Semi-Autos with .22 kits?

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Hi, I'm looking into getting my RPAL, and I'm trying to figure out what to get for a first handgun. I would like to get something in 9mm, .40 or .45. I heard that shooting with a .22 first would help getting the basics down. Is this true? and are there common semis out there with .22 kits for them?

I have experience with :
M&P .40 - Really liked the feel and grip
Sig 226 9mm - Didn't really like the grip, bu was more accurate than the .40

And I've tested :
CZ-75 (I think) 9mm - Felt good, it's been a while though.
And a 1911-style in .45 - Liked that too :D
 
The only pistols with .22 kits that I'm aware of are the CZ-75, Glock 17 (maybe a couple more models?), and Kimber 1911s.
 
Or there is the Ruger 22/45 .22 pistol, similar in style to the 1911's. The Ruger is probably cheaper that some of the conversion kits for other pistols.

I started with a Glock 21, then a Sig 220 and then a Walther P22 and just ordered at Ruger 22/45. I really like shooting the .45's and even though I reload for them the .22's are so much cheaper to shoot.
 
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They run around $425 or so.
My first gun was a CZ85B with the Kadet (22LR) spare top end. Made by CZ so it fits, and works, perfectly.
I would recommend this as a great place to start.:D
 
Got the Ruger Mark III, 22/45. I would not say it feels anything like a 1911, though I do like it.

I have the CZ-75, and bought the Kadet conversion kit from Wolverine. Takes 30 seconds to convert from 9 mm to .22. It's great, I would do it again.
 
Colt 1911, .45acp, .400 CorBon, .22 LR. A very versatile choice

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I'm looking at conversion kits myself, but I always end up buying another complete .22...

Since you are just begininng in the sport, I think you should buy separate units in order to start yourself a collection...
 
I agree, I have a cz75 9mm with the kadet kit. For the price I should have just bought two guns. FWIW the kadet cycles flawlessly, is accurate, and mine eats whatever I feed it.
 
kits are good because they let you practice with cheaper ammo, sure might cost the same a ruger mkIII, but the ruger doesnt have the exact size controls and trigger as the gun you compete with
 
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