I too was faced with this delema a few years ago. However, I went a different route.
I chose the S&W 15/22.
It is light, Has an adjustable stock, and is optics ready.
Plus for my boys, the cool factor was through the roof!
Plus, dear old Dad can shoot it too.
JMO.
Burt2506
There aren't too many summer days when our cub mini doesn't get a tour around the garden.
And I'm 6'7" and 375...
It is my hands down favorite garden gun...
Cool is a matter of perspective...
