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lee n. field · July 16, 2012, 09:21 PM

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Any recommendations on a good 'training' pistol (so to speak)?

Go with the classic -- Ruger Mark I/II/II or 22/45.

Achilles11B · July 16, 2012, 11:09 PM

Pulled the trigger on a S&W M&P .22. Cleaned it and took it to the range today, great pistol. I was able to tune up my grip and trigger squeeze a bit and the results were promising. Now I just need to get the grip and trigger squeeze to be second nature and I'll be on my way. Aaron, thanks again for the link.

g.willikers · July 17, 2012, 04:53 PM

Dinna know that - the existence of the M&P in .22.
Hmm, you guys are gonna' make me spend money.
Don't forget pellet pistols, for trigger time, without even leaving home.
Umarex makes some really good CO2 powered blowback ones, in .177 pellets, with about the same accuracy and recoil as a .22.
They're about $100 from online sellers, like pyramydair.com.
http://www.pyramydair.com/search-res...9264D8B1.app02

Mayor Al · July 17, 2012, 07:53 PM

I must admit I enjoy shooting spinner targets with my S & W Model 22A semi-auto. Relatively inexpensive, and easy to handle PLUS very accurate with decent ammo.

For a 22 revolver, I have several, but am fast growing to appreciate my Taurus 990, built with the same weight and feel as the bigger caliber "Tracker" guns, this 22 is also an easy shooter with excellent accuracy.

Here's the S&W Model 22A

And here is the Taurus 990. Heavy but a real fine shooter.

Achilles11B · July 18, 2012, 02:06 AM

Mayor Al, nice pics of nice pistols.

The dealer at the LGS told me to use CCI Mini Mags, which works great because that's what my Savage .22 prefers as well. I ran about 150-some-odd rounds through the pistol Monday and it ate them right up with some decent groupings to boot.

July 16, 2012, 11:09 PM	#27
Achilles11B Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Posts: 584	Pulled the trigger on a S&W M&P .22. Cleaned it and took it to the range today, great pistol. I was able to tune up my grip and trigger squeeze a bit and the results were promising. Now I just need to get the grip and trigger squeeze to be second nature and I'll be on my way. Aaron, thanks again for the link. __________________ Good equipment will never be a substitute for good training.

July 17, 2012, 04:53 PM	#28
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 2,544	Dinna know that - the existence of the M&P in .22. Hmm, you guys are gonna' make me spend money. Don't forget pellet pistols, for trigger time, without even leaving home. Umarex makes some really good CO2 powered blowback ones, in .177 pellets, with about the same accuracy and recoil as a .22. They're about $100 from online sellers, like pyramydair.com. http://www.pyramydair.com/search-res...9264D8B1.app02 __________________ Lock the doors, they're coming in the windows.

July 17, 2012, 07:53 PM	#29
Mayor Al Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Southern Indiana, Near Louisville. Posts: 206	I must admit I enjoy shooting spinner targets with my S & W Model 22A semi-auto. Relatively inexpensive, and easy to handle PLUS very accurate with decent ammo. For a 22 revolver, I have several, but am fast growing to appreciate my Taurus 990, built with the same weight and feel as the bigger caliber "Tracker" guns, this 22 is also an easy shooter with excellent accuracy. Here's the S&W Model 22A And here is the Taurus 990. Heavy but a real fine shooter. Last edited by Mayor Al; July 17, 2012 at 08:19 PM.

July 18, 2012, 02:06 AM	#30
Achilles11B Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Posts: 584	Mayor Al, nice pics of nice pistols. The dealer at the LGS told me to use CCI Mini Mags, which works great because that's what my Savage .22 prefers as well. I ran about 150-some-odd rounds through the pistol Monday and it ate them right up with some decent groupings to boot. __________________ Good equipment will never be a substitute for good training.