I originally posted this else where, but thought that it was more appropriate here. Sorry for the repeat.
Here is the review, you really need to read this before buying:
www.graybeardoutdoors.com...w-15.shtml I personally went through a serious anaylisis on deciding on a rifle for my 10 yoa girl who is a skinny little thing. I looked at EVERYTHING not just CZ. I ended up buying her the CZ -452 Scout Youth model (we are currently awaiting it's arrival.) It starts out as a single shot with the block in place of the clip.This way you can control the ammo feeding with them at first. It does use the same magazines as the full size CZ-452's so can be turned to a repeater by a simple click & snap in of a new 5/10 rnd magazine. this is especially nice if dad is still controlling the ammo & loading. It is a full size action on a much shorter & lighter stock & barrel.
It is slightly bigger & slightly heavier as the Chipmonks/Crickets (about the same as the Marlin) but it can be a repeater, it is not as quickly out grown, the action is MUCH easier to work & load, I like the safety much better also, it is a proven design, I feel & have heard that it is it will be more accurate; I will let you know when we get it. It is also set up for a scope when the child is ready.
Looking at the Chipmonks/Crickets action, I also think that the cocking mechanism is slow, cumbersome, and even dangerous to for a small childs hands. I think that it can be dangerous to them or you even more when UNCOCKING it! JMHO
I bought my CZ Scout for $139.99 from Impact guns; they are on sale there I have never seen them cheaper anywhere. (I also had to mention the internet ad as it was cheaper than in their store...no problem.) The add even says that they also come with an additional 5 rnd mag. Pretty hard to beat!
If you call them, tell them Ken Harrison sent you.
www.impactguns.com www.impactguns.com/store/czhandgun.html Scroll to the bottom.
www.impactguns.com/store/...rifle.html "CZ: You can pay more, you can pay less....but you can't buy more for less."
Ken
P.S. NO I do not work for CZ or Impact, (I should I guess {chuckle}) I just loooove CZ'z (obviously) & I have found Impact guns nice to deal with & CHEAP!