Is .22 a new trend?

[blue68f100]

Being old and crippled does limits one ability to run, the reason my wife pushed me to get my CHL. I did practice for about 6 months and 7000 rounds before I took my CHL course. Mainly because I had not shoot any guns in over 15 yrs. Since then ammo prices went through the roof, but I'm a reloader. I had stocked up on componets before the panic buying hit. So now I buy when I find a good price, if only primers would come down. I bought my MKIII to shoot more, and to keep my shooting skills up. Since combat shooting in normally center of mass no great accuracy is normally needed, but I do pick a POI I want to hit. I have most always point shooting with a pistol knowing they were for close work. Now with the MKIII I can practice my marksmanship skills which greatly improves accuracy when I do shoot my P229. With enough practice point shooting can be as accurate as aiming when upclose and personal. Beyond 7 rds though one should actually use both sights. I do draw drills using my Airsoft gun while I'm home, cheaper and safer. I do use my real gun with snap caps. 22 ammo is a lot cheaper than shooting center fire ammo. Once you learn proper sight alignment and presentation most any gun will work for practice. But of course we all have our favorites. 22 ammo being cheaper is why most started shooting them, which in turn made 22 ammo hard to find. I think I one point this summer I could shoot my reloads cheaper than a 22, who would have though that could happen. I also practice without my glasses knowing if I have to shoot an intruder in my house I may not have my glasses on. Luckly for me I can see enough to make things out without them on. And I all most have true night vision.

I find point shooting with a shotgun to be a little easier.

[bgreenea3]

I agree with Greener, the younger, on his point but I'd like to add onto it by stating most target shooters tend to adapt easier to the rigors of combat shooting if they practice the techniques. It is true that folks tend to repeat what they practice under stressful situations, this explains why target shooters tend to over aim in situations like these. However, I have found that when presented with the proper techniques these same shooters tend to rapidly gain the skills necessary for tactical situations due to their internal confidence that they can perform successfully with their weapons. Confidence, situational awareness, and mental attitude can make all the difference for a successful outcome in a life threatening situation. But these shooters do have to practice the combat techniques on a semi-regular basis in order to keep these skills sharp.

R,
Bullseye

I do agree fully. if you have the fundamentals down then adding in the complications of the draw, firing, moving, reloading from cover, etc. is easier to learn thean trying to earn everything all at once. even at my young age they started us at the academy shooting a 22 revolver for marksmanship before the combat stuff was introduced.