So my kids are getting a little older, 6, 8, 12. They have all been out shooting a little and want to shoot more, and I realized I don't have any good handgun options for them. They have all shot rifles mostly as all my handguns are defensive based and they cant handle the weight or caliber (except the 12yr old) of my current handgun selection.
Looking for a semi auto 22lr gun. I have looked at several, but was concerned about grip size and distance to trigger and the kids being able to operate it.
Also trying to keep the weight down so the 6yr old can hold it up on her own. I want her to be able to point and handle the recoil on her own, with me just spotting, instead of supporting.
What would be some good options. The only recreational type 22 pistol I ever had was a Ruger 22/45 target barrel and I feel the grip was too large, and the barrel too heavy.
So far they have all shot a G19 9mm, LC9s 9mm, and NAA 22lr.
12yr old, shot all fine. Thought the mini revolver was fun. preferred the LC9s over the G19, said the grip was more comfortable. handled recoil fine shooting free hand with lots of supervision.
8yr old., shot all. G19 and LC9s only had 1 round in them. liked both, but the grips were overly large. He held on, but could not control recoil at all. He liked the NAA but the trigger was almost too heavy for him
6yr old. Shat all. G19, and LC9s only had 1 round, helped her hold them grip was too large but she was able to reach the trigger. she would not have been able to hold onto them during recoil without help. the NAA 22 was perfect size wise, but she could not pull the trigger. its over 12lb.
Looking for a semi auto 22lr gun. I have looked at several, but was concerned about grip size and distance to trigger and the kids being able to operate it.
Also trying to keep the weight down so the 6yr old can hold it up on her own. I want her to be able to point and handle the recoil on her own, with me just spotting, instead of supporting.
What would be some good options. The only recreational type 22 pistol I ever had was a Ruger 22/45 target barrel and I feel the grip was too large, and the barrel too heavy.
So far they have all shot a G19 9mm, LC9s 9mm, and NAA 22lr.
12yr old, shot all fine. Thought the mini revolver was fun. preferred the LC9s over the G19, said the grip was more comfortable. handled recoil fine shooting free hand with lots of supervision.
8yr old., shot all. G19 and LC9s only had 1 round in them. liked both, but the grips were overly large. He held on, but could not control recoil at all. He liked the NAA but the trigger was almost too heavy for him
6yr old. Shat all. G19, and LC9s only had 1 round, helped her hold them grip was too large but she was able to reach the trigger. she would not have been able to hold onto them during recoil without help. the NAA 22 was perfect size wise, but she could not pull the trigger. its over 12lb.
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