DJCAREY Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I'd like to get a reliable 22lr for my nephew so that he can shoot at our local steel challenge match. Looking for recomendations. Sent from my SCH-R530U using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I'd go with the 4" Target 22/45. Add a bushing and a fiber optic front sight and call it good. My 9 and 11 year old have cycled through S&W 41s, Buckmarks, MkIIs, MkIIIs, and 22/45s and both shoot the 4" 22/45 the best. They actually prefer the 5.5" target model to the Buckmark and 22/45 Lite, but the 4" 22/45 is their favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee blackman Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Pick up a used Sig Hammerli Trailside 4.5" Target model. The grip is small enought for a little hand but you can drop smaller Nill grips on it if you need to. The trigger is already better than a 22/45 with a Volquartsen in it. Its pretravel and overtravel adjustable, breaks clean and light. The sight picture is solid, and magazines are actually in stock and available for $35 out of Larry's Guns who specializes in them and other Hammerli guns. Plus its a gun a kid can grow into, and continue to compete, without being left wanting, at least in the rimfire department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 +1 on the Ruger 4" 22/45. Just have to keep it clean. Let your nephew do that. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Had two SIGs, the Trailside and the Mosquito, kids HATED them and I sold both off for more 22/45s. Edited February 27, 2013 by MarkCO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I like the 22/45, mine is a 5" it works very well and is very accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Model 41, if you can find an inexpensive one floating around somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzinvinny Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 So many choices! A model 41 is a great gun but on the expensive side, plus you will need to buy replacement grips since the factory target grips are quite big. The S&W M&P 22 might be worth a look. All the Ruger's I have seen at our local steel league run very well, and a gun that runs is the most important feature. I know you said pistol, but have you considered a 4" 10 shot model 617? Certainly a more difficult gun for steel, but it does give a young shooter an extra degree of safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedge58 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) Take a look at the Ruger SR22. I have two 10 yr olds that love to shoot it. Edited February 28, 2013 by swedge58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOvalBandit Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 What about an m&p 22? If you want to get him into USPSA later it would be a pretty easy transition to a center fire M&P for production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcaliber Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I like the Ruger MK series. Very accurate and reliable and it can be modified quite easily. Same with the 22/45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 What about an m&p 22? If you want to get him into USPSA later it would be a pretty easy transition to a center fire M&P for production. Kind of... Much as I like my M&P, the trigger on the M&P .22s are not good and there is no aftermarket trigger for it. Setting up a Ruger with the same style sights and a decent trigger makes it feel closer to my match M&P than the M&P22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hello, Qoute:I'd go with the 4" Target 22/45. Add a bushing and a fiber optic front sight and call it good. What type of bushing are you talking about? Thanks, G' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 What type of bushing are you talking about? http://bushing.webs.com/ I think there are 4 companies that make them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timido Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I can see where a 617 would be great for a 10 year old. Double action trigger and all. My dad has one it is a great gun. I have a 41 and a 22/45 They are both good choices. I would just keep an eye on the young one with the lighter single action trigger. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunsen Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Browning Buckmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 There are a number of young girls in the AASA club here in San Antonio that use Ruger 22/45 Mark III with 5" barrels that do very well at the matches. The Captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJCAREY Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks for your replys. I was leaning towards a sig mosquito, or walther p22, but with all the recomendations for the 10/45 ill give it another look. Sent from my SCH-R530U using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 thanks Markco.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstar Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I really like the ruger 10/45 lite and bought that for my kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiefire Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Sig trailside - very light, very accurate, very easy to clean -my son's will shoot any ammo well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebwake Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 M&p 22 is great. The gun is made by Walter and operates similar to the Walter p22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebwake Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Stupid iPad auto correct... Walther Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKIE40X40 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 For the money, the ruger mark series comes blue or stainless and will function flawless with high Velocity ammo. Mine likes super x. But won't work with standard velocity. I suggest you buy Hornady dry lube and cleaner, too keep the action Working smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptRob Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I would be looking at the Ruger 22/45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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