The Crickett My First Rifle Gen2 is a bolt-action single-shot rimfire rifle chambered in .22 LR with a 16.10-inch blued barrel and 1-round capacity. It has a synthetic stock finished in blue with gold webbing. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optic mounting. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Crickett 
• Model: My First Rifle Gen2 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 1rd 
• Barrel Length: 16.10 inches 
• Color/Finish: Blue w/Gold Webbing / Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16.10-inch blued single-shot barrel 
• Synthetic stock in blue with gold webbing pattern 
• Drilled and tapped receiver for optic mounting 
• Gen2 platform update over the original design

Parents who buy the Crickett My First Rifle Gen2 consistently point to the single-shot design as the main reason for choosing it. The requirement to manually chamber each round builds deliberate habits early, and most owners see that as a teaching tool rather than a limitation. The compact dimensions fit younger shooters without modification.

The blue and gold webbing stock generates genuine enthusiasm from kids, which translates to more time at the range without prompting. The 16.10-inch barrel keeps the overall length manageable. Some parents note the trigger pull is heavier than ideal for teaching proper technique, and a few mention that accuracy work gets easier once the shooter builds enough hand strength.

The Gen2 version is seen as a meaningful improvement over the original Crickett. Value is consistently described as fair for what is delivered. The My First Rifle does eventually get outgrown, and buyers who plan ahead sometimes wish there was more room to grow within the same platform.