The Crickett My First Rifle Gen 2, model KSA2243, is a single shot bolt action rifle chambered in .22 LR with a 16.13-inch stainless steel barrel and a blued receiver. It has a desert tan synthetic stock and is sized for youth right-hand shooters. The rifle is chambered for .22 Short, Long, and LR cartridges. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Keystone Arms 
• Model: Crickett My First Rifle Gen 2 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Barrel Length: 16.13" 
• Color/Finish: Desert Tan Synthetic Stock, Blued Receiver, Stainless Barrel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Single shot bolt action configuration 
• 16.13-inch stainless steel barrel with blued receiver 
• Desert tan synthetic stock 
• Youth right-hand sizing 
• Chambered for .22 Short, Long, and LR

The Crickett My First Rifle is a common recommendation for introducing young shooters to bolt action fundamentals. Parents note the youth sizing fits smaller frames well, and the single shot design forces deliberate shooting habits rather than rapid fire. The desert tan synthetic stock is durable and holds up to outdoor use.

The Gen 2 update gets positive reception from those who owned the earlier version. The blued receiver and stainless barrel combination is a practical pairing that some owners appreciate for maintenance purposes. A minority of buyers find the trigger heavier than they'd prefer for youth instruction, though this is typical for entry-level training rifles.

For the price, the Crickett is considered solid by most buyers. Those who invest in basic trigger maintenance find it performs well. The primary audience is parents, and most report a positive first experience with the platform for their children.