.22 pistol for child

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skizzums

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hello, I have never really owned or shot a .22 much except for one gun thati bought and traded quickly. I would like to get a .22 pistol for my son who will be turning 8 this year and would like to get him started as soon as hes ready. I am having difficulty finding exactly what I want for him. I would like a comp style pistol(was intrigued by the ksa chipmunk for price and style) for sub 400$, but would really like to find something with a threaded barrel. any suggestions? price is a major factor to me

pistol
sub 400$
.22 lr
threaded barrel


thanks
 
Only 22 pistol I'd recommend would be Ruger-either the MK or 22/45 depending on your preference.
The problem with a youngster is hand size and strength. The 22/45 has a fairly small grip with enough weight to be easy to shoot.
Safety is a major concern with children and handguns since it's so much easier for them to lose muzzle control and point the pistol at the wrong thing.
I've allowed my Grandsons to shoot my 22/45 while I held the barrel to both steady and control the muzzle. One Grandson(age 8) shot several animals on my trapline in this fashion.
 
How about starting him with a good quality pellet gun, instead?
At closer target distances, they are just as effective to learn on as a rimfire.
Finding ammo isn't a problem, they are less expensive, and you can set up a range in the garage.
That can be a better experience than having all those big boomers going off all around at a gun range.
Big, loud noises can ruin his day.
 
Please clarify something,,,

What do you mean by "comp style" pistol?

Are you referring to one that you shot from a bench?

If so, the Crickett or Chipmunk would be decent choices.

I am curious though,,,
Why not a rifle instead?

Aarond

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Best check your state laws concerning minors and handguns. In Iowa, it is illegal for children under 14 to use them. Even at shooting ranges during instructional classes. Too many offenses results in a class D (?) felony.

I first heard about it in this story from the Des Moines Register.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/st...rls-gibson-rifle-shoot-youtube-video/7766031/

Gibson and his 8-year-old daughter, Natalie, were politely told to leave the Polk City shooting range because the girl isn't old enough to practice with the Walther P22 handgun she's been using all along.
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Several people tried to get the law changed but failed. The law stands that you must be at least 14 years of age to shoot a handgun legally in Iowa.
 
Im not here to get lectured about a child shooting guns under my supervision. He has a pellet rifle as well. We shoot on my own private property in rural georgia.

So ill try to restate my question. Are there any .22 pistols that come with a threaded barrel. The style of the stock i will decide on after i find some models that have the threaded bbl.
Thanks
 
Ruger Bearcat.

Dang hard to beat this sexy blue-n-wood SA for teaching, and the Bearcat is proven.
Fits smaller hands, and continues to fit as this gun will last a lifetime. It still fits me, and I am now 59 y/o.

Get the safety, correct basic fundamentals ingrained early in life.
Me?
I started with a High Standard Sentential at age 3, then a H&R .22 Special.

I started handguns at age 3, rifles age 4, shotguns age 5.

Then again some say "I are old".
 
As much as i like the bearcat, iwant somethingbthat can be silenced. I know they make lots of adaptors for threads for a 10\22 barrel. I wonder if they have pistols that share the same size barrell
 
Im not here to get lectured about a child shooting guns under my supervision. He has a pellet rifle as well. We shoot on my own private property in rural georgia.
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I'm not here to make lectures anymore than your here to read them. I made a comment I found relevant to your topic.
No offense intended.

Good day
 
You could buy or build your own 10/22 Cohort pistol that have threaded barrels. http://www.tacticalinc.com/advanced_search.php?action=search&keywords=COHORT

If on a tight budget you can get s birds head grip heritage Arms .22lr SAA style pistol. They run under $200 and work well. http://www.heritagemfg.com/product_detail.cfm?prod_id=1

I would not trust the desMoines Register as they are an anti-gun pro Obama paper.

724.22 A parent, guardian, spouse who is eighteen years of age
or older, or another with the express consent of the minor’s parent or guardian or spouse who is eighteen years of age or older may allow a minor to possess a rifle or shotgun or the ammunition therefor which may be lawfully used.
 
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Sig mosquito fits your needs- Under $400, threaded, frame is smaller than a full size auto.

Reliability has been improved through the years, early mosquitos had issues. Solid platform otherwise.
 
I'm not sure what it's on there for, but the Sig 1911-22 I took on a swap has a threaded cap thing. It's not in the same class of accuracy as my Browning Buckmark or S&W 41- but it does make for a decent plinker.

Edit: Cudos for spending this time with your son. I'll never get those days back with my boy.
 
First, you DO NOT want a competition grade pistol (if that what comp means) to start a 8 year old shooting. A comp gun generally has such a light trigger its an accident ready to happen. You also do not need a threaded barrel unless you plan to get a silencer....which has no function at a normal shooting range.

You will find most threads recommend a single action revolver WITH good sights. This is what I would recommend. A SA minimizes accidents and makes them value each shot. Need to find a FA that is light enough for him to hold in a good shooting position.

I could not find a SA light enough for my daughter when I started her shooting. I got her going on Sig Mosquito and then to Walther P22 and now she also is shooting the Sig 1911 .22. The P22 and Mosquito come in threaded barrels and I have seen nice silencer set ups with them.

Also, the advantage of a SA revolver is that you can shoot any type of .22 ammo to include some of the powderless.
 
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Colbad, i said a couple times in my previous post that i want it silenced. Thank you for the concern of my sons saftey. But a revolver is out. I will def check out the ruger mkIII Lite, the sr22 and the sig. I wanted something that has the comp style stock with the flat base that can be benchrested, but we will see what i can find. The mk3 looks sweet without breaking me. Thanks everyone for the suggestions
 
skizzums said:
So ill try to restate my question. Are there any .22 pistols that come with a threaded barrel. The style of the stock i will decide on after i find some models that have the threaded bbl.
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Both the GSG/SIG 1911-22 and the Colt/Umarex 1911-22 come with threaded barrels, but neither is what I would classify as a competition-type pistol.
 
The first pistol I shot was a Ruger MkI back when I was 7. Of course it was my Dad's and he or another adult was there to supervise.
 
22 pistol with a factory Threaded barrel...

Ruger 22/45
Ruger SR22
Browning Buckmark
S&W 422/622/2206/2213
S&W M&P 22
Walther P22
Walther PPK/S 22
Colt/Umarex 1911-22
GSG/Sig 1911-22
GSG 922
Sig Mosquito
ISSC M22


I would buy a target style pistol like the threaded Ruger 22/45, Browning Buckmark, or Smith & Wesson 422/622 series. All come threaded from the factory(certain models of the Ruger, or Browning), and all have the accuracy to entertain, and hold the attention of a young shooter. They can certainly grow into the accuracy level, and will probably never need anything more expensive. All tho ones I mention in my comments can be purchased under the $400 budget.

The Smith & Wesson 422/622 series are excellent. They are lightweight, aluminum constructed, with a threaded steel barrel held into the frame with a barrel nut. A simple threaded adapter from EWK Arms, and you are in business.
 
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