if it wasn't for the (hidden, subconscious)aspects of combat, in your MIND, the .22 would be every BIT as "enjoyable' as is the CF. Since you aint really very GOOD at the realistica combat aspects of the handgun,you might just as well STICK to the .22, until your shooting timer,the targets, and comparison to the times of the TOP hands (same ranges, targets, etc) tells you that with the .22, at least, you are just as "good" as they are. From there, you can either progess to combat-capable gear, or keep on "plinking' with the .22. At least you will KNOW that you aint kidding yourself, nor have you wasted any money on pointless centerfire practice.