So, I think I can justify a 1911 22 conversion for the collection.
Please calibrate me here. Would it be advisable to get a dedicated gun instead? Kimber, Colt/Walther, etc? I was told by a fellow shooters that some of the floating chamber designs are actually designed to have some recoil impulse and mimic the "real thing." In my case, less recoil is better. Bullseye accuracy is not a need. Having two or three magazines is a need. I think my preferences are:
1) It runs reliably on available ammo.
2) Low recoil.
3) Good sights.
4) It's not a toy. (Durable, worth owning, etc.)
5) Other. Cost, accurate enough to hit steel plates.
6) Supressor host?
I can't imagine ever being without a 45 (non ramped) 70-series host lower. Right now I have four modern examples. (Baer, DW, SA, and Colt). Is there anything else I need in a lower to be compatible?
Edit: Deleted reference to acquisition being a new-shooter training option for wife. I was hoping to solicit technical content regarding 22 conversions for 1911s.
Please calibrate me here. Would it be advisable to get a dedicated gun instead? Kimber, Colt/Walther, etc? I was told by a fellow shooters that some of the floating chamber designs are actually designed to have some recoil impulse and mimic the "real thing." In my case, less recoil is better. Bullseye accuracy is not a need. Having two or three magazines is a need. I think my preferences are:
1) It runs reliably on available ammo.
2) Low recoil.
3) Good sights.
4) It's not a toy. (Durable, worth owning, etc.)
5) Other. Cost, accurate enough to hit steel plates.
6) Supressor host?
I can't imagine ever being without a 45 (non ramped) 70-series host lower. Right now I have four modern examples. (Baer, DW, SA, and Colt). Is there anything else I need in a lower to be compatible?
Edit: Deleted reference to acquisition being a new-shooter training option for wife. I was hoping to solicit technical content regarding 22 conversions for 1911s.