Decding on a 22lr Pistol; Conversion or dedicated weapon?

[repo4sale]

1100 rounds 22LR $33
VS.
100 rounds 40SW $33
using my G27 & G23 Glock conversions!
Advantage Arms!!!! That's a 1000% return on my money!!!

[Furncliff]

I like shooting cheap ammo through my full size, full weight 9mm handgun. The CZ75b along with the Kadet conversion was an excellent investment. The change over takes 15 seconds so there's no excuse not to shoot both, the accuracy is excellent.

The CZ75b was my first centerfire handgun. I bought it on a whim without knowing ANYTHING about it simply because it fit me. Now I own a bunch more CZ handguns and rifles.

[raddogz]

Browning Buck Mark standard URX

[korny351]

One consideration that's not talked about much is whether your centerfire has been modded or stock. I've a CZ SP-01 with polished internals and lightened springs. Really liking the smooth and light trigger that I got. I have the Kadet kit which has been great. Super accurate. Unfortunately, the 11.5# hammer spring doesn't have the power to run the conversion reliably. Way too many light strikes. In order to ignite the rimfire 100% I need to swap out the main spring to a 16#er. A liitle more involved than just swapping slides.

[KandyRedCoi]

im also on the same boat

i like the fact that a conversion lets you practice endless hours on your dedicated "go to" handgun which for me is a 1911

but

i also like the fact of having a complete other pistol in the safe either for shtf to arm a family member/friend, or just more toys to share at the range (ruger 22/45 MK3)

either way id probably end up with both but cant decide which to go with first, my question is, will the 22/45 simulate "enough" aspects of a 1911 to meet both my needs?

thanks

[raddogz]

I think it will be completely up to what feels right in your hand.

I was looking at the GSG, the Ruger Mark III, Ruger 22/45, and the Buckmark. The cost was really not that much of difference between all of the above. I tried the Rugers and the Buckmark and choose the latter due to the fit and weight (my preference is a heavier gun) ymmv.