STI 1911 and 2011 .22lr Conversion Kits

[Freedom Ventures]

See ahead in this thread for info on 22 LR conversion kits for all 1911s!!!

[Onthebeep]

Any plans to bring them in under the STI banner now they are being retailled by STI?

[Freedom Ventures]

Any plans to bring them in under the STI banner now they are being retailled by STI?

ABSOLUTELY!!!

SRP $434 for 1911 kits and $478 for 2011 kits.

They're due in early May.

Thanks

[Steve David]

Do they make a kit for the Hi-Power?

[DrewT]

Are these available?

[Freedom Ventures]

Delayed. Hopefully the 1911 kits will arrive later this month.

2011 kits are now scheduled for September.

[Freedom Ventures]

Do they make a kit for the Hi-Power?
No, sorry.

[Freedom Ventures]

Unit 1 vs. Unit 2, etc.

Note that Marvel Company that produces 22 conversion kits is no longer Bob Marvel - the guy that founded the company. He sold it.

Bob Marvel is building the new 22 kits for STI, but they're not affiliated with the Marvel ones on Marvel's sight.

Here's a picture of the STI 22 kit:

http://www.freedomventures.ca/images/STI Guns/sti22slide.jpg
http://www.stiguns.com/Products/22ConvKit/images/22AltTopEnd1911_800w.jpg

Again, we hope to get 1911 units later this month and 2011 units in September.

[aka-jdub]

Unit 1 vs. Unit 2, etc.

Note that Marvel Company that produces 22 conversion kits is no longer Bob Marvel - the guy that founded the company. He sold it.

Bob Marvel is building the new 22 kits for STI, but they're not affiliated with the Marvel ones on Marvel's sight.

Here's a picture of the STI 22 kit:

http://www.freedomventures.ca/images/STI Guns/sti22slide.jpg

Again, we hope to get 1911 units later this month and 2011 units in September.

that looks like a sweet setup.

[Satain]

Does this work on a Norico 1911 A1 model?
What type of .22 Long Rifle ammo does it require or perfer? (eg. High Veliocity? No soft points? No Sub Sonic? Only CCI?)
How many magazines does it come with? Will you sell extra? If so how much?
Is there any way for placing a deposit? Or is it first come first sereve?
How does this one different from the Kimber version?

:eek:
:confused:
:runaway:

[Freedom Ventures]

1. Probably, It's designed for Standard 1911s. There's no reason it shouldn't work on a Norinco.
2. No special ammo is specified. I'm sure like all 22s - it will have it's preferences.
3. Comes with 1. Extras price TBD when they arrive, and of course, will be stocked.
4. I'm making a list and all will be contacted in order when they arrive. I'm not collecting deposits because if they're delayed again, it would not be fair to the customer. Email me if you want on that list. (No PM or posts, please)
5. Better, at least - both STI and Marvel are far higher quality brand names than Kimber, with better reputations to uphold.

[justin1628]

Any updates?

[Freedom Ventures]

Should be in early next month

[Freedom Ventures]

Should Arrive this weekend - 1911 versions, no 2011 versions.

[Onthebeep]

Do the 2011 kits have the slide relieved at the front as pictures or are they left slab slided so they mate up with the full length dust cover guns??

Thanks.

[Freedom Ventures]

They are relieved. The only difference is the magazine provided.

[mojoman]

did these come in yet?

[Freedom Ventures]

Somewhere between Texas and Halifax right now.

[scotty]

Blued (black) only or stainless aswell?

NVM I checked the STI website. I won'der how this will two tone with a stainless frame and black grips? :D

[Freedom Ventures]

Black only, like the picture.

2 tone would be pretty slick...

[Pocketfisherman]

You are still holding 2 for me correct?

[gonecountry]

Are all 1911 kits you have coming in spoken for?

[Freedom Ventures]

You are still holding 2 for me correct?
Perhaps...I don't really know who you really are, though.
Aliases confuse me...I have a hard time remembering regular names let alone people's aliases...:redface::)

[Freedom Ventures]

Are all 1911 kits you have coming in spoken for?Yes, but once they get here (tomorrow) I'll be contacting the list and if I don't hear from people this week to finailize the transaction, what's left will be fair game. I do expect a steady flow of these as time goes on too.

[Freedom Ventures]

My apologies. The 22 kits came in with 100 guns that have to get sorted out to dealers. I havne't been able to get the notices and invoices out. I should have thinge back on track Monday.

[Freedom Ventures]

Everyone that had emailed me has received notice of arrival. If you didn't get an email, just drop me a line and order.

[mdragon9]

Got mine a few days ago and was able to get it out to the range. I'm really pleased with it. It consumed Winchester High Velocity without any problems at all and accuracy seems really good. I was shooting off-hand and getting 7 ring or better at 25 yards once I had it sighted in. I'm not the greatest shooter and I expect a better shooter would be nailing the 10 ring with this pretty consistently but I'm shooting better with this than I am with my High Standard!

I tried a few other types of ammo in it, Winchester Target (worked), Power Point (slide wouldn't lock back on empty), Velocitor (slide wouldn't lock back on empty), Blazer (slide wouldn't lock back on empty and had a couple stove pipes). I should note that the ammo the slide wasn't locking back on isn't recomended for the conversion. It was a bonus that Winchester Target worked but I'm going to stick with the High Velocity as thats what the manual recomends and I want a little bit more recoil for training purposes. For me this unit is meant for training with my 1911 not for bulleye shooting.

One note, I wasn't able to get to the range for a couple days so I was "forced" to lubricate it with the supplied oil and let it soak for a couple nights. I'm pretty sure that helped with the success because they ship dry.

By the way, mine is mounted on a Colt Special Combat Government and by the design of the STI conversion I don't see why it shouldn't function just as well on any standard frame 1911 because it is a self contained unit.

Cheers

[Freedom Ventures]

One note, I wasn't able to get to the range for a couple days so I was "forced" to lubricate it with the supplied oil and let it soak for a couple nights. I'm pretty sure that helped with the success because they ship dry. Glad it's working well for you.

I sometimes wish every gun would come with oil and a note that says "use a lot" - too many times I see folks that just aren't lubricating the moving parts enough.

[DrewT]

2011 kits ever make it?

[punchdrunkkangaroo13]

Would this work on a STI Targetmaster? It has the full underlug so I am curious since the guide rod comes out and is replaced by the kit?

[Freedom Ventures]

Would this work on a STI Targetmaster? It has the full underlug so I am curious since the guide rod comes out and is replaced by the kit? Yes it does. A Targetmaster owner in BC has already purcahsed one.

[HeVGunner]

Do you have any of these in stock , or expect more soon?

[Freedom Ventures]

Yes, I have 1911 kits in stock. 2011 kits are still backordered.

[cancer]

Can these be had in Commander length?

[Freedom Ventures]

They will work on a commander frame, but no - the standard government length is the only format available.

[krausb]

Any of the 1911 versions currently in stock? If so, I'll be calling ASAP!

[Cyanide Ride]

Am I to understand that you have a 1911 22 conversion that will will work on commander length frames?

I have a 1911 9mm Commander size.

Maybe I should throw you an email :)

[krausb]

Better hurry, they sell out fast! ;)

[chemo]

i'd love one of those kits
and a STI cap too, my benelli cap is worn off (looks tan, was black)

[DrJones15]

My friend would like to know if the Aluminum or steel compensator for the original Marvel .22lr kit will work with the STI version you sell. I have no knowledge of compensators and conversion kits so I thought I'd ask you lol.

[Freedom Ventures]

My friend would like to know if the Aluminum or steel compensator for the original Marvel .22lr kit will work with the STI version you sell. I have no knowledge of compensators and conversion kits so I thought I'd ask you lol.I doubt it.
The Marvel company had patents that Bob Marvel sold with the company.
He had to find new (turns out he found better) ways to do things with the kits he builds for STI.

[Happy Tom]

Do you currently have any .22lr conversion kits in stock?

[nicka]

Does eack kit come with an actual teast target? Any accuracy guarantee?

[Freedom Ventures]

Do you currently have any .22lr conversion kits in stock?Hope to get some next week.

[Freedom Ventures]

Does eack kit come with an actual teast target? Any accuracy guarantee?No and No.

STI never publishes accuracy statements. That's because it's too easy for them to do an accuracy test with match grade ammo from a ransom rest under proper conditions and publish a dimension and then have someone on the internet shoot his home made reloads out of one while jerking the trigger over a stump and get a horrible result.

They are covered under STI's satisfaction guarantee, though - if it doesn't shoot good enough for you - we'll take it back. (less shipping costs, within a reasonable amount of time & so long as you don't mess with it, of course)

I have yet to hear anyone complain about these kit's accuracy.;)

[Happy Tom]

Thanks
I will be looking for one when they come in!

[Tcon]

how much will the kit cost?

[Wendell]

how much will the kit cost?

Freedom Ventures (http://www.freedomventures.ca/home.htm)

Freedom Ventures' pricing (http://www.freedomventures.ca/documents/PricingR.pdf)

[Tcon]

Thanks

[Freedom Ventures]

Thanks Wendell!