Posted: 4/25/2006 8:26:03 AM EDT
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Hey all, I'm new the forum. I'm building a WWI & WWII Collection of firearms and I would like to get a 1940's era 1911 Pistol. I had a question about the new 22 caliber conversions kits they have out. Does anyone know if there is a 22 caliber conversion kit for the WWII / Korean War Era 1911 pistol. I know that they have not changed much at all but after time the gun does change and still retain most of the original workings. Thanks Again Richard Simon, MD. " TRapture" |
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Best thing to do with a original GI is leave it as is and put it in a case. You could get a Springfield GI and try to pick up a Ace/Service Ace conversion kit (they've been out of production for some time, though). At least then you wouldn't have to worry about ruining the value of an actual GI pistol. www.sightm1911.com/lib/history/colt_ace.htm There are more modern .22 conversions, such as the one made by Ciener, but I think that's beyond the scope of what you're interested in. |
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I have a Colt Ace upper and as long as it is reasonably clean it works well. They will gunk up tho after 100 rounds or so. Mine is from the late 50s or early 60s. You can only use them on a full size govt frame, preferably a 70 or earlier. The Kimbers as OK but MAKE SURE if you buy one that you are allowed to try the slide on your frame as I have seen some that are just too tight and will bind up on some frames while they work fine on others. Mags for any of them are not cheap. There are NO USGI pistols that were made in the Korean era save the NM models. The last true USGIs off the line were in 1945. They were rebuilt as needed tho. |