.22 conversion kit question

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Is there a difference in quality between a dedicated .22 gun and the comparable 9mm (or other caliber) with a .22 conversion kit?

For example, is the CZ Kadet more reliable then a CZ 75 with the kadet conversion kit on it? Do parts wear out quicker? More jams or other malfunctions? Any other advantage/disadvantages?

I would also be interested in hearing feedback from people who have used any conversion kits and what their experiences have been.

Thanks!
 
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Though I've never used a conversion on any of my pistols, a good friend had a conversion (the make and model escapes me for the moment) for a 1911 single-stack. The conversion itself worked flawlessly, but only if we used the rounds that the unit liked.
It needed some really high-powered rounds to be able to force the slide back and compress the hammer spring. I don't know if there have been similar problems with other kits for other guns, but that was the only problem we had. Accuracy was excellent, and we could shoot the darn thing all day without any feeding problems, and it cost nothing to feed, compared to .45 ACP ball. I'm thinking of finding a conversion for my Glock.

Erik.
 
"All generalizations are dangerous, even this one." - Alexandre Dumas

Is a Ruger MK512 less troublesome and more reliable than a Ciener .22LR conversion on a 1911 frame? Maybe.

Is a alloy-framed Kimber Match Target less durable than a steel-framed Colt Ace? Maybe.

To get an accurate answer to your question, you'll have to be very, very specific in the question. (And, in the case of the CZ, I'd pose that question in the CZ Forum.)
 
Wendell said:
"All generalizations are dangerous, even this one." - Alexandre Dumas

Is a Ruger MK512 less troublesome and more reliable than a Ciener .22LR conversion on a 1911 frame? Maybe.
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If you want to involve yourself in a crapshoot, buy a Ciener conversion kit (are they even available in Canada anymore)?

Ol' Johnathon Ciener's QA/QC is nonexistant. And if your conversion kit doesn't work, then obviously it is your firearm at fault - even when it doesn't work out on either of two new, high quality firearms. And should you want to TALK to Ciener or write a letter requesting service and expect a response...

HAH! Good luck with that.
 
I have a Kadet conversion

I put it on my shadow and it works great with Federal 40 grain solid points. If this is the route you were thinking I think that CZ has made a great product. I wouldn't buy a Kadet pistol when you can have a good 9mm and then put your conversion on in about 20 seconds. CZ has engineered a good product that works well with .22 because you are not moving the whole slide. I don't think there would be any wear or breakdowns that would be different between a Kadet kit and the Kadet pistol as there are no differences.
 
The CZ Conversion kit is outstanding and is as accurate as any dedicated .22 pistol IMHO. Extremely well made and mine devours all types of .22 ammo. I also have a kit for my Tanfoglio. Very accurate but is very picky on ammo. It requires high velocity ammo, round nose only.

Take Care

Bob
 
I don't think you would see a difference in quality/accuracy with the CZ whether you bought it as a dedicated gun (Cadet) of you bought the kit to add to your existing frame... Since they pretty much are the same components.

As in, you can put a 9mm top end on a Cadet, or you can put a 22lr top end on your 75.

As far as other firearms/kits are concerned, things could be quite different. I've got a Advantage Arm kit for the Glock 17, it's a great little conversion, as accurate as the G17, and surprisingly reliable if I feed it high velocity 40gr ammo...

But it is not as accurate as a Ruger MK2... at least in my hand... but bulleye shooting is not what I bought it for.
 
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