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  • Blaster229

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    You are right, you do need to address recoil but I liked to teach beginners safety and basics first then I would transition to either a 38 special or 9mm depending on the students preference. It is easier to control new shooters with a .22 than something that can jump out of their hands. ( and yes, I have seen this happen :D).

    I control the jump out of the hands safety issue by having them load only 1 round. No chance for another shot going off.

    But I never had that issue. I have them stand close to my left side and I fire the pistol. This kind of indoctrinates them to the muzzle flash/recoil without the fear of holding the pistol.

    Works fine for me and those it worked for :)
     

    Mark75H

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    I have found that not everyone wants to shoot centerfire. Most people are interested in self/home defense, but not ALL.
     

    Darkemp

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    Hello everyone I just starting in the world of shooting . I am taking private Basic classes from a NRA instructor I have been training shooting with a 22LR Glock what should I continue with the 380 or go straight to the 9mm any suggestions would be appreciated Thanks

    Many of us didn’t have anyone and just taught ourselves whether right or wrong. My first handgun was a .22lr, not having anyone didn’t help to learn it would hand grenade in my hand at a local range at one point (no injuries so I just packed up the remanents and left), and I eventually discovered 9mm by talking to the guys at Bart’s Sports World and picking an affordable option. Just stick with it and you’ll learn over time.
     

    John from MD

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    Many of us didn’t have anyone and just taught ourselves whether right or wrong. My first handgun was a .22lr, not having anyone didn’t help to learn it would hand grenade in my hand at a local range at one point (no injuries so I just packed up the remanents and left), and I eventually discovered 9mm by talking to the guys at Bart’s Sports World and picking an affordable option. Just stick with it and you’ll learn over time.

    If he survives. :innocent0
     

    Pinecone

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    You are right, you do need to address recoil but I liked to teach beginners safety and basics first then I would transition to either a 38 special or 9mm depending on the students preference. It is easier to control new shooters with a .22 than something that can jump out of their hands. ( and yes, I have seen this happen :D).

    Agreed.

    I have them run only 10 - 20 rounds of .22 before moving to centerfire.
     

    miles71

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    I us the 22 for HQL courses, because the one shot requirement is stupid. (But that's another discussion). I offer to help students once they get their own pistols and strongly encourage the go rent and try different caliber and size pistols, but start with 9mm, before purchase.

    At this time most just want to buy something so it's a different world, but the 22 has its place.

    You can teach all the safety and technique with a larger caliber, and mistakes can be easily diagnosed. I also often shot first with the student standing close by so they can get that first "jump" out of their system.

    Everyone has their own way, and you be you baby.

    TD
     

    tdmne

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    While I'm not sure what the ammo situation now, pre-rona times I would recommend 9mm as there are many more options and ammo was generally cheaper.
     

    outrider58

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