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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:05:39 PM EDT
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I don't have a wrangler, but bought my youngest a single six when he was 12.
Yeah they are expensive, but I still have the one gramps gave me almost 40 years ago. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:06:10 PM EDT
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Check the trigger pull. Some are pretty bad. Nothing a spring kit won't fix.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:06:48 PM EDT
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I haven’t played with the Wrangler, but my vote is a Ruger MK IV. I have a MK III and it’s a blast to shoot and it’s the first gun I hand to a new shooter to learn on. Get a threaded model if you have a can.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:08:10 PM EDT
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Wranglers are nice. Everybody needs
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:08:33 PM EDT
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44 Magnum.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:11:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:11:27 PM EDT
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Just a suggestion, if the range has rentals rent a couple and let her see which one she likes best. Just suggesting that since women are picky
At 12 I would have loved a Jimenez Arms JA 22
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:11:52 PM EDT
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A single action revolver might be a little complex for a young girl to handle. Especially since you really have to manipulate the gun to load it, and you end up waving it all over.
I would recommend a ruger Mk3 or 4. It’s heavy enough to keep the recoil down to zero, simple to operate, and you can teach excellent marksmanship fundamentals. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:12:09 PM EDT
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I'd go with a Ruger Mk series semi. I have a Mk3 hunter with a cheap red dot that my nieces and nephews love shooting. Its a little heavy in that configuration, maybe a 4" pencil barrel would be better for small hands. If I break this out on range day, it's guaranteed to run through a brick or more.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:13:03 PM EDT
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My 10 year old daughter wants and will be getting a Ruger SR22 soon.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:14:52 PM EDT
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I was so impressed with my Ruger Wrangler I bought a second one to put in my infant grandson's heirloom chest.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:16:30 PM EDT
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Ruger MkIV
Ruger SR22 Ruger Wrangler Ruger Single Six Ruger Bearcat Browning Buckmark S&W Victory 22 Kids seems to like my suppressed MkIII 22/45 LITE the most. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:16:37 PM EDT
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A Ruger MK IV will last her lifetime and she will never hate keeping it clean.
I think a minty S&W Model 34 or Model 63 would be dandy for a gal that age. You'll have to hunt for the Model 34 and won't be able to get it immediately, but I think it's worth the work. Heck, I'm certain I need one. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:16:54 PM EDT
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I have a Single 10 that I love, but a wrangler is on the short list for handguns.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:18:27 PM EDT
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M&P .22 compact. My kids love it.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:18:29 PM EDT
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Something classy, something with a gold trigger.
Buckmark is the only answer. 
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:18:51 PM EDT
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When mine gets a little older I’m going to make her learn on the Glock 44
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:19:33 PM EDT
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Wranglers are nice. Everybody needs |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:20:54 PM EDT
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I would say get her a Buckmark. It's better made and will outshoot the tactical trainers;it's something she can have for a lifetime.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:21:17 PM EDT
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My 10 year old daughter wants and will be getting a Ruger SR22 soon. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:23:56 PM EDT
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A single action revolver might be a little complex for a young girl to handle. Especially since you really have to manipulate the gun to load it, and you end up waving it all over. I would recommend a ruger Mk3 or 4. It’s heavy enough to keep the recoil down to zero, simple to operate, and you can teach excellent marksmanship fundamentals.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:24:53 PM EDT
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Volquartsen for sure.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:25:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
My 10 year old daughter wants and will be getting a Ruger SR22 soon. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:26:57 PM EDT
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I bet a 12yo video game iphone wizzard can load a single six faster than I can with decades of experience, fat fingers, aging eyesight, and failing hand-eye coordination. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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A single action revolver might be a little complex for a young girl to handle. Especially since you really have to manipulate the gun to load it, and you end up waving it all over. I would recommend a ruger Mk3 or 4. It’s heavy enough to keep the recoil down to zero, simple to operate, and you can teach excellent marksmanship fundamentals. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:29:32 PM EDT
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I haven’t played with the Wrangler, but my vote is a Ruger MK IV. I have a MK III and it’s a blast to shoot and it’s the first gun I hand to a new shooter to learn on. Get a threaded model if you have a can. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:29:51 PM EDT
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My 10 year old daughter wants and will be getting a Ruger SR22 soon. Just wish I’d have gotten the threaded barrel. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:32:22 PM EDT
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M&P 22c or Taurus TX22
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:33:44 PM EDT
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Depending on the size of her hands, a Beretta M9-22 trainer might work very well.
My 11 year old grandson struggled with the Ruger Bearcat, wasn't showing any interest in shooting. So I pulled out the Beretta, walked him through the operation, pointed him downrange, & he started smiling as he was shooting. I was sure he'd not be able to hold or control it, but he surprised me. Oh, he's a little guy, very small for his age. Another option might be the (much smaller) Bersa Thunder 22. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:34:21 PM EDT
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I second the mark IV. Excellent tack driver and not heavy. Its a PITA to take down though.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:34:48 PM EDT
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If you have the funds, and it’s something you’re hoping she’ll hang onto for life I’d vote single six, bearcat, or beretta 87.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:36:14 PM EDT
[#31]
How big are her hands?
My youngest struggles with a single action revolver grip. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:37:06 PM EDT
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22/45 lite
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:37:32 PM EDT
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I second (third? forth?) a Ruger MKIV. They just plain shoot! Super accurate and tons of aftermarket parts so she can customize it to make it "her's".
The "lite" models might be OK. but I prefer a solid barrel.  Ruger-MKIV-Tactical by Colo CJ, on Flickr
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:43:53 PM EDT
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Ruger MkIV Ruger SR22 Ruger Wrangler Ruger Single Six Ruger Bearcat Browning Buckmark S&W Victory 22 Kids seems to like my suppressed MkIII 22/45 LITE the most. Don't over think it |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:45:07 PM EDT
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When mine gets a little older I’m going to make her learn on the Glock 44 |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:45:16 PM EDT
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Another vote for the Buckmark. My 10 year old loves it and is a damn good shot with it as well. I wouldn’t say he’s a particularly talented marksman, it’s just that the gun handles and points very naturally for him. Second choice would be the single six. Either one will be a life long keeper like the Henry.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:46:09 PM EDT
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My 10 year old daughter wants and will be getting a Ruger SR22 soon. The Ruger MK series may be a little big and heavy for the younger crowd and my MK3 22/45 had a horrible trigger. I wound up putting another $150 into it to make it a fun shooter. The SR22 is great out of the box. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:46:54 PM EDT
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Ruger Mk IV. Accept no substitutes. Inexpensive, great out of the box with lots of aftermarket upside. Tremendous value for money and by far the best in class.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:46:58 PM EDT
[#39]
I suggest SR-22.
Smaller size, very lightweight, looks super cool. Check to see if she can manipulate the safety. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:48:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No it's not. The new Mk4's take down in seconds. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/196752/22bunny_jpg-1243457.JPG |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:54:02 PM EDT
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No it's not. The new Mk4's take down in seconds. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/196752/22bunny_jpg-1243457.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I second the mark IV. Excellent tack driver and not heavy. Its a PITA to take down though. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/196752/22bunny_jpg-1243457.JPG |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:58:02 PM EDT
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Something classy, something with a gold trigger. Buckmark is the only answer. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 1:59:04 PM EDT
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My daughter asked for a Ruger SR22 when she was about that age and still loves it 7 years later.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 2:09:56 PM EDT
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Ruger Mark IV Lite
The wrangle or single six are novelties. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 2:10:16 PM EDT
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Yes, I'd say either that or the S&W M&P .22. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My 10 year old daughter wants and will be getting a Ruger SR22 soon. I got rid of that and picked up a S&W M&P 22c and took her and her younger sister to the range. Both girls enjoyed it. The oldest didn't have to take breaks... and after the first pull of the trigger she said, "That surprised me." The trigger is much lighter than the 22/45. I'm not saying the MK IVs aren't good... but they are the best choice for my daughters who are about the same age. I'd go with something like these two suggestions. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 2:14:08 PM EDT
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I didn’t like the Wrangler. If you don’t want to pony up for the single six, maybe look at the MK3 or 4.
But I’d seriously look at the G44 .22 LR. Teach her to shoot that. Then picking up the G19 will be a snap. 
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Posted: 1/21/2020 2:19:23 PM EDT
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I would say get her a Buckmark. It's better made and will outshoot the tactical trainers;it's something she can have for a lifetime. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 2:21:23 PM EDT
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I suggest SR-22. Smaller size, very lightweight, looks super cool. Check to see if she can manipulate the safety.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 2:25:42 PM EDT
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Just a suggestion, if the range has rentals rent a couple and let her see which one she likes best. Just suggesting that since women are picky
At 12 I would have loved a Jimenez Arms JA 22 
At this point, would you still choose the Jimenez 22?
Anecdotally; acquaintance bought a Jimenez 9mm. Jam-O-matic non-grouping pot metal pig of pistol. 
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Posted: 1/21/2020 2:26:38 PM EDT
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Wife and teen daughter both have a Smith and Wesson M&P .22 and they love 'em. Wife carries a Smith and Wesson Bodyguard .380 daily but loves to plink with the M&P. It's a great beginner gun to get comfy with gripping and aiming and cleaning and mastering. Plus it's super comfy for hands of all sizes so it can grow with her. I even enjoy using the little .22 and how it feels/handles.
Quoted to add that we also have Ruger and Buck Mark in .22 and they're also incredible guns that you won't go wrong with. My girls just prefer the feel and performance of the S&W. Best thing ever would be to take your little girl to pick it out and let her handle several. Reinforce to her how much you value her opinion about it and that you respect her decisions enough to let her pick for herself. |
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