I have a .22LR Ruger target pistol I'm itching to practice with. It's definitely the cheapest ammo of any handgun I own, and it's a joy to handle. I'm very rusty on my shooting and I need to practice (a lot).
I'm still debating between the 9x18 semi-auto and the .375 mag revolver for my actual defense gun. I know that those will both handle a lot differently than the .22, but ammo is more expensive. I understand that the best practice is with the real thing but budget is a real concern to me.
Does practice with a pistol - any pistol - translate to other guns? If I get better at shooting with the .22, will I (in theory) be better with the other guns. I don't expect that I would pick them up and be as comfortable and accurate as I would be with the .22, but surely some of the skill learned crosses over?
Thanks for all of your help and advice!
I'm still debating between the 9x18 semi-auto and the .375 mag revolver for my actual defense gun. I know that those will both handle a lot differently than the .22, but ammo is more expensive. I understand that the best practice is with the real thing but budget is a real concern to me.
Does practice with a pistol - any pistol - translate to other guns? If I get better at shooting with the .22, will I (in theory) be better with the other guns. I don't expect that I would pick them up and be as comfortable and accurate as I would be with the .22, but surely some of the skill learned crosses over?
Thanks for all of your help and advice!