1911 22lr conversion or new pistol? opinions

[chakup]

Have you looked at the buckmarks? Just curious. I looked at both and chose the buckmark after handling both. BC nailed it I think. Average shooter probably won't notice much difference (unless of course you are a natural with one or the other).

 

[Demitrios]

Or if you feel like waiting a couple of months you could get one of these.

http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=434455

 

[Jim K]

I have used several conversion units and have not found any that will shoot as well as a good .22 pistol or revolver. They were originally intended for inexpensive military training for those armed with the .45 pistol, so they didn't have to shoot any better than the average GI .45.

If you want to retain some of the feel of the 1911 type, Ruger makes the 22/45 which has the grip angle of the 1911 and will run well under $400. Other alternatives are the S&W .22 autos and revolvers; a used K-22 would be a very nice gun and should run under $400.

Jim