The Crickett G2 (Gen2) is a single-shot bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 LR with a 16.1-inch stainless barrel. The stock is synthetic in a Desert Storm finish, and the overall configuration is compact by design. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Crickett 
• Model: G2 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 16.1 in 
• Color/Finish: Desert Storm, Stainless 
   

Detailed Features 

• Single-shot bolt-action configuration 
• 16.1-inch stainless barrel 
• Synthetic stock in Desert Storm finish 
• Gen2 platform (KSA2179) 
• Compact overall dimensions

The Crickett G2 is almost always purchased as a first rifle for a young or smaller-framed shooter, and owners in that role are generally satisfied. The single-shot format is seen as a deliberate safety and training feature rather than a limitation. Parents appreciate the manageable size and the .22 LR chamber for low-recoil practice.

The stainless barrel and synthetic stock get credit for being low-maintenance. Owners who take the G2 outdoors note it handles exposure well compared to wood-stocked alternatives. The Desert Storm finish holds up without much attention.

Adult owners who buy the G2 as a lightweight trail or pack rifle are more divided. The compact size works well for packability, but the single-shot mechanism frustrates shooters who want any kind of follow-up capability. The trigger is consistent with what Crickett offers across the line: serviceable, with a heavier pull than most adults prefer.