Is it wise to trade my 45 for a 22 pistol?

based on your situation, sell the 45. That's what I'd do. 22 pistols are lots of funny to shot too. Burning $15 in an afternoon will be lots of fun with a .22. So you can go shooting much more often. someday when things improve Garrett another 45. They come up all the time.
 
Sell anything that has no sentimental value and anything that you do not use frequently.

You can always buy most calibers guns later.

Many fall in the trap of collecting for the sake of it, and many then start to sell off. It's an addictive hobby.

I would sell whatever I do not really need. Familly needs first. Guns you can always buy later when the budget is back in the green.
 
I would probably buy a 9mm instead. 22 is fun for plinking but it just doesn't feel like anything a step up as if 22lr is kinda feels like something all by itself (just my opinion). At least 9mm or 7.62x25 are ok cheap enough to shoot. 7.62x25, although not a lot of choices but the gun is cheap and ammo is cheap.
 
Canadian brother said:
I am now realizing how hard it is to raise a young family and shoot at the same time, I really don't have much money to be shooting 45 acp at $35 for 50 rounds a box when I can easily shoot 250 rounds in one range trip! 35x 5 gets to be way too much quick. Don't get me wrong, I love the 45 in all its beauty :) it's just not affordable for me.

So I am thinking of trading it for a decent 22 pistol so that I can actually afford to shoot until my heart is content.

Yes 9mm is cheaper - I have one, but again 22 is so cheap

I don't have nor can I afford reloading equipment.

What do you all think ?
Has this been your experience ? And if so what did you do about it?
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I feel your situation bro., if you are in the Vancouver BC area, you're welcome to use my reloading and casting equipment. PM me.

I had .22LR revolvers and semi-autos before. Sold them and stayed with Centerfire.
 
Dsiwy said:
Reload your own 45acp or buy a 22lr conversion slide
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I bought one (GSG) to use with my .45, and was very disappointed with the accuracy compared to my High Standard; as it says on the slide, you must use high velocity or you will have a lot of feeding and extraction issues; cycled fine with CCI Mini-Mags and Stingers. I also had to polish the slide release pin to install it; alignment of parts is not always drop-in/plug and play.

Keep the .45, and watch for a deal on a low cost .22 (there are some out there); or a deal on a good used one.
 
I'd look for a used .22, or there's the S&W M&P22, which tend to be quite inexpensive last I knew (pre Trudollar). And not that anyone asked, but eventually I'd also trade in the obsolete .45 for a 9 mm, and by eventually I mean ASAP.
 
If you like your 45 (feel, accuracy ...) I say keep it if you can. I shoot 22lr, 9mm, and 45 and my range visits usually start with a box or two of 22lr down the pipe of my late 50's vintage Hi-Standard (the BEST target pistol for the money you can buy, IMO). If you keep an eye out here (and auctions like GTA), a good condition Hi-Standard can often be had for sub-600 (often sub-400).
 
I myself have 4 .22 handguns at home and I also have a Norinco 1911 in 9mm and a 38special. I go to the range
all the time with all four .22's but leave the others at home. I just want to go out with my wife and my friends
and plink away for a few hours and with my .22's I don't have to spend my Saturdays reloading to go and plink on
Sunday.
But with that being said a cheap 22 might just be what you need, my first 22 I bought was a RG63 8 shot revolver I paid $125.00
for and my wifes Smith&Wesson was right around the $300.00 mark. So maybe keep the 45 and try a used 22 to see if you even
like shooting them. If you don't you still have your 45 and the 22 is easy to sell.
 
same situation here. keep my center fire guns as safe queen and collect dust. mostly go to range with my .22lr caliber guns, Sig 1911-22 , M&P15-22, Savage MK II... so much fun with them. Even don't have much time to the range when you have to raise a young family, to me 3-4 times annually after getting my beloved wife's permission. Happy wife happy life!!!
 
No shame in being frugal. I reload and cast. I also have a stash of primers, powder and brass.

My usual range trip ammo budget consists of 50 rds pistol centerfire (any one of 9mm, 40cal, 38spl/357mag or 45acp, 100-200 rds .22LR and lots of .177 and or .22 pellets for an air gun. Often I go home with only having shot a couple mags or cylinders through the handguns. If the first shot on the GP100 or SR1911 or whatever is lucky to come to the range, goes into the 9 ring or better, at 7-10 meters, I’ll just shoot an extra cylinder or mag then shift to the CZ452, then on to the Weirauch HW97 air rifle.

That’s just me. Trigger time is trigger time regardless of the gun’s projectile propulsion system.
 
you never said what the 45 was (I don't think), If you don't love it, sell it, there are oddles of good 1911's always for sale.
If it was say a Hi end and you love the thing, I think you would regret it down the road, I have, sold some real hi end stuff.
Reloading is something you have to like, takes some time to pay back , unless you buy cheap stuff and for handgun, I don't recommend cheap stuff.
Every one should have a good 22, don't get too cheap, a good steel one will last a life time, Hi Standards, ruger MK 2-4, 1' are good , but no hold open. the new S-W victors are suppose to be good, 41, but they go high, Old browning's are very good.
That GSG 22 conversion as a good price, I have never had any in , so haven't tried them, But the supplier tells me he sells a lot of them, But I have never been a fan of conversion units,
Most times you can buy a good used 22 pistol for their price, before the GSG, cost was 400.oo+
 
I second the above. Keep your 45 for special occasions. Buy a quality .22 to improve your shooting and be able to shoot more. I will caution you. .22 pistols are like pringles chips. They can be so good, and enjoyable that only having one is next to impossible. Speaking from experience here.. when I open my safe, I have more rimfire pistols than every other centerfire (including shotguns) put together.
 
Got Juice? said:
I second the above. Keep your 45 for special occasions. Buy a quality .22 to improve your shooting and be able to shoot more. I will caution you. .22 pistols are like pringles chips. They can be so good, and enjoyable that only having one is next to impossible. Speaking from experience here.. when I open my safe, I have more rimfire pistols than every other centerfire (including shotguns) put together.
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Trade me one of your 22 pistols then �� :)
 
I have a few pistols now but my .22 always goes to the range with whatever else I grab. I picked up a Beretta model 71 a few years back, easy to clean, very accurate and fun to shoot. You can sell your .45 and pick up a .22 and shoot on the cheap, #### happens, if your situation stays the same you can continue to shoot .22, if things pick up then but another .45 down the road (Keep the .22 ;) ).
 
What kind of a .45 is it? If it's something you can easily get for the price you sell yours then sure go for it. Regardless .22 is a must have. GSG is a fun .22 to shoot and is affordable

Reloading equipment doesn't have to be expensive btw
 
The best advice given was " keep the 45 and buy a .22lr conversion kit " . Go with the Kimber .22lr conversion kits .
 
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