Crickets?? Are they good starters?

[fredridge]

I have 2 nieces 7 & 9. Thinking about buying them each a cricket. Brother in law is starting to teach them gun safety.

I plan on building them each an AR in the next few years, but I want to help him get them started.

Thinking a pink and purple one.

Are they worth it? Should I get them something else?
Is there an equivalent handgun? Like get one rifle and one handgun for training.

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[solv3nt]

I opted for the rascal. How big are the nieces? They may outgrow them quickly.

 

[fredridge]

I opted for the rascal. How big are the nieces? They may outgrow them quickly.

A little small for their ages.

I just looked that one up. I do like savage and it looks good.

 

[solv3nt]

A little small for their ages.

I just looked that one up. I do like savage and it looks good.

I'd consider going straight to a real 22lr and skip the small one at that age. My 7yo is a little fella, and the 10/22 is too big for him. I suspect he'll grow into it soon though.

 

[ma96782]

Crickets?? Are they good starters?

To me...
They're more like an after dinner "SNACK FOOD".

View: https://youtu.be/Y3NKGIeMjns?si=S366VfoEqK_cydNj


WAIT, Wait, wait.....




Aloha, Mark

 

[aasbra]

I like the CZ Scout. You can swap stocks, and barrels on the current model (457) to grow with the user. Or use it as it comes, which still works ok for an adult.

 

[solv3nt]

Missed the handgun part. Ruger MK4. It's a bit big for my 7yo, but he's shot it a few times.

 

[Knobgoblin]

I went with the savage, many years ago. Single shot was a good idea for getting the kids to focus.
That cz scout is a great choice tho. Always on the lookout for a hot deal on one for myself.

 

[aasbra]

Missed the handgun part. Ruger MK4. It's a bit big for my 7yo, but he's shot it a few

I went with the savage, many years ago. Single shot was a good idea for getting the kids to focus.
That cz scout is a great choice tho. Always on the lookout for a hot deal on one for myself.

The Scouts are addicting. I have three in my household.

 

[solv3nt]

Does the scout require tugging on something to charge it?

 

[ma96782]

Aloha, Mark

 

[Knobgoblin]

 

[TTSX]

I would suggest a 10/22 with a shortened stock that can be replaced with a bigger stock as they grow. You can find 1 round magazines for 'em, too. I own one. Plan to teach my niece/nephew that way.

 

[ma96782]

Aloha, Mark

 

[fredridge]

I saw this and was like. There it is, that's the way to go and then come back and see a hundred replies.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/savage-rascal-minimalist-rimfire-rifle

 

[fredridge]

Crickets?? Are they good starters?

To me...
They're more like an after dinner "SNACK FOOD".

View: https://youtu.be/Y3NKGIeMjns?si=S366VfoEqK_cydNj


WAIT, Wait, wait.....

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Aloha, Mark

I love Babylon Bee skits, but this almost seems serious. I think I'll pass

 

[solv3nt]

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I must be thinking of the cricket. The cricket could be hard for a kid to charge.

 

[Knobgoblin]

I saw this and was like. There it is, that's the way to go and then come back and see a hundred replies.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/savage-rascal-minimalist-rimfire-rifle

That's the one I got my sons at 5 years old. Thumbhole stock only difference

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I have 2 nieces 7 & 9. Thinking about buying them each a cricket. Brother in law is starting to teach them gun safety.

I plan on building them each an AR in the next few years, but I want to help him get them started.

Thinking a pink and purple one.

Are they worth it? Should I get them something else?
Is there an equivalent handgun? Like get one rifle and one handgun for training.

Do you have a suppressor? If so the armscorp m14y youth rifle is excellent imo. About $130 and wood and metal. I have two of them and they are very accurate.

I would get a rifle not a handgun at that age. Much safer. They can move to a handgun later. Just my opinion.

Here is what the armscorp sounds like with a suppressor using cci quiets. That young removing the noise can be a help imo. Not crucial though of course.

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M14Y Youth Rifle 22LR 10rd

Check out why the M14 Youth bolt action Rifle is perfect for the young shooting enthusiast.

www.armscor.com

 

[FATAL125]

I have 2 nieces 7 & 9. Thinking about buying them each a cricket. Brother in law is starting to teach them gun safety.

I plan on building them each an AR in the next few years, but I want to help him get them started.

Thinking a pink and purple one.

Are they worth it? Should I get them something else?
Is there an equivalent handgun? Like get one rifle and one handgun for training.

I got my son an old Marlin 22lr mag fed bolt from an estate sale. I think it was $50 bucks. Cut the stock to fit his LOP. Kept the cut peice to reattach down the road. He got a 22lr bolt from his grandfather, but that one is still too big for him and not one I want to cut up.

Also, picked up one of these as a starting point for safety training and manual of arms.

1911 We The People CO2 BB-Gun (BB)

Semi-automatic, CO2-powered airgun and the first air pistol with a functional takedown lever for field stripping.

www.sigsauer.com