I shoot much more frequently because I have my .22 (CZ75 Kadet) than if I only shot my 9mm (CZSP01 Phantom), mainly due to the expense. I do all my dry firing practice, however, with the 9mm, so I can still keep that fresh in my memory, and anyway I get enough live ammo practice with the .22. As a result, I am improving with both, shooting more, and spending less.
Practicing With .22LR Handgun
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doc6798
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When it comes to pratice what could be better than a 22. Just think shoot all day for under $20.00. I have a S&W 500, and 460. When I shoot those I want to make sure I'm not just practing, but hitting something. At allmost $3.00 plus a shot you want to make them count. Keep in mind I only shoot paper. I have never hunted. Doc6798
IcemanUnlimited
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Well I am now trying to get a hold of one by trade. Check it out here - http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=586461
Edit: forgot it's in my signature already.. LOL
Edit: forgot it's in my signature already.. LOL
bigalexe
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As a Rifle shooter that bought a 12ga Slug Gun I next acquired a 22lr bolt-action in order to allow practice that didn't cause bruises after 15-20 rounds.
I found that shooting anywhere from 30 to 70 rounds of 22lr (Per Outing) at least once a week all summer made a huge improvement in my skill with all guns. I was quite happy when I made a 1" group of 3 shots @ 100 yards the first time I ever shot a .308 at the end of the summer. Now with a pistol I would say try to get through more ammunition than that but shooting a bolt-action that makes tiny groups the shooting is slow, I had to get up a new target every 30 rounds.
I found that shooting anywhere from 30 to 70 rounds of 22lr (Per Outing) at least once a week all summer made a huge improvement in my skill with all guns. I was quite happy when I made a 1" group of 3 shots @ 100 yards the first time I ever shot a .308 at the end of the summer. Now with a pistol I would say try to get through more ammunition than that but shooting a bolt-action that makes tiny groups the shooting is slow, I had to get up a new target every 30 rounds.
BCRider
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I'll echo the advantages that have already been said. My own experience was and still is that .22 is excellent for a lot of training.
BUT!.... There is ONE downside where .22 does not compare to your center fire. And that is in the area of fast multiple shots taken on target. For that sort of practice where you want to put quickly timed double taps or more shots in one target in short time you must use your center fire gun that you'll be using the most for this sort of shooting. That's because you need to work with the timing of the recoil to get the optimum fire rate where you know the gun has returned to the original pre-shot point and you pull the trigger again without really looking at the sights. For this sort of practice the .22 will only teach you to shoot the .22.
But for all other forms of practice from learning to kill a flinch to just basic grip and trigger finger placement for accuracy and using the sights for good accuracy and a host of other very valid practice items you just can't beat a good .22.... which may explain why I've got three .22 semis I like to shoot and three .22 revolvers that all get used on a regular basis in between magazines or cylinders of my center fire guns when I'm not actually practicing for double taps to go with my IPSC and IDPA shooting or if I'm not actually at one of the practice sessions for these events where we are shooting in the same format as a real match.
BUT!.... There is ONE downside where .22 does not compare to your center fire. And that is in the area of fast multiple shots taken on target. For that sort of practice where you want to put quickly timed double taps or more shots in one target in short time you must use your center fire gun that you'll be using the most for this sort of shooting. That's because you need to work with the timing of the recoil to get the optimum fire rate where you know the gun has returned to the original pre-shot point and you pull the trigger again without really looking at the sights. For this sort of practice the .22 will only teach you to shoot the .22.
But for all other forms of practice from learning to kill a flinch to just basic grip and trigger finger placement for accuracy and using the sights for good accuracy and a host of other very valid practice items you just can't beat a good .22.... which may explain why I've got three .22 semis I like to shoot and three .22 revolvers that all get used on a regular basis in between magazines or cylinders of my center fire guns when I'm not actually practicing for double taps to go with my IPSC and IDPA shooting or if I'm not actually at one of the practice sessions for these events where we are shooting in the same format as a real match.
dmazur
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I'm another one with a .22 conversion kit for a 1911. Ciener even made one with a Commander-length barrel, so the sight radius didn't change.
Same grip, same trigger pull, same draw from holster. (IDPA practice).
Yes, the weight and recoil are not the same, but I find it still helps.
(And not to hijack the thread, but I find a lasergrip also helps with practice, especially dry-firing with the laser to show where the POI would be.)
Same grip, same trigger pull, same draw from holster. (IDPA practice).
Yes, the weight and recoil are not the same, but I find it still helps.
(And not to hijack the thread, but I find a lasergrip also helps with practice, especially dry-firing with the laser to show where the POI would be.)
Chris Rhines
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Training with a .22LR handgun can certainly be useful, but you have to do it correctly. http://pistol-training.com/articles/22-training-pistols-pros-cons
I suggest starting a practice session with some speed drills (Bill Drills, 2x3 drills) with the centerfire pistol, then switching to the .22LR for the bulk of your practice. Finally, finish up with some accuracy shooting with the centerfire pistol, to get your brain re-acquainted with the heavier recoil and muzzle tracking.
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I suggest starting a practice session with some speed drills (Bill Drills, 2x3 drills) with the centerfire pistol, then switching to the .22LR for the bulk of your practice. Finally, finish up with some accuracy shooting with the centerfire pistol, to get your brain re-acquainted with the heavier recoil and muzzle tracking.
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