Need help on new 1911 an .22 conversion

[medxam]

If you were about to purchase a BRAND new full size 1911 .45 cal platform and a corresponding .22 cal conversion and money was no object, what would you choose. Kimber?, new S&W E series , etc?

I would really like to have your input as I may be about my last NEW handgun.

medxam

 

[vrichard]

If it was me ,I would get a pre 70 Colt 45 and a 22cal.Colt conversion unit
Or you could get some thing like the Colt Ace,(the one on top)
Dick

 

[R. G. Amos]

I would buy either one Les Baer or two Colts. I would avoid Colts made in the 1980's or 1990's.

I would not buy a conversion unit. If I wanted a 22 pistol, I would buy a Ruger MkIII.

Incidently, S&W does not make a 1911; they make a 1911 look-alike.

 

[Aticus]

Buy the Kimber! Mine works just fine for me. Colts floating chamber is not very accurate.

To forestall some of the comments about "if you want a 22" etc. I have a very accurate Buckmark but I still like practicing with my 45 frame and trigger. It costs less and is easier on my hand> And yes I still practice with what I carry!

Pecos

 

[m1gunner]

The GSG 1911 and a matching Pre 70 Colt (you said price no object, right?)

A dedicated 22 makes more sense to me than a conversion kit.

 

[BigBill]

The GSG 1911 and a matching Pre 70 Colt (you said price no object, right?)

A dedicated 22 makes more sense to me than a conversion kit.

I agree too the GSG is cheaper than the ruger MkIII too. You should be around $1,500 for both or a tad higher, i thing the gsg is only $329 tops. AIM Surplus Home has them.

I have no clue as to why no one offers an affordable entry level 22cal revolver for the youth shooters at an affordable price. This would be the first handgun for the Kids to learn about gun safety, shooting targets and just plinking fun. If the manufacturers would offer an affordable revolver for the kids your planting the seed for them to purchase guns as they get older its a win/win for everyone yet no manufacturer has a youth gun first purchase program. They would be planting the seed now for there future business growth. Lets face it we never forget our very first gun and who manufactured it. Your actually looking at a repeat buyer down the road. Bill

 

[BruceHMX]

vrichard is correct! Here's mine.

Fixed sight conversion unit on a Pre70 Colt. Colt dates from the early 60's. I love full size conversion units. Be it Colt, SIG, or Glock. Fixed sight units are tuff to find. I would recommend an earlier conversion unit as well. Something pre-70.

The best way too keep a Colt unit running is the following. Cleaning it after every range session. Make sure no grit is stuck to the floating chamber parts. Before shooting lube it with a good silicon grease. Always use Colt magazines. I have very few to any jams or failures when I shoot mine.

I have a spare parts box with all the stuff to keep it running but I have never had anything break on mine. I shoot standard Walmart Federal Bulk Pack through it.

Good Luck In Your Hunt

 

[sar4937]

I would get a Marvel Precision top-end, my only consideration for the lower end would be steel construction and a very good trigger.

 

[armenius]

Vrichard is correct!I have used a Colt 45/22 conversion unit for several years.Keep it clean and use clean shooting ammo.Caution against using in a frame with a long ejector as it caused problems with breakin the neck off the floating chamber twice until I figured it out.Now on a Series 70 with stasndard lengh ejector I have fired thousands of rounds without incident.It shoots smaller groups than the 45 top.

Minute of Scolyroaches!!

 

[Fishslayer]

I have no clue as to why no one offers an affordable entry level 22cal revolver for the youth shooters at an affordable price.

Ta heck with the kids. I want one!

Ruger's polymer frame revolver seems made to order for a low cost .22. Given the prices I've been seeing for new & used .22 revolvers IMO they are missing out on $$$ to be made.

$400 for a so-so H&R Sportsman? Well, last I looked it had been there a loooong time.

As for the OP. Money no object I'd probly go for an older Colt 1911 & .22 kit.

Brand new? Probly go with whoever has the best customer service.

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

If the conversion is for fun and plinking - get the older Colt floating chamber conversion. They can be reasonably accurate (fitted) while giving the recoil of a mild 38 load. If you want a true Bullseye accuracy setup - get a Kart conversion unit. Not currently made but all steel and used by older bullseye shooters. Locks open on last shot. Can use Kart or Ace mags - will shoot with anything out there (accuracy). Springs and some parts available (but never heard of any failures of parts).