LCRx or Mk VI for Learning Basics

[22LRForPractice]

Essentially which would build foundational handgun skills to carry over to centerfire calibers?

I really want the Mk VI, but think I would become better faster with the short sight radius and long DA pull of the LCRx. The LCRx could be used to teach youngsters too in SA mode.

The MkVI is basically the perfect .22 semi-auto pistol in my opinion, so I may end up with one in a couple years anyway.

Thank you for you time and input.

[22LRForPractice]

I meant Mk IV of course. Apologies for my error.

[Zenderfall]

I teach youngsters to shoot using buckmark, and so in your case it would be the Mk IV, not the LCR-X. Long DA pulls are something to teach after they get their basics down, and the basics (to me) are holding the gun properly and safely, and landing the rounds on target. Long DA pulls and short sight radius can come long after the first two are mastered, which do not take a few hours.

When it comes to revolvers, I start people off with SA revolvers, like Single Six or nowadays would be the super wrangler or wrangler.

[beerman]

LCRX is a horrible choice for basics. Stick with the MKIV. Most folks will never shoot double action in real life.

[Reno-Kid]

GSG 1911 is perfect for beginners. GSGs are identical to actual 1911 and easy to clean.

[stormvet]

If you plan on shooting revolvers the LCRx, if semi-auto pistols the MIV. Revolvers are very different from pistols, everything from the grip to the trigger press they are nothing alike. The LCRx has a pretty heavy double action trigger, the 4 has a very light trigger. For an all around pistol trainer I’d recommend the SR22 over both of them, I’m not up to date on what and what’s not legal in California. But if the M&P 22lr is or any other of the center fire type 22’s are that’s the best way to go for a trainer. Just stay away from the Walther P-22.

[Spyder]

MkIV all day out of those two.

[Zenderfall]

For an all around pistol trainer I’d recommend the SR22 over both of them, I?m not up to date on what and what?s not legal in California. But if the M&P 22lr is or any other of the center fire type 22?s are that?s the best way to go for a trainer. Just stay away from the Walther P-22.

After shooting the SR-22 for the first time recently, I’d have to say that is one really good beginner pistol. Light trigger, accurate, and glock-like reliability. I did’t think of that one because it only came on roster recently. This is what happens when gun restrictions happen-new shooters don’t get a chance to use really good guns, and that’s a shame!

Walther (Umarex) P-22 is junk. The worst thing about that gun is it causes people to think all defense trainer .22?s are as bad as that one, which is wrong.

[M76]

Mark IV has some heft to teach youngsters - the SR22 is light

[22LRForPractice]

Thanks all for your input. I'll start with the Mk IV, since I've wanted one for quite some time.

[Fatcat]

If the Ruger Mk IV s too heavy, try a Glock 17/22 w/ an Advantage Arms .22 upper.