Dedicated .22 gun vs .22 adapter for 9mm

[HastaLaVista]

Hello
I just started and got my restricted PAL recently,
now considering purchase of my first handgun .

I do like 22 lr guns I tried at the club I joined (Ruger Mark III,S&W 41)
and ( 9mm CZ Shadow, Glock 17, Springfield XD) which I tried at the club

I would like to learn basic handgun control skills and , depend on progress,
may be enroll in IPSC

I have been told that good .22 is "must have" for anybody who is serious
about target shooting and budget wise is much cheaper in compassing with
9mm

I check prices and looks like new
9 mm I mentioned ( are with $700-800)
.22 from $450 Ruger ( or Buckmark) up to $1250 S&W41

Right now I am considering getting new
CZ Shadow (800) and CZ .22 Adapter(600)
and allocating about $1500 (tax included)

I did talk to some more experienced people
and basically they told me to start with CZ or Glock
is a good idea

However when it comes to separate 22 or .22 adapter
it is like completely different opinions

So here are my questions:

1. Is it a good idea ?

9mm plus 22 adapter
vs
2 guns :.22 and 9mm

2. Should I consider used handguns
as well or for somebody inexperienced
as myself it is a bad idea?


I do realize it is very individual and would really appreciate
recommendations, pro and cons sharing your experience



.

 

[JBD]

I would say that if you are just trying to be proficient with a 9mm handgun then just buy the handgun that you like. Learn dryfiring and dryfire the s$it out of it. You will become more proficient, more efficiently than if you purchased an adapter or a dedicated 22.

If you enjoy shooting alot then buy a 22lr the rounds are inexpensive.

Bottom line is buy whatever you like and have fun.

 

[Grantmac]

I'm a big fan of the conversion slides. Lets me do holster work and a variety of other drills which really don't rely on recoil to be a good training aid.

Personally I think the CZ Shadown plus the Kadet kit is the way to go. I've got a G17 with a conversion and it shoots well, but the CZ is just slightly better for competition and the Kadet kits generally run awesome.

-Grant

 

[Blastattack]

2. Should I consider used handguns
as well or for somebody inexperienced
as myself it is a bad idea?

YES!

In my opinion, Used is by far the best way to go. Why waste $600 on a new pistol when you can get a slightly older model for $350? To me it seems silly to buy new when many people sell their "as new" equipment for less than retail.

 

[dizzy]

Man, there have been some outstanding deals on dedicated kadets, in the ee lately. If you buy used you could very likely have two cZ pistols for under your budget and will have the best of both worlds. I shoot a kadet and would recommend one to anyone, especially to a new shooter. I personally believe you will get more use out of two guns than a kit. Its nice to switch between the two at the range without switching over all the time

 

[TDC]

I'm a big fan of the conversion slides. Lets me do holster work and a variety of other drills which really don't rely on recoil to be a good training aid.

Personally I think the CZ Shadown plus the Kadet kit is the way to go. I've got a G17 with a conversion and it shoots well, but the CZ is just slightly better for competition and the Kadet kits generally run awesome.

-Grant

I agree. A cost effective rimfire conversion makes the transition much easier and saves on having multiple setups, provided you intend to compete.

TDC

 

[The ROC]

Hello

So here are my questions:

1. Is it a good idea ?

9mm plus 22 adapter
vs
2 guns :.22 and 9mm

2. Should I consider used handguns
as well or for somebody inexperienced
as myself it is a bad idea?


.

I own a CZ Shadow 9mm and use it for IPSC and I have the 22 Kadet Kit:

1 - Yes and No... For me: Yes because I use only one trigger system for two calibres and I like to maintain that. I only register the 9mm... the 22 kit is not registered with the CFO. For the No.. You can sell a 22 pistol much easier than selling the 22 kit. If your were trying to sell both the kit and the Shadow as a package deal BUT you had to part it out and the Shadow sold first than you're stuck with a 22 kit you can't use.

2 - Buy used with a friend who is experience with the pistol you are interested in because they will know that particular pistol well and will know what to look for and questions to ask especially if bought through CGN Exchange forum. If you're buying a used pistol advertised that its been or is used in action shooting sport events such as IPSC and IDPA then for sure you better have someone who also competes in IPSC or IDPA look over that pistol as it will be subjected to modifications and greater range time