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Daniel Moore

Daniel Moore

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Since nothing felt as good as right as the 1911 in hand, I have finally (with much help) decided on what I want.

It's a Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 (5" .45). Pictured is the the lightweight model, but I'm getting all steel and I'm going to have the slide hard chromed to get the two-tone finish (it looks nice and is supposed to be more durable than the parkerized finish). I'll keep the frame parkerized.

This summer I'll get my firearms id, find a local range, and start shooting. I'll probably work my way up to a .45 from something smaller so I don't pick up any bad habits. I'll have to save up quite a bit for this (maybe if I'm lucky I can find a good condition used one) and I'll never desire another gun ever again. ;)
 

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Rat Finkenstein said:
I think you can get .22 conversion kits for the 1911.
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Yes, but unfortunately most of them are single-shot kits. The K-brand one that I got never successfully went back into battery after ejecting a spent round. I know that many people have gotten kits that work, but the majority of them I have heard of/seen are disfunctional in one way or another.
 
The kimber .22 conversion kit worked for me flawlessly but I had it on my goldmatch -- haven't tried it on another brand of 1911...

You also could just get a Ruger .22 -- say a mark 3. Cheap, accurate, very fun to shoot.
 
I'm going to pick up a Springer Loaded this summer also. I still haven't decided on whether I want the parkerized, stainless, or blackened stainless. I'll probably just go with whatever is in stock at the local shop. I'm actually picking up my first pistol tomorrow, a Ruger 22/45. You might consider going that route also, the 22/45 approximates the controls and grip of the 1911.
 
Yes, but unfortunately most of them are single-shot kits. The K-brand one that I got never successfully went back into battery after ejecting a spent round. I know that many people have gotten kits that work, but the majority of them I have heard of/seen are disfunctional in one way or another.
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I know somebody who has a Wilson kit (on a Colt frame) that I have personally seen shoot and had the oppertunity to use myself and it was very reliable, with good high velocity ammo.
 
Once I get the gun, I plan on sending the slide in for a hard chroming unless I fall in love with the all black. I'll keep either the wood grips or if I want something else, I'll get Simonich Gunners. I also want to do the barrel/feed ramp polishing, and potentially replace the recoil spring with a Sprinco (are these worth the money- do they really prevent wear?). I'll also get an IWB holster. :cool:
 
What do you mean by single shot kits? All the 1911 .22 conversionon kits I know of are semi-auto with ten round magazines.

Marvel makes some nice conversion kits that get good reviews. I had one it was reliable and accurate.

Their unit one is guaranteed to group five shots into less than an inch at 50 yards. Which is up there with .22's that cost a lot more. Ships with a test target.
http://www.marvelprod.com/testtargets.htm

Their website is kinda wonky but here it is and use google to look for reviews.
http://www.marvelprod.com/beauty.htm
Edonis said:
Yes, but unfortunately most of them are single-shot kits. .
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At about $400, that conversion is going to be a little pricey. I think the best way to get in my .22 practice is going to be to rent for now since I can't own until I'm 21. I plan on keeping the 1911 that I will get as a .45. If I practice enough, I don't think the recoil will be a problem. I'd prefer something a little smaller for mag capacity, but the biggest mag capacity limiting factor is that the 1911 is single stack (and the double stacks would just be too big for carry).
 
chickenfried said:
What do you mean by single shot kits? All the 1911 .22 conversionon kits I know of are semi-auto with ten round magazines.
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What I meant was that the kit didn't work correctly until I sent it back to Kimber and they replaced it. Even afterwords, I had to have a 'smith look at it to ensure that it would return to battery after ejecting a spent round. It did this with all kinds of ammunition, high velocity, low velocity, standard loadings. I probably just had a lemon, but I've heard of other horror stories enough not to trust the conversion kits.
 
NeedleRemorse said:
It's a Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 (5" .45). Pictured is the the lightweight model, but I'm getting all steel and I'm going to have the slide hard chromed to get the two-tone finish (it looks nice and is supposed to be more durable than the parkerized finish). I'll keep the frame parkerized.
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Actually I'd did it the other way and got a nice black on the top to help with glare on the sights and hard chromed the frame because I have sweaty hands.
 
Considering the price of ammo today , you might look into loading your own !!
 
DOH I get it now, sorry for not seeing the joke :o

Edonis said:
What I meant was that the kit didn't work correctly until I sent it back to Kimber and they replaced it. Even afterwords, I had to have a 'smith look at it to ensure that it would return to battery after ejecting a spent round. It did this with all kinds of ammunition, high velocity, low velocity, standard loadings. I probably just had a lemon, but I've heard of other horror stories enough not to trust the conversion kits.
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