1911 conversion questions

[Brian James]

I have two questions, first does anyone know of a site sponsor that sells quality 1911 22LR conversions? Marvel, advantage seems, Nelson etc...

Second of all, if you own a 1911 in 9mm or 38 super, could you install a 45 top (barrel and slide) on it and theoretically a 22 conversion as well? Why am I asking, well I have a 1911 in 45 but it’s built on a Norc frame which I can bring to the USA for matches. So rather than buy a frame only I’d rather buy a Kimber or Tanfoglio in 9mm/38super and just install the 45 on it.

 

[greywolf67nt]

IIRC the ejector on a 9mm is taller so a 45 slide won't fit on it but I could be wrong.
By the time you buy a conversion kit you can almost have another gun.

 

[easyrider604]

If you’re that serious about competing south of the border, buy another non-Norky 1911.

I’m not a fan of conversion kits. If you want a .22lr 1911, then buy a complete.22lr 1911.
But I have to ask, what do you need a 1911 in .22 for? It’s basically useless as a practice pistol, IMHO.

 

[kg]

I filed down, laterally, a 9mm ejector so that it worked in .45 too.

Some makers will cut a 9mm feed ramp differently. My NP29 (9mm) feeds fine in .45, thankfully, since the original top is a mess.

Should be enough Kimber owners around to inform you about feed ramps.

 

[tjhaile]

Irunguns has Advantage Arms kits.

 

[Brian James]

If you’re that serious about competing south of the border, buy another non-Norky 1911.

I’m not a fan of conversion kits. If you want a .22lr 1911, then buy a complete.22lr 1911.
But I have to ask, what do you need a 1911 in .22 for? It’s basically useless as a practice pistol, IMHO.

22 conversions are popular with bullseye shooters to shoot the first portion of the 2700. Besides the Norinco frame everything else has been changed/upgraded.