Low Cost Training for Life! - #2A
Can a .22LR Trainer Translate to a Centerfire Firearm?
Since I was teethed on 1911s, my own personal choice is an inexpensive GSG 1911 in 22LR. Cheaper and more dependable than the old Colt Ace, it’s a lot more fun than my old dry-fire routine. It also translated well into my competition practice - DD
Ammo isn’t getting cheaper. With Winchester announcing price increases coming in January, it does not look like we’ll ever see those eight-dollar boxes of 9mm again. Rimfire ammo still remains fairly cheap, and a lot of folks turn to rimfire rifles and handguns to scratch that shooting itch. With that idea in mind, I wanted to ask the question: can skills learned on a.22LR trainer translate to shooting a centerfire firearm?
A .22LR trainer is a rifle or pistol designed to resemble and handle in a way similar to that of a centerfire firearm. Dedicated .22LRs like the Ruger Mk series are great for lots of practice and training, but I wouldn’t consider those to be .22LR trainers. Guns like the S&W M&P 15-22, the Taurus TX-22, Sig Sauer P322, and numerous conversion kits.
They don’t have to match a weapon perfectly but should be close enough. My headline is asking a question, but I think we know the answer. Any practice with a firearm is beneficial to firearm skills. If you train in anyway you’ll be better. My question really should be how much do .22LR trainers translate?…