why the hell should I?

[PandaLuv]

I got scolded by many callgunners when I bad mouthed 22lr.
I understand that it's a great round for practice shooting and the wallet. It's not a macho thing, the 22s just never appealed to me.

So can you give me another reason why I should go buy another pistol so I can shoot 22LR?

Edit: it really isn't a bad round, just please don't be a smart ***

[IPSICK]

I got bi*ched at by many callgunners when I bad mouthed 22lr.
I understand that it's a great round for practice shooting and the wallet. It's not a macho thing, the 22s just never appealed to me.

So can you give me another reason why I should go buy another pistol so I can shoot 22LR?

Really? You've already been given several reasons but apparently you call it bi*ching.

[TheDeej]

Trigger time is everything, it allows you to shoot far more than you ever would with centerfire. It's a great way to get others into shooting, whether it be kids or apprehensive lady-friends. The challenges are the same, just scaled down. Really lets you focus on your fundamentals which will make you a better shot with your centerfire. You'd love it, you just don't know it yet

[PandaLuv]

Really? You've already been given several reasons but apparently you call it bi*ching.

Chill out bro, just a figure of speech. I will edit it to make feel better

[iareConfusE]

I got scolded by many callgunners when I bad mouthed 22lr.
I understand that it's a great round for practice shooting and the wallet. It's not a macho thing, the 22s just never appealed to me.

So can you give me another reason why I should go buy another pistol so I can shoot 22LR?

Edit: it really isn't a bad round, just please don't be a smart ***

You've already listed two of the primary reasons behind purchasing a .22LR. If those reasons aren't good enough for you, then you obviously have made up your mind about the round. You don't HAVE to have one, but it's certainly a lot of fun for everybody else that does like it.

It is my opinion that every respectable shooter/gun owner should have:

A 1911 (Pretty self explanatory)
A rimfire rifle or pistol (namely Ruger 10/22)
A Mosin Nagant (Because they're so cheap, why wouldn't you?)

[j1133s]

I got scolded by many callgunners when I bad mouthed 22lr.
I understand that it's a great round for practice shooting and the wallet. It's not a macho thing, the 22s just never appealed to me.

So can you give me another reason why I should go buy another pistol so I can shoot 22LR?

Edit: it really isn't a bad round, just please don't be a smart ***

I'd recommend putting that money into guns/ammo that you do like to shoot. Why shoot something you don't like ??

[TheDeej]

I'd recommend putting that money into guns/ammo that you do like to shoot. Why shoot something you don't like ??

I think you missed his other thread, where he complained about not being able to shoot his P226 because of the cost of ammo, and he asked what everyone else does when they can't afford to shoot. As you can imagine, a large number of posts said get a .22LR, he proceeded to say .22 is lame. That leads us to here, where it would seem he is entertaining the idea as he stares at his empty Sig...

If I were Panda, I'd be all over that Sig .22 conversion, you don't even have to dros it! Just order it and it will pay for itself!

[Kryptyde]

Reasons I love 22LR:

• It can be very inexpensive, as little as 3 cents a round.
• It can be very accurate at close ranges.
• Since you are firing at close ranges you dont need a spotter.
• There is very little recoil so you can shoot all day.
• There is very little noise.
• Selection and availability of ammo is excellent.
• Targets last longer before being destroyed.
• The rounds dont weigh much nor take up much space making transport easy.
• Certain gun restrictions do not apply to rimfires.
• When the range is crowded you dont have to worry as much about controlling your brass.

[PandaLuv]

I think you missed his other thread, where he complained about not being able to shoot his P226 because of the cost of ammo, and he asked what everyone else does when they can't afford to shoot. As you can imagine, a large number of posts said get a .22LR, he proceeded to say .22 is lame. That leads us to here, where it would seem he is entertaining the idea as he stares at his empty Sig...

If I were Panda, I'd be all over that Sig .22 conversion, you don't even have to dros it! Just order it and it will pay for itself!

it's that I was complaining, it's just I was wondering how other people deal with it.
I never thought shooting would be so great.
anyways, thanks for the input

[rojocorsa]

For me, it's a cost vs. how many times I can pull the trigger and practice thing.


I might get flamed, but I think .22 LR pistols are lame--BUT I love .22 rifles, especially those with a turn-bolt. I am also more and more convinced that the 795 Marlin is a better rifle than the 10/22. That's just me.

I'm not gonna bash .22 pistols because they have their place, but I never had as much fun shooting one compared to a modern centerfire pistol. Such is life.

[TheDeej]

it's that I was complaining, it's just I was wondering how other people deal with it.
I never thought shooting would be so great.
anyways, thanks for the input

Ehhh, it's ok to complain, I know I do when I'm short on ammo. But my .22 upper will be here tomorrow and I won't have to complain about buying .223 anymore

[j1133s]

I think you missed his other thread, where he complained about not being able to shoot his P226 because of the cost of ammo, and he asked what everyone else does when they can't afford to shoot. As you can imagine, a large number of posts said get a .22LR, he proceeded to say .22 is lame. That leads us to here, where it would seem he is entertaining the idea as he stares at his empty Sig...

If I were Panda, I'd be all over that Sig .22 conversion, you don't even have to dros it! Just order it and it will pay for itself!

Oh I remember posting to that thread, just don't remember the OP.

My suggestion was for him to dry fire and save $ for ammo/match fees to demo his skills.

[chesterthehero]

if you dont enjoy it why would you do it or feel bad about not wanting to do it...

[CmpsdNoMore]

I decided against buying a .22LR pistol at this point because it's not worth it over buying the same amount in ammo for a centerfire round. If I shot more it would be worth it, but the amount I'd have to shoot to "break even" with buying a .22 pistol and ammo would be enough to let me shoot the centerfire round for over a few years.

[Scratch705]

does the sigp226 have a aftermarket add-on to let it shoot .22lr? if so just buy that, cheaper than buying a new gun and you get to shoot .22lr

if it doesn't... then i dunno? buying a new pistol to shoot a cheaper round seems redundant since you can't afford to buy ammo in the first place.