Picking up my 15-22 pistol from the FFL today. I’m struggling a bit with optic selection for this.
Goals:
- backyard varmint control
- teaching my kids to shoot
- primary .22 suppressor host; I also have a 16” threaded CZ 452 with a Leupold Rimfire 2-7
I don’t really find much value in a 15-22 as a low cost carbine trainer. I’ve owned and sold 2 of the full size guns already.
I’m leaning towards an inexpensive 1-4/2-7 type scope. I’ve also thought about a red dot, but am less convinced of its utility.
The main reasons for the 15-22 pistol over a more traditional 22 (say a 10/22) would be:
- adjustable LOP for kids
- shorter length; especially when adding a suppressor
- lighter weight for kids.