[MJRW]

Other than the 22/45 and .22 conversion kits. Just wondering if there is anything else out there.

[firestar]

Llama makes one. This is a .380 but it comes in .22lr also.Lllama (http://gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=8631526)

[9x19]

Browning's Buckmark line duplicates the grip angle and control layout.

[22x9]

Phoenix Arms Hp-22

Had an ex-Police Chief, after he examined it on the range one day, tell me "Hey. That's a real Single Action, just like in my 1911. Nice. I think I may go buy one just to have one. Thanks."

[KMKeller]

Does High-Standard figure in here?

[Ledbetter]

Smith and Wesson 422 or 622, if you can find one. Around $200. Not made anymore but very good pistols.

[MJRW]

What the heck? I have a 422, didn't figure it for a good 1911 trainer, though. Ok, my search is done. I guess all I had to do was look in the safe. :rolleyes:

[Ledbetter]

You will note, however, that the mag release is different (center of front of grip). The manual safety and the slide release are very similar.

[Standing Wolf]

Does High-Standard figure in here?

High Standard adopted the same grip angle and approximate shape for its 107 and later ML series .22 caliber pistols, but the controls are different.

[.45Ruger]

Ruger 22/45 uses the same grip angle or you could just get a .22 conversion kit for your 1911.

[MJRW]

.45Ruger, just wondering, did you read what I posted or are you being sarcastic?

[Beorn]

Hot off the presses folks!

Kimber has started making .22 rimfire 1911s. They also make conversion kits which (they claim) will turn almost any 1911 into a .22 shooter.

If you have the money (I don't know the cost, but hey, it's a Kimber), I think the 1911 .22s by Kimber would be the absolute best bet here.