Hey gun guys.

[mathia]

I am wondering if anyone has bought, held, or fired one of these yet:



If you have experience with this particular firearm, I'd love to hear your thoughts. I have looked at a few others, but I think this one is probably the best fit for me. The Chiappa is a little too different from the 1911 design (no interchangeability), and the Kimber is waaaaaaay more than I want to spend. I have a Springfield Mil-Spec, but am wanting something cheaper to shoot/practice with that is most like my Springfield. PLUS...who doesn't love a 22.

[mathia]

Didn't get the link in the last one

GSG-Waffen :: GSG-1911 :: Start

[Mosephus]

Not too much of a gun guy, but Para Ordinance Para USA: High-Quality Handguns also makes a 9mm 1911 style pistol that are somewhat affordable.

[jtriron]

A .22LR in a 1911 design seems a bit of overkill, If you want a .22 caliber pistol there may well be better and more affordable options.

[mathia]

Well, isn't an M16 in 22lr also a bit of overkill?

[lsosa]

I have some 22 gun I have a smith & Wesson and a Sig both are3 around 300 to 400 dollar

[mathia]

So...the original question was...if you have experience with this particular gun (gsg 1922-22), I'd like to hear your thoughts.

[jtriron]

Originally Posted by mathia

Well, isn't an M16 in 22lr also a bit of overkill?

Yes, But what's the reference to a M16? or did you mean AR15?
.22 ammo is inexpensive and easy to shoot / If that's your thing.
I prefer a larger caliber with more punch, just my .02

[mathia]

Nope...M16...Colt M16 Rimfire Long Rifle | .22 Tactical Rimfire Long Rifle | Uses Economical .22 LR Ammo

Another swing and a miss...

[Trekrider]

I don’t have any hands on experience with that gun and I have not heard do the brand before. I don’t know that the cost of the model you are looking at is but for around $300 you can get a conversion kit from Kimber or Ciener that include barrel, slide, and magazine. Both will work with your Springfield.

[jtriron]

Originally Posted by mathia

Nope...M16...Colt M16 Rimfire Long Rifle | .22 Tactical Rimfire Long Rifle | Uses Economical .22 LR Ammo

Another swing and a miss...

Colt M16 Rimfire Long Rifle.

That is a good choice for someone who is recoil sensitive.
Miss....

[mathia]

Originally Posted by Trekrider

I don’t have any hands on experience with that gun and I have not heard do the brand before. I don’t know that the cost of the model you are looking at is but for around $300 you can get a conversion kit from Kimber or Ciener that include barrel, slide, and magazine. Both will work with your Springfield.

Prefer 2 guns to 1.5, kinda the point of looking at this one. I have looked at the conversions, and there seems to be pretty mixed experience with them. I do realize, however, that this pistol will probably be subject to the vagaries of ammo, just like most 22's.

[lsosa]

you can convert the 1911 gun to a 22 but going to cost as much as buying another 22 gun 1911 are better left 45 or 38s I also have 22 tactical rifle and bushmaster the 22 rifle is little cheaper then assault rifle it all depend what you feel like shooting that day

[mathia]

Looks like Colt is joining the fray also:
Colt Government 1911 | .22 Rimfire L.R. Pistol | Look & Feel of an 1911

I figured this post is already off trck, so why not add to it.

[Trekrider]

I did a little research and it looks like they just started to ship a few weeks ago so you might have a problem finding someone who has got purchased one but this blog may help.
GSG 1911 .22 pisol | The Firearm Blog