99% of the reason I'm considering these two options is just looking for something fun to plink at the range with. Something that the Mrs can have fun with and learn on too. The other 1% is because I'd want my wife to have access to something "scary" looking in a teotwawki situation. Silly I know, but there you have it....
M&P 15-22:
S&W M&P15-22 Semi Auto Rifle .22 LR 16" Barrel 25 Rounds Magpul MOE Grip Black and Faded Dark Earth Finish 811035
Pros:
Will sorta teach my wife the ar battery of arms.
Good practice rifle? (If ammo ever normalizes)
Looks similar to my ar.
Reliable and accurate according to the interwebs.
I trust S&W.
Cons:
Expensive for a .22lr IMO.
I know it's polymer, but it might still be too heavy for the Mrs.
GSG 522 SD
GSG-522 SD Semi Automatic Rifle .22 Long Rifle 16.25" Barrel with Fake Suppressor 22 Rounds Synthetic Stock Black Finish 522SDLB22
Pros:
Looks cool.
My 4'11" wife might like the relatively smaller size.
Cons:
Not too sure about reliability or accuracy.
Fake suppressor is kinda nerdy.
M&P 15-22:
S&W M&P15-22 Semi Auto Rifle .22 LR 16" Barrel 25 Rounds Magpul MOE Grip Black and Faded Dark Earth Finish 811035
Pros:
Will sorta teach my wife the ar battery of arms.
Good practice rifle? (If ammo ever normalizes)
Looks similar to my ar.
Reliable and accurate according to the interwebs.
I trust S&W.
Cons:
Expensive for a .22lr IMO.
I know it's polymer, but it might still be too heavy for the Mrs.
GSG 522 SD
GSG-522 SD Semi Automatic Rifle .22 Long Rifle 16.25" Barrel with Fake Suppressor 22 Rounds Synthetic Stock Black Finish 522SDLB22
Pros:
Looks cool.
My 4'11" wife might like the relatively smaller size.
Cons:
Not too sure about reliability or accuracy.
Fake suppressor is kinda nerdy.