New RPAL

[Steve2121]

Pistol. Start 9mm. Build up.

[okshooter]

Would it make sense to get a .22lr pistol to get lots of practice? Or is it better to just buy a 9mm and practice with that (despite the higher cost of ammunition)? Assume that you don't have funds to buy pistols every few months.

[4n2t0]

Would it make sense to get a .22lr pistol to get lots of practice? Or is it better to just buy a 9mm and practice with that (despite the higher cost of ammunition)? Assume that you don't have funds to buy pistols every few months.

The key to getting better is practice! Whether that's accomplished with a .22 or a 9mm is a matter of personal choice. I would start with a 9mm and only get a .22 if you plan on shooting bullseye.

Remember, you only buy the firearm once but every time it goes bang = $$$.

[Beegwally]

My first was a CZ Shadow and I still love. You may also want to consider a handgun in .22 cuz you will want to shoot lots at first

[Matty308]

everyone says get a 22 but I never did and wouldn't recommend it unless that's what you want.. Shooting 22 is much much different then shooting 9mm or bigger. 22 has no recoil and is much easier to shoot. You might as well buy whatever you want and practice dry firing it ar home, basically the same as a 22 lol.

The only bonus is cheap ammo, if you can find it now.