I'm with the "get him a revolver" set,,,
I'm with the "get him a revolver" set,,,
But not necessarily a single-action cowboy gun.
If I had a kid to get started,,,
I would be looking for a used S&W J-Frame,,,
A 4" Model 34, 3.5" Model 43, or a 4" Model 63 would be perfect.
If your child takes to shooting,,,
It will be money well spent on an heirloom quality handgun.
If your child doesn't take to the shooting sports,,,
You have another fine .22 firearm for yourself,,,
Or you can easily re-sell it for what you paid.
It's a gun they would never outgrow,,,
Because you can easily find larger grips for them,,,
And if they are maintained properly they will last for a lifetime.
My best friend passed away last year at the age of 54,,,
I inherited the nickel Model 34 she has had since her 11th or 12th birthday.
We spent a lot of time at the range and I saw how much she shot that gun,,,
It has countless thousands of rounds through it and is still tight,,,
That gun was a very sound investment for her father.
Just my thoughts on the matter.
Aarond
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