Wanted: Cheap .22 handgun for a kid

[Bertfish]

Friend of mine's 10 year old son is helping me with some manual labor around the house. It'll be a few days worth. In an attempt to teach him how to barter etc I've left it to him to negotiate a rate or to barter for his time. He likes shooting a lot, has a CZ cadet.

I was thinking about hunting down a used G44 or SR22 or similar to make his payment if he chooses that route. But it'd have to be cheap both for my sake as well as his father's pride.

Don't need a lecture about how transfer laws work. I know the drill.

Anyone out there have one collecting dust?

 

[ZeroCool]

Friend of mine's 10 year old son is helping me with some manual labor around the house. It'll be a few days worth. In an attempt to teach him how to barter etc I've left it to him to negotiate a rate or to barter for his time. He likes shooting a lot, has a CZ cadet.

I was thinking about hunting down a used G44 or SR22 or similar to make his payment if he chooses that route. But it'd have to be cheap both for my sake as well as his father's pride.

Don't need a lecture about how transfer laws work. I know the drill.

Anyone out there have one collecting dust?

What about one of those heritage .22 SAA clones? They are like $120-$150 and have good reviews from what I've seen.

It's on my short list later this year when I'm no longer a MD resident...

 

[Bertfish]

What about one of those heritage .22 SAA clones? They are like $120-$150 and have good reviews from what I've seen.

It's on my short list later this year when I'm no longer a MD resident...

Actually not a bad idea. He liked my Single Six

 

[ZeroCool]

In that case, the Ruger Wrangler is good too... Just a little more expensive. I think more like $200-220.

I actually like the way the Heritage looks more... But won't deny Ruger probably makes a more consistently better quality gun.

 

[budman93]

In that case, the Ruger Wrangler is good too... Just a little more expensive. I think more like $200-220.

I actually like the way the Heritage looks more... But won't deny Ruger probably makes a more consistently better quality gun.

The wranglers are nice. I saw a couple last week in the very low 200s like 210ish. One was 196 even.

 

[goldcup1911]

Actually not a bad idea. He liked my Single Six

Bass Pro has a dual cylinder .22 LR/.22Mag Heritage on Father's Day Sale now for $139.00. Several reviewers like Heritage over the Ruger Wrangler, except for the weird Safety on the Heritage.

 

[Bertfish]

Just talking to his old man. He told me find what is best quality and he'd cover the balance. His son is a good kid

 

[gwchem]

Just talking to his old man. He told me find what is best quality and he'd cover the balance. His son is a good kid

Go for the Ruger mark IV.

 

[Diesel-Dad]

My dad has a rough rider with both cylinders. It’s more like my single six with features. I will say I have a wrangler for my kids and the quality of the ruger wrangler I think is lower than that of the heritage rough rider. Neither compare to my single six though in quality and finish.


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[Bertfish]

Go for the Ruger mark IV.

I know. Damn I like them. I have a Mark 4 target myself

 

[Slackdaddy]

Can I come work on your house ??
Marlin 39A
Ruger Mini-14
CZ PCR
44 mag carbine

That should get you a days labor

 

[Bertfish]

Can I come work on your house ??
Marlin 39A
Ruger Mini-14
CZ PCR
44 mag carbine

That should get you a days labor

I have none of those unfortunately...

I tried to teach him how to negotiate for salary. He started at $2 an hour. Didn't understand that he should negotiate down from a high first ask...

 

[28Shooter]

Did you see the Wrangler in the "Classifieds"? Looks good at $150.

 

[Bertfish]

Did you see the Wrangler in the "Classifieds"? Looks good at $150.

I did. What bugs me is I know older Single Six can be found for not a ton more and will outlive him...

 

[28Shooter]

I did. What bugs me is I know older Single Six can be found for not a ton more and will outlive him...

I still prefer a Single Six.

 

[Squaregrouper]

I had a Wrangler and sold it for a significant loss- not impressed at all.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

In that case, the Ruger Wrangler is good too... Just a little more expensive. I think more like $200-220.

I actually like the way the Heritage looks more... But won't deny Ruger probably makes a more consistently better quality gun.

A 70 year old friend of mine in Michigan likes his Heritage.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

I have none of those unfortunately...

I tried to teach him how to negotiate for salary. He started at $2 an hour. Didn't understand that he should negotiate down from a high first ask...

You did say he is 10, no? Well duh.

 

[Gcs7th]

Can always get the kid some ammo too! My friend let me store some stuff at their house and their kids helped carry it in and out so as payment I gave the kid a bucket of 22 golden bullets. Him and his dad should have 1600rds of fun now.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Bass Pro has a dual cylinder .22 LR/.22Mag Heritage on Father's Day Sale now for $139.00. Several reviewers like Heritage over the Ruger Wrangler, except for the weird Safety on the Heritage.

Good way to spot the reviewers taking kickbacks.

When the Heritage was selling for $130 , it was noteworthy for the screaming deal .

As the price has creeped back up to $180- ish , just spend the extra $20- 30 for the Wrangler .

But head to head , with $ not considered .........