1911 .22 Conversion

[KillerBob]

I've got a Norinco 1911 Mil Spec and love the thing...hasn't let me down yet. However, shooting gets a bit pricey so I was thinking of getting a .22 Conversion kit for it but I've only found ones in the U.S...anyone know of a Canadian company offering? Also, where can a guy get 8 round mags for it in .45? Thanks, I'm new to the site and love it so far.
Richard.

 

[mojoman]

try Freedom Ventures, sponser above. I bought my .22 conversion from them. you can buy a second hand ruger .22 for way cheaper. I just like the feel of a 1911.

 

[cancer]

Kimber makes a nice kit and can be had at most retailers.

The Marvel one is known to be the most precise. Sometimes you can pick them up under the Wilson Combat banner. I know some CGN Dealers are carrying these.

The old Colt ACE conversion kits are the cat's pajamas though. They're the only kits that use a steel slide and have last round hold open capabilities. Good luck finding one though, they're ultra rare.

 

[colt45cz75]

The Kimber Target conversion is superb.

 

[Can-down]

There is a colt on the EE right now....I've heard they can be fussy?
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=309457&highlight=colt+conversion
I've got a kimber that works well with bulk ammo but I had to lighten the mainspring a bit to get it to cycle the bulks reliably.
I'd look at a STI conversion....they are similar to Marvels and sold by Freedom Ventures.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36729&highlight=sti+conversion

 

[Satain]

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263131

 

[Garand]

Kimber kit is fantastic!!!!!

 

[KillerBob]

Thanks alot for the advice everyone...I'll keep my an eye out for a Kimber kit or one of the others...I'd be much more likely to shoot more at 3 cents a shot.

 

[bearkilr]

Cabela's in Winnipeg sells the Kimber kit, $370 I think. Easy to ship as it's not considered a firearm.