Description
There is something refreshing about a gun that does one thing and does it well. The Crickett Adult Pistol from Keystone Sporting Arms is a manual-cocking, single-shot bolt action chambered in .22 LR, and it will also happily run .22 Short and .22 Long. That flexibility, paired with a 10.5 inch stainless steel barrel that comes threaded from the factory with a protector cap, makes this thing an absolute natural for suppressed shooting. Bolt actions are about as quiet as a rimfire host gets, and folks who run cans on this pistol tend to come away grinning.
Why the Crickett Adult Pistol Earns Its Spot
The single-shot design forces you to slow down and make each trigger press matter, which is exactly why these pistols show up at small bore silhouette matches and in the hands of people teaching new marksmen the fundamentals. The manual cocking knob means the pistol only gets ready to fire when you decide it is, and the rebounding firing pin safety automatically blocks the pin to prevent an unintended discharge. Keystone also added their EZ Load feed ramp to the .22 LR models, so dropping a round into the chamber is quick and fumble-free, even with cold fingers.
Sights, Rail, and Real-World Handling
Williams Fire Sights come standard, with a fiber optic front and an adjustable rear that pick up light nicely and get you on target fast. If you want to mount a bipod or light, the integrated Picatinny accessory rail has you covered. At around 2.5 pounds with a 17.5 inch overall length and a black synthetic stock, it carries easily on a hike, rides fine behind the truck seat, and shrugs off weather thanks to the stainless finish.
The Crickett KSA696 in a Nutshell
This is a plinker, a trainer, a pest-control tool, and a genuinely fun range gun all in one simple package, and Keystone backs it with a lifetime warranty. For the money, it is hard to find a threaded-barrel rimfire pistol this straightforward and this enjoyable to shoot.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Keystone Sporting Arms (Crickett)
- Model Number (MPN): KSA696
- UPC: 611613006961
- Caliber: .22 LR (also fires .22 Short and .22 Long)
- Action: Single-Shot Bolt Action, Manual Cocking
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Barrel Length: 10.5 in, Threaded with Protector Cap
- Barrel/Metal Finish: Stainless Steel
- Overall Length: 17.5 in
- Weight: Approx. 2.5 lbs
- Stock: Black Synthetic
- Sights: Williams Fire Sights, Fiber Optic Front, Adjustable Rear
- Accessory Rail: Integrated Picatinny Rail
- Safety: Rebounding Firing Pin, Automatically Blocked
- Loading: EZ Load Feed Ramp
What’s Included
- Crickett Adult Pistol KSA696
- Thread protector cap
- Operator's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Crickett Adult Pistol suppressor ready?
Yes, the 10.5 inch stainless barrel comes threaded from the factory and ships with a protector cap installed. Since it is a closed-bolt, single-shot action, there is no action noise or ejection port blast to deal with, which makes it one of the quietest rimfire hosts you can put a can on. Just spin off the cap, thread on your suppressor, and enjoy.
Can the KSA696 shoot ammo other than .22 LR?
It sure can. Because it is a single-shot bolt action with no magazine to feed, it will run .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 LR in both standard and high velocity loadings. That makes it a great match for quiet subsonic and low-noise loads that struggle to cycle semi-autos.
Can I mount an optic or accessories on the Crickett Adult Pistol?
It comes with an integrated Picatinny accessory rail, which is handy for a bipod or light. Out of the box you get Williams Fire Sights with a fiber optic front and an adjustable rear, and they are genuinely good metal sights that most people find plenty precise for plinking and small game work.
How does the manual cocking system work on this pistol?
After you chamber a round and close the bolt, the pistol still will not fire until you pull the metal cocking knob at the rear of the bolt. On top of that, the rebounding firing pin is automatically blocked to help prevent an unintended discharge. It is a simple, deliberate system that makes this a popular choice for training new marksmen.





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