I'm sitting here with some cash burning a hole and I would like to get a .22lr pistol and a carry gun that are similar. That is why I am considering the M&P pistols in .22 and 9mm (compact), respectively.
I will be practicing with the carry gun often, but more practice is better and more is reasonably priced with a .22. Other than practice and training, I would like to use the .22 for plinking and teaching my kids (4 kids, ages 7-15). The 15 year old is a very proficient rifle shooter and has shot handguns several times, the rest are ready to move on from air to gunpowder.
So, here are my questions:
1. General impressions of these guns?
2. Is the M&P .22 too large for smaller hands? (I suppose the best answer is to have the 7 year old with me at the store next time)
3. How is the 9c as a CCW?
4. How is the 9c for just blasting away at plates informally?
5. Is the .22 reliable with a variety of ammo?
6. What else do I need to know about these?
Thanks for the input.
I will be practicing with the carry gun often, but more practice is better and more is reasonably priced with a .22. Other than practice and training, I would like to use the .22 for plinking and teaching my kids (4 kids, ages 7-15). The 15 year old is a very proficient rifle shooter and has shot handguns several times, the rest are ready to move on from air to gunpowder.
So, here are my questions:
1. General impressions of these guns?
2. Is the M&P .22 too large for smaller hands? (I suppose the best answer is to have the 7 year old with me at the store next time)
3. How is the 9c as a CCW?
4. How is the 9c for just blasting away at plates informally?
5. Is the .22 reliable with a variety of ammo?
6. What else do I need to know about these?
Thanks for the input.
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