After the last 22lr shortage, I wouldn't recommend a 22lr pistol to someone just looking to have a "basic" handgun battery. Better to buy a good 9mm, a spare of the same perhaps in a smaller version, and then lay in a good supply of ammunition, primers, powder and brass. Also magazines and spare parts. Take the money saved on the 22lr pistol and buy a high quality air pistol for no-recoil practice.
Last edited by Oregon45; 05/27/17.
