.22lr training guns

**scruff** · March 11th, 2013, 11:47 PM

I picked up a used .22lr Sig P229 w/SRT trigger last year on a whim, and I'm really thankful now that I have it. I bought the 9mm conversion kit right after the panic started. Now, I'm practicing more with that than anything else, shooting a bunch of .22 and then finishing up with a little 9mm each time.

Just wondering, with ammo prices out of control, how many of you are training more often with rimfire? And what are your favorite .22lr training guns?

**Andrew6791** · March 11th, 2013, 11:55 PM

My favorite rimfire is my father's Mitchell arms .22 target pistol. The thing is damn accurate at 50 yards

**Bellerophon** · March 12th, 2013, 10:56 AM

Smith and Wesson makes the 22-A series target pistols. I'm a fan for the price and reliability. The plastic recoil spacer tends to wear every two thousand rounds or so however Smith and Wesson will replace them for a small fee or Brownells has them.

I recently purchased a 22-A1 with the 5" Bull Barell. I've been nothing but pleased with the performance up to 25 Yards. Havent really gotten it out farther yet but like most .22 pistols its picky on ammo. Generally if I use hi-velocity at about or over 1200 F.P.S. the gun will cycle better.

**slinkwc2k** · March 12th, 2013, 11:04 AM

I can't train with shit because I can't find ammo for shit!

**RXM** · March 12th, 2013, 11:05 AM

I've always trained on the .22 LR to supplement training on the regular calibers. In addition to that, I use a LaserLyte system at home to practice drawing from the holster and sight alignment. Found these guys at SHOT Show and I was sold as soon as I demoed their product.

I recommend the following system to folks to practice their draw, grip, sight alignment, and trigger control - the only thing missing is recoil management.

LT-PRO: http://www.laserlyte.com/products/lt-pro

Reaction time targets: http://www.laserlyte.com/products/tlb-rt

These guys also have an outstanding customer service. I've had to return a product to them and they sent me a new one with a free pack of replacement batters, a hand written note, and free ship back to me.

**Doomtrooper** · March 12th, 2013, 11:06 AM

Ruger 10/22 and Federal lightning 40grain works for me...

**arrrrgh15** · March 12th, 2013, 11:14 AM

I run a 22 conversion kit in my AR15s

I have a tac sol 22lr conversion kit for my Glock22

I have a very nice bolt action remington 504T set up almost identical to my long range bolt gun.

I run a suppressor for all of the above which allows me to practice quietly.

**Shawn.L** · March 14th, 2013, 02:16 PM

Ive gotten A LOT of good use out of my AA G17 kit and my S&W 15-22 .

You just have to structure the skills your practicing right and be cognizant of the limitations and advantages.

**ALS** · March 14th, 2013, 07:41 PM

I've always pulled the Mark I Ruger Bull Barrel out to practice with when I haven't been at the range for a while. .22's are a whole lot cheaper to shoot to get rid of any bad habits and get you back into the swing of things. Nothing worse than blowing through a box of 9 mm or .45 "trying" to put them in the center bull after being away from the range for a few months.

Back in November I picked up a Mossberg 144 heavy barreled bolt action .22 for rifle practice at 50 yards. Then last month I picked up a Remington Varmint .223 bolt action for 100 - 300 yard practice.

Both guns are a whole lot cheaper to practice with than a .308.