I shoot .22 LR handguns, and .22 LR rifles for that matter, for my enjoyment, not for "training" for shooting other guns. So, my preferences for 22 LR have nothing to do with whether or not they are almost identical to some centerfire gun or another.....
My candidates:
- CZ Kadet Kit (while they can still be found) for my CZ 75B. I have a full sized 75B, a compact 75B, a P01, and a PCR. I often carry the PCR, I sometimes load up the 75B for home defense, and I'm thinking about getting a laser and light combo to make the P01 my main home defense gun.
Among my .22 LR handguns (shown below) I like shooting the Kadet kits quite a bit on the CZ guns (they are surprisingly accurate), and I like the older Smith revolvers pretty well, the Buckmark is pretty decent, and I'd be willing to shoot a Ruger if I didn't have anything else. But about 2 - 4 levels above any of those guns in my order of preference is the Browning International Medalist, followed by the regular Medalist. (The slightly longer barrel length of the regular Medalist is the only difference. I also have a selection of Challenger barrels, but prefer the International Medalist, followed by the regular Medalist barrel). Old-school build quality that pretty much doesn't exist today, awesome trigger, outstanding accuracy, and a joy to shoot. Every friend, family member, or other acquaintance who has shot one of mine has out-shot their own handguns with it on the first outing.
With regard to the laser on the CZ P-01, I wouldn't want a HD handgun without a green laser, so I recommend you do try that combo you mention for your P-01. I have the Crimson Trace lasers on my SP-01 and P-01, and wish more of my handguns had rails.
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