WHICH 22 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL FOR KID ???'s

[siggy1ride]

I have a Ruger 22 single model six 22/22 magnum which is a great pistol, but to heavy for my kids.

I am looking for something light and fits their hands so they will enjoy shooting.

Today I was in Dunkelbergers and looked at a Walther P22 with a 5" barrel. I was very impressed by how light it was and has the interchangable back straps to fit different hands.

I am open to any suggestions.

Regards,

Siggy

[Lycanthrope]

Ruger 22/45.

The last thing you need with kids is clearing a malf every third round.




Lycanorabuckmarkthrope

[ssom003]

The Walther P22 was the first Semi-Auto my son shot and he love it...
I had no problem with my P22...

[DCChris]

I have a Smith 622 that's a nice shooter, kid friendly, nice and light, easy to handle.

[siggy1ride]

Lycanthrope, I have Ruger Bull Barrel since I was a kid, that is in my fathers name, great pistol!

I am trying to find a pistol that is light and easy to handle fo r my 7 and 10 year old.

I thought the Walther P22 5" was the ticket.

You say that it malfuctions a lot. Do you have experiance with it? Do you own one? Are you a gun smith that knows of problems with it?

ssom003, have you had a malfuctions with it? Any problems at all? What ammo do you use?

I appreciate both of your time and help.

Siggy

[Lycanthrope]

Whhoaaa hoss....I didn't say they were bad.

It's not that they are bad guns. Not at all. They do have mixed reports, but that means very little if you have a good one.

I was simply saying that in terms of kids, having a gun that is reliable and fun is paramount. And..the guns I mentioned have good triggers.

Kids love red dots too.

[LastManOut]

Another choice would be a S&W 22a. Nice plinker, priced right, easy field strip to clean.

[siggy1ride]

Lycanthrope, I understand what you are saying! Your reply said that they malfuction, that is the reason for all of the questions!

I do appreciate the help!

Lastmanout, which S&W 22 do you reccomend?

Siggy

[ssom003]

I'm using the Federal value pack that Wal-Mart has...
.22 Long Rifle High Velocity 36 Grain Copper-Plated Hollow point...
Never had a problem with it yet...

Sig. Mosquito are good gun also and it has the feel of a full size Sig.
Works well with the Federal ammo I'm using, but the mag will cost around $30 or so...

[RandomTask]

It has a short barrel, but my daughter, tiny for her age, started shooting a Beretta 21A when she was nine. It fits her hand perfectly. She does pretty well with it at 7-10 yds, not as good at 15yds, but still finds satisfaction.