Who do we like for .22lr 1911's?

[Joe in PNG]

Other than the classic (and expensive) Colt Ace, does anyone make a good .22lr 1911?

There's a lot of zinc pistols out there- are any any good?

[farscott]

The answer to this one is "depends on what you want to do". If you want to shoot small groups, a Marvel Unit 1 or CW Accessories conversion kit is the way to go. Both are still in production unlike my old six-inch Kart conversion. If you want to plink, Advantage Arms, Tactical Solutions, and J.A. Ciener (since he got forced onto the straight and narrow) offer decent kits and Marvel offers the Unit 2. Kimber and Wilson have offered private label versions of others (from Ciener and Marvel), and those units are decent.

I have a Ceiner and a Marvel Unit 2 as well as the Kart in my safe. Both are good for trigger control work, which is primarily what I do with them. The Kart I used for Bullseye.

In any event, buy spare magazines once you decide as not all kits work with all magazines.

[jeep45238]

GSG 1911 in 22lr with the TandemKross accurizing kit and Dawson sights for me.

[DDTSGM]

GSG 1911 in 22lr with the TandemKross accurizing kit and Dawson sights for me.

Is there a quantifiable difference with the TandemKross kit?

Thanks!

[Toonces]

You could do some research on these guys:

http://www.nelsoncustomguns.com/ (http://www.nelsoncustomguns.com/)

They seem like good guys, and they have a direct link with Bob Marvel.

[Wyoming Shooter]

The Kimber has worked very well for me. With the proverbial sample of one, I've had no problems whatsoever.

[Nephrology]

I had the Kimber conversion kit, it worked very well. No last round hold open, but it was stupid accurate. Vaguely miss it to be honest.

[Paul D]

I love my 1911 .22 gun. It's so heavy that there's no real recoil.

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[Joshmill]

I don't mean to be a troll but my answer is the Ruger Mk IV.

[Joe in PNG]

I don't mean to be a troll but my answer is the Ruger Mk IV.

It's on the list, but I wanted to see if there's something equally worthwhile at about the same price.

[TOTS]

For just plinking, the Kimber conversion I had (2013 model) ran very well and I enjoyed it. Even ate bulk ammo. Only sold it to fund a reloading press.

[psalms144.1]

I've got a Ruger MkIV 22/45, and am following this discussion with interest. While nice, the MkIV hinged trigger is not a 1911 trigger, the safety is all wrong, and it's just plain not a 1911. This takes nothing away from what a good all-around .22 it is, but I find it woefully lacking as a "trainer" for the 1911

[okie john]

I had the Kimber conversion kit, it worked very well. No last round hold open, but it was stupid accurate. Vaguely miss it to be honest.

Same with mine. Superb adjustable sights.


Okie John

[45dotACP]

I've got a Ruger MkIV 22/45, and am following this discussion with interest. While nice, the MkIV hinged trigger is not a 1911 trigger, the safety is all wrong, and it's just plain not a 1911. This takes nothing away from what a good all-around .22 it is, but I find it woefully lacking as a "trainer" for the 1911

All very good points. However I have found that the Ruger MkIV 22/45 is ideal for practicing marksmanship and SHO/WHO shooting, which have been things that are difficult for me to practice effectively in my dry fire routine.

I find that for the most part, a rimfire pistol is good for training things that carry over well to other firearm types. I noticed that after I shoot my Ruger, I tend to pay much more attention to sights and trigger press and less attention to recoil and muzzle blast, leading me to shoot much more accurately, whether with a 1911 or a Beretta. So I guess my answer to this question is "whichever gun that will cycle bulk pack ammo"

[MK11]

I'll echo the Kimber conversion. I wish centerfire 1911s ran this well.

[19852+]

My advantage arms conversion on my Colt .38 super works flawlessly with ammo it likes. Mine likes Rem golden bullets in the big plastic bucket. Haven't cleaned it in a while either.

[BillSWPA]

Does anyone have any experience with this one?

https://www.rkguns.com/ati-gsg-1911-22lr-full-size-pistol-gerg2210m1911t.html

[19852+]

IMO, if one owns a government model already then a conversion unit is useful because it allows one to use the exact trigger/grip of the center fire alternate. Converting back to the center fire unit is easy.

[jeep45238]

Is there a quantifiable difference with the TandemKross kit?

Thanks!

Huge difference. Given fixed barrel/frame interface on the GSG, the slide fit is crap and thus so is the repeatable accuracy. The conical barrel bit and tighter bushing took the pistol from 'meh' with Dawsons on a good day to 'nice' I'm still running factory fire control and non-extended magazines.

[Horseman]

I've been using an older GSG 1911 since about 2011 or so, usually with a suppressor. I've worn most of the finish off the slide and it keeps on being reliable with any good quality ammunition and an occasional cleaning/lubing.

[DDTSGM]

Huge difference. Given fixed barrel/frame interface on the GSG, the slide fit is crap and thus so is the repeatable accuracy. The conical barrel bit and tighter bushing took the pistol from 'meh' with Dawsons on a good day to 'nice' I'm still running factory fire control and non-extended magazines.

Okay, I have this suppressor adapter: https://www.tacticalinc.com/catalog/product/5020-01342

So it would have to go bye-bye in order to use the 'system'

[jeep45238]

Okay, I have this suppressor adapter: https://www.tacticalinc.com/catalog/product/5020-01342

So it would have to go bye-bye in order to use the 'system'

Probably not, looks like they offer their own piece also. The bushing is way tighter to the slide and barrel than stock, and any play removed will help out at the end of the day.

https://www.tandemkross.com/GSGSig-1911-22-Thread-Adapter-_p_157.html

[Oldherkpilot]

Marvel makes a couple conversions for the 1911. They are top of the line.

[revolvergeek]

I don't mean to be a troll but my answer is the Ruger Mk IV.

The Browning Buckmark was always a solid performer for me and felt more 1911-ish than the older Rugers. No experience with the MkIV.

I love my old Colt Ace conversion kit. It seems like the older ones work better maybe. Mine is perfectly reliable with real Colt mags, a 15# recoil spring and CCI SV.