good first gun choices for children

[Army Chief]

The CZ is more expensive but a very well put together package and would be a rife my son could pass down to his kids. I can see him presenting it to his son in 30 years saying, "This was my first rifle and I remember the day I got it....."

Never underestimate the power (and inherent value) of creating a memory. Guns which are passed down, along with a bit of family lore, are often the most treasured of all. Each of my grandfathers (paternal and maternal) rather coincidentally passed an 1897 Winchester shotgun down to me, and the pair might as well be worth a half-million dollars as far as I am concerned.

AC

[Maineshooter]

Never underestimate the power (and inherent value) of creating a memory. Guns which are passed down, along with a bit of family lore, are often the most treasured of all. Each of my grandfathers (paternal and maternal) rather coincidentally passed an 1897 Winchester shotgun down to me, and the pair might as well be worth a half-million dollars as far as I am concerned.

AC

I know what you mean. I was given a Winchester 94 carbine that is over 100 years old by my grandfather when I was a teenager. The rifle has been in my family since it was purchased new. He even knew how many deer he had killed with it . My son will be the fourth generation to own and even hunt with it. I have a couple of others with some real stories attached.

[Kokopelli]

If you're willing to go with a semi-auto, try the S&W M&P 15-22.


Okie John

There-ya go.. If a semi-auto would work, the 15/22 is the ticket.. JMO.. Ron

[Frailer]

My kids are all grown now, but if I were in the market for a single-shot youth rifle I'd opt for a Thompson Center Hot Shot.

[Arkansas Bob]

Hard to go wrong with the CZ 452 Scout. I have one for both of kids. They are what I would call an heirloom quality first rifle.

[Maineshooter]

The CZ scout is looking better and better.