Fender

I recently bought my son a USP .45. Since he is new to pistol shooting, he still has to master a few techniques. Learning these techniques with a .45 can get a little pricy, considering the cost of ammo.

Does anyone know of a .22 that would be a good training pistol for him? Something that has the same grip size and angle as the USP would be ideal. The safety must operate the same way, that is down = fire.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Redneck Repairs

try a 1911 converson kit , or a smith .422 both have controls as mentioned .. someone may by now make a .22 conversion for that hk too , just food for thought .

dimmak

Also consider a used USP in 9mm.....
ammo at about 1/2....

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srfl

...just did a Google search and nothing on a USP .22LR kit....I hope one does appear....I use my Beretta 92/96 .22LR kit all of the time for training and general fun.

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purple88yj

I don't know of anything off the top of my head that resembles a USP in size or feel, but a Ruger MkII is a fine trainer.

Sig has a .22 called the Mosquito if I remember correctly, that would likely be a closer mate as far as size.

Ti Carry

Wow, this is weired, I was just going to ask about a training pistol as well today and was looking at a used Sig Mosquito .22 LR today.

Here it is if you would like to check it out.

http://sigarms.com/Products/ShowCata...0&productid=98


Ti

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BlueLion

I don't know, maybe some people feel different here, but train with what you shoot. This is real life, it is obvious that I don't know you but you sound like you are very capable of training your son. Help him work through the problems and really get to know the gun. Now is he old enough to CCW or is he just starting to shoot ? If so .22 is fine, now if he is CCW train like he fights. Just my 2cents..

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Tros

A person really should train with what they intend to shoot... However, if ammo cost reduces somebody from practicing as much I highly recomend they go with a .22 conversion. I'd rather shoot alot of a different ammo, than very little with the "right" ammo.

imho

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Ti Carry

I agree also with "train with what you got" but the fact of the matter is you can develope critical muscle memory by practicing! And practicing with .22LR more and spending less on ammo is a good thing. You can still train with your actual carry weapon also but with less rounds, you are not selling yourself short at all doing this IMO, you are still shooting/training at least. If you had to buy the expensive stuff all the time you will shoot/train much less if you ask me. Continues training with a training weapon and still shooting your carry of choice the same amount if you didn't have a "training" weapon can't be bad.


Ti.

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QKShooter

Well, if he just wants to get in some extra practice with draw from leather & presentation with that specific firearm...in the house. ~ You could pick up a replica USP Airsoft Pistol
Just something I'm tossing against the wall to see if it sticks.

I have no idea if that will help you out at all.



I think the good one is the all metal KWA with the gas blowback slide.
Search Ebay for it.