Good thoughts. Plus they are just so freaking fun!fallout wrote:I looked at .22 semi-automatic pistols and was considering one, just for the economic factor. To practice without stressing about how much money is leaving the gun barrel would be good.
Are you going for home defense initially? If so, you can probably get a good .22 pistol and a 20Ga pump shotgun for about the same price as a good defensive pistol (in .357Mag/9mm/.45acp/...). That will keep you defended at home and practicing at the range for less ongoing $$ than any other solution. And shotgunning sports are fun, too. I enjoy that more than punching holes in paper. And I enjoy IDPA more than shotgunning sports. But none of them are boring.
For a good .22, do you know if you want revolver or pistol?
For a good shotgun, I usually suggest a Remington 870 (pump).
Of course you want them to fit you.