Thinking of a 1911 22LR

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I currently have a Ruger MK2 22LR and a Sig M17 9mm. I am thinking of getting a new .22 and likely replacing the Ruger for no other reason other than I want to try a 1911 .22. I am looking at the Colt, Sig or GSG versions as I am not looking to spend a ton of money.

Would it be an upgrade, downgrade or equal? Which one would anyone recommend?

Thanks
 
Duner said:
I currently have a Ruger MK2 22LR and a Sig M17 9mm. I am thinking of getting a new .22 and likely replacing the Ruger for no other reason other than I want to try a 1911 .22. I am looking at the Colt, Sig or GSG versions as I am not looking to spend a ton of money.
Would it be an upgrade, downgrade or equal? Which one would anyone recommend?
Thanks
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The cheapest and still very reasonable option for you would be a GSG 1911 with the ZRTS Performance Package (Blue Line Solutions). I've had one for a few years and it's a very good shooter, very accurate, eats any type of 22LR ammo, prefers HV. The size, dimensions and weight are nearly exactly the same as a real Colt 1911 .45 cal.
By the way, a GSG SIG 1911-22 is exactly the same thing.
 
Do you mean the Colt Ace or Woodsman? Neither of these are very cheap and readily available , compared to the GSG or SIG.

Like silverfoxdj said, the Colt would be the better quality choice.

However, in all honesty, I would just hang on to your Mk.II. It’s a way better gun than the SIG or GSG. Feels way more solid.

Get a 1911 in 9mm or .45 if you really want one.
 
Still alive said:
Do you mean the Colt Ace or Woodsman? Neither of these are very cheap and readily available , compared to the GSG or SIG.

Like silverfoxdj said, the Colt would be the better quality choice.

However, in all honesty, I would just hang on to your Mk.II. It’s a way better gun than the SIG or GSG. Feels way more solid.

Get a 1911 in 9mm or .45 if you really want one.
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This is exactly what I was wondering. I do like my MKII, and I may not trade it for this reason. I don't think I am going to go for another 9mm or get into the .45s though.

Apparently the colt I was thinking of is actually a Walther...
https://www.waltherarms.com/handguns/colt-rimfire/1911-a1-gold-cup/
 
Duner,
The GSG and SIG 1911 have a spotty performance record. Some work fine and other slides break. Don’t know about the Walther but I assume a similar parentage.

The best thing you should do is go hold one of these .22 1911s and compare the heft and construction to your old timer Ruger. You’ll feel the quality difference right away. Hint: yours feels nicer!
 
Yes, Walther makes a "Colt Gold Cup" full-sized; it seems to be built a bit better than the GSG for not much more, but it still is a pot-metal pistol. Browning makes one and it is a beautifuly made steel pistol; it is 20% smaller than a full size 1911, but I have handled and shot one, and it is amazingly accurate, but you won't see to many as they are not cheap to buy.

Other than the Browning, all the rest will be less accurate and more short lived than your Ruger. Keep the Ruger; it will outlast you, your kids and your grand kids.

Note that the "Lockwork" at least is steel LOL.

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WRH said:
Buy a 1911 in 9 mm or .45 and then buy a GSG conversion kit. Best of both worlds.
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Been there, done that. You need to use high velocity ammo, and I shot tighter groups when shooting .45s than .22s.

Compared to my High Standard, it was a poor excuse for a .22. Buy a cheap 9mm Nork 1911, reload 9mm for not much more than good .22 ammo; and keep the Ruger.

That 9mm Nork will be a lifetime pistol for you as well.
 
Imo it would be a downgrade.

I started out with a Sig 1911-22 and sold it quickly after buying an mk2.
Loved the look of the Sig but not as accurate as the ruger and for sure not as durable. (Slide stop notch started peening/wearing out)
 
Not a 1911 but I'm really happy with my new Ruger MKIV 22/45 Tactical. 1911'ish grip. Fired 200 rounds of CCI 40 gr Mini Mags today without a hiccup.

Maybe upgrade your MKII to a MKIV and see if you still have the 1911 .22 itch afterwards.
 
The GSG 1911's are inexpensive enough that you can buy one and try it out.

I have 2 of them and enjoy them. They take some time to break in or just do what many do and lightly polish off the coating along the rails for smoother action. They are fun to shoot and feel sorta 1911 cool. :)

I also have a Ruger, and there is no question the Ruger is a more robust firearm. But not every gun has to be tough enough for the zombie apocalypse, sometimes you just want something to play around with. Besides, the GSG has a lifetime warranty, and Blueline is excellent to deal with so if something goes wrong you are covered.
 
RangerPark said:
Not a 1911 but I'm really happy with my new Ruger MKIV 22/45 Tactical. 1911'ish grip. Fired 200 rounds of CCI 40 gr Mini Mags today without a hiccup.

Maybe upgrade your MKII to a MKIV and see if you still have the 1911 .22 itch afterwards.
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Also, another possibility... from the sounds of it I am not going to get what I want out of the 1911 22. I kinda had that feeling in the back of my mind, which is why I posed the question. The other thing is that there is nothing wrong with my current .22. It shoots nice and does have a good feel to it.

I appreciate everyone's experience!
 
RangerPark said:
Not a 1911 but I'm really happy with my new Ruger MKIV 22/45 Tactical. 1911'ish grip. Fired 200 rounds of CCI 40 gr Mini Mags today without a hiccup.

Maybe upgrade your MKII to a MKIV and see if you still have the 1911 .22 itch afterwards.
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I've shot a couple of the the 22/45s, they are great looking pistols and they function OK. While designed to have a similar grip to a 1911, they neither have the feel nor the heft of a 1911. I also find that the light frame and receiver weight give them an odd balance (but I am an all steel pistol guy). For what ever reason, I also can not get the accuracy out of any Ruger .22s going all the way back to pre MK I, (except for their single six) compared to my ugly old basic High Standard "Sports King". BTW, at all of our competitions, I have so far, out shot all of the Rugers, GSGs, Remingtons, and a Sig with a Sig conversion kit, by more than a small margin. It's not me, it's the gun.

If I can find a good High Standard target pistol at a reasonable price, I will buy it!

BTW, the High Standard grip and grip angle does feel like a 1911; which is why the US military used them for training; and likely why I shoot my 1911 .45 as well as I do!
 
Not sure about the colt but the Sig is made by gsg. I have a gsg and a sig 1911 22. I won the gsg and bough the Sig for the gf. IMO they are both pieces of sh*t. The gsg seems better but they both have extraction issues regardless of ammo. I shoot almost nothing but mini mags in them. To be honest if you want a good 22 pistol buy a browning or just stick with your ruger.
 
I have a Colt Walther Gold Cup. I like it, shoots good, shoots pretty much anything you can throw at it. It does have limits, you get it out to about 15-20 meters and groups get wider. The sights on mine need an little epoxy also, seems to hit low but it could be just me. For 380.00 bucks it's also a good practice tool.

Corey
 
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