At the beginning of a person's interest in the pistol, the question is almost always "what should I buy a pistol to learn" Without exception, I believe that everyone should start with a high-quality pistol for the honorable rifle .22 long rifle cartridges. There are several specific reasons why this is true. Of course the most obvious is the cost. Shooting is a movement developed by repeating practice skills. The shooters know that the firepower has become expensive, but a little competitive shopping also shows that a square foot (square meter) of a brick (500 rounds) can be the same as a 45 minute cost. If your learning process focuses on position, grip, line of sight alignment, triggering control and follow on the basis that they should - no matter what tone you are taking. The understanding of the basic process and skills in a particular situation is the same, as with .44 Mag. In addition, using .22 as a learner, you can remove a distracting element from the practice session - recoil.
It is a good thing for me that more and more readers are especially newers for the world of guns, because it is dangerous if the new shooter is not interested. I want the bracelet to thrive for tomorrow's shooter, and today's continued enjoyment. Sometimes the newcomer is a little reluctant to ask questions because the fear sounds silent. Ignorance is a reversible condition - all this is information, which reminds me of the motto: "The only foolish question is never asked."
Now do not confuse the basic pistol shooter ability with any form of advanced pistol shooting skills. For example, defensive shooting is best done with a pistol or revolver. Here, the target effect requires more energy, and can be passed. Many forms of pistol hunting are also true, there are several forms of shooting that require heavier caliber. Obviously, your learning tool is not good for this job, but not all of the manuals are white fingers. If your .22 helps to develop your overall shooting ability, then it has completed the job. Finally, I must tell you that I know a lot of beautiful masculine guys who still get a lot of favorite pine muffins or dirt from an ordinary old man.