Is the M&P 22 Compact a good trainer for the Shield?

[Hunter8282]

For those that own both, do you think shooting the M&P 22 Compact can or has had positive benefits when it comes to shooting your Shield?

I am thinking I can 3-4 shots of .22lr for everyone one shot of 9mm.

 

[boombotz401]

They are simair with the 22compact being slightly bigger, what's most important however is the manual of arms is the same more or less depending if your shield has a saftey.

I own both and use the 22 as a trainer to my m&ps and glocks frequently. They also make an excellent pistol to introduce new shooters.

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[Ballistic147]

I've got the Shield, 40c, and the 22c. Although they all slightly differ in size the actual feel is very similar between the three. The 22c is a very fun gun to shoot and very accurate for what it was designed for. It's also a great tool for teaching new shooters as boombotz mentioned.

 

[alphabrace]

Any trigger time is good. If you carry your shield, shoot the heck out of it to get comfortable and confident!

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[Hunter8282]

I do shot my Shield often as it is my primary CC piece. Just looking for a little more for a little less $$.

Sounds like it's as close as I can get to the feel of the Shield (even though mine doesn't have a safety and has night sights).

 

[Ranger17]

I've read that others use the compact as a Shield trainer; I can see it size wise and perhaps even holster wise (it may be possible some holsters may work for both guns?).
I have a compact .22 and compact and full size 9 so the Shield is the one MP i havent added to my little collection and some day i may choose to do so. My only thoughts for using one to train on the other:
- from the one time i handled a Shield, the safety is not the same as the compact. Yes they may both have one (depending on model of Shield), but i'd think for carry use if you have a safety you better train with that safety.
- i like the idea of a compact .22 as a general trainer for new shooters as it is easy to shoot and fun as well. But if i was ready to start carrying, i'd train with the specific gun that i would carry so i was fully confident with it. And treat range time with the other guns as practice/fun time.

just my .02 of course.