I got my first 1911 when I was 15 and have been a fan for some forty five years. I later bought an Ace .22 long rifle conversion kit and carried it for many years while ranching or hunting. In a dumb move I sold that Colt 1911 and Ace unit and have wondered all these years why in the world I got rid of them. I now carry a Kimber Pro Carry or a Springfield with a Kimber .22 conversion unit. I have been wanting one of the Kimber compact .22 units that they have had on their website for a couple of years but did not actually have for sale. I understand Kimber is just starting to deliver them but meanwhile I picked up a German Sport Guns 3.5 inch barreled compact called the GSG 922, it is imported by ATI (American Tactical Imports). German Sport Guns also makes the Sig 1911 just different cosmetic markings. The GSG 922 is a 1911 style gun designed to fire the .22 long rifle from the git go and is not a conversion. It uses 80% 1911 parts and weighs in at 34 ounces loaded so it feels like a 1911. The magazine is metal and impressively made. It holds 10 in the magazine plus the one in the barrel for 11 rounds on board. I have fired over 250 rounds from mine so far with no failures to feed or fire. It seems to be as accurate as these old eyes can shoot and has become my carry gun around the ranch when I am working or feeding livestock as it fits well in the pocket of my barn coat. I do plan to remove the laser/light rail as it will not fit in my 1911 holsters, when it gets warmer I will need to carry it on a belt. If you like the 1911 I think you will find a lot to like in this little package. You can find it in many places for less than $300.00 which makes it a deal in my mind. Wild Ed
The 922 sports and overall length of 7" and a height of 5.5". It is constructed of Zamak-5 zinc alloy, which provides maximum hardness and durability. Designed for years of economical .22LR shooting pleasure, the 922 has a threaded barrel and is available with or without a faux suppressor.
Features:
Ambidextrous Thumb Safety
Extended Beaver Tail Safety
2 Inch Low Picatinny Rail
Single Action Compatible w/ Many Standard M1911 Parts
Specs Caliber: .22LR
Height: 5.5 Inches
Length: 7 Inches
Weight: 31.92 Ounces
Magazine Capacity: 10RND
Frame Material: Zinc Alloy
Finish: Black Anodized
Slide Material Zinc Alloy
Finish: Black Anodized
Sights Low Profile
Adjustable Rear Sight
Grips Black Synthetic Double Diamond Pattern
Barrel Threaded Length: 3.4 Inches
Material: Steel Trigger Material:
Aluminum Design: 3-hole Skeleton
Well now I like that gun a lot but wonder why they put that rail on it? Is it removable or do you have to do actual surgery on it to get it off?
ReplyDeleteHey man, you and Zach and I are alike in that we like the same kinds of guns. My daily carry in the summer is the Pro Carry and it's a great gun. I have a set of Crimson Trace laser grips on it. Excellent item to have.
I bought the Mitch Rosen made, Kimber marked owb belt holster off of ebay for it and it's one of my favorite holsters ever.
Be well.
Just take the slide off and remove two screws. The rail came right off and went in the box.
ReplyDeleteWild Ed and I think alike. I have a Kimber Pro Carry II, and while waiting (been 2.5 years now) for the Kimber COMPACT conversion kit to (really) hit the shelves/internet. I went ahead and bought the Sig/GSG/ATI 922-22 gun. It's awesome. I like it a lot. Especially the slide locking back after the last round has been fired. The 922 shoots all bulk ammo I put through it. Great review by the way.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course, I am still on the prowl for the silver Kimber conversion rimfire kit for my Pro Carry II. In my opinion, the shorter-length 1911's are far more attractive and make for great conversational pieces.
I still want one of the Kimber Compact conversion units also. I will just wait and someday someone will have a deal on a hardly used one. Yeah right!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words and the comment. It is nice to know someone besides family reads my stuff every once in a while. Ed
I just got one at gunbroker. Seems it's the only place one can find the Compact version.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for it to arrive.
Some dealers list them under ATI or American Tactical Imports instead of GSG.
ReplyDeleteI mean the Kimber compact rimfire conversion kit in silver.
ReplyDeleteAs per the GSG-922, I bought that last year. Superb gun.
I mean the Kimber compact rimfire conversion kit in silver.
ReplyDeleteAs per the GSG-922, I bought that last year. Superb gun.
Really like it but can't get over the Zink alloy. I like Acft aluminum slide
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