Glock .22LR conversion kits

[MalC]

So I'm in the final stages of deciding whether to get a Glock 19 and a .22LR conversion kit, or just get a Ruger Mark III Target pistol and save up for a G19 after that (I'm on a budget and the .22LR cost will let me practice 10x more).

Are these considered good quality Glock conversion kits? http://www.advantagearms.com/mm5/mer...egory_Code=GLK

If anyone has experience with these or with any other manufacturer that they think is better, please let me know.

Also, this is probably a suuuper noob question, but does that kit come with the .22LR barrel? They just mention the slide, but I'm assuming it comes with a barrel and all the other goodies that go inside the slide (different recoil spring and such). I would also assume the standard G19 striker wouldn't work with a rimfire cartridge, but maybe I just don't know what I'm talking about. Please enlighten me!

[chonkey]

It says this in the description:
"The barrel is made from heat treated 416 Stainless Steel."

I'm pretty sure it comes with one. Don't know if it's a good kit though.

[MalC]

It says this in the description:
"The barrel is made from heat treated 416 Stainless Steel."

I'm pretty sure it comes with one. Don't know if it's a good kit though.

D'OH, I don't know how I missed that.

If anyone has feedback on this particular conversion kit, or knows of a more popular one, let me know what you think.

[Norcal Industries]

i have one for my g17 and i love it. gotta clean it after every range trip, but i regularly dump 600-800 rounds a trip, very few problems.

[MalC]

i have one for my g17 and i love it. gotta clean it after every range trip, but i regularly dump 600-800 rounds a trip, very few problems.

So using a .22 conversion kit means I'll have to strip and detail clean the Glock a lot more often? Is that just because the rimfire ammo is a lot dirtier?

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

All you have to do is dry brush out the Glock receiver after shooting it. The AA kit isn't that much more dirty than firing the stock pistol. I have one for my G17, have put thousands of practice rounds through it, it's utterly reliable. One thing to remember; unlike the stock Glock, which runs best when sparingly lubricated, the AA upper likes a bit more lube to function well.

[chonkey]

How reliable is it with various brands of ammo? I see it only recommends Golden Sabers or CCI on the website.

[socal147]

All you have to do is dry brush out the Glock receiver after shooting it. The AA kit isn't that much more dirty than firing the stock pistol. I have one for my G17, have put thousands of practice rounds through it, it's utterly reliable. One thing to remember; unlike the stock Glock, which runs best when sparingly lubricated, the AA upper likes a bit more lube to function well.

Good info..........Thanks
Patrick

[mann0mann]

My best friend has one and I shoot it quite regularly on his g22. We've found that the plated .22lr ammo shoots best and to avoid hollow points.

And as grumpy mentions...it definitely runs better lubed up.

[Squid]

I'd just get the Ruger, it is a whole other gun.

I'd just get the Ruger, it is a whole other gun.

Consider Glock 22 because then you can get 9mm barrel but not the otherway.

[vintagearms]

If you want to train/practice using the same gun you carry the AA kits cant be beat. Take the old slide (with barrel) off, put the new slide (with barrel) and swap mags. Thats it. Mine works great with CCI mni mags, Wolf MT and Remington (dont know what they are).

For precision use, the Rugers/Buckmarks would be a better fit. For general use/plinking/practice with a duty/carry gun, your better off with the AA kit.

[gorenut]

Get the Ruger. I have a 22/45 and HAD an Advantage Arms conversion kit for my 17/34.

I liked it enough for what it is.. but yes, you definitely have to clean it more often. Personally, I didn't like taking the slide and everything on and off at the range to switch between my regular caliber and 22. I'd rather just have 2 guns to switch back and forth. As a conversion kit, its been one of the best I've owned/shot (P226's was TOO picky with ammo for my liking.. only taking in CCI Minimags and the CZ Kadet I was not a fan of how the slide operated, but its a solid piece).

I know some may argue that with the AA 22 conversion kit, you get to practice with your set manual of arms for home defense.. but I personally found the conversion kit to feel so different from the original configuration of the G17/34 that I don't see it as a replacement at all. Sights are different, weight, recoil, point of aim etc... you get the point. I look at 22s as recreational shooting and to simply practice marksmanship. Nothing will ever replace proper training with your chosen centerfire handgun.

Ruger 22s are well-built that can withstand a decent amount of dry-firing, which the AA conversion kit can't match. You have to remember, you have to pull the trigger on a Glock to disassemble it. Guess what that means? Dry-firing the conversion kit. It's recommended you put some kind of buffer like a cut foam earplug. Ruger 22 will also be less picky with ammo. With my AA, it liked only specific ammo (CCI Minimags which are expensive for 22s and Remington Gold which are extremely dirty.. gold flakes everywhere) which is kinda annoying for a 22 plinker.

[deadcoyote]

I've never used one but Cenier (spelling?) kits have an excellent reputation and go for $199, don't know how much those cost.

[BanjoGunner]

I have the Advantage Arms G17 kit and shoot it frequently. Although YMMV, mine is quite happy shooting Remington Golden Bullet bulk packs. Although you encounter a few duds in every box, it's no different than shooting them in my bolt rifle. It will also shoot the Federal bulk packs although not quite as well; I don't get as many duds, but instead encounter a few stovepipes in every box. It's a bummer, but I just take it as an opportunity to practice malfunction drills. I always finish each range session by firing a box of 9mm to refamiliarize myself with proper recoil management.

I also have a Mark III and shoot it frequently as well. I don't think you would go wrong with either.

BG

[HighLander51]

I have an Advantage Arms conversion, and it runs fine, but there is no comparison to a Ruger 22/45, I have put over 30,000 rounds thru it with nothing but a bore snake and WD-40...