Trusted Guidance for Every Firearm Owner

Where a first firearm often starts

Staff Pick 1

Savage

B22 F 21" barrel, black synthetic stock, 10-round rotary magazine

Best for A first-time owner who wants to learn fundamentals before spending more.

• .22 Long Rifle
• 21" barrel
• 10+1 rotary magazine

$322.99 In Stock

View Product - Savage B22 F

Why We Picked It - Savage B22 F

Almost every experienced owner we know wishes they had started here. Low recoil and low cost per round mean a first-time owner can build real fundamentals before spending more, and the adjustable trigger rewards that practice rather than fighting it.

Also worth knowing

• Bolt action
• User-adjustable AccuTrigger
• Drilled and tapped for optics

What it does well

• Rimfire ammunition costs a fraction of centerfire, so a new owner can practice far more for the same money.
• Recoil is negligible, which lets a beginner concentrate on sight alignment and trigger control instead of flinch.
• The user-adjustable AccuTrigger is unusually good at this price and rewards careful shooting.
• A rotary magazine feeds more reliably than the single-stack designs common in budget rimfires.

Tradeoffs to consider

• No iron sights are fitted, so an optic is effectively a required additional purchase.
• A .22 Long Rifle rifle is a training and small-game tool, not a defensive firearm.
• The synthetic stock is functional rather than refined.

Talk It Through With Us - Savage B22 F

Staff Pick 2

Taurus

992 Tracker 6.5" barrel, matte stainless, 9-round cylinder, adjustable rear sight, interchangeable .22 WMR cylinder

Best for Learning handgun trigger control with no recoil to fight.

• .22 Long Rifle (interchangeable .22 WMR cylinder)
• 6.5" barrel
• 9-round cylinder

$664.99 In Stock

View Product - Taurus 992 Tracker

Why We Picked It - Taurus 992 Tracker

For someone who wants a handgun first, learning on a .22 revolver removes recoil from the equation entirely and lets the shooter concentrate on trigger control, which is where most new shooters struggle. The long barrel and adjustable sights make mistakes visible so they can be corrected.

Also worth knowing

• Double action / single action
• Adjustable rear sight
• Second cylinder in .22 WMR included

What it does well

• A .22 revolver removes recoil from the equation entirely, which is where most new handgun shooters struggle.
• The long barrel and adjustable sights give a generous sight radius, so aiming errors are easier to see and correct.
• Nine rounds per cylinder and cheap ammunition make long practice sessions affordable.
• The second cylinder adds .22 WMR for small pests around a property without buying another firearm.

Tradeoffs to consider

• It is a large, heavy handgun for its caliber and is not intended for carry.
• Swapping cylinders is an extra step to learn and is not something a brand-new owner needs on day one.
• Rimfire ammunition is inherently less reliable than centerfire, so expect an occasional dud round.

Talk It Through With Us - Taurus 992 Tracker

Staff Pick 3

CZ-USA

P-10 C Optics Ready, 4" barrel, black polymer frame

Best for A first defensive-calibre handgun with conventional controls.

• 9mm Luger
• 4" barrel
• 15+1 capacity

$473.99 In Stock

View Product - CZ-USA P-10 C

Why We Picked It - CZ-USA P-10 C

If a defensive-calibre handgun is the goal from the start, this is a forgiving, well-supported place to begin, with conventional controls and a grip shape that suits most hands.

Also worth knowing

• Striker-fired
• Tritium sights standard
• Optics-cut slide

What it does well

• Ships with tritium night sights standard, which most competitors charge extra for.
• Trigger and grip ergonomics are rated among the best in the striker-fired class by multiple independent reviewers.
• Factory optics cut and a genuinely comfortable grip shape suit a wide range of hand sizes.

Tradeoffs to consider

• The aggressive grip stippling is polarizing — some reviewers find it abrasive over a long range session.
• Holster and accessory selection is smaller than the Glock or Smith & Wesson ecosystems.
• No optic is included, so a red dot is a separate purchase.

Talk It Through With Us - CZ-USA P-10 C

Where pricing and availability are shown, they change frequently and are current at the moment this page loaded. Picks marked "Ask FFF About This Pick" show no pricing or availability, because we will not state either until we have confirmed it with you.