Chiappa .22 Rimfire 1911 Semi-Auto for $299

26. September 2009, 22:29 UhrGeneral Newsadmin11 comments

Now here’s something interesting and quite out of the norm!  Considering how expensive it is lately to just go to the range and shoot that nice 1911 you have, a company has taken a bold step at venturing where most would never dare.  I’m talking about a $299 1911 pistol converted to support .22 LR rim-fire ammunition.  Yes, you heard right…a .22 1911 on the cheap.  Considering the lack of ammo lately and just how expensive it has become just to go shoot a few boxes at the range, this seams like an enticing alternative.  We’ll have to wait and see if this will indeed be offered but based on the specs below and one who actually owns a full-sized 1911, I just don’t see how the mag will only hold 10 rounds of .22.

Dayton, OH --(AmmoLand.com)- Yes you read right, a complete .22 caliber 1911 .45ACP clone pistol for under $300!

For a price under most 1911/.22 conversion units MKS Supply, Inc., is making available a fantastic buy for gun owners across the country.

“We feel this affordable, accurate, reliable pistol will be exceptionally received by those who want a 1911 ACP clone in the popular, affordable and fun .22 LR rimfire round.”

Details: This is a full size clone of the standard 1911 .45 ACP. The weight is less than the original 1911 because both the slide and the frame are constructed of aluminum alloy. The lighter slide in particular also allows for reliable functioning it has much less mass for the recoil action of the diminutive .22LR round to function.

The internal components of the 1911-22 are all steel of course. The barrel is fixed to the frame to provide better accuracy. The fixed barrel also eliminates some not necessary parts found in the original .45 which was designed for full disassembly due to battlefield conditions.

Finish on the slide and frame is a tough flat black oxide finish. MKS Supply is also going to make available models with olive drab and desert tan powder coated slides.

Magazines are made of industrial-grade polymer and have been proven in extensive testing to be incredibly reliable as the polymer forming process ensures they are identical thus eliminating steel assembly and fit variances. And yes, MKS Supply will offer extra magazines at a no-gouge price around $20 MSRP.

Specifications:

  • Stocks (grips): Walnut with laser cut checkering.
  • Sights: Dovetail rear-drift adjustable sight (like original military sights).
  • Barrel length: 5-inches.
  • Physical dimensions: Same as the standard 1911.
  • Weight: 32-ounces (a standard military 1911 .45ACP is approximately 40-ounces).
  • Models: Standard black finish, olive drab finish, and desert tan finish.
  • Magazine capacity: 10-rounds. One magazine is included.
  • Warranty: Full-year parts and labor.
  • Manufacturer: Chiappa U.S.A., Dayton Ohio.

Consumers and dealers may gain more information by going to www.1911-22.com NOTE: the website is currently under construction and is expected to be up by about October 5th.

Source: AmmoLand

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  • Faron

    Have owned several versions of the 1911. All in .45 cal. and all good pistols. Found this version in a local pawn shop. It was new and caught my eye immediately. The dealer said he had sold one other but had no feed back on how the gun was. I looked it over and decided to try it. The price was right and the cal. made it even more appealing to hone skills with lower costs. Have put about 1,000 rounds thru it so far and i must say i am pleased with the results. It does not replicate the recoil of a .45 and didnt expect it would but as a tool to hone the mechanics of drawing, aquiring your target and sending a round down range it works to perfection. You must heed the mfg. recommendation of only using high velocity ammo or it will tend to have extraction troubles as well as keeping it clean. Mine has fixed sights and i will be replacing these soon but other than this its a great gun for the price. Would reccomend to the company to give more than one mag.

  • AJ

    I am a 1911aholic and I was thinking of buying this gun in order to hone my skills with a lower cost of ammo. Besides recoil and weight, How does this pistol “feel” compaired to a 1911. Apples and oranges, I know, I just want know its effectivness for training.

  • Randy W.

    I have owned several .22lr conversions for my Springfield 1911 over the years. I saw this pistol and figured for the price it was worth trying. The fit and finish are good and it is well made. The first range session (about 400 rounds) produced ONE failure, a stove pipe, with the cheapest Federal ammo. The second session (500 rounds plus) of mixed ammo produced no failures. Never had the same results with the previous conversions. All in all, this is a great plinker. Although it is not super accurate you will put most shots in the bull at 50 feet which is good enough for me. Buy it, enjoy it and KEEP IT.

  • http://www.klorg.com Bobo Chimp

    Try the target version with adjustable sights. Its a few dollars more ( no pun intended ), but well worth it. Also, mine likes velocitors way better than mini mags. Might be that a little extra uumphh helps the ejection process.

  • Possum

    Bought one yesterday my son and I shot 100 cc minis through with several FTE then shot 150 Rem bulk with the same results. We did clean the gun first as suggested. We did enjoy the overall performance but I hope the FTE promblem decreases over time. It is a $299 gun so I dont expect perfectin but if anyone has a suggestion please comment. Looking forward to getting more CC Minis today. For anyone buing this gun the sites are a little tricky as the front is designed for you to file to your likeing. So be patient wtih the accuracy it will come.

  • Cole

    I want to buy a Chiappa 1911 1911-22 also. From what i saw they had great reviews and work perfectly. But who thinks that i could trade a walther p22 even for one?

  • Bob

    I got one of the Chiappa 1911-22′s off of Gun Broker yesterday, still another one, auction ends today.
    Can’t wait to try it out. I paid alittle more too, but I also got 2 extra magazines with it, (total of 3)

    Will try to remember to come back and post my experience with it after I get it and go to the range.

  • admin

    Dave,
    Lawrence was actually referring to the new Sig P238 article posted here. He just commented on the wrong article.

    As far as the Chiappa goes though, may I ask how you got a hold of one? I haven’t been able to acquire one, even through Gunbroker.

  • Dave

    hey lawrence… the gun you bought was a sig mosquito.. not a chiappa 1911-22… they currently do not make a two tone chiappa… and def not with night sights… and chiappa would not be sent to sig to be repaired… two completely different companys…

    i did buy a chiappa the other day… shoots amazing… 7 yards offhand will cut rounds right on top of each other… and will feed anything i throw at it.. even some 15 year old winchester that a friend had laying around.. i haven’t found any ammo that wont feed or cycle yet… i shot about 1000 rounds throught it the other day. didnt’ even have to clean the gun… i had hardly any malfunctions, and the ones i did were caused from the junk 22 ammo i was shooting… not the gun….

    check out the review it got on gunblast…
    http://gunblast.com/Chiappa1911-22.htm

  • Lawrence

    I bought one from the Gun Broker. Paid a bit more for it, but considering its rarity the price was not too bad. I am normally not a fan of any 380 pistol, prefering my snub or a 9mm. But I also am a big fan of the 1911 style pistol. And finally someone made one that a person in south Texas can actually conceal…
    The pistol is the the two tone model with SS slide and “blackwood” grips. The first thing that jumped out at me was the beauty of this little pistol. Some have called this thing ugly, but I think not. A true work of art to look at. Fit and finish are outstanding(save one item) and the pistol has a very comfortable feel in the hand, despite its very small size. Feels lighter than its true weight indicates. Night sights are awesome.
    Too bad the thing came from the factory with a stripped out panel-grip screw !!! I noticed it not seating as deeply as the others and when I inspected closer, sure enough, it was stripped. NOT impressed. Also NOT impressed with the single magazine included with the gun, considering its price point. Currently, the little gem is back at Sig for repair/replacement.