Springfiled .22lr conversion?

[nrakid88]

The manual on the GI 45 1911 from springfield says don't try a .22lr conversion for there pistol. Something about different firing pin lengths and such IIRC. Does anyone have any experience with any conversion kit in this gun? Did it go hay wire and unload full auto? Not shoot at all? Jam o matic? Anyone know of a successfull conversion kit for this pistol? I would love to practice with this pistol without paying an load of cash for ammo

[Black Majik]

I'm not sure what the firing pin would have to do with it since a .22 conversion kit cosists of a whole new top end?

[nrakid88]

Wow, okay. Just re-read the manual and it says some conversion kits have a firing pin that is too long and could allow the hammer to hit the pin even when the safety is engaged. It could be dangerous. I may have messed up small details but thats about what it said. Sounds to me like they are trying to cover there asses by saying, if you use a conversion and hurt yourself, its not our fault

[rawb]

I have a marvel conversion (the target version whatever type number) and have used it on both my springer gi and springer loaded. Never had a problem. I think they just dont want you purchasing stuff they dont sale...

[kmca]

I also have a Springfield GI, Springfield loaded and a Colt and have used them all with my Kimber conversion without problems (other than it doesn't like Remington Bulk bullets).

[xxdabroxx]

I also have a Springfield GI, Springfield loaded and a Colt and have used them all with my Kimber conversion without problems (other than it doesn't like Remington Bulk bullets).

what ammo does your kimber conversion like? havent found that out yet with my dads.

[maxicon]

I run a Ciener kit on my Springfield Milspec now and again, and it works fine. It shoots pretty much everything I feed it.