WTB .22lr handgun to teach my 12 y/o to shoot

[runbrentrun]

Looking for a semi-auto .22lr handgun to teach my son how to shoot. A browning Buckmark, Ruger mark ii or Mark III or something like that. Open to suggestions.

I live in North San Diego

[bugsy714]

I sent you a private message with some suggestions


Dictated but not read, voice typing plus bad eyes equals typos

[bigpig1]

I started my boys on airsoft rifles and pistols. This got them to understand fundamentals and safety. Once I saw them confident in their abilities to operate the weapons, we transitioned to real steel. Amazed at how they can now operate like an adult when we all go shoot with the family, they are like one of the adults when handling the firearms and not too much supervision needed. Thankful for those airsoft guns, they saved alot of time and ammo! My 7 year old loves his Ruger Wrangler for side arm action. He also favors his ar pistol in 22lr

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[runbrentrun]

Good to know. Perhaps I should look into airsoft, just for practice and to save ammo. I grew up hunting with my dad and I was a scoutmaster but until recently I haven't shot in about 12 years. Now, I would like to teach my son. It's a good skill to have and given the current state of affairs, I don't want to lose that opportunity.

[Garv]

Looking for a semi-auto .22lr handgun to teach my son how to shoot. A browning Buckmark, Ruger mark ii or Mark III or something like that. Open to suggestions.

Agree with the above.

M&P 22 and SR 22 (both off roster) should also be considered.

[runbrentrun]

Agree with the above.

M&P 22 and SR 22 (both off roster) should also be considered.

I googled both and those also look like good options. Thanks for the tips.

[Killer Bee]

I started mine with a belgian nomad, little smaller, thinner, and easier to charge.. probably not an issue for 12yo tho but they're nice guns.. several c&r eligible on gunbroker..



he was 7yo here, handling on his own

[runbrentrun]

Thanks, Another good option. My son isn't the biggest kid but he's pretty strong. He does lots of pushups and pull ups. Handle size is probably going to be the hardest thing for him.

[r1ghtw1ng]

My dad started me out on the Ruger Single Six revolver in 22LR. It definitely teaches patience and discipline since you can't just rapid fire squeeze the trigger. Good luck and have fun passing on a respect for firearms.

[runbrentrun]

Thanks,

I've thought of buying a heritage Rough Rider 6 shot single action revolver for just that reason. It slows you down, there's no optics, it's a cowboy gun and it looks fun to shoot. They also come with a manual safety. Plus they are available near me and only cost $150 new.