Hi! looking for a possible combination of 22LR rim fire rifle and pistol firing the same ammo from an interchangeable magazine. Something like Hi-Point has done to center fire 45ACP. Only for 22LR. Any ideas? Your consideration is appreciated.

 

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Hi! looking for a possible combination of 22LR rim fire rifle and pistol firing the same ammo from an interchangeable magazine.

 

You *may* be able to look at a Beretta Neos pistol and then order the Carbine Conversion kit... but I think then you would have an SBR and I don't know its legality in this state.

 

If you are not wed to a magazine fed weapon, I can give you one option.

 

I don't know how old these beginners are, but my son is 7 years old. He has a single-shot, bolt action .22LR Cricket from Keystone Arms. You can get one for $109 at Dicks sporting goods with $10 off right now since their rifles are on sale. I will admit that this little .22 Cricket is the most fun gun I own. There is something about manually working the bolt action on a rifle and dropping an individual cartridge inside... it's not shooting, it's riflery. You get down to the fundamentals knowing that there is no quick follow-up second shot if you miss.

 

I'd follow that up with a Ruger Bearcat revolver that shoots .22LR. It's single action and has little in the way of recoil. It's a little more expensive than the NEOS, but you won't have any magazines to worry about, and it is light enough for you to use as a teaching tool for a younger student.

my son is 7. so far I got him reciting the eddie eagle rules, and quiz him on it - "what do you do if you see a gun in a room?"

Also, under my supervision, I had him try to dry fire every single gun I own. That's just to see how he handles it and if he struggles with the trigger.

Does the buck mark and buck mark rifle fit what you are looking for?

I'd stick with a rifle only for a little while with the youngsters. Don't rush the handgun until they have safety and sighting down pat with the rifle.

 

As an instructor, it is a lot easier and safer to make sure the muzzle remains down range with a rifle, versus a pistol which can be wielded in all sorts of directions real fast. There is a reason ranges and the scouts typically don't allow youngsters from handling handguns, which I support. My son who is twelve and has been shooting 22's, AR's, Lever Actions, M1's etc just recently was allowed to fire a couple of shots out of a pistol. I let him shoot my 1911 under extremely close supervision (my hands cupping his) this summer. He plays Call of Duty and has been begging me to shoot a 1911. After a couple rounds he's was good and didn't want to shoot it anymore. The recoil surprised him quite a bit. I want him to be apprehensive of handguns for a reason at this age.

The recoil surprised him quite a bit. I want him to be apprehensive of handguns for a reason at this age.

 

 

I had my daughter shoot my 22 pistol - no problem. I let her shoot a 380, one shot was enough. She didn't like the recoil at all.

 

Girls and boys are different. A girl will tell you when she's had enough or too much - they generally don't feel they have to "man-up". A boy, you have to watch carefully that they're not doing it just because Dad is doing it or telling them to do it.

Wow! Thanks for your replies. I appreciate your experience and suggestions.

 

Many of you like using a rifle for awhile. I would agree. A rifle is a much safer and easier weapon to introduce shooting. Much like Scouting does.

 

I believe that each and every round downrange is crucial to marksmanship training. However, I also believe that having a ready backup is just as important.

 

Hence my first goal of magazine fed. The magazine can be loaded with just one round for introduction to the weapon. Or more for more familiarization.

 

Interchangeability with a hand gun would be a plus.

 

"Does the buck mark and buck mark rifle fit what you are looking for?" Yes. But they better be fun because they are very expensive. Is it the 'Browning' name?

 

"I will admit that this little .22 Cricket is the most fun gun I own. There is something about manually working the bolt action on a rifle and dropping an individual cartridge inside... it's not shooting, it's riflery." Very good point..