.22 cal Handgun idea's for a 11yr old

[lightningstaffords]

looking for a .22 handgun for a 11 year old
I currently have a buckmark but it's still too big for child s hands any idea's
Thanks

 

[yodave]

everything I know that will work is on the prohib list..........but a llama would be and is perfect for smaller hands, scaled down 1911

 

[AB.boy]

Browning 1911-22, it's an 85% scale of a regular 1911. Has a polymer frame too so it's lighter weight. Had the chance to fire one a few weeks ago. I was very impressed with it.

 

[yodave]

Browning 1911-22, it's an 85% scale of a regular 1911. Has a polymer frame too so it's lighter weight. Had the chance to fire one a few weeks ago. I was very impressed with it.

good to know.........the llama needs a rest

 

[cookie077]

An old Savage 101. I started my boys on it. I have since sold mine. Very good for small hands and easy action to work. Here is a link to a youtube of one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AIZLDd0MZc

 

[Brutus]

Star Model F. My daughters and nephew used this when they were about 12-13. Not a match gun, but they were very happy plinking away at 10 yards.

All steel and the other side has 1911 positioned controls. A 4.2inch barrel.

Year 2000 there was not much on the market for smaller shooters.

 

[Siggy Stardust]

Yeah, Browning 1911-22 seems like a logical choice. Maybe the Beretta Neos .22 is worth a look as well? They have pretty slim grips, too.

 

[Jeff17]

Ruger 22/45. Also has polymer frame to reduce weight and if you find one with removable grip panels, you can get some to suite your needs. Both my kids (8 & 10) shoot it without a problem.

 

[Curly1]

The Colt Woodsman or it's Norinco clone might be worth considering.

 

[Marcel B.]

Ruger Single Six.

 

[Magellann]

A Berretta 71 is a nice size starter 22 for a child. Thats what my son first learned on.

 

[tactical lever]

Ruger Bearcat. I feel the action is probably a better choice for an 11 year old as well.

 

[johNTO]

Ruger Bearcat. I feel the action is probably a better choice for an 11 year old as well.

Ditto this….it's small enough and will be a good choice to safely teach a child or even a new shooter the basics one round at a time.
Not cheap but its a quality piece that will last a few gens and will holds its resale value.

 

[Marcel B.]

Ruger Bearcat. I feel the action is probably a better choice for an 11 year old as well.

I can dig it.

 

[BBSE120]

Browning 1911-22, it's an 85% scale of a regular 1911. Has a polymer frame too so it's lighter weight. Had the chance to fire one a few weeks ago. I was very impressed with it.

x2 on the Browning 1911-22, light, quite accurate, eats any ammo I have tried in it, and a really fun gun.

 

[Smcx]

The neos has a pretty small grip. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[AWOL]

Ruger 22/45 (Mark III)

Browning Buckmark

In my lengthy experience, these are the most reliable .22 semi's available under $500 with any ammo from cheap to expensive.

 

[Chuckbuster]

My daughter (12) has been shooting a Smith 22A for a few summers now and loves it. She likes it even better with the reflex sight I put on it.

 

[Craig0ry]

x3 on the browning 1911-22, it's probably one of my favourite postols to shoot, and as people have mentioned it's not a fussy eater, I've yet to come across any ammo it won't eat, not all have polymer frames, they newer black label models and the tan and black verson do but I believe the standard is still an aluminum frame

 

[JD22-250]

An m&p .22 is fairly small and light in my opinion , maybe check that out