.22 pistol for more range time

[Jack Ryan]

The GSG and the Ruger are the only two I see making any sense at all and between those it is about what YOU want to do with it.

The advantages the way I see it is the GSG...
slides right in the the holster you pull your 1911 out of.
Until you pull the trigger you won't know the difference, IT IS a 1911.
Down side = spare mags are pricey.
It IS a 1911 and comes with "1911" sights.

Ruger advantage
It's a Ruger,
plenty of mags available
adjustable sights

Downside
I'm not sure about the holster situation with those
It's not a direct replacement training and disassembly drill for a 1911.

 

[Nsw550]

M&P-22

 

[rugertoter]

Don't rule out the Sig 1911-22. Same gun as the gsg. Absolute blast to shoot. And the feel is similar to the ria

Yes, and the cool thing about the Sig is that its function is almost identical to its bigger brothers. Nice gun for the money.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I'm a huge fan of the Buckmark. It has the feel and weight of a full size pistol. Not to mention it's a tack driver. I have seen Ruger's fail feeding bulk ammo on more than one occasion at the range. I also have a Walther P22 that has been flawless. It's a little smaller, but it lets me practice transitioning from DA/SA.

 

[Muntz]

I had the same issue and purchased the Ruger Mark III with the fiber optic front sight. It is an incredibly accurate gun and easy to shoot. Improved my accuracy with my larger caliber pitstols. It costs a little more but man it is a sweet gun.

 

[Rugarlover]

I love my Mark III competition model with the slab side 6.88" barrel. I can drive tacks with it at 25 yds. At 50 yds I'll commonly get tight groups about 2". Don't let the breakdown stories bother you.... once you get the hang of it It's really no problem. I suggest that you run only copper jacket ammo through it. The bore doesn't like waxy lead ammo like some Remington rounds I've used. I like CCI Mini Mags with the round nose. Federal copper jackets work well too and are a little cheaper.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

If you are concerned about field stripping the Ruger, I would recommend the Speed Strip kit from Majestic Arms in New York City.

Speed Strip Kit

One allen wrench and no profanity required.

 

[schoolmaster]

Since I prefer the grip angle of the 22/45 that was my choice. Mine is stainless and synthetic and is practically foolproff. Accuracy is excellent and it makes a good target/small game hunting gun.

 

[clelaj]

I really like my Browning Buckmark. May not feel just like a 1911, but is a blast to plink with .

 

[paperboy]

I would say the Ruger22/45 RP. Great accuracy and reliability.

 

[IndianaBuckeye]

I'll always recommend a good Ruger. They are rugged powerhouses. I have only had a few miss-feeds and they were all the same day..... Had a group shoot and my pistol was used for a few of the events. It had hundreds of rounds of cheap ammo through it. I lubed her several times, but the Remoil kept baking off...... even after the couple of stovepipes.... it was still one of the best performing guns that day.