SMITH & WESSON M&P 22X

The Smith & Wesson M&P 22X is what you hand a new shooter and still want to steal back after a mag or two. Full-size feel, slim grip, and a flat-faced trigger make it easy to run fast, while the optics-ready slide (RMSc pattern) and bright fiber-optic front sight keep it quick on target. Best part? 20+1 rounds of .22 LR means more shooting and less loading—plus it typically ships with two 20-round mags.

Cheap ammo, big grin.