GSG 1911 or ruger mark 3 22/45?

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I'm wanting to get a pistol in .22 - something that can be brought to the range every time and shot a tonne for cheap. A good practice gun.

I'm hearing that the ruger mark 3's will eat just about any ammo and are real accurate and most importantly, reliable. Any truth to this? I like the GSG1911 for the fact that, well, if you're practicing it might as well be with a firearm that actually looks and feels like a firearm. At the same time, that's why I was thinking the 22/45 would be good since it comes with a 1911-like grip.

I've done a few thread searches and the GSG's appear to be picky with ammo. I don't want something finicky...


What do you guys think?
 
I have had the same decision to make, and have decided to go with Ruger. Tried and true. Now to find a CGN sponsor that sells the 22/45.
 
Can't go wrong with either, but the ruger will likely outlive the gsg in the long run. My gsg came with a ~4.5 lb trigger and likes most ammo I put through it
 
Ive shot both alot.

I you want something that feels(except the weight) and functions like a 1911 then get the GSG.

Having said that, the Ruger is better built(better materials), and runs better. Even though the 22/45 has the same grip, it dosn't quite feel the same as a 1911 to me. The balance, or bore axis..... not sure, but it dosen't feel the same as a 1911 in the way that a GSG does.

My GSG runs flawless with Win Sup Speed 40gn plted (expensive) and very well with Bulk Blaser(standard diet). Ok with Win 555. Shty with bulk Fed, or Win Expert

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I've never shot the GSG; I own a 22/45. My only complaint is that it is so reliable and accurate it's boring. I mounted a red dot sight on it, which was dirt easy given the rail that comes with it. I don't think you can do that with the GSG. I think that the GSG makes sense if you want a .22 1911. If you want a dedicated .22 pistol with a 1911 grip angle but don't care if the safety and slide release and looks aren't perfect matches for a 1911, the 22/45 makes a lot of sense.
 
I have had a 22/45 and, after selling it, regret the hell out of it!!:-( Having said that I would not hesitate to get another 22/45 or other model Ruger .22. I am looking for a GSG right now; yes certain people say that they are picky butfinding out what it likes to eat and then smoothing out any rough spots is half the fun.
Cheers!!
 
I owned a 4.5" slab side 22/45. Found the grip a little too thin.
Also, owned a 5.5" Bull barrel MKiii. Both ate the cheap Win555's and shot great. Field stripping is easy once done a few times. Built tough and lots of parts available to make them function even better!
Both are gone now and I'm running an Advantage Arms .22lr conversion kit on my Glock17 for cheap practice/plinking...but I digress.
 
GSG functions and fires more like a centerfire - looks more like a centerfire too of course.
Ruger is a target pistol, built like a #### brickhouse and will last forever.

I was going to get the Ruger but ended up with the Buckmark, though, lighter but still going to last me forever. :p
 
My GSG is less picky then my ruger 10/22 and it likes almost anything the GSG with cheap junk ammo will have issues but so will my Henry lever action 10/22 and ever other 22 that isn't a revolver or single shot..
 
haha49 said:
My GSG is less picky then my ruger 10/22 and it likes almost anything the GSG with cheap junk ammo will have issues but so will my Henry lever action 10/22 and ever other 22 that isn't a revolver or single shot..
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10/22's can be picky. 22/45 or any other MK series pistol on the other hand would likely feed, fire and eject pig shizz if you could find a way to prime it. The Rugers are built to last forever, your great grand kids will love them. The GSG is probably better looking and more fun, but I'd go with the Ruger, and I own both.
 
britguy said:
i've got the 22/45 and it shoots anything, a good choice. gsg i have on order so i hope its good too!!
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Don't forget that the GSG is rated (by the manufacturers) as High Velocity.
So I don't feed it standard velocity; these I reserve for my 6-shooter.

On my 22/45 Mark III Hunter, I have replaced the factory extractor with a Volquartsen Exact Edge and haven't had a problem since. (Though I have not tried standard or low velocity on the Ruger.)
 
I'd pick the Ruger of the two. I would expect it to be more durable and reliable. I can accept polymer parts, but not zinc. If I wanted a 1911-style .22, i would step up to one of the higher-end conversion kits.
 
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