Advice on 1911 .22 Which one to Buy?

jr88 · May 9, 2011

Hello Fellow Shooters,

I have a burning desire to add another 1911, but I want a dedicated .22 so
I can justify the purchase to the misses. I have been looking at the COLT/Umarex ? The sig and the Browning. So I ask for any comments or feedback on these or any other models you might recommend.

As Always,
Thanks for your help in advance !

JR

Inigoes · May 9, 2011

GSG-1911

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mikec · May 9, 2011

I read somewhere that the SIG is a rebranded GSG.

The GSG seems to a good gun.

mike_in_md · May 9, 2011

What do you plan to use it for?

Auckland · May 9, 2011

mike_in_md said:
What do you plan to use it for?

Hunting,Long range shooting,Close quarters battle,Home defense,SHTF, Oh and Zombies

mike_in_md · May 9, 2011

Auckland said:
Hunting,Long range shooting,Close quarters battle,Home defense,SHTF, Oh and Zombies

Oh, in that case I'd go with the COLT/Umarex, sig, or browning :lol:

Auckland · May 9, 2011

I want the GSG. I have not heard anything bad about them. Except for the guy on here whose rubber bushing got chewed up.

BlueHeeler · May 9, 2011

Auckland said:
Hunting,Long range shooting,Close quarters battle,Home defense,SHTF, Oh and Zombies

At least you did not mention zombies… :lol:

jr88 · May 9, 2011

mike_in_md said:
What do you plan to use it for?

I plan to use it mainly to let my daughter and nephew practice shooting.
They have become fond of my wilson, but I don't like that not to mention
ammo costs for plinking.
I don't need a Target .22, already have that. I do prefer a decent trigger
and the feel of a 1911. Has anyone shot the GSG? what's the trigger like?

Thanks again

Expendables · May 9, 2011

I have a GSG 1911 and it is freaking awesome.

mike_in_md · May 9, 2011

jr88 said:
I plan to use it mainly to let my daughter and nephew practice shooting.
They have become fond of my wilson, but I don't like that not to mention
ammo costs for plinking.
I don't need a Target .22, already have that. I do prefer a decent trigger
and the feel of a 1911. Has anyone shot the GSG? what's the trigger like?

Thanks again

The Chiappa 1911 may be worth looking into as well. I have never shot one, but it looks like it may meet your expectations. Here's a review:

http://www.gunblast.com/Chiappa1911-22.htm

mcbruzdzinski · May 9, 2011

The Chiappa or the GSG. I think The Gun Shop in Essex has both of them in stock and on display.

ma_deuce · May 9, 2011

Advice on 1911 .22 Which one to Buy

The Sig is a rebranded GSG, same price. I've got a GSG I've shot the hell out of for several months. Great gun, no FTFs as long as I use high velocity ammo (target or subsonic won't cycle slide), no FTEs or jams. The opposite of my experience w/Chiappa, which has a shitty trigger to boot. The Browning's a nice piece to look at, except it's only 4/5 size. Don't know how it shoots. Colt's expensive, as you'd expect.

lee2 · May 9, 2011

gsg1911 all the way.
excellent trigger and accurate.

Revvin' Evan · May 9, 2011

I have the GSG and the only problem I had was the ambi safety fell out. Also, mine does cycle the subsonic and target loads very well. Trigger feels "real niiice" and super fun to shoot.

dave myrick · May 14, 2011

I just got the GSG 2 weeks ago and so far have fired about 500 rounds through it. The only complaint in that the out of the box sights are off. It shot low, however they include both a taller and a shorter front post in the box, along with the tools needed to replace them yourself. After changing the front post and rezeroing, the thing is phenominal to shoot. Feels just like a 1911 in the hand and will put the rounds wherever you point. At 10 meters, it consistantly prints 2 inch groups. I have shot CCI stingers, Remington Winchester and Federal bulk package HV plated rounds with no problems in feeding, ejecting or accuracy.
Dave

D2nds · May 14, 2011

Anyone actually seen the Sig to compare it to the GSG considering one or the other.

D2nds · May 14, 2011

Also Expendables or anyone else that whats to answer where can i get a set of those punisher 1911 grips?

Expendables · May 15, 2011

I ordered mine from duragrips.com

Ar1b3nz · May 16, 2011

Expendables said:
I have a GSG 1911 and it is freaking awesome.

Nice looking pistol, like the punisher skull, quick question is that a sticker or the grip came like that?

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