier if you remove the magazine disconnect)
Follow this:

http://www.guntalk-online.com/2245detailstripping.htm

And after doing it a couple times you will have it memorized.
It's actually a pretty good design.
I would much rather it then having to unscrew parts like you do on the Buckmark...

Don't get me wrong Buckmarks are great guns too.
My Grandfathers buckmark was one of the first pistols I ever shot.
Either of them are quality pieces that will last and you can hand down to your kids at some point.

[Paperchasin]

My 10yr old Nephew loves shooting my Ruger SR22.

[NastyNate]

I'm now the proud owner of a buckmark 22. Picked up from another calgunner for $275. Thanks everyone for the input!

Nasty Nate

[MyOdessa]

It is a good gun. Congrats!

[Zedrek]

I love mine. I got the Browning Buckmark Holographic Site, Amazon link and the Browning Buck Mark Scope Base 12328, Amazon link for it.

[Xinogage]

Another congratulatory post on obtaining your Buckmark. I have one, and I swear by them.

[NastyNate]

Thanks boys. I'm excited to take it out, even more excited on saving on ammo costs while continuing to develop my kids shooting abilities!

Nasty Nate

[SonofWWIIDI]

Love my buck mark contour. Also love my single six. But I would go with a single six.

[Target-Ed]

Kidsand Handguns

Depending on the size of their hands, you might try a Colt Frontier Scout which is a scaled down SAA
I have a High Standard Sentinal Deluxe (R107) with a 4" barrel it is both SA and DA DA is not great SA is acceptable....Look for their western outline as well much less $$ than the colt.

For Automatics, try a Colt Woodsman, Browning Buckmark or Challengeror a Ruger Mk1 I am sure by changing grips accomodations can be made for hand size Look at an early fixed barrel High Standard as well (HD, HD military etc)

Ed