Sidearms & Scatterguns Pistol to fit in an 8 year old's hand
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Ruger single action, I think they called it a Blackhawk, came with a 22lr and a 22 WM cylinder
, has a small frame.
, has a small frame.
+1 on the ruger single action. Its a great first hand gun and seems all the kids love them.
I have had 3 (assembling a 4th now) Ruger MK series and 2 22/45's ; all with Tac. Sol uppers. Every time new shooters come along (women and kids) their Dad always wants to buy it and won't take no for an answer! I am so happy that Ruger finally makes a LITE model. With a mini-redot optic these are a favorite of mine. (Along with an aftermarket trigger)
I think this is a good choice. Another to consider for small hands is the Walther P22.
my vote goes to the SR22. DA/SA, factory threaded barrels available. not very accurate (compared to my MKII target), but sometimes women/kids, feel more comfortable with a smaller gun.
My son - now 10 - has been shooting with me since he was six. He started with .22 rifles. As for pistols, we have had a Walther P22, Ruger single action revolver, and a Browning Buckmark. He also shot by .22 1911. He is a bigger kid and all of them fit his hand well. Out of the group, though, I think he likes the Buckmark the best.
Made it in today today to lay hands on different models. I think the Browning 1911 22 will fit him best. I like the R 22/45 and Browning Buckmark but afraid frame may be a little big. P22 was nice to but am leaning toward 1911. Anybody know how they rank in accuracy. Going to do some research too but interested in everyone's opinion. Thanks.
Ruger Bearcat if you can find one they quit making them a few years back but they are around.
I started on a Ruger Mark 1 at that age. I would guess a Mark 3 would also be about the same size.
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Mine is a 2nd gen 4" Woodsman Sport and still have it. I was about six, and the first handgun I ever shot. Well balanced and excellent trigger. Fortunately, my dad was one that did not ever sell a firearm and he gave it to me when I was about 16.
For a recent manufactured pistol, Browning Buckmark is a great value.
Took the kiddo in to "buy some ammo" and I had owner ask him for a favor. He said we was getting a Christmas present for a boy my son's age and needed his input. He had him handle all available models mentioned here while I was "looking for ammo". The Browning 1911 22 fit him like a glove. My son said he would definitely recommend the 1911. Hoping he is as excited on Christmas morning as I was tonight. Browning 1911 22 it is.
Thats awesome. He will be stoked and remember this someday when he is doing the same for his kids.
The Browning 1911 is a great little gun. I was able to shoot one and it was a lot of fun, with decent accuracy. This would be a great choice. Best of luck with your decision. Your son will love it and the two of you will have a great time. I still remember the look on my son's face when I gave him is first pistol.
You made a great choice... A special Christmas morning awaits.
That's exactly what my father started me out with when I was young about 30 years ago.
Started my kids out with the basics of shooting on a revolver... Smith & Wesson Model 34 - would make a great 2nd try.
Sig mosquito.
S&W model 63
Depends...how big is your kid???
My wife is a teacher for preschoolers, and she has a giant in her class....so yeah...
Lol. He's an average 8 year old's size. We went with the Browning 1911 22 and I'm putting some HV cerakote on the sights.
Though I don't remember the model number or have the pistol near me, my dad started training us really early on a Smith and Wesson 8 shot revolver.
Well played sir. Your son is a lucky boy.
I can STILL recall my first .22 rifle on Christmas morning. And that was 55 years ago! Your a good Dad! It's going to be a memorable Christmas for him.
FN in MT
