Umarex colt 1911?

[951temec]

Are these a decent gun to own? first hand gun.

from what i've found out:

Licensed by Colt (name slapped on it)
Made by Walther in Germany
Dist. by Umarex

just wondering what you guys thought of it.

[Quiet]

It's not on the approved list; so it'll need to be acquired via LEO sale, PPT, out-of-state intra-familial gift or as a dimensionally compliant single-shot pistol.

Heard it's on par with the GSG 1911 .22LR.

[Ubermcoupe]

It's not on the approved list; so it'll need to be acquired via LEO sale, PPT, out-of-state intra-familial gift or as a dimensionally compliant single-shot pistol.

Heard it's on par with the GSG 1911 .22LR.

IIRC, it also has a threaded barrel and the way the gun is put together makes switching out the barrel (for SSE) difficult.
Picture from 1911.org, not the barrel is attached to the frame:

The full review from 1911.org is worth reading!
here

I have yet to run across a dealer that can get it to work here in CA.
IF you find a dealer who says they can SSE it I am interested, especially if it means splitting the cost on an SSE barrel.

[jonzer77]

It also has 12 rd mags as well.......I was looking at these when I wanted a 1911 in 22.

[951temec]

It's not on the approved list; so it'll need to be acquired via LEO sale, PPT, out-of-state intra-familial gift or as a dimensionally compliant single-shot pistol.

Heard it's on par with the GSG 1911 .22LR.

damn, does this also apply for the made in germany walther produced Smith and Wesson 10 round M&P22 (hand gun not the ar-15 looking m&p15-22) ?

[tonelar]

Do any of these lock the slide back on their last round?

[951temec]

both do

[GM4spd]

Nothing like a Colt 22LR. in a full size Govt. Model. All steel construction,too.

[Quiet]

damn, does this also apply for the made in germany walther produced Smith and Wesson 10 round M&P22 (hand gun not the ar-15 looking m&p15-22) ?

Yes.
The S&W/Umarex/Walther M&P-22 is currently not on the approved list.

[Ripon83]

While I love Colt products the GSG is just too much easier to get

[Ubermcoupe]

I still want one, and as soon as I can figure out how to procure one I try. However the GSG1911 will keep me busy until then

It also has 12 rd mags as well.......I was looking at these when I wanted a 1911 in 22.

They actually do make them:

http://www.umarexusa.com/product/Colt-1911-22LR-Magazine-10-round,299,81.htm

Do any of these lock the slide back on their last round?

The colt/Umarex does, so does the GSG. The Kimber conversion does not.

While I love Colt products the GSG is just too much easier to get

agreed.

[951temec]

so the GSG 1911 is a good alternative? i heard they tend to jam up alot?