Best 1911 look-alike in .22 LR

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Friend in Denver looking to buy a quality .22 in 1911 configuration - grip, single action, slide function... [not a kit/converter,,,]

Help will be appreciated from those who have been down this road.

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Dyson
 
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I sure like my Colt Service Model Ace, from around 1974. It really scratched my itch for a 22 on a 45 frame. I got it almost like new and have put a bunch of ammo down it. Few jams, mostly with Winchester plated HP. Aftermarket magazines don't work very well.
 
Pop's2 said:
the most common "training" 22 for 1911 style pistols are

The Ruger 22/45
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I have to respectfully disagree.

I have a 1911 and a 22/45 in the safe, and they're both great guns, but I can't honestly consider the Ruger to be a suitable training stand-in. The grip is significantly slimmer, there's no grip safety, no exposed hammer... the safety is a sliding button instead of a lever; same for the "slide" release... Yes, the controls are in a similar location, but they've a very different feel.

The only thing they really have in common is the grip angle, IMHO.
 
My first picks would be either a Colt Ace or Kimber Rimfire. But since neither of those were going to fit into my budget anytime soon, I settled for a Chiappa Target Model.
It`s no Kimber, and internally it`s not even a real 1911 design. But it looks, feels and shoots like a real 1911. Considering its $300 price tag it`s a decent little gun.
Like I said, it`s no Colt or Kimber, you get what you pay for, but it`s a good value for the money.
If you do get one of these, pay the extra $25 for the Target Model over the Standard model. Sights are better and the trigger is much better. Trigger pull on the standard model is awful.


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Just out of curiosity:
Why no kits or conversions?
Seems, to me at least, to be the best of both worlds..... Or am I missing something (I own neither - But I do carry a .45ACP 1911).
 
marvel precision kits are one of the best shooting of all of them.
 
I'd go with the Kimber Rimfire. If you have a 1911 now, why would you not go the conversion route? I don't recall the cost on mine, but it seems like it was less than $300 with the identical Target Sights as the Kimber Target Model 1911 it usually resides on.

The benefit is a little more than two-for-one. You are literally shooting the same gun as far as the grip, trigger, etc.

The Chiappi thingies are about the same price as a very-well built Kimber Conversion. (Actually, they are built by Ciener) Top-notch stuff.

If you don't have a 1911, I can understand the desire for avoiding a kit. In that case, I'd go with a Ruger Mk II or Mk III and get the 1911-style one. They really aren't the same, as someone pointed out, but they are great guns.
 
Even some of the Open shooters in our club use a Marvel conversion with a comp for practice and Steel Challenge matches. I would recommend a quality 45acp 1911 with a Marvel conversion.
 
1911 cloned in a 22

Thanks for all the responses. He has some high end 45s in 1911 style - and chooses not to convert. His preference......In any event, this is for my sister to practice on.

Incidentally he has a new Chiappa [don't know which] and thinks the quality inadequate for what he has in mind. No doubt Chiappa is great for some applications.

I will pass all thoughts along and any additional are most welcome.

Best,

Dyson
 
As a couple of us have said, go the Kimber Rimfire route. It is the only currently manufactured .22lr 1911 that I am aware of. I was going to tell you the Chiappa was junk, but you have apparently already figured that out.
 
I am a firm believer in conversion units. I bought the Ciener for my Mark IV a few years ago, wish I'd gotten it 30 years ago. Down the road i will get a full CZ with their Kadet unit.
 
anyone have feedback on the GSG 1911? It is priced to compete with the Chiappa
 
DGNY said:
Thanks for all the responses. He has some high end 45s in 1911 style - and chooses not to convert. His preference......In any event, this is for my sister to practice on.

Incidentally he has a new Chiappa [don't know which] and thinks the quality inadequate for what he has in mind. No doubt Chiappa is great for some applications.

I will pass all thoughts along and any additional are most welcome.

Best,

Dyson
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If you can find a Day conversion unit for the 1911 you will have the best IMO. Beautifully machined. Guaranteed x ring accuracy. Mine performed as advertised. (And fed every bran of 22 LR w/o a hiccup:)
 
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