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[FreakOfNature]

Donna went from the "childhood requirement" Daisy Red Ryder bbgun to a Ruger .22 automatic pistol, then a .38 small revolver, then to using .38 Special bullets in a long barrel 357 revolver.  Now she uses .357 Magnum rounds in the 357 and thinks she's something.  :-)

I bypassed the .22 rifle stage with her, as I had mine stolen and never got around to getting another one.  I think she'd enjoy it - but knowing her, it wouldn't be once or twice out with it when she'd be asking for a double barrel shotgun.  That girl just loves the kick, I guess!

I'm not sure of the "age" she was at each stage, but I do recall what I used to determine when she got the .22.  I kept repeating she could have the gun when:

"You do WHAT you are told, WHEN you are told, CONSITANTLY, WITHOUT SUPERVISION."

She would say it right along with me and in time she figured out I wasn't giving in until she met that requirement, regardless of age! 

One consideration for a smaller kid, though - I know I gave away the .22 automatic because I don't have a smooth enough finger pull through, and kept jamming the gun because of it.  If a kid is not able to smoothly pull the trigger, either, the revolvers are the way to go.  There is no use in a gun that you can't fire reliably, and they are very forgiving on the trigger pull.  I haven't had a revolver jam, yet.

Don, you are always welcome to take the .38 for a while, if you want to introduce him to handguns.

[Tippy]

Don, i will probably come to tally this weekend, not sure which day. If everything goes right i will be picking up a Grand Wagoneer to play with....so if yer around i could get the 410 to you...ill also get  up with Justin too cause he has some yota parts i need for the sammy. You can call me when you have a chance...229-309-2802 ...Enoch

[Rutdggr]

I won't be around this weekend, I'm leaving in a few hours on a road trip to Tampa. I'll get my tax return soon, and have already designated funds to buy this gun from you. Thanks again for giving us a good price, and I'm looking forward to giving it to my son. I have a feeling he will take care of it for many years....

Parker, thank you for the tip on combo guns. I have never researched them before and learned a little about them after you suggested this type.  This type of gun does sound like it would be a good choice for my son, but they are out of my price range right now. Who knows, maybe I can see about buying one in the future...

BTW   We didn't ride 4wheelers last night because my son did not complete his school work this week, but I did give him the Laser Sight last night.  He was so excited and loved testing it out after I made sure he throughly understood you never point the laser into anyone's eyes.  I told him the first time I caught him breaking this rule, he would lose the laser sight for good.  We are very strict with all aspects of gun safety because I learned the lesson the hard way from someone else's carelessness, and still have the bullet hole in my neck to prove it...

[madderhatter]

i have a ruger LCR .380 thats awesome..super concealable, i have my "right to carry" permit in ga, and believe me, i use it!

LCR .380?? The LCR is a revolver, do you mean the LCP? I almost bought a .380, but found a deal on a 9mm, which I would preffer anyway. The lcp is a pretty slim carry piece, but the lcp9 has a safety that is for right hand shooters. My strong shooting hand is my left, even though I can shoot either way.

I had an LCP for a while.  I really like a small .380 for carry, especially in the summer with a t-shirt and shorts.  I ended up with a Bodyguard .380.  A little bigger than an LCP, but enough difference to make it fit much better in my hand.  My main gun in my truck is a Public Defender with .410 000 buck loaded.  Rude awakening for any 'jacker.    

A really nice immediate step-up from a .22 for a youngin' would be a .17 HMR.  Much more velocity and range with very minimal increase in recoil.  I've got a 5mm Magnum I love that Dad gave to me.  He's had it since I was a kid and grew up shooting it, then he finally gave it to me.  Woohoo !