If someone comes to me who has never shot a gun before, but has done enough research to know he wants a 9mm semi-auto, I don't try to discourage the person from buying a 9mm in favor of a .22. No! I applaud the person for making the decision to buy a gun and try to help him buy what he wants.
Most people can learn to shoot a 9mm or 45 well enough. And, if they want to become better shooters, then they can go an buy a second gun, a .22 and really learn the fundamentals of shooting.
My philosophy is get a non-gun owner to actually embrace owning a gun. Then, you can work on better shooting once they make that leap. Few adults are going to head your advice to buy a .22 pistol, which is often perceived as a toy, when they really want a "real" gun. So, why even go there. Let them get their CZ 75B first, then they can get a used Ruger Mark II next year.
Most people can learn to shoot a 9mm or 45 well enough. And, if they want to become better shooters, then they can go an buy a second gun, a .22 and really learn the fundamentals of shooting.
My philosophy is get a non-gun owner to actually embrace owning a gun. Then, you can work on better shooting once they make that leap. Few adults are going to head your advice to buy a .22 pistol, which is often perceived as a toy, when they really want a "real" gun. So, why even go there. Let them get their CZ 75B first, then they can get a used Ruger Mark II next year.