How effective are .22lr training pistols for gaining skill?

[AKguy1985]

“Jerkin’ the gherkin” doesn’t actually prepare ya to be with a woman

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[ssgrock3]

Same here. Because the recoil is different, 22 does not help if your issue is anticipation or flinch (pushing down/forward).

I will often do dry fire practice at the firing line with centerfire guns, which helps a lot more. 10 dry fire shots until I can see that the sights don't budge, then 3 rounds into the gun and assess.

Also, I keep a copy of this printed out in my range bag to keep as reference. (I don't actually print this out to shoot at; my club provides targets and I just compare them against each other)

I keep a bunch of these in my shooting bag. I think .22's are a good way to practice, and to get trigger time. Work on form, drawing and firing, firing on the move and so on. Though I do that with a shadow.