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1911 conversion, 1911-22, or Ruger 22/45?
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<blockquote data-quote="rawhide" data-source="post: 1616807" data-attributes="member: 3448"><p>I’m becoming, or would like to become, a 1911 guy and am considering adding a 1911 .22. Didn’t take long to burn through several hundred $ of 45acp in only a couple of sessions with my current XD45 and new 1911. I will load some of my own but enjoy shooting .22 and like the idea of shooting the 1911 platform more frequently to train as well as just for fun. I’ve read many googled searches comparing Ruger 22/45 vs conversion and conversion vs. 1911-22 and would appreciate OSA thoughts and discussion on the subject. </p><p></p><p>What I’ve gathered so far:</p><p></p><p><strong>Ruger 22/45</strong> &#8211; cool looking gun with the rails and threaded barrel; great reputation and I’m sure a fine shooter. Many of the threads I’ve read state that while the grip angle and mag release are 1911ish and it is a good shooter, it still isn’t a 1911. (Already own and love to shoot Browning Buck Mark URX)</p><p></p><p><strong>Conversions</strong> seem to be pretty popular for allowing one to practice cheaply with competition or carry gun. I like the idea of being able to holster a .22 in the same holster as my 45acp. Not much difference in price between conversion and a dedicated .22 pistol (except Kimber Rimfire Target).</p><p></p><p><strong>1911-22</strong> &#8211; Several on the market right now. The cheaper Chiappa and American Classic have some fans and not too expensive. Colt is built by Umarex and the new Browning is not full scale. Don’t want to spend the $ on Kimber Rimfire unless I found a bargain used one. As far as I can tell, that leaves the GSG/Sig. </p><p> </p><p>What would you choose and why?</p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rawhide, post: 1616807, member: 3448"] I’m becoming, or would like to become, a 1911 guy and am considering adding a 1911 .22. Didn’t take long to burn through several hundred $ of 45acp in only a couple of sessions with my current XD45 and new 1911. I will load some of my own but enjoy shooting .22 and like the idea of shooting the 1911 platform more frequently to train as well as just for fun. I’ve read many googled searches comparing Ruger 22/45 vs conversion and conversion vs. 1911-22 and would appreciate OSA thoughts and discussion on the subject. What I’ve gathered so far: [B]Ruger 22/45[/B] – cool looking gun with the rails and threaded barrel; great reputation and I’m sure a fine shooter. Many of the threads I’ve read state that while the grip angle and mag release are 1911ish and it is a good shooter, it still isn’t a 1911. (Already own and love to shoot Browning Buck Mark URX) [B]Conversions[/B] seem to be pretty popular for allowing one to practice cheaply with competition or carry gun. I like the idea of being able to holster a .22 in the same holster as my 45acp. Not much difference in price between conversion and a dedicated .22 pistol (except Kimber Rimfire Target). [B]1911-22[/B] – Several on the market right now. The cheaper Chiappa and American Classic have some fans and not too expensive. Colt is built by Umarex and the new Browning is not full scale. Don’t want to spend the $ on Kimber Rimfire unless I found a bargain used one. As far as I can tell, that leaves the GSG/Sig. What would you choose and why? Thanks [/QUOTE]
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