Ruger mkIII vs .22 1911 conversion

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Hey, I was just wondering some of your thoughts on these 2.

I was shooting a friends older mkII ruger this week and I really like the way it felt, it was cheap fun compared to my .45 which I was also shooting that night. My usual cheap shooter is my single six but I'm looking for something that holds a few more rounds and I can have another mag loaded up for less time reloading. The thing is I really need some more practice on my .45 and was thinking that a .22 conversion would be some cheap help.

I have found a new mkIII and have seen some kimber conversions online for slightly less than the ruger, I have pretty well decided that it will make the most sense for me to get the conversion for various reasons. But my new thing is will the conversion shoot as well as that ruger did? I really liked the way it handled and I shot very well with it my first time. My shooting with the .45 isnt awful but it leaves alot to be desired.
 
"slightly less than the Ruger"

Well to me that would say it all... for a little more, you can get a complete gun that you are comfortable with. You can also get the plastic 22/45's if you want the grip angle and feel of a 1911.

As for the kit, well, did you find one in stock somewhere? Or was that just the online price. Waiting times may also influence your final decision.
 
As far as buyng another gun because it has the feel of the 1911 I think ill just stick with the real thing, and also I do like the regular ruger grip aswell.

But you are right I have just seen these online in the last couple days. I havent actually got around to checking on availability and that was one of my concerns.
 
Both

I have a Ruger MkII bull barrel and a Ruger MkIII 22/45 slab site.... both great pistols.

I also have a .22 conversion unit for my 1911's...............

Love 'em both.....................
 
I like them both as well......I use the Kimber conversion on a Norinco commander frame and sometimes the hammer fails to #### back all the way. I believe this is due to a heavier mainspring and I plan on changing to a lighter mainspring this summer.

Kimberconv.jpg


MKIITarget.jpg
 
I had to make similar decision not long ago. I think you will need Ruger and conversion. I bought Walther P22 as a compromise between the two. Walther has full slide and controls located roughly as on full-sizes pistols. That allows me to do drills. Well Walther is actually neither accurate 22 nor does it simulate 1911 and doesn't holster very well. So I wish I got conversion and good target 22 pistol. Hope this will help.
 
Nice pics Can-down.

NAA and 22lr I am afraid I have to agree with you two about both guns LOL
but if I cant afford to shoot my 45 at the moment I cant get 2 guns :(
 
I'd get the conversion kit. I got the Kimber kit from The Shooting Edge for $314 or so. I have actually shot pretty well with it. I've shot 10 shots all in the black from 20yrds standing at this rimfire match target, the black area is 3.15" when printed:

http://cherrytwist.googlepages.com/Target_ISSF_2.pdf

I didn't get the kit for practice though, I got it to shoot the same gun for cheap.
 
I'd get the Ruger over the conversion unit. That way you have two independent guns and if/when one breaks you can still shoot the other while waiting for parts. Not that Ruger .22 autos break very often - I've been shooting mine for over 15 years without breakage.

Also, since humans generally are equipped with two hands you need a pistol for each one!
 
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