A .22-caliber pistol is a handgun that usually uses the .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR) cartridge. This is a small caliber known for:
Low recoil
Relatively low noise compared to larger calibers
Affordable ammunition
High accuracy at short distances
Because of these characteristics, .22 pistols are often used for:
Sport shooting / target practice
Training beginner shooters
Shooting instruction and technique training
(commonly known models)
Tanfoglio
Ruger Mark series (such as Mark III / Mark IV) – widely used for precision shooting
Browning Buck Mark – popular among sport shooters
Walther P22 – compact training pistol
Glock 44 – a .22 version used for training with Glock-style pistols
Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory
Caliber: .22 LR
Magazine capacity: usually 10–15 rounds
Effective range: about 25–50 meters
Weight: often 500–900 grams
In many countries (such as the Netherlands), pistols are subject to very strict firearm laws. Ownership is generally only permitted with a firearm license and usually through recognized shooting sports clubs or special permits.
