magic7 2 Posted December 9, 2011 So I am looking to get a .22 for cheap/accurate range shooting and a .45 I only own a 9mm pistol right now. I am not sure which route to take because I was thinking of getting one of the two in a 1911. So now my dilemma becomes do I got a .22 1911 such as the GSG and something else in the .45 or do I get the 1911 in the .45 and get something along the lines of a Mark III for the .22 for range shooting. I am not looking to break the bank and would like to keep the total purchase under $1300-$1500 for both guns. Anyone got some thoughts to help me solve this? I know, it's a good dilemma to have Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted December 9, 2011 Well... look at the option of getting a 1911 in 45, and get a conversion kit for it in 22lr. This way, 1 permit. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magic7 2 Posted December 9, 2011 Well... look at the option of getting a 1911 in 45, and get a conversion kit for it in 22lr. This way, 1 permit. Very sneaky and I had all but forgot about this route until now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWombat 67 Posted December 9, 2011 Well... look at the option of getting a 1911 in 45, and get a conversion kit for it in 22lr. This way, 1 permit. I've just done exactly this, it allows me to use the same firearm as a .22 that I'll be using in competitions as a 9mm and hence really get a feel for the trigger. Depending on what your 9mm is then consider adding to your collection: .22 conversion kit for the 9mm (assuming one exists) .45 1911 9mm striker fired plastic firearm (e.g. Glock, XD/XDM, PPQ etc). It may be a struggle keeping all of this within the budget but it is possible depending if you go NIB or used. Then you have a good breadth to your firearms. hth TheWombat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted December 9, 2011 I only own a 9mm pistol right now. I am not sure which route to take because I was thinking of getting one of the two in a 1911. So now my dilemma becomes do I got a .22 1911 such as the GSG and something else in the .45 or do I get the 1911 in the .45 and get something along the lines of a Mark III for the .22 for range shooting. I am not looking to break the bank and would like to keep the total purchase under $1300-$1500 for both guns. Anyone got some thoughts to help me solve this? I know, it's a good dilemma to have Hold off on the MK III for now, but see what people here might want to sell, start with the 1911 in 45ACP and pick up a GSG 1911-22 and you probably will be able to stay under a 1300 bucks easy, and depending on how you do you might just see who had a MK III laying around after the 1st 2. So go get 6 Permits now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magic7 2 Posted December 9, 2011 Well to answer some questions: I currently have the Springfield XD 9mm in the 4" so the "plastic" is already taken care of. No .22 conversion right now that I have seen thus far. I actually applied for 3 permits in case, but right now the budget only holds for 2 guns... I don't believe I will ever be carrying so these are for the range only. Maybe I will get in to some comp shooting down the road. Im looking at the longer barrels for accuracy at the range so the 1911 fits that and of course it's classic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommy3rd 132 Posted December 9, 2011 have you also considered the sig p250 as your other option? you can have multiple configurations and calibers using just one permit, since the only serial number is on the fire control unit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 828 Posted December 9, 2011 Get a .45 1911 with a 22lr conversion kit. For the 2nd permit get a Glock 23 Gen4 or Beretta PX4 40 or a M&P 40 or some other kind of 40. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damjan 73 Posted December 10, 2011 Glock 21 in .45cal and then get a complete slide off gunbroker for 10mm. Since its a part you wont need a permit for a new slide. Also you can convert to 22.lr i believe with a conversion kit , same process , no permit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 828 Posted December 10, 2011 Glock 21 in .45cal and then get a complete slide off gunbroker for 10mm. Since its a part you wont need a permit for a new slide. Also you can convert to 22.lr i believe with a conversion kit , same process , no permit. Yes, they make a 22lr conversion kit for the Glock 21 or 21SF Gen3 and you can get a 10mm upper (maybe just a barrel)for it w/10mm mags. My Glock 21 is my 1911!! I know ill get flamed for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
this_is_nascar 162 Posted December 10, 2011 Does Glock make a .22LR conversion kit for any of its other pistols? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damjan 73 Posted December 10, 2011 Does Glock make a .22LR conversion kit for any of its other pistols? You can check this out: http://www.advantagearms.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=AASOS&Category_Code=FitTable But i dont have any personal experience with any .22lr conversions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
this_is_nascar 162 Posted December 10, 2011 Thanks. Looks like every single one is backordered. Glad I'm not in the market for one right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronald Silver 2 Posted January 9, 2012 forget the 22. yeah cheap ammo you can shoot all day but where's the macho recoil & the loud BANGS ??? I happen to love 38 specials. slight recoil & a little pop sound. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
