redneck2
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i have an original WW II 1911 in exceptional condition. Been offered a conversion to .22 for $200. Be nice to shoot them rather than .45's. Wondering what it takes to convert and how well they work
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I use a Ceiner conversion on a Colt 1911 and a Remington R1. Just take the slide and barrel off, put the 22 conversion on and insert the slide stop. Load the 22 magazine with 22 long rifle ammo and you are set to go.i have an original WW II 1911 in exceptional condition. Been offered a conversion to .22 for $200. Be nice to shoot them rather than .45's. Wondering what it takes to convert and how well they work
TIA
It's $200, not $100. Still seems like a really decent dealWhat brand of conversion is it?
Almost all the new conversions just require replacing the upper end. Slide, barrel and recoil assembly. I've got a Ciener conversion I've used for years. Runs like a top.
$100 for a working conversion of any brand is a steal!
One thing to beware of -- there are many different .22 conversion kits for the M1911, and some of them are quality, others are junk. Be sure you know what you're getting.