.40 S&W conversion

[chevy_boy]

I recently purchased myself a new standard GSG 1911. I’ve had it for a few days and have nothing but complete a full tear down, clean, and reassemble. Of course including mild fondling.
While I had it apart I noticed that the frame looked exactly like that of a full size 1911. I started my investigation by watching reviews online, where I learned that GSG claims 80% of the parts are interchangeable with a standard 1911. I also learned that the magazines and slide will fit on a standard 1911 to serve as a conversion.
I have just started competing in IPSC this last season using a Glock model 22 (.40 S&W). After handling the GSG for a few days, I picked up my Glock to give it random fondles. I no longer like how it feels in my rather large hands.
I have toyed with the idea of trading it for a 1911. But the Glock is very reliable and I trained for IPSC with it. I hold some sentimental value towards it. I would be shot by my lady if I brought home another gun.
So instead I have conceived putting together a conversion kit for my GSG frame from .22 to .40. I have found that all of the parts I would need are available to the American market.
What I need to ask of the CGN Community, is help with the last few pieces of info before I can begin.
I would need to know the dimensions of a single stack .40 magazine for a 1911, If someone knows or has one they could measure, that would be phenomenal.
Second I have used brownells as a starting point to find out what parts are available. Is there a Canadian source that anyone knows of that would sell everything I need?
Thanks in advance for any positive input.

 

[BCRider]

While the parts may be of the same size in all dimensions the materials are not the same. The frame of the GSG is a softer alloy which would likely soon fall apart from the shock of shooting center fire ammo compared to the all steel proper 1911. So this idea of going from a rimfire to a .40S&W is a non starter.

 

[chevy_boy]

While the parts may be of the same size in all dimensions the materials are not the same. The frame of the GSG is a softer alloy which would likely soon fall apart from the shock of shooting center fire ammo compared to the all steel proper 1911. So this idea of going from a rimfire to a .40S&W is a non starter.

Thank you!!

I assumed that because of the interchangeability rate, i figured i could upgrade the frame. This is why i posted a thread to make sure I would be ok. Now that i know this ill just buy a 1911, and upgrade it if needed.

 

[PrivateerXTR]

The interchange works just fine from 70 or 80 model 1911 down calibre. GSG makes a great . 22 conversion kit. And if you grab a bargain milspec 1911 second hand from the EE your in like Flynn.

Hey I think you could grab a Norc and a conversion kit for the same as a GSG.

 

[chevy_boy]

The interchange works just fine from 70 or 80 model 1911 down calibre. GSG makes a great . 22 conversion kit. And if you grab a bargain milspec 1911 second hand from the EE your in like Flynn.

Hey I think you could grab a Norc and a conversion kit for the same as a GSG.

I know i could, i just wanted to cut down on items or pistols i would have to buy/register.

 

[notsorichguy]

The interchange works just fine from 70 or 80 model 1911 down calibre. GSG makes a great . 22 conversion kit. And if you grab a bargain milspec 1911 second hand from the EE your in like Flynn.

Hey I think you could grab a Norc and a conversion kit for the same as a GSG.

?????

Buy a Nork and a .22lr conversion for $479!!!!

Where?

I'll take 10!