When I take someone to the range for their first taste of shooting, I bring one of my 9422 rifles. Because almost everyone has seen Western movies and TV shows, novices seem to instinctively know how to operate the rifle. Because my rifles are .22 Long Rifle, there is low noise and low recoil. People shooting for the first time are not intimidated by it. When I know that the time is coming for my final check out, the rifles will be going to someone very special to cherish, appreciate, and to shoot.