First 22LR handgun for 15 year old daughter
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Hi, I went through this process a year and a half ago with my now 14 year old daughter.
Ended up purchasing a GSG1911 in .22 for her. That lasted a whole 2 range trips when I was informed that the .22, while fun, was also kind of boring.
When asked why - she informed me that it didn't have any kick and wasn't as challenging to shoot as my CZ in 9mm.
While the CZ (and just about every other 9mm) was too big for her hands (she couldn't drop the magazine without having to re-grip the gun). She ended up with a M&P in 9mm.
In the year and a half she has had the gun the back straps have been swapped out from small - to the medium one (she is almost into the large one).
Haven't used the GSG since the M&P arrived - she is most content firing away with the 9mm - and hitting just about everything she aims at.
Also, her and her friends seem to be attracted to the "cowboy" gun (my S&W 357 magnum). She has fired both .38 specials and .357 magnum rounds through it and is the second most frequent gun she shoots with.
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Ended up purchasing a GSG1911 in .22 for her. That lasted a whole 2 range trips when I was informed that the .22, while fun, was also kind of boring.
When asked why - she informed me that it didn't have any kick and wasn't as challenging to shoot as my CZ in 9mm.
While the CZ (and just about every other 9mm) was too big for her hands (she couldn't drop the magazine without having to re-grip the gun). She ended up with a M&P in 9mm.
In the year and a half she has had the gun the back straps have been swapped out from small - to the medium one (she is almost into the large one).
Haven't used the GSG since the M&P arrived - she is most content firing away with the 9mm - and hitting just about everything she aims at.
Also, her and her friends seem to be attracted to the "cowboy" gun (my S&W 357 magnum). She has fired both .38 specials and .357 magnum rounds through it and is the second most frequent gun she shoots with.
L
I would get the GSG 1911, tell her to pick what colour she wants. the GSG 1911 is easy to strip down compared to the difficult process of the ruger mk series, she can easily learn to field strip and maintain the pistol. Its an inexpensive handgun and popular 1911 platform.
FWIW, SFRC has a Walther .22 target pistol on sale for $250. This model appeared on the scene a few years ago, sold poorly because of its weird looks and difficult disassembly, and is now out of production. But it is insanely accurate and available for half the price of anything comparable.
Didn't read all post. you can get a real nice High Standard Sport king or a Colt woodsmen for a good price. We forget about the old High Standards. Great Guns I'm sure the High Standard guys will chime in. They are good guns First 22 I bought 15 years ago was HS Sport King used. I broke the slide because of high vel ammo. It was probably 20 years old. I spoke with a old bullseye shooter and he said when they went to the fireing line (years ago) High Standard was on the top of the list
Very impressive... I pity any poor b****r who tries to break into your place. Being confronted by a 14 y.o. in full tactical gear, brandishing a pistol should result in a quick exit for said perp, plus a change of undewear.
All joking aside, it's good to see her dedication. Good on ya both.
Hi, I went through this process a year and a half ago with my now 14 year old daughter.
Ended up purchasing a GSG1911 in .22 for her. That lasted a whole 2 range trips when I was informed that the .22, while fun, was also kind of boring.
When asked why - she informed me that it didn't have any kick and wasn't as challenging to shoot as my CZ in 9mm.
While the CZ (and just about every other 9mm) was too big for her hands (she couldn't drop the magazine without having to re-grip the gun). She ended up with a M&P in 9mm.
In the year and a half she has had the gun the back straps have been swapped out from small - to the medium one (she is almost into the large one).
Haven't used the GSG since the M&P arrived - she is most content firing away with the 9mm - and hitting just about everything she aims at.
Also, her and her friends seem to be attracted to the "cowboy" gun (my S&W 357 magnum). She has fired both .38 specials and .357 magnum rounds through it and is the second most frequent gun she shoots with.
L
Nice It's a great thing to get them new shooters out Long live the world of shooting Good for you dad
I will premise my comment with I really like the 1911 platform .....
The baby browning is a fantastic starter for small hands and the plus is the 2 I have had were tack drivers.
I built a full size 1911 frame and added a quality .22 conversion kit for my girl (11). She has already shot the 9mm and the .40 and handles them both very well for the most part. There is a 2011 in her future very soon.(unfortunately not in time for Christmas but soon).
Here is a pic of her .22
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The baby browning is a fantastic starter for small hands and the plus is the 2 I have had were tack drivers.
I built a full size 1911 frame and added a quality .22 conversion kit for my girl (11). She has already shot the 9mm and the .40 and handles them both very well for the most part. There is a 2011 in her future very soon.(unfortunately not in time for Christmas but soon).
Here is a pic of her .22
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i started my 2 daughters on my S&W 422 which ive had for near 20 years.
they then went to the M&P 22 and love it.
i think next summer ill upsize them to the M&P in the 9 and see how they do.
they then went to the M&P 22 and love it.
i think next summer ill upsize them to the M&P in the 9 and see how they do.
Ruger MK 1,2 or the latest incarnation.
I got a Ruger MK 1 when I was starting Grade 9. 6 5/8" tapered bull with a factory muzzle brake. Easy to shoot, accurate as all get out and quiet / controllable with the brake.
Good luck finding a factory brake ( though they would be easy to build) but there is two early MK 1's on the EE with the pin hole for the brake right now.
My 2 cents
I got a Ruger MK 1 when I was starting Grade 9. 6 5/8" tapered bull with a factory muzzle brake. Easy to shoot, accurate as all get out and quiet / controllable with the brake.
Good luck finding a factory brake ( though they would be easy to build) but there is two early MK 1's on the EE with the pin hole for the brake right now.
My 2 cents
If you think she will be content with just 22LR, I'd recommend a nice GSG1911 (ZRTS kit from Blue Line would help reliability) or a S&W 17 in a heartbeat depending on the answer to revolver vs handgun. The only issue there might be grip on the 1911 which you can assist by getting some slimmer grips.
