22/45 or a .22 conversion upper for a 1911?

[smirnus3000]

What would you get and why? I do have a few other .22 pistols already colt new frontier, high standard sport king, and a colt woodsman. I just put a Springfield loaded in jail and I think I may want a .22 version to train with to save a little $$$ on ammo.

[uxo2]

a GSG 1911

[Ricky-Ray]

a GSG 1911

+1 For the price of a 22 conversion kit, just put a few bucks more down and get a GSG 1911.

[a1fabweld]

FWIW I have a Ceiner conversion on a 1911 and it functions flawlessly. Its very accurate too. I know there are lots of bad reviews about his conversions but mine is awesome and cost $200.

[jakuda]

Marvel Unit 2 or Advantage Arms (non-target) conversion. If you want the sub-1" at 50 yards performance, get the Marvel Unit 1 or AA target conversion.

If your goal is to train on the cheap with the springfield a conversion is the way to go. The Ruger 22/45 has the same grip angle, but different grip width, balance, weight, trigger weight, and trigger feel.

[INFAMOUS762X39]

I have two 1911s, going for my 3rd relatively soon. I should be looking at a .22 1911 conversion or dedicated platform but I just don't care for them at the moment.

I am currently in love with my MKIII 22/45 with Dawson Fiber Optic sights, it's a Friggin tack driver. I didn't buy my 22/45 to Mimic a 1911, I simply bought it as a plinker in order to keep my basic shooting fundamentals fresh. One of my best purchases last year, love that pistol.

[Lead Waster]

22/45. Why buy parts when you can have a whole gun?

2 guns > one gun with extra bits.

IMHO of course.

[tpf68]

I have a Kimber conversion kit. It works great on a Springfield 1911 Loaded, but does not hold the slide open after emptying the mag. The nice thing about running a conversion if you already have a decent 1911 is you can practice with inexpensive ammo, still have the same functioning lower with better trigger and other controls. The Kimber conversion has not given me any malfunctions, has decent adjustable sights, and is pretty accurate.
I also have a gen II 22/45. That gun shoots better than the 1911 w/ conversion, but is a totally different feel. Yes, the grip angle and controls location are similar to a 1911, but they are not the same. The fixed barrel on the 22/45 also makes it much more accurate.
I like both set ups and it depends on what you primarily want to use it for. Training for the 1911, get the conversion. Accuracy, get the 22/45.

[davidb]

im with the 2 guns are better than 1 and a half guns side

i have a 1911 and 22/45...you don't get the feel of the 1911 with the 22/45 at all really besides similar grip angle

ive shot a friends gsg, it was cool but didn't really leave me feeling like i had practiced with a 1911 at all...i think a conversion would be the same deal, i can't see gaining much from training with a .22 when your trying to get better at shooting .45, might as well sit at home and dry fire

[LightsOut!]

If you're going to be training a good amount for whatever reason, I would just get a conversion kit. What better way to practice than on your primary? Plus less cleaning/storage.

I was on this same boat myself, except I already have a Secondary .22LR pistol. I ended up deciding to go with a conversion kit for my Primary (Glock 17) for competition/practice.

[sirgrumps]

I have both. I love the 22/45, but the upgraded volquarten trigger pivots and is just not the same.

I have a old Pachmayr (Peters Stahl) conversion. I like this much better and plan to get one of the Marvel unit 1 soon.