Question: are 22 pistols worth it?
Answer: 22 LR have almost non-existent recoil, and most people find them easier to shoot more accurately and faster. You can fire 10 accurate shots from a semi-automatic . 22 pistol or rifle in about the same time you can fire five or six shots from a centerfire handgun or rifle. ... 22 LR as you could with a 9mm handgun or rifle.