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Pistols for a young shooter....

quickslvr982quickslvr982 Member Posts: 158 ✭✭✭
edited April 2002 in Ask the Experts
I am wondering what would be a good all aroung target plinker and varminter that still reagiained the appeal of an attractice pistol.ex 92-f,s&w,H&k, etc. Im on a budget of probably nuthin much over five hundread dollars. What is the accuracy that a shooter( with practice) could achive with a 9mm or comprable calbier semi-atuo pistol? thanks for all the help and keep um in the ten range...........
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  • Rob3448Rob3448 Member Posts: 171 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You can get a 92fs for under 500 dollars i got mine second one for 489. You could also get a Taurus 99 for less than the beretta i had one and i really liked it.
    I think that the CZ 75 pistols are nice looking guns they run about 350 each around here (PA) and they come with one 15 rounder mag
    Hope that helps

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  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    For a young shooter, I MUST recommend a Ruger Mark II. They retain enough beauty and value to hand down to your grandkids, they are a blast to shoot, darn accurate, inexpensive to shoot, and don't have the intimidating recoil that the larger calibers have.

    For about $300 you can get a NIB Mark II Stainless and have money left over to buy some nice custom grips.

    Still, out of the choices you listed, I'd also go for the Beretta. Try to find one of the INOX (stainless) models. They are real nice.

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  • JudgeColtJudgeColt Member Posts: 1,790 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Beretta M92 is a fairly large pistol, but the new Vertec is smaller in the hand.

    If the pistol is not too big, why not get the pistol and a .22 conversion kit from Ciener, etc.? The idea of shooting a "real" service pistol with the conversion kit should appeal to a young shooter.

    Rugers are nice plinkers, and a stainless has a lot to recommend it.
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  • SUBMARINERSUBMARINER Member Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    MY SON IS 8 YRS OLD AND HE HAS SHOT MY HK USP 9MM,MY SIG P226 .40S&W MY TAURUS PT11 9MM MY 38SPCL...I DONT SEE WHY YOU CANT BUY HIM A "REAL"GUN JUST STAND BY AND TEACH HIM HOW TO SHOOT IT AND BY ALL MEANS SHOW HIM SAFETY RULES AND SOME RANGE ETTIQUETTE


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  • bhayes420bhayes420 Member Posts: 1,314 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with Submariner. My son is also 8 and shoots my CS-9 all day long and sometimes outshoots his dad! I don't feel he is ready for his own pistol yet, so haven't really thought about what I would buy him. But he owns a little Savage 22 rifle that he can shoot lights out with! Teach 'em SAFETY and RESPONSIBILTY, and they will be good to go.
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  • dobieman0690dobieman0690 Member Posts: 148 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    keep your eyes out for a histandards the old style nice pistol to have to start as wellas shoot all his life
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,342 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with niklasal...A Ruger MK II or other quality .22 SA should fit the needs you listed. I have a MK II 5 1/2 Bull Barrel. Great Target or informal shooter. I have also enjoyed squirel and rabbit hunting with it.
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  • gundummygundummy Member Posts: 254 ✭
    edited November -1
    I recommend the Ruger Mark II also. Another one to consider is the Walther P22. Made in Germany and brought in by S & W. Appear to be a well made gun for under $300. Spoke to a couple of guys who have them and they love it. The shop here can't keep them in stock. GD
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  • leadlead Member Posts: 2,311 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Are semi-autos all we are considering here? My 10 year old loves my Ruger Blackhawk 357. He can shoot well with either 38 or 357. I started him out with the 38spl. I think the single action made him slow down and learn to aim too.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I like the Browning Buckmark Challange. Smaller grip fits smaller hands (like mine). Nice shooting .22
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  • Shootist3006Shootist3006 Member Posts: 4,171
    edited November -1
    Quick , you need to clarify what age you mean by 'young shooter'. If you are talking about a kid in the 8-12 range then the above comments about Ruger Mk II and Browning Buckmark may be the best way to go (I would add a Single Six to the listing). Not to say that a young 'un can't shoot other larger calibers but why start with a gun that will teach them to flinch, heel and other bad habits; especially when a good .22 handgun is always a good addition to any battery.

    If we are talking older than that, go with what the shooter likes and fits his/her hands. I would avoid the Desert Eagle in .50AE and the Wildey and Grizzly for the same reasons as above.

    As far as accuracy, with practice and training, most shooters can keep most their shots in the 10-ring and most of those in the X-ring on the standard 25-yard target at 25 yards with a decent gun in a decent caliber. Takes some GOOD training and a LOT of practice but it is what you should expect.

    As far as caliber/accuracy, see the post "9MMaccuracy?Shootist3006". I would recommend the .38 Super, .38 Special, .45ACP, .32 special as the most accurate (the 10MM and .40S&W may also be on this short list but I don't have enough experience with them to say).


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