Need a recommendation for a .22 LR striker-fired pistol that is not full-size
Posted by DashMcGee@reddit | Firearms | View on Reddit | 10 comments
I am having issues with red dot fundamentals and got a .22 1911. The problem is that I am a good shot with a 1911, but not so good with my Sig P365. I think a good practice .22 with a reflex will help me learn the fundamentals while also giving me a cheap day at the range. The guys at the range recommend a Taurus TX22 or a Glock 44. Those are both larger than what I want. I looked at a small Beretta, and the problem with it is that the trigger was so good that it would not resemble the feel of most strikers, and therefore would not help with fundamentals.
Any thoughts? PS I am going to take a red dot class and have the instructor help me. He already gave me guidance, but it involves lining up the rear sights with the dot. The rear sights are very hard to see because they are covered by the glass.
Of course, one option is to spend the money on 9mm ammo and practice more, but then I won't get to buy a new gun.
Jupitor13@reddit
Are you able to shoot the e365 without the dot? Maybe it’s not the optics?
I’d change sites before buying another gun. Get the 365 sorted first.
Outrageous_Lion8966@reddit
Taurus TX22 is great. Love shooting it. My kids love it more.
Sounds like you’re just having an issue controlling recoil. Going from a 1911 chambered in 22 to a tiny little P365 chambered in 9mm is going to be a huge difference.
Go out and shoot more. Can’t learn to mitigate recoil without shooting. More you shoot and the more you learn your grip the better you’ll get.
DashMcGee@reddit (OP)
A big part of the problem is having a horrible time sighting it in in a way that works with the rear sights - I can’t see them. Part of the problem is that the range is dimly lit. I think it wise to train in lower light level but the whole experience is bad. I’m better with iron sights, but optics seem to be the way now.
Outrageous_Lion8966@reddit
If you’re using an optic you don’t need to see the iron sights. You don’t use the irons at all if you’re using a red dot. You just use the dot.
Now cowitness is a great thing to have, especially if it’s a carry gun, but it’s not entirely necessary.
DashMcGee@reddit (OP)
An instructor at the range told me to line up the dot with the rear sights. I tried just shooting at the dot but it moves around a lot. A laser might be better for me. Any insights on laser vs reflex?
Sliced_Orange1@reddit
Would that work? Yeah, it probably would, but not very well. I think the instructor may have been recommending that to find the dot, which can be tricky if you're new to using dots or aren't familiar with them, because if a dot is properly zeroed it should line up with the front sight.
When using a red dot, you focus on the target (not the dot itself, and ignoring the sights completely) and put the dot where you want the shot to go. Wherever that dot is on your target is where the bullet will go.
Is your 365 chambered in 9mm or .380? If it's a 9mm, consider getting a .380 model because it'll be very similar but have much less recoil, making it easier to train/learn with.
Outrageous_Lion8966@reddit
That instructor might be telling you that to get you in the ballpark on paper, but that’s wrong. When using a dot you don’t use your irons at all. It’s just the dot. And you don’t even look at the dot. Your target focused, and you just overlay the dot on the target.
Honestly I’d go on YouTube and start watching videos. There’s probably 500,000 videos on how to shoot with a red dot. It takes practice and repetition.
DayManFOTNightMan@reddit
I have the S&W m&p 22 and it’s been fantastic.
DashMcGee@reddit (OP)
I do love my M&P in .45… maybe it’s lonely and needs some company.
DayManFOTNightMan@reddit
I’ve been really happy with mine. It’s a crazy fun gun to shoot, and it’s a fixed barrel - so super easy to suppress.