How to Use a .22 Semi-automatic Pistol

The .22 semi-automatic pistol is a weapon that's easy to use and care for. The light-weight pistol is ideal for target shooting and training, and the .22 round is frequently used for small game. Additionally, the .22 round can often be used by both pistol and rifle, allowing you to switch between the two should the need arise.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• .22 Semi-automatic pistol
• Ammunition
• Target

1. Place your hands together with your thumbs set evenly before you grip the pistol. Then move your "on" hand downward until it is nestled within the indentation of the "off" hand's thumb. This is the position your thumbs should be in when you shoot.

2. Assume your shooting position. The .22 semi-automatic pistol is forgiving with regards to this, having little kick. However, this isn't an excuse for being sloppy.

3. Stay calm as you hold the pistol. Using a pistol, like any other weapon, is an exercise in self-control and concentration. The .22's light round doesn't mean that it's not without danger, and a semi-automatic can fire 3 round bursts that can cause a severe wound. The M-16, a respected military rifle, fires .22 rounds.

4. Sight the target by aligning the 3 sight marks along the barrel so that they appear to form a broken line, with the middle being just below your target.

5. Squeeze the trigger gently, using the meat of the finger between your second and third knuckle.

Tips & Warnings

• There's the possibility of a jam with any firearm. You can lower the probability through good maintenance and quality ammunition.
• While you may have the urge to place the trigger in the crook of your finger (where the joint is), refrain from doing so, as this leads to less accuracy.
• Don't compensate for recoil when you shoot. This is a natural inclination, but the .22 semi-automatic, even with semi-auto engaged, doesn't have much kick. The only thing you'd accomplish would be poor marksmanship.

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