Should I get rid of my 1911 22 ?

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Hi guys,

This will be my first post (other then the introduction) since I have joined the forum. My question might be a bit long but really what I need is someone to tell me what to do because I cant make a decision haha. As of right now I own one hand gun, a GSG 1911 22. I love this gun however I really want to get a 9mm before the nice weather comes! Im not exactly rolling in $ and I am not sure whether to sell my GSG and chip in a little money to get a Glock or CZ75 Shadow? which i could get a .22 conversion for somewhere down the road or, to keep my GSG and buy a cheaper 9mm like a Norinco? Im just using the pistol for target practice for now and if I decide to get into IPSC a couple years from now ill save some more money and get higher quality pistol.


For those who say to keep the GSG, what are your favorite models of 9mm norincos?


Thank you all for taking the time to read my question, I look forward to seeing your replies.

Chris
 
Scrap the norc idea you will be 10x happier with the glock and advantage arms 22 kit and or the cz with the kadet 22 kit

I have a sig with a 22 exchange and love it.

Once you shoot a quality peice you don't ever think about spending your hard earned money on anything less than quality

It's just a waste and you will be disappointed
 
CraigNConnor said:
Scrap the norc idea you will be 10x happier with the glock and advantage arms 22 kit and or the cz with the kadet 22 kit

I have a sig with a 22 exchange and love it.

Once you shoot a quality peice you don't ever think about spending your hard earned money on anything less than quality

It's just a waste and you will be disappointed
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Thank you for the information. I have yet to shoot a Norinco so I wasn't to sure how they were i've only seen videos but I completely understand what youre saying. thanks for the input!

Chris
 
I have a colt gold cup .22 that never gets used by me. The only reason I haven't sold it is because my 10 yr old son likes it:). Only for that reason , it's not sold. If your buying a 9 , get the best you can afford. I was never satisfied with the cheap stuff.
 
I used to think like you where I should collect as much restricted but time is limited and you'll notice later that you'll gravitate more on the firearm that you will shoot frequently.

I think you already somewhat answered your question where funds are limited. If the condition of your GSG 1911 .22 is in good condition, you can recuperate a good chunk of your cost and put the proceeds of the sale to the new 9mm.

I would suggest that you purchase something with a higher quality finish. I recently purchased the CZ 75 SP-01 shadow and I have to tell you, the quality, fit and finish is outstanding. The grip angle is almost that of a 1911.

You can also look at a used 9mm in the EE, some are in very good condition.

I've handled and shot a Sig P226 (MK26) and it shoots like a dream. The 92FS is a very good pistol, accurate as well but if you plan to do competition later, the slide safety switch may not be a good fit.

Best of luck in what decision you make - ultimately, you need to be happy.
 
For what it's worth..I'm not a big fan of conversion barrels....personally I'd keep the gsg( shoots cheap ammo..get far more range time) and look on ee for your 9mm..there is plenty of choice for 500$ or less....find what fits you best...we all have opinions on that..but we're all different....enjoy the search..
 
1 more vote for keeping the GSG. The GSG isn't priced high to begin with so you will not be getting back as much as you may be hoping for. Plus, it is a fun gun, a good gun for introducing friends and family to the shooting sports and a good back up gun that you could afford to lend out and wouldn't mind getting a bit banged up. Or you could treasure it as your first gun as a previous person had mentioned. Everyone should have a designated .22 IMO.

In my household, no one uses my wife's, son's or daughter's firearms which is why guests have a healthy selection of 15 or so inexpensive firearms to choose from when they are going to the range with us... starting with the lowly Ruger 22/45. Touch any of my wife's revolver, especially her Bearcat or her Browning 1911 22 or any of her Anschutz's and you are no longer her friend. The Ruger 22/45 however she does not care about even though it was her first pistol.

As for 9mm's, if you decide to save up, consider the Browning High Power and for polymer the Beretta PX4. They feel good in my hand and in a back to back comparison with all my other pistols, they are the best shooters and most accurate in stock form. In my hands the PX4 shockingly even keeps up with my Pardini. If money is an issue, consider the Tokarev clone in 9mm. $300 new and about $225-$250 used. I have a Norinco and my Zastava beats it hands down. good luck on your search.
 
Cbarrett said:
I never thought about that point too. you guys are making the decision tough! haha

chris
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I didn't realize it until times were better... And my first pistol is still sold. You might know what it feels like now but trust me. If you like guns all and have attachment to anything, you will look back, wishing you had the GSG.
 
The norc Sig clone is probably one of their more decent guns. My brother has one.

It (and Glock) won't hold a candle to a CZ Shadow, however.
 
Well you are getting good advice here but 1 more thing. 9mm is roughly 3x more expensive to shoot than .22lr. The cost of a 1000$ gun will be offset within a year easily by the ammo costs alone. So keep shooting your GSG and save a grand. Then buy a 9mm 1911 and feed it when you can spare it otherwise keep shooting .22.
 
I never had any issues with Norinco firearms. They all have been crude but durable copies.

GSG 1911's I hate. Don't blink a eye if you want to sell it, I know I sure sold mine.

Get a glock. Or if sig/cz style is more your taste, norinco makes fine copies for half the price.

Best thing you can do is go out with friends or to ranges that rent guns and see what fits your hand and feels natural for you
 
Step 1: Get a woman so you don't have to worry about making decisions :p

Step 2: Realize your GSG won't even get you half the price of a Glock or Shadow if you sell it. So no point selling it at all. Save the t for when your broke and can't afford to feed a centerfire pistol.
 
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Half the price of a Glock? Have you seen prices of them lately?

They must be gold lined now, I would never pay those prices for plastic.
 
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