Browning or Colt???
I'm lookin to buy a 1911 22lr pistol. Looking at both the Colt Gold Cup 22lr (made by Walther) and the Browning 1911 22lr. Anyone have any experience with either? Not much information or reviews that I have found on either.
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I recently tried the Colt GC 22, & didn't care for it. Not very accurate, trigger not very good. Zinc doesn't belong in pistols.
I think most folks will be happier with a dedicated .22 auto, & there are several out there: Ruger, S&W 422/622, Browning Buckmark.
If I just had to have a 1911 type .22, I'd buy a conversion kit for my 1911-type pistol.
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Look at the GCR from Germany (1911) and the sig Sauer made by GCR
Have one of each Xcellent0 -
Handled the Browning at a show Sat. For it's size it feels good. I have not handled the Colt yet, but the Sig felt good. Don't even look at the CHEAPPA junk [xx(]
I would get the Sig if I didn't have a Kimber conversion for a 1911 [^]0 -
My personal take on this, would be if it HAD to be one orf the two, the Browning. If I could go outside the box, it would be a standard 1911 frame, with an original Colt ACE conversion unit, or a Marbles conversion unit.
The newer 1911 style 22's are almost all made by GSG. That is the company who makes numerous 22's now, and started with the KH MP-5 look alike, the GSG 5. I'm with the other fellow, that Zinc does not only, not belong in a handgun, but it does not belong in ANY gun.
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Some of you guys need to READ the OP's original post! They are looking for a 1911 style 22 auto...not a woodsman, or a match target, nor a S&W 41.0 -
quote:Originally posted by dude1951
I'm lookin to buy a 1911 22lr pistol.
That's sort of a contradiction in terms, isn't it? [;)]
I agree with the others, if you want a 1911 .22 LR pistol, put a .22LR upper/conversion on a REAL 1911 pistol. That's going to be a better simulation of a 1911 than any replica gun, less expensive than the .22/1911 wannabes like the Colt, and of course, actually convertible to .45ACP! Plus the conversions require no license to buy, and no paperwork; you can legally have one mailed to your home.
If you just want a .22 for its own sake, then get a dedicated .22 built from the ground up to be a .22. The Ruger 22/45s are very good, and will still give you the "feel" of a 1911 grip, but in a tried and proven platform that's likely tougher than zinc-alloy replica guns.0 -
One more for no ZINC in a 22 semi auto. You will find that because of the FUN FACTOR in shooting a 22 as well as saving in cost on ammo the Round count will quickly rise in one of these types of pistols. the zinc will last for occasional use but IMHO not for 500 rounds a month. 0 -
The value on the zinc wannabe guns will crash, they are overpriced for what they are, and are just hyped up pot metal with a fancy name on them.
The Browning will hold value, if you buy either get the Browning.0 -
I would go for something that will not only retain all of its purchase price, but appreciate in value, as well as being made when quality, not the bottom line, was king. S&W 41, or a Colt Match Target. I would not buy anything that had potmetal in it. 0 -
If you want a Colt, buy an actual Colt....like a Woodsman or a Match Target.
Of the two, I'd pick the Browning.0 -
The Browning is a scale model... The Colt can use some 1911 parts...
Personally I'd throw the GSG 1911 into the mix - uses a LOT of 1911 parts... trigger, mag release, grips, safties, etc.0
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