Which .22LR

[orangeusa]

I have a Heritage Rough Rider. It's the cheaper alternative to a Ruger Single Six. The workmanship is not as high. The action is not as smooth. But it works and is inexpensive.

If you must get a semi auto, then Ruger Mk is the one to go. It will outlast most shooters.

I have to disagree with this. I have the Ruger and HRR. I bought the Single Six since I was so frustrated with the HRR. Yes they are NEW priced 1/2 the price of a used Ruger, but I couldn't get used to shooting 6" low at 10 yards and yes it does not instill a feeling of quality.

They DO have great customer service, but so does Ruger. Don't save a couple hundred and be frustrated. Single Sixes keep their value.

Just my opinion.

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[Viper49]

I would take your girls to a shooting range rent a few 22 pistols and have them try it out before just go out and buy one that might not fit for their use.

[GreggieBoy]

My daughters learned on the Ruger Single-Six. Was able to find .22 shorts so it wasn't anywhere near intimidating to them. The move up to .22 LR wasn't even noticed. The Single-Six have nice actions, safe, controllable.

[usmcchet9296]

Would depend on her age
My son started at 8 years old with a Henry Youth single shot rifle and a Ruger Bearcat
you want her to use a gun that fits her not try and fit her to the gun

[usmcchet9296]

and I would suggest no semi-auto's or scopes/reddots
teach her to shot irons then the others will be easy

[L84CABO]

So my daughters are getting to the age I want to start teaching them to shoot. I have 2 10/22's but also want to get a 22lr handgun. Looking for suggestions. I really wanted the sr22 or m&p22 but missed the boat on those. What else is good? Thanks

Is the M&P .22 off the roster now? Sorry, it's so hard to keep up with what is dropping off.

I've got an M&P .22 and absolutely love it. Very reliable for a .22. Worth SSE'ing if you can find a dealer that will do this. Consider this too...An M&P 9 mm could be a REALLY good choice for them as the next step up after the .22. It's a fantastic gun and very affordable. So the M&P .22 would help facilitate that ultimate transition nicely.

[forgiven]

Gave both of my sons Ruger Bearcats when they were around 8 for Christmas. Be very careful as being a single action they can drop the hammer before ready causing the revolver to go off. Started my sons with a bolt action 7 shot rifle. They graduated very quickly to Marlin semi auto's. All kids are different make sure to know yours when it comes to guns-experience talking here.

[golfish]

See is you can find a couple H&R model 929..I like the Bearcat but the H&R are double action..

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=426054296

The Henry H001 lever action 22 is another nice rifle to learn on..

[CK_32]

Why did you miss the 15-22? Why not still get one? Or get a CMMG kit. Love mine.

But looking at your 10/22 and handgun is already covered I think the only next best thing is to get a nice little lever action. You just can't beat lever action steel/desert plinking.

[eros1486]

Check out the heritage arms rough rider. It's got a safety it's single action so the children get to learn to take their time while shooting. Plus it has a side loading gate to teach t hem how to slowly UN and reload the gun. They're also pretty cheap at 150ish

[riftol]

Gave both of my sons Ruger Bearcats when they were around 8 for Christmas. Be very careful as being a single action they can drop the hammer before ready causing the revolver to go off.

Randy77, if you buy a used Ruger revolver try to buy one that has a transfer bar.

A transfer bar is a safety device that prevents the revolver's hammer from striking the firing pin if the hammer drops while the trigger is not pulled fully rearward.

If you purchase a used Ruger revolver that does not have a transfer bar Ruger will send you a kit that converts the revolver to transfer-bar operation.

IIRC, prior to 1973, Ruger revolvers did not come with transfer bars.

[orangeusa]

See is you can find a couple H&R model 929..I like the Bearcat but the H&R are double action..

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=426054296

The Henry H001 lever action 22 is another nice rifle to learn on..

The H&R's are off-roster - aren't they?
So would have to be PPT.

I shot a 929 when I was a kid. It's a really nice gun.



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[riftol]

The H&R's are off-roster - aren't they?
So would have to be PPT.

I shot a 929 when I was a kid. It's a really nice gun.



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Do older H&R revolvers have transfer bars?

[kajvid]

Bearcat. Peacemaker if you want to start a "heirloom" in the family.

[aghauler]

The H&R's are off-roster - aren't they?
So would have to be PPT.

I shot a 929 when I was a kid. It's a really nice gun.



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Some H&R's would qualify as C&R's Roster exempt. Also some High Standard revolvers as well.