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    Default 1911 style .22 pistols

    Got and email ad from Classic Firearms which highlighted the ATI GSG 1911 .22 pistol. The price was pretty decent IMO and I already have a few other 1911's in .45 and was thinking about adding a .22 (even before seeing the ad)

    What are your opinions on the ATI GSG 1911 .22?

    What other 1911 style .22's would you consider and why?

    Thanks for the input.
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    Default Re: 1911 style .22 pistols

    Had a Sig/GSG 1911, with Mini Mags it functioned fine but left a lot to be desired in the accuracy department. Take Boondox's advice and get the Colt/Walther.
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    Default Re: 1911 style .22 pistols

    Quote Originally Posted by Boondox View Post
    I bought that colt/walther 1911 22 when it first came out.
    Love it , and accurate ,not picky on ammo to function....
    Quote Originally Posted by phill View Post
    Had a Sig/GSG 1911, with Mini Mags it functioned fine but left a lot to be desired in the accuracy department. Take Boondox's advice and get the Colt/Walther.
    Aren't we looking at the same gun here in both cases, just branded differently? I know the Sig version was finicky as many 22 semis can be.
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    Default Re: 1911 style .22 pistols

    The MIM slides are also prone to cracking. Get a Colt Ace slide or a good conversion kit for a 1911.

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    Default Re: 1911 style .22 pistols

    Quote Originally Posted by phill View Post
    Had a Sig/GSG 1911, with Mini Mags it functioned fine but left a lot to be desired in the accuracy department. Take Boondox's advice and get the Colt/Walther.
    The colt/Walther are built by Umarex which is owned by Walther but it's mostly dedicated to air and airsoft guns. It appears that some of their offerings are okay while others are lacking like the original full sized M&P 22 pistol. Mine ran well but practical accuracy was shit.
    Last edited by Hodgie; March 15th, 2020 at 11:46 AM.

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    Default Re: 1911 style .22 pistols

    Quote Originally Posted by RockIsland View Post
    The MIM slides are also prone to cracking. Get a Colt Ace slide or a good conversion kit for a 1911.
    I agree with the conversation kits, I had one made by Kimber and it was excellent.

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    Default Re: 1911 style .22 pistols

    I'd agree with the conversion... I had a Kimber and the kit- same trigger pull for both - GREAT for practice WITH your carry pistol.
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    Default Re: 1911 style .22 pistols

    My dad has a 'Sig' (GSG) 1911-22 and he had to put a bunch of upgrades in to even get it decent accuracy (it's no MK series that's for sure). The finish is extremely thin. Other than it functions fair enough.

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    Default Re: 1911 style .22 pistols

    Quote Originally Posted by gghbi View Post
    Aren't we looking at the same gun here in both cases, just branded differently? I know the Sig version was finicky as many 22 semis can be.
    Same gun different name. If you ordered 2 other pistols Sig would give you one. Had a hell of a time getting rid of them.
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    Default Re: 1911 style .22 pistols

    I have a SIG 1911/22 I agree with everyone else. Not the most accurate, kinda ammo finicky, so-so finish and don't forget about cleaning them. It sucks to tear down and reassemble. On the plus side the mags are heavy duty. I wouldn't buy another one if I had the chance.

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