Talin342
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Hi all, new forum member, not new to shooting, but relatively new to handguns. Just a few questions about .22lr conversions on a 1911.
I picked up a Springfield Armory GI.45 w/ 4" barrel - they label it as their "Champion" line. The 1911 sports a ramped bull barrel and a "reverse" recoil spring configuration, since it doesn't have a barrel bushing.
I was considering purchasing a Ciener or Kimber Kit. Doing my research I found out that neither will work with a ramped barrel. Both of those are out.
I contacted Advantage Arms, Marvel, Tactical Solutions, and Wilson Combat to ask about their .22 conversions. I have heard back from Marvel and Tactical Solutions and both confirm that their kits work on 1911s with ramped barrels.
Does any one have any experience using a .22 conversion kit on a 1911 with a ramped barrel, if so what brand? I like to get confirmation from two sources to be on the safe side of things.
Secondly, it seems like most of the makers offer a Standard or Commander length configuration. Does anyone know if you could place a Full-length slide on a Commander frame? I'd like the extra length, but I'm okay with using the Commander kit.
Thanks everyone....
I picked up a Springfield Armory GI.45 w/ 4" barrel - they label it as their "Champion" line. The 1911 sports a ramped bull barrel and a "reverse" recoil spring configuration, since it doesn't have a barrel bushing.
I was considering purchasing a Ciener or Kimber Kit. Doing my research I found out that neither will work with a ramped barrel. Both of those are out.
I contacted Advantage Arms, Marvel, Tactical Solutions, and Wilson Combat to ask about their .22 conversions. I have heard back from Marvel and Tactical Solutions and both confirm that their kits work on 1911s with ramped barrels.
Does any one have any experience using a .22 conversion kit on a 1911 with a ramped barrel, if so what brand? I like to get confirmation from two sources to be on the safe side of things.
Secondly, it seems like most of the makers offer a Standard or Commander length configuration. Does anyone know if you could place a Full-length slide on a Commander frame? I'd like the extra length, but I'm okay with using the Commander kit.
Thanks everyone....