Mosquito or P22 for 13 year old's x-mas present?

[Bajablast]

My 11 year old loves both of my 22/45s. I have a MK2, and a MK3 both with bull barrels. He is gonna be shooting my 1911 next weekend for the first time.

The Rugers will last a lifetime with proper care. The P22 and Mosquito are cool looking, but the Ruger will be better in the long run.............

Just my .02
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[Misterbill]

I use Ruger 22/45s as training pistols with new shooters and they are very popular. Another good option would be a Sig 229 or 220 with a .22 conversion kit.

 

[biggie24420]

I would go with a G19 gen4. I say gen 4 because you can change grip size. You can get LEO discount on a Glock. Police, security, EMT etc..... can all get the discount. If you know a buddy who is able to get the discount (assuming you can't) that be the best way...... You can get a brand new gen 4 for $398, well last I checked.

 

[bmw2]

I just picked up a neos and was very impressed. Not a single malfuction with any ammo I tried and pretty darn accurate.

 

[PinkhamR]

The Sig is not as smooth as the P22 ...... a 'lot' more issues with the Sig ....

 

[caillean]

Another option if you're set on a 'traditional centerfire style' semi auto is a Sig 'classic'. They've started selling their P220, P226 and P229 pistols with the 22 conversion kit slide/barrel/mag set instead of their normal center fire set. They sell the conversion kits to convert the 'classic' back to it's original caliber (9, .40, .357sig, .45). But, those classic P-series Sigs cost as much as the full centerfire version. http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/p229-classic-22.aspx

If it was me, and I had my heart set on semi auto, I'd go for a classic Colt Woodsman (late gen so magazines etc aren't insanely expensive), Ruger Mark II/ 22/45, or Buckmark.

 

[MrNiceGuy]

My gf's little brother and his father just bought Sig branded 1911 style 22lr pistols. Both of them broke within a week.

Personally, i'd get a ruger 22/45. Actually, I did... and I love it.

 

[PlayboyPenguin]

Ordered the 4.5" Beretta Neos Inox yesterday. Should have it tomorrow.

 

[PDXSparky]

Ordered the 4.5" Beretta Neos Inox yesterday. Should have it tomorrow.

Hope he and you both have a great time shooting it. Ever think about getting the carbine kit for that as well?

For me, I got a Browning Buckmark camper at Fisherman's Marine last time it was on sale for $299. It's a really fun gun to shoot.

 

[drew]

Ordered the 4.5" Beretta Neos Inox yesterday. Should have it tomorrow.

Cool. Hope both of you enjoy it.

 

[Hawaiian]

Ordered the 4.5" Beretta Neos Inox yesterday. Should have it tomorrow.

Been there, my son picked out the same gun when he was around that age. LOL. But, it has worked like it should and shoots pretty good. It is a great first gun and he can plink away and it won't break the bank like a 9mm could. Kids can really run through ammo. He will have a big smile on his face come Christmas. You know that you will have to go shoot it right away, plan on it.