1911 model 22lr

[morrcarr67]

Chiappia is so affordable. I don't know why they don't try to get that approved in CA. There is no threaded barrel issue for them that I know of? There is a gun smith in WI that claims to be able to fix up the Chiappia really nice for shooting for less then $200 as well (new barrel, trigger work, and more). I've read good reports about his work, and that'd make for a nice dedicated 22 LR full size 1911 for under $500.

The problem is that the Chiappa doesn't have a MDS so it will not meet the requirements for testing.

[jackandblood]

that notion deserves a frown not an evil laugh. Good thing for that show Top Shot. Filmed in CA(Woot woot!), and shows a diverse group of responsible, grounded enthusiasts. Really, I have family members that were anti-gun enjoy the show and understand the sporting nature of shooting from watching it.

I'm not familiar with the acronym MDS. Magazine Drop um, Sandwich?

Shhh, Don't tell the Brady's... they might think a tax is in order...

[DaveFJ80]

Chiappia is so affordable..... I've read good reports about his work, and that'd make for a nice dedicated 22 LR full size 1911 for under $500.

The Chiappia is affordable out of the box. But once you start modifying it to how you want it, then you end up spending a lot more than the cost of a GSG. I'm not saying what you should or should not get, but just pointing out how I see it.

When everything was all said and done, my GSG cost me a less than $500, and that also includes 2 extra mags for it (with all 3 mags, I was just over the $500 mark )

[Ripon83]

Good Point

The fit and finish of the GSG looks better to me then the Chiappia. I was "sold" on the idea of seeing it customized by someone with a good reputation for building a shooter with new barrel, trigger customization, etc. I would be afraid with the GSG I'd still need that? Maybe not....darn things anyway...darn state!

The Chiappia is affordable out of the box. But once you start modifying it to how you want it, then you end up spending a lot more than the cost of a GSG. I'm not saying what you should or should not get, but just pointing out how I see it.

When everything was all said and done, my GSG cost me a less than $500, and that also includes 2 extra mags for it (with all 3 mags, I was just over the $500 mark )

[winetoad]

Just what doe's MDS mean? And thanks for all the responses to my original post. Great responses.

[Quiet]

Just what doe's MDS mean? And thanks for all the responses to my original post. Great responses.

MDS = Magazine Disconnect Safety?

I think the poster meant to say magazine disconnect mechanism.

Penal Code 12126
As used in this chapter, "unsafe handgun" means any pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 12001, for which any of the following is true:
(b) For a pistol:
(6) Commencing January 1, 2006, for all rimfire semiautomatic pistols that are not already listed on the roster pursuant to Section 12131, it does not have a magazine disconnect mechanism, if it has a detachable magazine.
(d) As used in this section, a "magazine disconnect mechanism" means a mechanism that prevents a semiautomatic pistol that has a detachable magazine from operating to strike the primer of ammunition in the firing chamber when a detachable magazine is not inserted in the semiautomatic pistol.

[morrcarr67]

Yes I did. MDS should be MDM