GregoryB.
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Wanting to get a 1911 in 22lr for shooting/plinking close around the house and animals. Don’t want a conversion kit. Any suggestions on a reliable pistol ? Thanks.
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22lr 1911 suggestions
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flynlow
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My BIL has a Browning 1911-22. I haven't shot it but he loves it and he's the kind of guy that would get rid of it if he had any issues.
Jester896
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pjciii
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Saw this the other day. Haven't looked at any reviews.
www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com
Walther Colt Government 1911 A1 22 LR Rail Gun
Walther: Colt Government 1911 A1 22 LR Rail Gun for sale at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore.
www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com
GregoryB.
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I like the looks of that Browing.
GregoryB.
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Jester896
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hope you saw that it is used. Looks like a regular Service Model. I haven't check reviews either...I just saw that one in an email.
The other 2 have dovetail sight and would be easier to change depending on your use.
The other 2 have dovetail sight and would be easier to change depending on your use.
GregoryB.
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I did see that it was used. The dovetail rear sight gives me the option of mounting a small red dot site with the proper plate.
Dub
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One thing to confirm is the footprint of the various offerings.
I believe the GSG/Sig is same dimensions as a standard centerfire 1911.
I think the Browning .22lr & .380 models, while 1911-ish....are smaller scaled versions.
You may have a strong preference in either case....just wanted to mention it.
Gator89
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I have both a GSG and a Walther phony pony Colt.
The Colt is simpler to take down due the barrel being attached to the frame.
My GSG has a screw that holds the barrel in place that has to be removed to remove the slide from the frame.
Both of mine shoot minute of beer can. But my TX-22 and my Ruger Mark 4 22/45s come out of the safe more often.
The Colt is simpler to take down due the barrel being attached to the frame.
My GSG has a screw that holds the barrel in place that has to be removed to remove the slide from the frame.
Both of mine shoot minute of beer can. But my TX-22 and my Ruger Mark 4 22/45s come out of the safe more often.
bullethead
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CDNN has three different variations of Colt A1 1911 .22 advertised for $299
bones454
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Most of the 1911 22’s are made of plastic but Rock Island has the only steel 1911 on the market but it’s not cheep.
I own the browning in both .22 and .380 (for my wife). They both are great guns. The .22 especially. It shoots everything i feed it. The 380 is a bit finicky with budget ammo. It likes full power defensive ammo.
The little browning is so easy to carry. I carry it everywhere on my property. It is my primary armadillo gun primarily because it is always with me. My browning gets beat up climbing in and out of trucks, yard work and gets rained on… i just wipe down and reholster. It is so light and comfortable that i have carried it into town several times forgetting it is with me open carry (i usually ccw in public).
My recommendation is find one with the larger sites. The GI sights are ok, but the sites on the 380 are excellent (mine in photo is black label)
The little browning is so easy to carry. I carry it everywhere on my property. It is my primary armadillo gun primarily because it is always with me. My browning gets beat up climbing in and out of trucks, yard work and gets rained on… i just wipe down and reholster. It is so light and comfortable that i have carried it into town several times forgetting it is with me open carry (i usually ccw in public).
My recommendation is find one with the larger sites. The GI sights are ok, but the sites on the 380 are excellent (mine in photo is black label)
That is a beautiful pistol
GregoryB.
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Thanks for all the input. Still haven’t decided which one I want. Those Brownings look nice. There is a 10mm Kimber Super Jäger tugging at my heart strings that may get put on layaway before I get a new 22.
Yea, i hear that. Almost always my rule is buy a big gun before a little gun
GregoryB.
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At $2500 that Kimber takes a big bite out of my spending money. Will need to spread it out over a couple of months.
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