Marc92040 Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 My 10 year old daughter has expressed a lot of interest in steel challenge, I’d like to get her athe right pistol to get started, I have a new mk3 ruger, but it’s honestly to large for her hand right now. Looking for for advice on what to start with and hopefully she can grow with it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Problem is, if it fits her hand now, it isn't going to grow with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 What Steve said is true...however, you don't have to stay married to a single gun. For smaller hands, i would suggest a Walther P22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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George16 Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Get her a pink or purple walther My 11 year old daughter started with this one: Walther P22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Agent 214 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 (edited) Having been through this with two daughters I can tell you it's all about their comfort and the ability for you to teach them to safely control the gun. If you think it's gonna be a one gun and done thing, think again. My oldest, whos 19 now but was 7 when she first started shooting, learned trigger discipline, fundamentals and just flat out what to expect when a gun goes off on a P22. Not the gold standard for accuracy but again, it wasn't about shooting 1" groups at 20 yards at first. As she grew comfortable with shooting she became confident enough to try guns that weren't the best fit in her hand ala Ruger MKII and S&W 41. Because of her confidence with shooting she was able to focus on grip, trigger etc. Within a short time she was handling those like a champ. Today she enjoys 1911s but especially a 686 with some good solid 110 grainers. My youngest who's 12 right now lasted about 6 months on rimfires and loves her some VP9. I guess my point is, teach them fundamentals on something that fits them, not a budget or a preconceived idea of what you think should be happening. The worst part of teaching anyone is making them uncomfortable or scared of our sport by not listening to their needs. Edited December 30, 2018 by Agent 214 typos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Watson Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 There are a lot of Buckmark variants. Some of them have skinnier grips than others. Study the catalog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJB Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 The S&W 22 Victory is a thought. That is my Wife's & daughter's favorite gun, although they both primary use Glock 19s now-a-days. It is somewhat modular and can evolve with your daughter. Volquartsen has carbon fiber tension barrels available which can reduce weight from the bull barrel, but they'll cost you a couple hundred dollars additional. Or, as been stated, don't be against changing guns now & then as she progresses. There are a lot of good options out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 (edited) lots of grownups shoot with 2011's that are too big for their hands. I'd start her with a proper ruger or buckmark, and before you know it, it won't be too big anymore. Unless you just an excuse to justify getting a walther, in which case I would totally do that. You don't get any prizes for having fewer guns than the next guy, lol. Edited December 30, 2018 by motosapiens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I’d recommend a basic 22/45 Ruger. Small grips for a 10 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Browning Buckmark with a Tactical Solutions barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmeehan19 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 I would go with a Ruger Mark IV. Many grip options, very accurate and will last a lifetime. The P22 has more snap than you would think. Especially for a younger person with probably a weaker grip. Victory 22 would be my second choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosswoodford Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 On 12/30/2018 at 4:51 PM, motosapiens said: lots of grownups shoot with 2011's that are too big for their hands. I'd start her with a proper ruger or buckmark, and before you know it, it won't be too big anymore. Unless you just an excuse to justify getting a walther, in which case I would totally do that. You don't get any prizes for having fewer guns than the next guy, lol. I tend to agree here. I started on a mix of an older Mark I and a High Standard Sport king. (The Sport King holds a special place in my heart.) As far as small guns go though, have you considered the Walther P22? Or a Ruger SR22? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamj Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Came here to suggest a Ruger SR22 as the grip on that one is fairly small. Though it would be pretty nice to get her a lifetime gun in the MK IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 When I bought my .22, everything I read shouted either Browning or Ruger …. Went to the store and hefted them both and had a strong preference for the way the Browning felt. Whatever you decide, you and your daughter should handle some of the different .22s on the market and see which you prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskd82 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Bought a M&P 22 for my son to shoot. He handles it well and it's not too big or heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparten8654 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Reading through the forum responses, the biggest thing would be before buying anything find out what pistol fits your son or daughter the most, let him hold several and see what he thinks feels most comfortable . If the pistol is bought and uncomfortable then he will never shoot it and create a negative response to shooting. There are several great beginning pistols on the market ,the ideal pistol would be one that can be upgraded easily as he or she progresses in experience and skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixieBushcraft Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Ruger or Browning Buckmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite. Great for youths because it is very light. Very good for Steel Challenge. Transitions easier from target to target. Edited June 28, 2019 by AzShooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeycor22 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Try out the ruger sr22. Semi auto 22 caliber handgun that is on the smaller side. Plus it’s something like $300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 The SR22 is the only one I own that my niece can work the slide on, its turned out to be a great little gun. Pretty accurate, not to picky about ammo, and has the small grip you can install. The H&R revolver works well too, and of course shoots everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiespratt Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I have my 10 year old son shooting the M&P 22 suppressed. I added the suppressor for 2 reasons. The first is to keep it quiet so he doesn't develop a flinch and the second the added length helps reduce the chance of his hand ending up in front of the muzzle when he manipulates the slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmosM223 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I absolutely love my Buckmark. That being said, my buddy had a Victory and the grip is pretty small. Might be good for your kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlestiller Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 I started my daughter on a Ruger SR22 with a Silencerco sparrow. She loves it. She is 6 now and on her next birthday she will probably be getting her first .22 rifle (not sure which one yet).Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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