For a boy - ISSC or SR-22 - pros and cons

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My boy has saved up a bunch of birthday and Christmas money and would like to buy a rifle with it. As the title states, what are the pros and cons? I understand the older ISSC had some issues, but we are looking at new.
 
The ISSC is a fancy looking piece of plastic.

The SR-22 is a Ruger 10/22, one of the most trusted and proven 22 Semis Known to man.

There is no competition here.
 
How old is the boy?

The SR22 is a big, heavy gun with a medium-heavy barrel. I'm a big guy who works out and even I don't like shouldering it unrested for very long. The ISSC is lighter and has better ergos, but I hear is tougher to clean and maintain.

I'd suggest a regular basic 10/22, then you can make it father/son project to turn it into a custom tactical rifle with a new stock and/or whatever else with the billions of accessories available.
 
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I second a stock 10/22. Save his money! Sr22 = $650+ A stock ruger = $250+
With the money saved, buy one or two stocks he likes and sell the original one! Plus with the money saved, you could get him an upgraded barrel!

The the option is a su-22. Is really light -5lbs, takes high cap mags, you can buy a pistolgrip stock and best of all it folds and is easy to clean!

I have both. The su22 has a 275 drum mag for fun shooting, my 10/22 has an axiom stock, tactical solutions barrel and trs-25 rds. It weights 3.65lbs loaded for long gopher shooting walks.
 
I would agree with the standard Ruger 10-22 suggestion . They were a bit hard to find for awhile.....but they have started to flow into Canadian Dealers again . You can get a stainless for around 290 bucks right now.....if he wants to put a tactical stock on later , those are easy to find........
 
He is 7 1/2 and has been using a Savage Cub since he was 4 1/2. I had to shorten the Cub for him and he still would need ~12" LOP and part of the appeal of the two mentioned is the collapsible stock. I have been trying to find a 10/22 Compact for a long time now. He really liked the JR Carbine we looked at a few weeks ago and he has been bugging me about it since!
 
The ISSC looks badass but that's all it has going for it. 3 people I know with them all have problems. Constant stoppages. Go for the Ruger
 
Weight is an issue, look at the axiom stock please!
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An SR-22 would be ideal, except for the weight, but there's a solution to that. Pick up a spare wooden 10/22 stock and, after a few minutes worth of work with some sandpaper and a dowel, you can transfer the barrelled action over to it for the interim and keep the metal AR-style shell put away for a couple of years until he grows into it. You can cut it down to Youth Compact dimensions too while you're at it. Best of both worlds.
 
Another solution to the SR-22 weight would be swapping the barrel and handguard to shorter and lighter parts. This keeps the adjustable LOP stock so the gun grows with him. Also keep the accessories to a minimum and look for light weight optics or iron sights.
 
From experience, you need an adjustable stock with growing kids.

For adjustment and light weight, I also went with the Axiom stock.
 
my 11 yrs old boy stated off on a ruger MKII, he is now very proficient in the handgun and also the SR22 rifle so much so that I decided that he can have the SR22 and I'll transfer it when he is of age
 
I'd say this 7 year old boy has the coolest dad in the world for starters.

The SR-22 can be personalized. Something kids (of all ages) can really get interested in. Stocks, barrels, and hanguards alone can generate loads of possibilities and create a unique rifle for your boy to call his own.
 
An Sr-22 is a very overpriced 10/22. If you want an adjustable stock. Buy a reg 10/22 and any aftermarket adjustable stock!
Just saved you and your son, $200+ bucks!
 
Whichever configuration you decide on, I think a Ruger is an excellent choice for a boy's first semi-auto. Their reputation for reliability is well earned and nothing turns plinking into a drag like clearing stoppages.
 
A 7 year old? Both of your suggestions are too much gun in my opinion. The SR is too front heavy by a long shot for a 7 year old. Maybe look at the plastic Mossberg flat-top If he must think of himself as GI Joe.

Honestly though... a 7 year old deserves a boys rifle, not a $500-$700 tactical plastic fantastic rifle. I'd think a nice savage mk II or marlin 795 would be appropriate, and would leave him lots of his money for other things.
 
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A 7 year old? Both of your suggestions are too much gun in my opinion. The SR is too front heavy by a long shot for a 7 year old. Maybe look at the plastic Mossberg flat-top If he must think of himself as GI Joe.

Honestly though... a 7 year old deserves a boys rifle, not a $500-$700 tactical plastic fantastic rifle. I'd think a nice savage mk II or marlin 795 would be appropriate, and would leave him lots of his money for other things.
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I guess you didn't read the part where I mention he has been shooting a Savage Cub for the last three years. Your "GI Joe" comment is rather presumptuous. As NAOH pointed out the collapsible stock is great for a growing child. Not interested in the Mossberg.

I think we will just go with a regular 10/22 and find a factory Compact stock. That way I can swap in the regular stock in a few years.
 
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