practicing with 22lr pistols

[NC_DAVE]

Can practicing with a .22lr pistol really improve your accuracy with larger caliber pistols? If so then how? (grip, trigger pull)

[Cerberus]

It will help with the marksmanship aspect of it, ie sight allignment, sight picture, trigger control etc. Will it help you with training on the particular handgun you are using? Only if you are using a .22 version of your carry gun.

[Army Chief]

Yes, but ...

As a rule, you can definitely work on trigger control and sight alignment, both of which are essential to making hits.

The downside is that flinching, or the involuntary anticipation of recoil, is much less of a factor with a rimfire pistol, so as you transfer your new skills back to a major caliber handgun, you'll need to apply some very conscious effort to maintaining the fundamentals (and using a correct grip) as you add recoil management back into the mix.

AC

[NC_DAVE]

Would you say it is worth the money and time to invest in a .22lr pistol if you wish to improve your pistol shooting.

I am wondering because my pistol seems to have gotten worse over the last two years. I have shot the crap out of it with no improvement. So Iguess my theory was get back to basics you could say.

[Hizzie]

Dave,

Sounds like you need professional instruction more than anything. Very few of us would NOT benefit from professional training.

[tony413]

if you are shooting a lot and continuing to see little or no improve then that means you are doing something wrong an have developed a habit. try video taping yourself and review it. if that fails seek profession instruction.

also if your primary gun offers a .22lr conversion kit buy that before changing to a completely different gun. practicing with the same exact gun in a lower caliber is more idea.

[Apollo11]

Would you say it is worth the money and time to invest in a .22lr pistol if you wish to improve your pistol shooting.

I am wondering because my pistol seems to have gotten worse over the last two years. I have shot the crap out of it with no improvement. So Iguess my theory was get back to basics you could say.

Dave,

Sounds like you need professional instruction more than anything. Very few of us would NOT benefit from professional training.

I agree that a good class or two would be your best bet. There is a huge difference between shooting a ton, and having focused training sessions with goals and standards. I'd look up some drills on pistol-training.com and look up some good classes.

I own a 22 for FUN plinking, not training. Sometimes it's just fun to shoot cans, and spinners with a 22. I also use it to introduce new shooters to a handgun.

Good luck.

[NC_DAVE]

I would like professional training put I can't find any in my area that would help point me in the right direction to correct my problem. Most training I have looked into was either offered as I have never fired a gun class or are more advanced classes where I may not get the help I need. I also feel I would just hold the class up, in a more advanced class.

[NC_DAVE]

I have gotten a small amount of training with my LE agency, but it has not helped me. I do not intend to wait for more to be provided, because that may never happen. The reason why I asked about the .22lr was because one of the range masters suggested I try it.

[warpedcamshaft]

If you have any interest in some type of competition shooting, the pressure of a competition may help you get past your plateau.

It may help you to apply your training under a little bit more stress.