Chiappa 1911 clone in .22

[ktmmudd]

I saw this pistol in a gun store advertisement. I don't know anything
about them; are they OK or should I run away? This is strictly a fun gun by the way.

 

[writerinmo]

Do a google search on them, I know a couple of people who have had some problems with them and had to send them in a few times. They are made for high velocity ammo and tend to not function as well with cheap stuff. Still have some good reviews out there as well.

 

[gglass]

The Chiappa has about as much in common with a real 1911, as an Airsoft 1911 clone has.

If you want a .22 caliber 1911, the GSG1911 is the much more exact representation, for just a few bucks more than the Chiappa. With the exception of the slide, barrel and magazine (obviously), the GSG1911 shares most if its parts with any other standard 1911.

GSG1911:

 

[DukeNukem]

+1 on the GSG1911

 

[Jed Carter]

A better invesment would be get a real 1911 and a conversion slide for .22, but it's your money. I had a GSG firearm briefly, it was like a firing replica, metals involved were not going to stand the test of time, dumped it on a stranger.

 

[WC145]

+2 on the GSG, nice gun, good quality, set up exactly like my duty gun. Mine runs great and is very accurate. I see no reason the gun shouldn't hold up. They run about 10-15% more than the Chiappa but they're well worth it.

 

[MikePaiN]

Definately, go with the GSG
here's mine

 

[ktmmudd]

I think I'll look at the GSG; I wasn't aware of that model. I have a Gold Cup and a Combat
Commander that I could put a .22 conversion on, so I might go that route. Thanks.