I’ve been waiting for the Browning 1911 22 to come out but it isn’t looking good.
I need to get a small pistol to start pistol marksmanship training with my two youngest (8 & 9). This will only be for marksmanship training and nothing else.
I want a pitol with a manual safety as close to a 1911 as possible and I don’t want to spend a lot of time conducting clearing drills.
They have been shooting a 22lr rifle for almost two years now.
Suggestions/recommendations?
There are several cheap 22lr 1911’s on the market but I am not familiar with any of them as far as using them. Is the colt 22 series of 1911s out yet? I read $400-500. Kind of steep, but I’m sure its quality. Or there are the ATI, and chiappa 1911-22 for about $300.
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Here’s one: http://chiappafirearms.com/products/74
I think just about anything you find will be a little big for eight and nine year olds though.
I have fond memories of learning to shoot with a Colt Huntsman (cheap version of the Woodsman). I believe you can find them for around $500, but not sure if you’d want an old gun. They have solid safeties and are very easy to shoot accurately. They also have small grips, which is a plus for kids.
Ever consider a Ruger 22/45? They’re of known quality, and mimic a 1911’s ergonomics pretty well.
I completely agree with you on this one, this is why the Browning 1911 22 looked so appealing to me at 85% the size of a 1911.
I can shift my wants away from a 1911 but it is a requirement that it fit’ them and have a manual safety. I’m not looking at getting a pistol from them to grow into. I want one right out of the box that they can learn marksmanship from without having to do some kind of stance/grip modifications in order for them to shoot.
I REALLY like the Browning Buckmark, however the grip may be a little large for kid sized hands.
I also really like the CZ Kadet, it’s actually more accurate than my Buckmark, but again the grip is full sized.
If the Browning 1911-22 comes out before Christmas, maybe Santa will have something under the tree for em.
I would say try the Beretta U22 Neos as it has small grip, but I wasn’t satisfied with it’s accuracy.
I got to play with a range rental GSG 1911 22… really nice shooting pistol. That thing gets the holy hell shot out of it as a rental too, and it’s holding up great. I think they’re in the 350 dollar range.
I recommend the GSG 1911 .22LR as well. I have one, its a great shooter
How about a S & W model 63 or 317 “kit gun”. Yes, they’re revolvers, but the grips are small, they’re pretty accurate and a darned handy tool for anyone.
yeah… i’m not even really a 1911 guy… it’s just a cool pistol! thing works great!
Those are nice revolvers but do little for someone wanting to have an understudy firearm for a 1911. Great trail gun though for small game.
Pat
Yeah, M&P .22 is like $500+ :eek:
I thought it was closer to $400. Maybe I’m wrong though.
They list the M&P .22 purpose as, hell I copy and pasted directly from their website. It’s manufactured by Walther, I’ll pass.
Purpose: Recreational
Personal Protection-------WTF
Home Protection-------WTF
Professional / Duty-------WTF
What’s wrong with Walther?
Although it’s nothing remotely close to a 1911–I have a walther p22 that I absolutely love. It’s also the only weapon that I take to the range every trip also. The pistol has had over 4000 rounds put thru it with only one malfunction (stovepipe)—and that was the second to last round after emptying 10 mags as quik as possible(100 rounds)
Not to mention they can be bought around here for $300 brand new
Mine is pretty awesome too.
That Chiappa 1911 is a complete waste of money. Heavy pot-metal slide in place of a good spring. For my kids I choose the Walther P-22. The changeable backstrap made it a transition gun for both my 15 yo son and 10 yo daughter. Moved on to the Ruger MKII for my son and my daughter has the P-22 all to herself. Needless to say, I haven’t showed her the pink one as I don’t wanna buy another. Don’t lock yourself into a 1911 for the kids. There are smaller frames that feel better for kids hands.
