who uses .22 conversion kits?

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I'm thinking about getting another pistol, actually I need another pistol. I would like a .22 for the cost of shooting and I would also like a 1911 style pistol for the cool factor. So, I thought that going with a conversion kit would be a good idea to save money.

so does anyone have experience with this. I'm basically trying to save some money here, but I might just end up getting a ruger .22 and something else to fill the 1911 void.

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You are probably better off with a Ruger IMO.....they are fairly inexpensive and you can get one for the price of a conversion kit for a 1911.

However, I really like the 1911, I am selling all my non-1911's and going strictly 1911.... so I am going to get a conversion kit myself.....I tell you one thing but do another :D

The deciding factor I guess is what you like to hold and what looks best to you.
 
thanks richardoldfield, how is the trigger pull on the CZ?

Buddyhollydied, I was thinking a nice inexpensive ruger would be good too, but I'd also like to get something a little different, I don't have anything against them though.

what are the advantages/disadvantages to owning a conversion kit. I though accuracy would be better with a conversion kit then a ruger but what do you think?
 
The trigger pull on CZs improves with use. I like my Kadet as well as any 22 pistol except the Ruger Standard Model. I have a 4" Ruger MK I Standard Model that is a joy to shoot. I own and I have shot a lot of 22s but these two just suit me to a tee! Regards, Richard :D
 
hoegaardenzo said:
what are the advantages/disadvantages to owning a conversion kit. I though accuracy would be better with a conversion kit then a ruger but what do you think?
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I can only speak about the Kimber Conversion that I have. It's more accurate than any Ruger that I've tried. It's a bit awkward to switch slide tops during a range session and at least with the Kimber it doesn't function reliably with light target ammunition or subsonics. But with CCI and Winchester High Velocity 40 grain ammo it's a tackdriver.
 
Advantages/dissadvantages......

As one poster said it is a little awkward to change out slides everytime with a conversion kit.

I used to tend to switch back and forth quite often at the range from shooting .22 and .45 or 9mm or whatever. ie, shoot a few rounds with .22, shoot some .45's, shoot some more .22 etc. I guess one could learn to shoot till he is done shooting that caliber before switching. I never could.:redface:

Also it was my belief that switching slides often at the range is just a good way to scratch up my gun. Yes I can change a slide without making that annoying scratch with the slide lock...but I tend to not want to take the chance.:)

I should have rephrased my earlier post when I said I was going to get a conversion kit, I am still undecided whether to go with a conversion or a 1911 .22 - like the Kimber - which is a dedicated .22.

Whichever way I decide it will be a dedicated .22 anyway.....I'll put the conversion on a frame and leave it like that.

The only pet peave I have about the 1911 .22's is that the slide does not lock open after the last round.:mad:
 
hoegaardenzo said:
Marvel Precision has slides that lock open on the last shot $388 in the states though...
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I did not know that......I will be looking them up for sure.
I always wondered if I could modify the magazine to make them hold open on the last shot.

Edited.....found this on their website:
(NOTE: Since the slide is aluminum, the Unit is designed NOT to lock open after the last shot; to do so would cause the steel slide release to batter and eventually round out the slide notch.)
 
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The only pet peave I have about the 1911 .22's is that the slide does not lock open after the last round.:mad:
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The Advantage Arms version locks back, but I don't know if it's easy to get one in Canada.

The shooting edge has Adavantage Arms conversions for Glock's but for some reason they don't have the 1911's.....maybe they will in the future?
 
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The Advantage Arms version locks back, but I don't know if it's easy to get one in Canada.

The shooting edge has Adavantage Arms conversions for Glock's but for some reason they don't have the 1911's.....maybe they will in the future?
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Well yes it does. :D :dancingbanana:

I am thinking if this kit is not available in Canada, though TSE should be able to get them, then maybe purchasing a couple of their mags to use in maybe a Kimber conversion will do the trick to lock open on last round.

There would be a problem with the notch wearing out maybe after a while......but how long would it take ?

Maybe a light aluminum slide stop would wear before the slide......is there even such a thing as an aluminum slide stop ??? Hmmmmm.....maybe have to make one.:D
 
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I got a quote from Advantage Arms, $463.98 taxes in (only $30 more then a locally bought ruger mark III)
Springfield Armory 1991A1 locally for $816.81 taxes in
for a grand total of $1,280.79 , basically 2 pistols $640 each

anyone know of a less expensive place to get a Springfield 1911 A1 or similar 1911. I could even go with a Norc :O if they will work the same. I mean there would be a brand new barrell so it should work great, right?

edit: can anyone tell me what gun this is :)
 
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I have an Advanage Arms 22 conversion for my Glock 20 10mm.

It is an excellent system that has the slide lock open feature.

It is absolutaly easy to change the slide assembly just dry fire the gun, pull the slide back slightly, pull down on the 2 levers on either side of the gun and slip the slide assembly forward off of the gun.

To re-install the slide assembly just slip it onto the grip section then retract the slide and your good to go...

This can be done in seconds.... :dancingbanana:

Unlike a 1911...

Also it is very accurate...
 
Yes a Norc should work just fine, you may want to get a trigger job on it though to lighten it up a bit.

Is there a problem getting an Advantage Arms conversion into Canada ? There shouldn't be I don't think, someone else can chime in here.

For close to the same money you could get 2 Norcs and a conversion, leave one as a .45 and one as a .22....just a thought....

Also you may want to give Gunnar at Armco a call to see if he has any frames laying around for cheap to put the conversion on, or he probably has some tuned Norcs ready to go also.

The Springfield is a good choice too IMO, I have never owned one but I believe them to be good guns.

Many choices.....
 
Who Uses .22 Conversion Units?

I have a Colt factory .22 Converision Unit set up on a refinished 1942 vintage Colt USGI frame. Only mods to the frame are a Videcki aluminum trigger, lighter mainspring and later commercial safety lever. Picked this conversion unit up about 20 years ago for $350 with one mag. Shoots like a house on fire.

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We looked into it, and we decided that since the Kimber kit works great, we don't bring in the Advantage Arms kit for teh 1911, only the Glock. Plus as pointed out, there is no cost savings between the two...

JR
 
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