Recommend me a 1911-22???

[INFAMOUS762X39]

I have a Kimber TLE II 1911 Full Size, I need a cheaper alternative to practice the basics etc. I want a dedicated .22 1911, Strictly plinking, needs to be government size.

I wish Colt's 1911-22 was on the Roster, but no. I am also looking at a Sig 1911-22-B since it was recently added to the Roster. I know GSG/Walther makes all these but I can't stand GSG's Logo...

I was sold on the Browning 1911-22 but dislike that it is scaled down even though I've never held one as of yet.


Any tips and Advice is greatly appreciated.

[thenodnarb]

someone who likes theirs will chime in eventually, but my personal opinion is that I don't buy .22s that weren't designed to be .22s. The 1911 was designed for the .45ACP and doesn't lend itself to reliability as a .22. The slides have to be made of aluminum or some alloy and they don't hold up. OTOH, the ruger MKI/II/III and 22/45 were all designed from the ground up to be .22s. They feed all ammunition well and don't choke on the cheap stuff(which is the whole POINT right?). So, IMHO, get a 22/45 if you want to train for the 1911. you will be much happier in the long run.

[INFAMOUS762X39]

someone who likes theirs will chime in eventually, but my personal opinion is that I don't buy .22s that weren't designed to be .22s. The 1911 was designed for the .45ACP and doesn't lend itself to reliability as a .22. The slides have to be made of aluminum or some alloy and they don't hold up. OTOH, the ruger MKI/II/III and 22/45 were all designed from the ground up to be .22s. They feed all ammunition well and don't choke on the cheap stuff(which is the whole POINT right?). So, IMHO, get a 22/45 if you want to train for the 1911. you will be much happier in the long run.

True, you got a point. Do not get me wrong, A Ruger 22/45 Hunter 4.5" is on my list to buy.

Thanks for your opinion.

[keenkeen]

PRK in Fresno and Visalia usually have some of the Colt 1911-22 models in stock..

So if you are ever up this way, that is an option.

[Intimid8tor]

You can get a tactical solutions .22lr upper to go on your 1911 lower. They are pretty popular out this way as TacSol is located in Boise.

[mann0mann]

I have the gsg, love it. I am deadly accurate with it. Eats everything I put through it

My on complaints would be the slide, ati's branding all over it and its finish. The mags are also pretty pricey. I would have bought the sig in a heartbeat as well for your same reasons if it had been available.

The colt looks interesting but we can't get it. And the browning is just too dinky. It looks like a cap gun.

My vote is for the sig. You'll love it

[LiveSideways]

I just bought the Browning 1911-22. Way more expensive than the GSG, but reviews are awesome. I pick it up the 9th, can't wait.

Turner's had it on sale for $499. Came to $570 with tax and DROS. I wanted the mini one, thought it would look cool next to it's 45 brother.

http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/family.asp?webflag_=028B&catalog_=B

[Old4eyes]

While the Browning 1911-22 may be more reliable than the GSG/Sig 1911, the price and the size are a turn off to me. I picked it up and it felt like a toy.

The Sig/GSG has it achilles heel, the Zantac slide. There are other issues that can be fixed, but not this one. I replaced the sights and thumb safety on my GSG.

Although I like Rugers, I don't think the 22/45 gives you the feel that the GSG does. If you can live with the difference in feel, it would be the cheapest and reliable choice.

If you want a really good feel and reliability, and you want it to be a dedicated 1911 in 22, I'd suggest getting a RIA, putting the slide on the shelf and get Marvel upper. It won't lock back, but it will have a very good feel of a 1911, will be accurate and it won't be cheap. After my GSG breaks, I might go that route.

[XVIga_Rob]

I have a Kimber TLE and a Browning 1911-22. They are different in size, but the Browning is a 1st rate .22lr pistol. Bought mainly for the wife & kids, but it's just damn fun to shoot. I have 1k+ rounds down range and no failures.
If you want a full size 1911 in a dedicated .22lr. Why not look at Kimber?

[40SWGlock]

Just brought my GSG home today. I wanted as close to the look and feel of a fullsize 1911. This was the closet I could get.


IMAG0622 by metallica_rlz_2000, on Flickr

[Furncliff]

Perusing the classifieds on another forum I found a GSG cheap (it's at least third hand) ($200). I've pushed 4-500 rounds through it so far without any issues. The ammo ran from target stuff at 1070fps up to Stingers. Everything fed and ejected. I had some problems with accuracy until I discovered a loose front sight. My only complaint is it feels too light, unlike my cz75b with Kadet conversion. But my daughter likes it because it's light, and she shoots it well. It's easy to shoot well (mine has a grip panel upgrade), and it has descent sights. I can't see the GSG logo when I'm shooting it.
The slide being aluminum will sand easy. I might consider doing that myself.
From what I've read the importer (ATI?) has a good rep for CS.
I was prepared not to like this pistol, but it works.

[zman]

You being a Kimber owner, I am surprised you didn't bring up the Kimber Rimfire 1911.



I have one and it has been great

[GM4spd]

This is not an INexpensive alternative but it is ALL steel and really FEELS
like a 1911---it locks back on the last round(unlike Kimbers)---NOT a
bullseye gun but is totally reliable with just about any22LR ammo. I found
a reasonably priced 45 Colt Combat Elite and used a conversion kit
on the frame. Put a large Colt Gold Cup rear sight on it,also. I have
tuned the trigger to 3lbs creep free and it is an excellent shooter.
Pete

[Speedpower]

Locking back after the last round depends on the magazine you are using, if you want it to lock back after the last round use the the GSG 1911 .22LR magazine.

[Lifeon2whls]

Are there any decent conversions I can put on my 1911 (RIA)? I'd like to put a lot more rounds down the tube to practice but I would prefer to practice with this particular pistol, get a feel for the trigger, grips, etc.