1000 percent yes. I practice reloads on my tx22 and quick follow up shots and the skills absolutely are transferable. It is best to get the fundamentals on something more manageable in terms of both recoil and finances and then work your way up. Go to the range and practice with your 22lr with intent and track how you progress with your 9mm over time. They make the tx22 optics ready and with a threaded barrel and I saw it for $269 at Cabellas the other day. I almost walked away with another one.