22lr Handgun

[Smuckatelli]

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?

[TriviaMonster]

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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[darr3239]

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.

[LMT42]

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.

[tuck]

Ever consider a Ruger 22/45? They're of known quality, and mimic a 1911's ergonomics pretty well.

[Smuckatelli]

I think just about anything you find will be a little big for eight and nine year olds though.

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.

[An Undocumented Worker]

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.

[skyugo]

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.

[ForTehNguyen]

I recommend the GSG 1911 .22LR as well. I have one, its a great shooter

[slomo]

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.