Starting someone off on a 22 backfired?

Some folks just like 22's and not much else. Guy who grew up on a Florida ranch told me he learned to shoot with a 22 auto rifle and he would use it for anything because with that rifle he could hit anything. If you believe that hits count, what can you say?
 
What ever it takes to keep them shooting. It is better to be armed with a gun you can handle than one you are afraid of. If he/she shoots a lot he/she will try something else and grow into it.
 
I taught a couple of new shooters today and started them off on my new Ruger Mark 3 Hunter. They went through about a box of .22LR and then I moved them to my Springfield Loaded 1911 in 9mm. Smooth easy transition. We then went on to the HK P7M8, and then finally to the Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special in .45 acp. They did okay for their first time out, but had the typical new shooter issues. They jerked the trigger and rushed shots. Overall, they had a blast and kept it safe. I'd call that a good day at the range!
 
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