22lr versions of your carry gun for training.
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Steve CT
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My Dan Wesson 722 is the exact size, weight, and functional practice partner for my Dan Wesson 715. Both are in 4VH barrel configuration, six shot, adjustable sights. Same holster, DA/SA action, grip size ....
I also recently picked up a Ruger SR22, DA/SA, slide mounted de-cocking safety, functionally identical to the house gun, S&W Model 59
I also recently picked up a Ruger SR22, DA/SA, slide mounted de-cocking safety, functionally identical to the house gun, S&W Model 59
Steve,
You've got the good set my friend everything but recoil is exactly the same! I've got the .357 half still but traded the 722 for something I just had to have that I can't even remember anymore, dang I miss that revolver. Smith made a set on K frames that were the same but were.22 & .38 calibers I believe...very nice pair as well.
You've got the good set my friend everything but recoil is exactly the same! I've got the .357 half still but traded the 722 for something I just had to have that I can't even remember anymore, dang I miss that revolver. Smith made a set on K frames that were the same but were.22 & .38 calibers I believe...very nice pair as well.
isaidme
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M&P22 is the perfect trainer for my M&P45
bigfatdave
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A .22 will train you on everything but the recoil, and save money.
Trigger time is almost always a good thing.
Even an airsoft replica of your chosen defensive weapon will help in practice for quick&dirty draw&fire on torso-sized targets, and be safer for you to practice your draw with until you have it ingrained into muscle memory. (safer for the neighbors if you insist on draw&fire practice at home, too!)
Obviously you can't do all your defensive training with a .22lr replica or "close enough" gun, but you can hone your; grip, sights, trigger press, draw, follow-through, and safe holstering with a crummy airsoft, a .22lr gun would be an improvement over that, and would let you focus on the recoil-related aspects when shooting the more expensive centerfire ammunition (that would be recoil control and follow-up shots, mostly)
Trigger time is almost always a good thing.
Even an airsoft replica of your chosen defensive weapon will help in practice for quick&dirty draw&fire on torso-sized targets, and be safer for you to practice your draw with until you have it ingrained into muscle memory. (safer for the neighbors if you insist on draw&fire practice at home, too!)
Obviously you can't do all your defensive training with a .22lr replica or "close enough" gun, but you can hone your; grip, sights, trigger press, draw, follow-through, and safe holstering with a crummy airsoft, a .22lr gun would be an improvement over that, and would let you focus on the recoil-related aspects when shooting the more expensive centerfire ammunition (that would be recoil control and follow-up shots, mostly)
Carl Levitian
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Smith and Wesson model 63 stands in for my Smith and Wesson model 60.
I'm planning on getting a Ruger LCR pair in .22 and .38.
I'm planning on getting a Ruger LCR pair in .22 and .38.
thesecond
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RW: not yet mentioned, you'd be looking for the Taurus 94 .22 lr (18 oz.) to complete your training/carry pair. Does the weight sound about right?
Smith and Wesson had been doing this for a long time, and I still don't think they're actively marketing this concept, but folks here (and at other forums) know.
Others not yet mentioned ....
Smith and Wesson 43c (airweight centennial/enclosed hammer DAO-only .22 lr) and 442/642 (airweight centennial/enclosed hammer DAO-only) at just under 15 oz. Probably a $900 combo, with the .22 version costing more than the .38 +P.
For a few bills more, and 4 oz. less, Smith and Wesson 317 (airlite chief's/exposed hammer .22lr) and 337/360 (airlite chief's/exposed hammer .38 and .38/.357, respectively).
The all-steel pairs mentioned previously in the thread actually cost more, due to scarcity of the .22s. Beautiful guns, they don't last long on the shelf (used pre-lock .22 steel j-frames).
Smith and Wesson had been doing this for a long time, and I still don't think they're actively marketing this concept, but folks here (and at other forums) know.
Others not yet mentioned ....
Smith and Wesson 43c (airweight centennial/enclosed hammer DAO-only .22 lr) and 442/642 (airweight centennial/enclosed hammer DAO-only) at just under 15 oz. Probably a $900 combo, with the .22 version costing more than the .38 +P.
For a few bills more, and 4 oz. less, Smith and Wesson 317 (airlite chief's/exposed hammer .22lr) and 337/360 (airlite chief's/exposed hammer .38 and .38/.357, respectively).
The all-steel pairs mentioned previously in the thread actually cost more, due to scarcity of the .22s. Beautiful guns, they don't last long on the shelf (used pre-lock .22 steel j-frames).
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