srv656s
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So what do you all know about this?
I'm considering getting a .22 pistol for practice. I kinda did it the wrong (re: expensive) way when it came to pistol shooting. My first pistol was a .45 USP, and from there I got a couple Makarov's, a CZ-52, and finally a couple of 1911's. Now my budget's getting tight, and I can't afford to shoot a couple hundred rounds of .45 through my guns every time I go to the range so I'm thinking of getting myself a .22 to practice with… Sounds like a good plan, but I can't decide what to get.
I'm considering the Ruger 22/45 since it has the familiar 45 grip angle, however one of my 1911's is pretty much just collecting dust in the safe. It's a Norinco 1911, and is pretty crappy compared to my Kimber, so I'm thinking of doing a project on it. I'm thinking if I get a Ciener or Marvel conversion kit, I could dedicate my Norinco to it, and then be able to practice on a gun that feels the same as my carry gun (Kimber). I've read really good things about the Marvel conversion kit, but the Ciener one is a lot cheaper, and I get the dealer discount on it through Brownells.
Anyone got any tips or ideas on this?
Any advice is welcome.
Here's the Ciener kit:
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=5476
Here's the Marvel kit:
http://www.marvelprecision.com/
Shawn
I'm considering getting a .22 pistol for practice. I kinda did it the wrong (re: expensive) way when it came to pistol shooting. My first pistol was a .45 USP, and from there I got a couple Makarov's, a CZ-52, and finally a couple of 1911's. Now my budget's getting tight, and I can't afford to shoot a couple hundred rounds of .45 through my guns every time I go to the range so I'm thinking of getting myself a .22 to practice with… Sounds like a good plan, but I can't decide what to get.
I'm considering the Ruger 22/45 since it has the familiar 45 grip angle, however one of my 1911's is pretty much just collecting dust in the safe. It's a Norinco 1911, and is pretty crappy compared to my Kimber, so I'm thinking of doing a project on it. I'm thinking if I get a Ciener or Marvel conversion kit, I could dedicate my Norinco to it, and then be able to practice on a gun that feels the same as my carry gun (Kimber). I've read really good things about the Marvel conversion kit, but the Ciener one is a lot cheaper, and I get the dealer discount on it through Brownells.
Anyone got any tips or ideas on this?
Any advice is welcome.
Here's the Ciener kit:
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=5476
Here's the Marvel kit:
http://www.marvelprecision.com/
Shawn