JimDog
|
| (Freelance Gynecologist) |
| 08/26/14 12:51 AM |
|
22 pistol
|
My son, who is a senior in high school, has a birthday coming up, and I know that one thing he would love to have is a 22 pistol. I have been going back on forth on getting him one. I have a few comments and a few questions for you guys regarding this decision.
First of all - he's a great kid. No drugs. No drinking. No discipline issues. Let's just say that he did not acquire the stupid gene that I proudly displayed in my youth.
He's been around rifles and shotguns his whole life, and he and his brother and a couple of other friends will go squirrel or rabbit hunting on their own, and I have never given that a second thought. He's a responsible kid. He has shot all of my hand guns - he takes guns seriously.
My main question about having a pistol would be him transporting it. There is a conservation area just outside of town with a range, and I am sure he'd like to be able to go up there and shoot it. Or just general plinking whatever.
I realize that he can not PURCHASE a handgun, but what are the laws on him POSSESSING a handgun that I (technically) own? I realize that I can buy it and simply restrict it's use to times when I am present, but I really don't want to do that. When I give it to him, I will look at it as a sort of right of passage. I'd still require him to get my approval before he ever leaves the house with it, but other then that, I want him to have pretty much free reign with it.
So what are your thoughts? And what are the legal guidelines?
Oh and any recommendations on make/model? When I was his age, I had a Ruger single six. I loved that little sucker. It had two cylinders - 22lr and 22mag. When I was in college I'd go squirrel hunting with that thing and just have a blast. But I know he'd really love an auto-loader. Thoughts on the whole revolver/auto thing?
| duko™ |
| (member) |
| 08/26/14 02:23 AM |
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
I'm pretty sure he can do as he wishes with it other than conceal it.
I was given a s&w model 22a as a high school graduation gift. I still have it. One of the smoothest shooting pistols I've ever shot. I have had other friends who own browning buck marks and ruger's who said my 22a was a better shooting gun.
I think redleg bought one for Zac as a graduation gift. I'm sure he'll testify to the credibility of them also.
Probably still being young, he'd have more fun and get more use out of a semi-auto than a revolver.
I say just buy him one. Sounds like he's a responsible kid.
duko
| cook |
| (member) |
| 08/26/14 07:49 AM |
|
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
I can't comment on the legalities,but will offer a comment on the type.Just from the current ammo situation,you can burn a lot of ammo quicker with a semi-auto.A revolver,especially SA...will slow that way down.
| redleg |
| (Enzyte - one a day!) |
| 08/26/14 11:26 AM |
|
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
I'll agree with duko. Got Zach one fer graduation...I don't have any idea how many thoushands of rounds have been run thru that thing. I had a ruger semi when I was younger with the heavy barrel,,,I like this Smith WAY better. I bought the longer barrel believe it's 7 inch it has a scope rail.
ZD left it here when he moved and I have put a Simmons red dot on it,,,it's my skuirl gun...Best bang for the buck hands down
|
wuchang
|
| (spiritual advisor and gatekeeper to the Spirit World) |
| 08/26/14 10:01 PM |
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
General plinking.....I like the Ruger SR22 -- easy maintenance
and decent gun IMHO
but it isn't a squirrel gun so if you are looking for a semi auto precision shooter,then it sounds like the S&W may be the way to go
Plus the S&W has a longer service record
| FowlMouth |
| (King Deano) |
| 08/27/14 01:09 AM |
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
Can't go wrong with ruger Mk3 or mk2. I competed on the Mizzou ROTC team with a mk2. Beretta neos is super accurate for the $200 price tag......just looks goofy. Don't get a ruger single six, too slow to reload. There are a bunch of 1911clones in .22, browning, colt, uramax, Chiappa, etc...that would be cool
| FowlMouth |
| (King Deano) |
| 08/27/14 01:12 AM |
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
The kicker is finding decent priced ammo for it. When the stuff comes back down to a white mans price, buy 10,000 rnds
| FowlMouth |
| (King Deano) |
| 08/27/14 01:14 AM |
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
Rimfirecentral.com is a good place to look
|
JimDog
|
| (Freelance Gynecologist) |
| 08/27/14 03:45 PM |
|
|
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
Thanks for the input, guys. Think I'm going to be doing some shopping.
BTW - after looking into the legal issues - he can possess a long gun at any age. Can possess a hand gun at 18. He can purchase a long gun from private party or ffl at 18. Can purchase handgun from private party at 18, but ffl at 21. Has to be 21 to purchase handgun ammo.
| FowlMouth |
| (King Deano) |
| 08/28/14 01:59 PM |
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
Ruger® Firearms
Southport, CT – (Ammoland.com) – Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announces the launch of the Ruger Free Ammo & Mag Giveaway. Those who purchase any new Ruger LCP or Ruger SR22 pistol between August 28, 2014 and November 30, 2014 will qualify to receive a free box of Winchester ammunition and an extra magazine for their firearm, a retail value of over $50.00.
Customers who purchase a new Ruger LCP during the giveaway will qualify to receive a free 20-round box of Winchester .380 Auto W Train & Defend -D (Defend) ammo and one 6-round LCP magazine. Those customers who purchase a new Ruger SR22 pistol will qualify to receive a free 222-round box of Winchester .22 LR ammo and one 10-round SR22 magazine.
In order to receive the free ammo and magazine, customers must complete an online redemption form at Ruger.com/FreeAmmo and mail in a copy of their redemption form and sales receipt.
| redleg |
| (Enzyte - one a day!) |
| 08/28/14 06:49 PM |
|
|
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
The S/W comes with 2 magazines and ya ain't gotta qualify
Sorry Deano but that was way too ez!!! Don't get me wrong I liked my Ruger,,,,but I REALLY like the 22a Smith.
|
wuchang
|
| (spiritual advisor and gatekeeper to the Spirit World) |
| 08/28/14 07:25 PM |
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
Red
The SR 22 comes standard with 2 magazines as well.... so buying it would get you an additional magazine and the ammunition
just sayin
The important part is the young man gets what he wants to shoot
| foots |
| (the exterminator) |
| 08/28/14 08:30 PM |
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
The sr22 has rubber rear sights. That is all.
| duko™ |
| (member) |
| 08/28/14 08:31 PM |
|
|
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
My attempt to one up everyone else is that the s&w comes with a lifetime warranty...who knows though, browning probably gives you an oar.
Duko
| redleg |
| (Enzyte - one a day!) |
| 08/28/14 09:51 PM |
|
|
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
I got a paddle and a free pair of sun glasses and some ear plugs and a pair of dirty girls underwear and a roll of duct tape it all come in the box
| halfasmuch |
| (action hero) |
| 08/29/14 10:50 AM |
|
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
Now there's a surprising connection.. Red and dirty underwear..
| redleg |
| (Enzyte - one a day!) |
| 08/29/14 03:47 PM |
|
|
|
Re: 22 pistol
|
Hey Kevin you gotta a pretty good memory for an old forker
I'm thinkin the old bucks was sniffin Robins,,,you just sit up in the wrong spot 