Gun for the girl

sell33 · 03-31-2008, 08:20 AM

Ok, My girlfriend loves to shoot, but owns no guns of her own. Her dad has a few and i have a few. My dad has a ton, but he is mostly a shotgun guy or i would get a gun off of him probably. now the question is what kind of 22 would y'all suggest. I have a ruger 10/22 that i absolutely love, but she would not really care what she has. Only guidelines are that she LOVES black guns. Anything synthetic, look at a row of beautiful walnut rifles with one blued synthetic she will always say she likes it best. So i am thinking something like 10/22, 597, model 60, etc. I want a semi auto, and i don't wanna spend a ton. what will give her the best bang for MY buck lol....

thanks for the input.

wunhunglo · 03-31-2008, 08:46 AM

Sheet, I thought you were offering a Swap!!!!!!!!!!!

Cyrano · 03-31-2008, 08:52 AM

You can get the AR-15 platform in a .22 LR chambering, I do know that. There's a version of the AK-47 called the Krinkov out there, too. But your best bet might be to pick up a used, blued 10/22 and put an aftermarket pseudo-military stock set on it for her; there are a couple of different types out there. Toss on sling swivels and a black nylon sling, a Picatinny Rail and a boss-looking scope in black with mil-dot reticules (preferably with flip-up lens caps and big turret knobs), and it sounds like something she'll fall in love with. Point out when you give it to her that you customized it just for her, and I'll bet it gets you at least a long, sloppy soul kiss. Don't forget to buy some medium to hi-cap magazines for it, at least three of them, and a brick of ammo to go with it.

wunhunglo · 03-31-2008, 08:58 AM

Good post above, AR 15 with the .22 upper;, you can always upgrade later to the .223 after she's used to the little one and wants a bigger bang for her bucks.

turner · 03-31-2008, 09:09 AM

I own a 10/22 and LOVE it. I've not read a lot of great things about the Rem 597, but have read some good things about the Marlin Mod 60. Here's a few that might interest her...which should interest you...and maybe her interest in you too....lol. Good Luck!!

Marlin Firearms: Autoloading Rifles : 60SN

Marlin Firearms: Autoloading Rifles : 795

Marlin Firearms: Autoloading Rifles : 60C

jmp8927 · 03-31-2008, 09:23 AM

I would say a 10/22 just for modability and its lower priced than something such as an AR-15 chambered in .22. You can buy plenty of different kinds of stocks for it and if you're really serious with this girl, later you could hand it down to a kid, maybe?

sell33 · 03-31-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wunhunglo

Sheet, I thought you were offering a Swap!!!!!!!!!!!

lol what are you offering?

wunhunglo · 03-31-2008, 10:20 AM

C'mon Sell33, I'd need lots more info on what I'm getting before I part with one or more of my guns.

You know, the usual stuff; what sort of condition she's in, what type or model and age, modern, antique or curio, how many owners, how does she handle, has she been refinished or factory refurbished, long, medium or short butt, does she come with optical sights, any modifications, any accessories, etc. etc.

sell33 · 03-31-2008, 10:23 AM

looks like cameron diaz a little (or so everyone tells her)...5' 7" 130 lbs very athletic...blonde hair hazel eyes.....very good looking. 18yrs old she is legal

she is worth several nice riles at leasst

did i mention she loves to shoot? and can outshoot me....

ArkansasHunter · 03-31-2008, 10:25 AM

I would go with the Marlin , Savage or Mossberg in a synthectic stocked 22.
The Ruger synthectic stocked 10/22 cost a lot more than these mentioned.
Mossberg as added to there exsisting line of firearms and added new models.
take a look see.
Heres a few Mossbergs...A.H

sell33 · 03-31-2008, 10:30 AM

a few!!! lol thanks anyone own a mossberg rifle and know how they perform? i personally have never shot one...

GlockMeister · 03-31-2008, 10:32 AM

Get her one of the new Ruger Chargers? Seeing as how you got that nice Ruger logo as your avatar, may as well go with what you like. lol Let us know what you go with though?

andrew cochran · 03-31-2008, 10:33 AM

Looks like AH gave you some good info! I would first look at the marlin modle 60. It will probubly cost less than the 10/22.
Marlin Firearms: Autoloading Rifles : 795

Marlin Firearms: Autoloading Rifles : 60SN

sell33 · 03-31-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Get her one of the new Ruger Chargers? Seeing as how you got that nice Ruger logo as your avatar, may as well go with what you like. lol Let us know what you go with though?

not a bad idea im sure she would share

ArkansasHunter · 03-31-2008, 10:42 AM

Why did Ruger 10/22 get so popular and why so many accessories for them ?
Marlin 60's have been around forever, but you don't see the accessories for them like you do the Ruger.
Don't take me wrong I like Rugers, I'm just curious...A.H

wunhunglo · 03-31-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sell33

looks like cameron diaz a little (or so everyone tells her)...5' 7" 130 lbs very athletic...blonde hair hazel eyes.....very good looking. 18yrs old she is legal

she is worth several nice riles at leasst

did i mention she loves to shoot? and can outshoot me....

At my age, it is probably better for me not to trade; I think I'll just keep my guns and try & live long enough to get their benefit into my retirement.

FS00008 · 03-31-2008, 11:02 AM

I'd definitely go with the Ruger 10/22 over any of the other choices. Probably because I have one, but also because of the reliability compared to other rifles.

sell33 · 03-31-2008, 11:09 AM

10/22 or 10/22charger is sounding very good (i just love rugers lol)....those mossbergs don't look bad at all for the price.... im just wondering how they perform.....??????????

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Originally Posted by wunhunglo

At my age, it is probably better for me not to trade; I think I'll just keep my guns and try & live long enough to get their benefit into my retirement.

Lol alright thats fine i don't think i would really want to trade her anyway.....

knightRider · 03-31-2008, 11:18 AM

dude 10-22 hands down , sorry A.H.

elmer fudd · 03-31-2008, 11:25 AM

so your girlfriend is she hot? LOL just kidding but herew is a cheap 22 LR at wallyworld! Savage Mark II FV .22 LR Bolt Action Rifle w/ Heavy Barrel & Accutrigger - Wal-Mart

03-31-2008, 08:20 AM	#1
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,194	Gun for the girl Ok, My girlfriend loves to shoot, but owns no guns of her own. Her dad has a few and i have a few. My dad has a ton, but he is mostly a shotgun guy or i would get a gun off of him probably. now the question is what kind of 22 would y'all suggest. I have a ruger 10/22 that i absolutely love, but she would not really care what she has. Only guidelines are that she LOVES black guns. Anything synthetic, look at a row of beautiful walnut rifles with one blued synthetic she will always say she likes it best. So i am thinking something like 10/22, 597, model 60, etc. I want a semi auto, and i don't wanna spend a ton. what will give her the best bang for MY buck lol.... thanks for the input.

03-31-2008, 09:23 AM	#6
jmp8927 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Walterboro, SC Posts: 1,145 Images: 17	I would say a 10/22 just for modability and its lower priced than something such as an AR-15 chambered in .22. You can buy plenty of different kinds of stocks for it and if you're really serious with this girl, later you could hand it down to a kid, maybe? __________________ Doing the unexpected makes the unexpected the expected and thus the expected becomes the unexpected.

03-31-2008, 10:23 AM	#9
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,194	looks like cameron diaz a little (or so everyone tells her)...5' 7" 130 lbs very athletic...blonde hair hazel eyes.....very good looking. 18yrs old she is legal she is worth several nice riles at leasst did i mention she loves to shoot? and can outshoot me.... Last edited by sell33; 03-31-2008 at 10:25 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-31-2008, 10:32 AM	#12
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,504	Get her one of the new Ruger Chargers? Seeing as how you got that nice Ruger logo as your avatar, may as well go with what you like. lol Let us know what you go with though? __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-31-2008, 10:33 AM	#13
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,157	Looks like AH gave you some good info! I would first look at the marlin modle 60. It will probubly cost less than the 10/22. Marlin Firearms: Autoloading Rifles : 795 Marlin Firearms: Autoloading Rifles : 60SN __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it! Last edited by andrew cochran; 03-31-2008 at 10:39 AM.

03-31-2008, 08:46 AM	#2
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 1,659	Sheet, I thought you were offering a Swap!!!!!!!!!!!

03-31-2008, 08:52 AM	#3
Cyrano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,358	You can get the AR-15 platform in a .22 LR chambering, I do know that. There's a version of the AK-47 called the Krinkov out there, too. But your best bet might be to pick up a used, blued 10/22 and put an aftermarket pseudo-military stock set on it for her; there are a couple of different types out there. Toss on sling swivels and a black nylon sling, a Picatinny Rail and a boss-looking scope in black with mil-dot reticules (preferably with flip-up lens caps and big turret knobs), and it sounds like something she'll fall in love with. Point out when you give it to her that you customized it just for her, and I'll bet it gets you at least a long, sloppy soul kiss. Don't forget to buy some medium to hi-cap magazines for it, at least three of them, and a brick of ammo to go with it.

03-31-2008, 08:58 AM	#4
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 1,659	Good post above, AR 15 with the .22 upper;, you can always upgrade later to the .223 after she's used to the little one and wants a bigger bang for her bucks.

03-31-2008, 09:09 AM	#5
turner Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tn Posts: 623	I own a 10/22 and LOVE it. I've not read a lot of great things about the Rem 597, but have read some good things about the Marlin Mod 60. Here's a few that might interest her...which should interest you...and maybe her interest in you too....lol. Good Luck!! Marlin Firearms: Autoloading Rifles : 60SN Marlin Firearms: Autoloading Rifles : 795 Marlin Firearms: Autoloading Rifles : 60C

03-31-2008, 10:20 AM	#8
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 1,659	C'mon Sell33, I'd need lots more info on what I'm getting before I part with one or more of my guns. You know, the usual stuff; what sort of condition she's in, what type or model and age, modern, antique or curio, how many owners, how does she handle, has she been refinished or factory refurbished, long, medium or short butt, does she come with optical sights, any modifications, any accessories, etc. etc.

03-31-2008, 10:25 AM	#10
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,715	I would go with the Marlin , Savage or Mossberg in a synthectic stocked 22. The Ruger synthectic stocked 10/22 cost a lot more than these mentioned. Mossberg as added to there exsisting line of firearms and added new models. take a look see. Heres a few Mossbergs...A.H

03-31-2008, 10:30 AM	#11
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,194	a few!!! lol thanks anyone own a mossberg rifle and know how they perform? i personally have never shot one...

03-31-2008, 10:42 AM	#15
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,715	Why did Ruger 10/22 get so popular and why so many accessories for them ? Marlin 60's have been around forever, but you don't see the accessories for them like you do the Ruger. Don't take me wrong I like Rugers, I'm just curious...A.H

03-31-2008, 11:02 AM	#17
FS00008 Сергей Иванович Мосин Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 967 Blog Entries: 1	I'd definitely go with the Ruger 10/22 over any of the other choices. Probably because I have one, but also because of the reliability compared to other rifles.

03-31-2008, 11:18 AM	#19
knightRider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: you know where Posts: 2,683 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 11	dude 10-22 hands down , sorry A.H. __________________ I'm part kalishnakov, part heckler and Koch.

03-31-2008, 11:25 AM	#20
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 1,947	so your girlfriend is she hot? LOL just kidding but herew is a cheap 22 LR at wallyworld! Savage Mark II FV .22 LR Bolt Action Rifle w/ Heavy Barrel & Accutrigger - Wal-Mart __________________ spur hard, shoot straight, party hardy!