I am a new shooter within the last two months as well and I went with a GSG 1911-22 and a CZ Shadow in 9mm. If I hadn't bought the GSG I'd be even more broke than I am at the moment given the amount of .22lr I've gone through. Like others have said there is .22 out there you just need to be on the prowl for it at all times and ready to buy when it comes up.
.22lr or not to .22lr thats the question
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I have found that it doesn't take long to get over the "wow" factor of the bigger bang calibers and realize that shooting 22lr is at least 90% to 95% as much fun. Especially so if you're just shooting paper targets. Someday maybe my mind will change if I get into IPSC or other action shooting sports, but I haven't got the time or money for that now.
I started with a .22 pistol and shot thousands of rounds , then got a 9mm and find myself going back to the .22 all the time. It's so much cheaper and I seem to get the same thrill out of shooting it as the 9! Also .22 isn't impossible to find I have kept a pretty steady stock over time and I'm always able to replenish what I shoot. Go for the .22!!
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While shooting I enjoy hitting what I aim at and reactive targets........ it doesn't seem to matter what caliber I'm shooting.
.22lr is great for cost per shot and also the lack of recoil allows a nice break from the bigger rounds.
If you do decide to get a .22lr, get a "Real" one....... the fake one's suck.....
A nice double action .22lr revolver is probably the best choice if you want to develop a good strong and consistent long trigger pull finger!
Plus you don't have to pick up all the shells you will be firing.
.22lr is great for cost per shot and also the lack of recoil allows a nice break from the bigger rounds.
If you do decide to get a .22lr, get a "Real" one....... the fake one's suck.....
A nice double action .22lr revolver is probably the best choice if you want to develop a good strong and consistent long trigger pull finger!
Plus you don't have to pick up all the shells you will be firing.
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I know this is gonna sound weird, but why not get a nice .22 revolver? They are always more accurate than a semi because the barrel is fixed. Plus they are WAY less "finicky" with .22 ammo than a semi. This is sound advice for times like these when you often have to shoot the ammo you can find on hand, rather than the ammo you would like to shoot. I have a decent Smith and Wesson 9 shot revolver in .22 and a Taurus revolver in .17HMR. Talk about fun with rimfires. Plus they never fail to fire, fail to eject, stovepipe or any other foolishness.
As said before, .45acp ammo is quite expensive for any kind of volume shooting. Not much off $30 a box, even at Canadian Tire. Unless you can find one of those deals like at Can Ammo where you get a pistol and a shyteload of ammo.
As said before, .45acp ammo is quite expensive for any kind of volume shooting. Not much off $30 a box, even at Canadian Tire. Unless you can find one of those deals like at Can Ammo where you get a pistol and a shyteload of ammo.
Another thing, a .22 is the perfect zombie gun. It's accurate and the low recoil makes for the fastest follow up shots in the apocylapse. Everyone knows that only a head shot will stop the undead, so a torso full of buckshot or splashing grey matter all over a city block is just a waste. Plus, you can carry your ammo in a bucket and shoot all day.
Yeah, a .22 is what you want.
Yeah, a .22 is what you want.
I would suggest that you get a .22 for sure and consider also getting the .45
.22's are more expensive than a couple of years ago but they are available & the price,
compared to .45's is still a lot less.
Norincos are made with very good steel, the holes are in the right places and they are inexpensive to buy.
Having done it a few times, I don't think it is very cost effective to get a Norinco .45 in order
to buy and add aftermarket parts. After spending a fair bit of money it is still a Norinco.
I would suggest looking for a good, used 1911 that comes with better sights, grips, controls etc.
.22's are more expensive than a couple of years ago but they are available & the price,
compared to .45's is still a lot less.
Norincos are made with very good steel, the holes are in the right places and they are inexpensive to buy.
Having done it a few times, I don't think it is very cost effective to get a Norinco .45 in order
to buy and add aftermarket parts. After spending a fair bit of money it is still a Norinco.
I would suggest looking for a good, used 1911 that comes with better sights, grips, controls etc.
