[fireman5]

Sorry if this question has been asked before. With the cost of ammo, is it wise to practice with 1 caliber, but carry a different caliber, for self defense? I own 9mm and 40cal.

 

[Danzig]

Dry firing has kept me pretty sharp on my long gaps between shooting sessions.
So I see it being fine practicing with cheaper calibers.
When Obama spurred the last gun and ammo shortages I bought .40 barrels for my .357Sig Glocks. I also have a 9 conversion for my G33.

 

[fireman5]

Dry firing has kept me pretty sharp on my long gaps between shooting sessions.
So I see it being fine practicing with cheaper calibers.
When Obama spurred the last gun and ammo shortages I bought .40 barrels for my .357Sig Glocks. I also have a 9 conversion for my G33.

I bought snap caps, for both calibers I own. But I need ro start doing dry fire exercises.

 

[LostinTexas]

Perfect practice develops good habits.
Practice with what you have, but practice like you play. Same caliber, same gun, same ammo. Everything needs to be developed to memory.
I'll carry a 9MM on occasion, but have to mess with it enough in holster practice and draw to be comfortable. It really isn't worth the trouble. If it were a G19 vs a G23, it wouldn't be much of a change.

 

[j102]

Recoil is going to be different, but sight picture, sight acquisition, stance, grip, trigger control etc., will be the same for any caliber. Even practicing with a 22lr handgun would help.

 

[Beach Life]

I prefer to practice with 22lr. I’d prefer to carry 22lr, and so would the bad guys.