Unhappy P22 Barrel

[jhrosier]

Jack, let me help you.

I bought one for two reasons:

1. My 11-year old daughter only likes to shoot .22s and she has tiny little hands. The MKIII and S&W 17 are to big and heavy for her so I got a P22.
2. I wanted a small and light .22 for NRA Basic Pistol classes.

I can't speak on the "one type of ammo" thing because all I use are the Federal copper washed bulk packs and it likes that ammo just fine.

Bet she would really have fun with a Ruger Bearcat.
The alloy framed Bearcat is 1lb and the steel framed one is 1-1/2 lbs.
The Bearcat has a very small gripframe and should be just right for her.
If she can handle 2 lbs, the Browning Buckmark with the 4" slab sided barrel might work. I don't have a P22 to compare, but I don't think that the distance to the trigger is much, if any, greater.

You are right about size & weight for younger shooters though. It is a shame that there isn't more of a selection of quality guns.

 

[Fooped]

UPDATE:

Hey everyone,


Thanks for the great suggestions! I let the barrel soak overnight, and then hit it with some Shooter's Choice and the rod finally went through the barrel. I then had to really go to town with the bore brush to get all the stray lead out of the pipe, but I've got it looking good, and hopefully the barrel still shoots straight. If it doesn't, see ya later Mr. P22...