ruger

[sprice]

Well I'm geting my 1911 this summer and need a practice .22 handgun; so it is between the Ruger mk I, mk II, mk III, and 22/45 mk III. What one do you think I should get? What is the better gun?

I have considered a conversion kit; but I'd rather have another gun for the same price as one and a half guns if ya know what I mean.

 

[Mags]

You think of getting a 22lr conversion for your 1911?
They range from 199 to 299 and would be much more closer to shooting your carry gun as that is exactly what you would be doing.

 

[mljdeckard]

I was thinking the exact same thing. You can get hi-caps for a Ciener conversion kit too. No other option is going to be more realistic practice for your 1911.

 

[Quoheleth]

I toyed with the same question and decided, if I wanted to add another .22 to the stable, go with the conversion kit.

To me, the .22/45 isn't thick enough to "feel" like a 1911.
The Mk II/III series has the Glock-like grip angle. DEFINITELY not 1911.

That said, if you want a .22 "just because," I would go the Mark II (used)/III(new) over the Mk 1, because the II and III have last shot hold-open, more available mags, and easier-to-grip charging "ears" on the bolt.

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[theotherwaldo]

I like my Mark I, but I wouldn't suggest that anyone should prefer it to a Mark II.

-And it's nothing like a 1911. More like a Luger in handling.

 

[Nugilum]

The 22/45 feels like a 1911 to me.

If you want a practice gun, then the 22/45 should be your choice. Similar set-up between the two handguns.

 

[Redneck with a 40]

I have the 22/45 Mark II, love it. I don't care for the Mark III, all that lawyered up safety garbage.

 

[10-Ring]

I think you have 2 choices here -- the 22/45 or a 22lr conversion kit for your 1911.

 

[76shuvlinoff]

I run the Kimber conversion on my fullsize Kimber 45. By the time I got it shipped to me it was $300. The other .22s mentioned are fine but except for the lack of a last round lock open feature at least this has the same manual of arms as my .45

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

The 22/45 most closely (not exactly) duplicates the grip angle and control location of the 1911.

 

[EGGMAN240]

I love my Mark III. Just installed a Voltquartsen accurizing kit and this is a real tack driver!!!

 

[ArmedBear]

22/45 Mark II would be my first choice.

Second would be a 22/45 Mark III. You can always drop in a Mark II hammer and elimiate the magazine disconnect hassle when reassembling the gun.

I have a 22/45 Mark II Competition Target (6 7/8" slabside blue barrel) and the thing is flawless for what it's worth. I can put bricks through it without a FTF or FTE. Accuracy is good enough for bullseye competition.

I've also got a Mark II Target (like the current Mark III Competition) that's had a good 'smithing and Volquartsen parts put in it. It wears a Leupold scope and shoots exactly where the crosshairs line up, with relatively cheap ammo. I've been using it for local and NRA matches. If I'm not in the X-ring, it's me, not the gun. I can generally tell you where my shots hit (or miss ) before I look through the spotting scope.

I can't say enough good about the Rugers. The 22/45 is probably a better choice for crossover practice with the 1911, and the plastic lower half won't rust on you when you take it out plinking and sweat all over it.

Just follow the manual precisely when reassembling it.

 

[murph50]

I voted for 22/45 MkIII because I have one--I do like it but I prefer my Browning buckmark

 

[Eightball]

I have considered a conversion kit; but I'd rather have another gun for the same price as one and a half guns if ya know what I mean.

I went with the conversion kit.....and I'm able to practice my draw, shooting, manipulation, point shooting, etc on the firearm I CCW, with the same dimensions and trigger.

But if you're going to get something with a different operating procedure, trigger, dimensions, etc.....the 22/45 at least mimics the grip angle.

 

[JImbothefiveth]

I don't own either, however, I though the 22/45 had a better grip, and it's more like a 1911.

 

[Baneblade]

My friend uses a 22/45 which has been modified to use 1911 grips. It works out great, but still isn't as good as a conversion kit for actual 1911 training.

However, it is a sweet shooting gun.