phrogpilot
Member
- Joined
- Dec 3, 2009
- Messages
- 72
Yesterday I was in my local shop and saw, for the first time, the GSG 1911. I asked to see it, put it in my hand, said I would buy it, then asked how much ($334). The reason was twofold; I had heard good things about it, and it simply felt "right', just like my S&W 1911.
I love .22lr pistols and revolvers, and have owned many dozens over the years. I am also very quick to rid myself of poor performing or inaccurate ones. The three I currently own are a S&W 41, S&W 617 and a Ruger 22/45.
I have been looking for a 1911 .22 or .22 conversion; I am not a great shot with the 1911 and am looking for a way to get more practice without the expense.
The GSG 1911 is everything I have been looking for; the weight is very close to a full size 1911, it has great sights, the trigger is very good (mine 4.5lbs), the magazines are heavy and therefore drop out exactly as they do on all 1911's, making tactical drill training entirely possible. It also feels right, just as JMB designed it to be.
I went to the range today and put 250 rounds through the pistol, 160 CCI Mini Mags and the remainder Federal bulk. Before firing the first round I fully diassembled the pistol, cleaned and thoroughly lubed it. You will need to read the instructions the first time you take it apart; it is very similar to the 1911 but there is enough difference (a screw and a take down pin) that you'll want to follow the book. No big deal.
The pistol performed perfectly; absolutely no failures of any kind. It has a nice little recoil flip, which I like alot. Running through drills was great; the mags just drop right out. The bolt holds open after the last round, exactly as a 1911 does.
Accuracy was good, though I didn't put it in a rest. I was keeping 3-4" at 17 yards, which is about as good as I can do with a 1911 (and my not so good anymore eyes). Two of the instructors at my club, both of whom compete with 1911's, halved my spread, so I think the accuracy is pretty good.
I am delighted with the GSG 1911. From all angles except the bore, this is a 1911; it feels and looks terrific. Most imporatntly, it is great fun to shoot. This ones a keeper.
I love .22lr pistols and revolvers, and have owned many dozens over the years. I am also very quick to rid myself of poor performing or inaccurate ones. The three I currently own are a S&W 41, S&W 617 and a Ruger 22/45.
I have been looking for a 1911 .22 or .22 conversion; I am not a great shot with the 1911 and am looking for a way to get more practice without the expense.
The GSG 1911 is everything I have been looking for; the weight is very close to a full size 1911, it has great sights, the trigger is very good (mine 4.5lbs), the magazines are heavy and therefore drop out exactly as they do on all 1911's, making tactical drill training entirely possible. It also feels right, just as JMB designed it to be.
I went to the range today and put 250 rounds through the pistol, 160 CCI Mini Mags and the remainder Federal bulk. Before firing the first round I fully diassembled the pistol, cleaned and thoroughly lubed it. You will need to read the instructions the first time you take it apart; it is very similar to the 1911 but there is enough difference (a screw and a take down pin) that you'll want to follow the book. No big deal.
The pistol performed perfectly; absolutely no failures of any kind. It has a nice little recoil flip, which I like alot. Running through drills was great; the mags just drop right out. The bolt holds open after the last round, exactly as a 1911 does.
Accuracy was good, though I didn't put it in a rest. I was keeping 3-4" at 17 yards, which is about as good as I can do with a 1911 (and my not so good anymore eyes). Two of the instructors at my club, both of whom compete with 1911's, halved my spread, so I think the accuracy is pretty good.
I am delighted with the GSG 1911. From all angles except the bore, this is a 1911; it feels and looks terrific. Most imporatntly, it is great fun to shoot. This ones a keeper.