Cheap .22 with 1911 character?

[Ticeman]

Kind of a fun little plinker.. albeit ugly as all get out.

[Olyfisher]

I have the GSG, a SW 41 and a Ruger MK III Bull barrel. For pure accuracy, the 41 of course. For fun and accurate shooting, even up to Bullseye standards - the Ruger, but it is not 1911-like. For 1911 like, and surprising accuracy, go with the GSG. Yes, parts in the frame are "mostly" interchangeable with other 1911's. Check the "Other 1911" forum here for the ATI sticky for more information.

For me the GSG was the right choice over a conversion kit. I have plenty of 1911's around, but don't consider any of the frames "spare" or something I'd want to put a conversion on.

[castnblast]

Another vote for the conversion. IMO even better than the Kimber 22 because the weight is closer to a Kimber 45 cap. I have an Advantage Arms for my Kimber Eclipse and love it. Very reliable, the plastics mags work fine and seem to hold up well. I shoot Remington "Golden Bullets" in 550 bulk pak from WM or CCI Mini Mags.

[Torch1972]

Just picked up a GSG for 319.. and a spare mag for 29.99,looking forward to trying it..

[jpk]

Originally Posted by Ticeman

Kind of a fun little plinker.. albeit ugly as all get out.

Beretta Neos? I was thinking of getting one of those for my wife (in pink!) to get her to come to the range with me.

[jpk]

Originally Posted by castnblast

Another vote for the conversion. IMO even better than the Kimber 22 because the weight is closer to a Kimber 45 cap. I have an Advantage Arms for my Kimber Eclipse and love it. Very reliable, the plastics mags work fine and seem to hold up well. I shoot Remington "Golden Bullets" in 550 bulk pak from WM or CCI Mini Mags.

OK, I've been way over thinking this purchase, but finally today placed an order for the Kimber Rimfire conversion kit. It came down to keeping the Kimber fit and finish, ease of installation, price, and ability to use my steel frame instead of the lighter weight GSG. I really liked the idea of having a second gun, but really had to go with keeping the feel and accuracy of my primary gun.

I found it online for $275 delivered, which makes it $85 cheaper than the GSG 1911 after tax. But the price was just the icing. What sold me was a video on YouTube that showed how easy they are to install. I thought you had to field strip the gun to perform the conversion. Turns out you just remove the slide by pulling the slide stop, slide the new one on, and pop the stop back in place. Took seconds in the video, which means I can do it at the range and effectively get the use of two guns.

I will report back on how it works when I get it.

[Ross Carter]

I have a Chiappa in the shop right now, owner wanted to see if I could improve it. So far I've improved the accuracy a bunch and helped the trigger. I can't recommend it though it's pretty cheaply made. The GSG is much better quality. A Marvel conversion would be the way to go on a 1911 frame if you want accuracy.

[trapland]

Originally Posted by jpk

and ability to use my steel frame instead of the lighter weight GSG.

Hmmm.... One of ther reasons I sold MY Kimber top was because the GSG was closer to a steel full size's weight than a frame with the conversion.

[jpk]

Today my Kimber .22LR Rimfire converstion kit showed up, so I took it straight to the range to see how it worked.

First, I love the finish on this conversion because it matches my Warrior slide exactly other than the adjustable sights. It has the same finish and slide serrations, so it's very familiar looking.

Second, the weight and feel of the gun is a lot closer to my Warrior using the Warrior frame. I disagree with the post above that the GSG has a similar weight and balance. The GSG feels very light and practically toy-like compared to using the Kimber conversion slide on my Warrior frame.

I ran 200 rounds of CCI mini-mag through it tonight and it ate up every single round without a problem. I had to make only the slightest sight adjustment, just a quarter turn to the left of the sight screw to get it dialed in.

I'm very happy with the conversion kit and looking forward to saving a lot on ammo at the range!

[Hardbawl]

To be a good shot, you need to shoot a lot. My Ruger MkII 22/45 goes through a case of 22s each year. It has done that for 15 years. No repairs, yet.

I have been trying to remember if it has ever had a malfunction, but I just can't. You would think that in 75,000 rounds something would have gone wrong. What I am saying, is that there is more to economy than just the purchase price.

[daver1]

I thought about the .22 conversion but decided against it in case I sell the Kimber. Also, why not buy another gun?..

[jpk]

Originally Posted by daver1

I thought about the .22 conversion but decided against it in case I sell the Kimber. Also, why not buy another gun?..

I too thought it made more sense to get a whole 'nuther pistol instead of the conversion. I shot the GSG and the Ruger and chose the conversion kit because I liked shooting it more *and* it was cheaper to boot.

[340six]

my bought new Ruger MR2 with Monkey grips


Also have Colt Ace also bought new in the late 70's but I have a 45acp conversion as well

[c5bob]

Saw this thread while searching 'adjustable sights' and had to reply. I bought a GSG 1011-22 for cheap practice at the range. I came accross a Kimber conversion kit a while later for a good price and bought it. I go the range every weekend and shoot 500 or so .22 rounds before I move to the .45's.

I do not shoot the GSG any longer. The Kimber is flawless and VERY accurate. Using the conversion I get the trigger time with my 1911 frames. I mount the conversion slide to my SA Range Officer before I go to the range. After working on trigger aqueeze discipline with the conversion I mount the SA .45 slide and send 100 or so rounds down range. I then unholster my Kimber CDP Pro carry gun for another 50 rounds.

The GSG is a fine gun. It is a great shooter and feels good in the hand. IMHO the Kimber conversion is a better range tool.

[OneShot Airguns]

I thought I might want a GSG 1911-22 but then I saw a thread that a guy shot 500 rounds or something like that and the slide blew apart, anyone else ever heard of that type of thing or just a once in a million?

Michael

[Brock x]

Originally Posted by tonydl3

Puma makes a cheap 1911 look-a-like .22 for pretty cheap but the quality is a bit questionable. Bud's sells them for %247 shipped.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...ducts_id/59751

The Puma is the same gun (made by), as the Chiappa 1911-22. I have one, good shooter, lots of fun and close enough to a "real 1911" to benefit as a trainer at 4 cents a round.

[SonnyCrockett]

Originally Posted by FB3

Plus two on the GSG. Nice pistol for the money.

junk.........my Kaboomed on me and took 3 months for a replacment
Sold that POS.....potmetal german junk

[IntenseImage]

Originally Posted by SonnyCrockett

junk.........my Kaboomed on me and took 3 months for a replacment
Sold that POS.....potmetal german junk

I've seen fiveSevens kaboom too ... doesn't automatically make them junk

[chucksolo69]

Whenever I see the work "cheap" in a handgun thread, I shudder. Still, the GSG/SIG zinc based 1911 .22 guns are not really "cheap" at $400.00. I think one would be better suited with the Ruger SR22 or MKIII pistols. Better yet is the Browning 1911 .22 A1, albeit that gun is certainly not cheap. But, you gets what you pay for.

[IntenseImage]

Originally Posted by chucksolo69

Still, the GSG/SIG zinc based 1911 .22 guns are not really "cheap" at $400.00.

You can find the gsg for $295

[vaskeet1]

heres the one I have ria xt22
http://centerfiresystems.com/ac-ri1911-22lr.aspx
Randy

[chucksolo69]

Yes, well, after TAX and DROS, it is pretty close to $400.00 here in CA.

[chucksolo69]

I agree with SonnyCrockett on this one. The GSG I have shot functioned well enough, but just knowing that the thing is made of "pot" metal was a deal breaker for me. I don't have any "cheap" guns and don't plan on getting any. Those that are satisfied with a "cheap" gun, to each his own and enjoy.

[mbopp]

Before I got my 1911 I had an older Hi Standard Victor. The grip angle is the same as a 1911 but the controls are different and the trigger is lighter (even with the screw all the way in.) I still may buy a 22 conversion just to practice with the same frame.

[Farmerted]

I was thinking of getting a cheap steel 1911 and a Kimber conversion and use it as a dedicated rimfire 1911. Will be cheaper than the whole pistol from Kimber.