i'm looking for a small rifle! - The Firearms Forum

rosierita · 03-16-2004, 11:21 AM

help!! LOL! okay ~ i'm not knowledgeable about guns really, but i want a rifle that is shorter than a 22.

is there any such thing?! i need some names & opinions ~ if there is such a thing.
i have a 22 semi automatic & it's a little long for me, i was hoping to get something around the same power, but shorter, or i guess anything that doesnt have a kick that will lay me out on the ground! LMBO!

thanks for any suggestions!

Marlin · 03-16-2004, 11:32 AM

Are you talking another .22 or larger calibre?

Marlin makes a nice smaller lever action in .30-30 that is designed for smaller folks and youth. It has a 16½" barrel and a slightly smaller pull, about 12½". It's the 336Y, Spikehorn. It would make a nice overall gun good for most purposes in your area and with very little recoil.

What were you planning on doing with it? Most of the manufacturers have a smaller weapon in most any calibre. Being left handed, though, I favor the Marlin and their lever actions so I admit being prejudiced.

rosierita · 03-16-2004, 11:59 AM

to be honest, i guess target practice & self defense, i'm not too thrilled at having a pistol, although one day maybe....

i dont really hunt, i get bored too easy! LOL! & troy says i make WAY too much noise!

i'm pretty open to suggestions! (LOL! troy just came in here & was looking at this thread...

he didnt realize i meant smaller as in length.... i think he thought i looked like an idiot asking this question

) thanks for any input!

Brob73 · 03-16-2004, 10:08 PM

rosierita · 03-18-2004, 01:10 PM

LOL brob!

JohnK3 · 03-18-2004, 02:32 PM

What I can't figure out, Brob, is why you would recommend such an inaccurate gun as the MP5?

Fired one the other day at a range in downtown Lawrenceville, GA. Full-auto, too. Whether in single shot or full-auto, its accuracy wasn't worth beans.

The M1A1 Thompson, however, was a very accurate little toy. Made bigger holes, too!

45Smashemflat · 03-18-2004, 04:35 PM

Gotta love the Thompson - too bad they are SOOO expensive....

Little gun - how about any of the older Marlin Camp Carbines? 45 or 9mm...

Country101 · 03-18-2004, 04:49 PM

Hey, JohnK3, looks like it has a big enough clip to compensate for the innaccuracy. If nothing else, it can give whatever you are shooting at a heart attack!

Country101

Brob73 · 03-18-2004, 06:32 PM

Ok, how bout' the Ruger .44 carbine!? is that better!

ruffitt · 03-19-2004, 07:05 AM

What our lovely young lady, Mrs. Rosierita, is actually asking is for recommendations for a samall bore rifle with a shortened stock.

Doing a google search for "short stocked rifle" or "short rifle stock" brings up numerous pages of manufacturers who specialize in such "after market" items. This, however, is not what she is in search of.

Doing a search of "youth model rifles" brings up numerous pages of firearms manufacturers who provide rifles with shortened stocks that may be what she is looking for.

If you need further assistance Mrs. Roserita, don't hesitate to ask. Someone will come by and offer assistance or lead you in the proper direction.

Regards

JohnK3 · 03-19-2004, 09:46 AM

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Originally posted by Country101
Hey, JohnK3, looks like it has a big enough clip to compensate for the innaccuracy. If nothing else, it can give whatever you are shooting at a heart attack!

Country101

ROFLMAO!

You got that last part right, Country!

I have to admit, the Thompson was heavier, but its clip had the same capacity as the German Blundergun.

Next time I go, I'm trying out the PPSh!

03-16-2004, 11:21 AM	#1
rosierita Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,218	i'm looking for a small rifle! help!! LOL! okay ~ i'm not knowledgeable about guns really, but i want a rifle that is shorter than a 22. is there any such thing?! i need some names & opinions ~ if there is such a thing. i have a 22 semi automatic & it's a little long for me, i was hoping to get something around the same power, but shorter, or i guess anything that doesnt have a kick that will lay me out on the ground! LMBO! thanks for any suggestions! __________________ -->

03-16-2004, 11:32 AM	#2
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Are you talking another .22 or larger calibre? Marlin makes a nice smaller lever action in .30-30 that is designed for smaller folks and youth. It has a 16½" barrel and a slightly smaller pull, about 12½". It's the 336Y, Spikehorn. It would make a nice overall gun good for most purposes in your area and with very little recoil. What were you planning on doing with it? Most of the manufacturers have a smaller weapon in most any calibre. Being left handed, though, I favor the Marlin and their lever actions so I admit being prejudiced. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

03-16-2004, 11:59 AM	#3
rosierita Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,218	to be honest, i guess target practice & self defense, i'm not too thrilled at having a pistol, although one day maybe.... i dont really hunt, i get bored too easy! LOL! & troy says i make WAY too much noise! i'm pretty open to suggestions! (LOL! troy just came in here & was looking at this thread... he didnt realize i meant smaller as in length.... i think he thought i looked like an idiot asking this question ) thanks for any input! __________________

03-16-2004, 10:08 PM	#4
Brob73 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 162	Attached Images Last edited by Brob73; 03-16-2004 at 10:11 PM..

03-18-2004, 01:10 PM	#5
rosierita Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,218	LOL brob! __________________

03-18-2004, 02:32 PM	#6
JohnK3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,636	What I can't figure out, Brob, is why you would recommend such an inaccurate gun as the MP5? Fired one the other day at a range in downtown Lawrenceville, GA. Full-auto, too. Whether in single shot or full-auto, its accuracy wasn't worth beans. The M1A1 Thompson, however, was a very accurate little toy. Made bigger holes, too!

03-18-2004, 04:35 PM	#7
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Gotta love the Thompson - too bad they are SOOO expensive.... Little gun - how about any of the older Marlin Camp Carbines? 45 or 9mm...

03-18-2004, 04:49 PM	#8
Country101 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dardanelle, AR Contributor Posts: 2,028	Hey, JohnK3, looks like it has a big enough clip to compensate for the innaccuracy. If nothing else, it can give whatever you are shooting at a heart attack! Country101

03-18-2004, 06:32 PM	#9
Brob73 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 162	Ok, how bout' the Ruger .44 carbine!? is that better!

03-19-2004, 07:05 AM	#10
ruffitt TFF Admin Staff In Heaven Now Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sparta, MI / Now In Heaven Also Posts: 2,880	What our lovely young lady, Mrs. Rosierita, is actually asking is for recommendations for a samall bore rifle with a shortened stock. Doing a google search for "short stocked rifle" or "short rifle stock" brings up numerous pages of manufacturers who specialize in such "after market" items. This, however, is not what she is in search of. Doing a search of "youth model rifles" brings up numerous pages of firearms manufacturers who provide rifles with shortened stocks that may be what she is looking for. If you need further assistance Mrs. Roserita, don't hesitate to ask. Someone will come by and offer assistance or lead you in the proper direction. Regards __________________ Any politician who doesn't trust me to own a weapon is not someone worthy of my vote, my respect, ~~ or my tax dollars.