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My first (and so far only) handgun is a Glock 17L. I like the thing, and the plastic euroweenie gun matches my plastic euroweenie car :)

 

Anyway, my last range day at Shore Shot, the rangemaster pointed out a .22lr conversion kit (slide, barrel, spring and magazine) that they had for sale. I'm thinking about it (at least as much because I don't have to do the permit thing again); but at $315 it's about as much as another pistol in .22! I believe it was the advantage arms LE 33 kit (which a quick google shows me they're overcharging significantly for...)

 

Anyone have any experience with this (or similar) kits for the Glock?

 

(Note, I'm moving to a new address in the same town, so it's a tad more complicated for me to get more permits than to just drop by the local PD and dropping off my paperwork)

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Unless you need the kit to get yourself used to the gun or have no more permits, I would rather buy a 22lr handgun. They are quite a bit of fun, and hey, yet another new firearm.

 

some people who have done conversion kits have complained about durability and quality.

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price sounds about right. check midway i purchased my AA kit for my 1911 from them 1 year ago. if you realy like the glock platform and like to shoot it then buy the conversion kit.

I do know that AA and bob marvel have teamed up and the new kits are more accurate and more money..

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I have Kimber .22 lr conversion. It is very accurate and never jam with high velocity ammo. Once I brought target ammo and two fired shell (out of 500) stucked and I had to use a clean rod to push it out. It helps me to figure out how to handle 1911 without spending a lot of money to buy .45 ammo. It will not replace the experince of actual shooting .45, but it does help a lot. I mean a lot.

 

maksim has a valid point though, the money to pay for the converion kit can get you a .22 lr hand gun. The thing is that I do not like .22lr. I just use it as a teaching tool to teach me how to shoot the gun I have. I have not got the converion kit for Glock because a lot of people complaint about whatever on the market right now. If Glock make one, I will buy it. I saw Sig has one for $360+. If I buy a sig, I will buy the converion kit because it will pay for itself in no time.

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Given the fantastic jamming ability of the 2 .22lr pistols I've shot (a reasonably recent and New In Box P22 and a Ruger Mk.I older than I am; not to mention the Mk.II that absolutely wouldn't chamber) I can't say as I'm impressed with the overall reliability of the .22lr in general. (Not that I didn't have a lot of fun with the guns that would chamber, mind. I figured out that the Mk. I would load fairly reliably if I didn't put more than about 5-6 rounds in the magazine, and the P22 is NEW, I expect it to need to work in a bit).

 

As I alluded to, the permits would be a bit of a problem right now (not that I should be talking about buying what, in the end, is a toy when I am about to buy a house...) Even though NJ Firearms guild has a nifty-looking customised Mk.I in their case... (Ahem)

 

Anyway, based on a couple of reviews on the 'net, the Advantage Arms kit has a good rep. OTOH, I can see why Shore Shot is charging as much as they are - everyone seems to be back-ordered on it. On the gripping hand - it's NOT a firearm, I can mailorder it.

 

(Which reminds me - does anyone on the 'net have any 9mm at a not-ungodly cost? I'd like to be able to do more than top off both mags that came with the gun :) )

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the last time i purchased a box of 9mm i was not reloading yet and that was white box at 6.99 for a box of 50. :lol::lol:

 

The key to the conversion kits is to use plated ammo and keep them well lubed, i have been using gl2 silicone lubricant and works very well i also tote the lube to the range to keep it lubed during firing session a small squirt every 50 rounds.

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the last time i purchased a box of 9mm i was not reloading yet and that was white box at 6.99 for a box of 50. :lol::lol:

 

The key to the conversion kits is to use plated ammo and keep them well lubed, i have been using gl2 silicone lubricant and works very well i also tote the lube to the range to keep it lubed during firing session a small squirt every 50 rounds.

 

Who makes it and where should I apply? My 22A has some feeding problems :(

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My first (and so far only) handgun is a Glock 17L. I like the thing, and the plastic euroweenie gun matches my plastic euroweenie car :)

 

Anyway, my last range day at Shore Shot, the rangemaster pointed out a .22lr conversion kit (slide, barrel, spring and magazine) that they had for sale. I'm thinking about it (at least as much because I don't have to do the permit thing again); but at $315 it's about as much as another pistol in .22! I believe it was the advantage arms LE 33 kit (which a quick google shows me they're overcharging significantly for...)

 

Anyone have any experience with this (or similar) kits for the Glock?

 

(Note, I'm moving to a new address in the same town, so it's a tad more complicated for me to get more permits than to just drop by the local PD and dropping off my paperwork)

 

 

I own a Ceiner 22 conversion for my Beretta 96 never had any problems; the only thing I don't like is that after the last shot the slide stays closed. The Advantage arms for $315 are expensive maybe because they are harder to get.

 

ttp://www.advantagearms.com/

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the only thing I don't like is that after the last shot the slide stays closed

 

Every 22lr conversion I've seen does the same thing. I think the only exception was a Colt Ace a friend bought a while back.

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the only thing I don't like is that after the last shot the slide stays closed

 

Every 22lr conversion I've seen does the same thing. I think the only exception was a Colt Ace a friend bought a while back.

 

My aa stays open.

 

the last time i purchased a box of 9mm i was not reloading yet and that was white box at 6.99 for a box of 50. :lol: :lol:

 

The key to the conversion kits is to use plated ammo and keep them well lubed, i have been using gl2 silicone lubricant and works very well i also tote the lube to the range to keep it lubed during firing session a small squirt every 50 rounds.

 

Who makes it and where should I apply? My 22A has some feeding problems :(

 

you can find the lube at dicks in the airsoft isle, thats right it is airsoft greengas pistol lube.

i have 2 airsoft pistols a 1911 blowback and a berreta 92 blowback, they kept me occupide while recovering from surgery this winter..built an indoor range :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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i have the aa kit for my g30 and it works great i love it ..it saved me a permit i got mine for 250 at a pa gun show mine locks back after last round the only thing is keeping it clean lead builds up fast but its great i would recommend getting one if you could find it

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