For a friend in need of a lot of trigger time. He bought the Beretta without input from me. He hasn't fired a handgun (or any firearm to speak of) since Vietnam and after two visits to my home range is scaring the hell out of me. I suggested he find a 22LR autoloader that is very near the same dimensions and has similar controls to use to practice, practice, practice. Closest thing I have found so far is the Ruger LCP II Lite. Since it is a 22LR I'm looking for, I doubt there's many striker fired options available so single or (preferably) a double action could still would work as long as the sights, safety, slide stop and overall dimensions are comparable. I welcome suggestions.
Too bad Beretta doesn't make a 22LR top-end kit for the APX, I understand the 9mm version is getting high marks. I offer they are missing an opportunity.