Had a Colt .22 Conversion Unit for a Colt 1911 style pistol, barrel, slide, spring. It had a 'floating chamber' that was supposed to make the recoil similar to the .45 ACP. It was marginal at best. Picky about ammo. Not very accurate. I sure would not recommend it. But remember, this is just ONE example and opinion.
Handguns with Conversion Kit options
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Another vote for the Glock route to ammo versatility.
Pick whichever 40 or 357sig model you want, get a Advantage Arms 22lr conversion kit for your specific Glock model, then add whatever Lone Wolf barrels you want.
It all swaps in/out/around in just seconds.
Problem is... after the AA conversion and a barrel or two you could have bought a nice Buckmark.
Pick whichever 40 or 357sig model you want, get a Advantage Arms 22lr conversion kit for your specific Glock model, then add whatever Lone Wolf barrels you want.
It all swaps in/out/around in just seconds.
Problem is... after the AA conversion and a barrel or two you could have bought a nice Buckmark.
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RugerSteve
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Schnitzjr: I have a Glock 26, so you are saying that can be converted to another caliber? Just the 40? Who makes the conversion slide/barrel/spring?
RugerSteve
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I was mainly looking for something I could change to different calibers, not just a 22, but just change out barrels from maybe a 9 to a 40, 45, or a 22, by just changing out different caliber barrels, without changing slide also. I see that the 22lr conversion kit is 349., way too much for me. I'd rather just buy a new gun if that was the case. I would just like something that I could just swap out barrels, if they make something like that without having to change out the slide too.
You can take any Glock 40 or 357Sig and drop in a different barrel for 9mm.
You can not put a 40 barrel in a native 9mm Glock, the hole in the end of the slide is too small.
To convert a G26 to 40s&w you'll need a G27 slide & barrel... the spring is the same.
Yes, the 22lr kits are pricey. I've always wanted one for my G27, but not at those prices.
I'd probably buy a Bersa, M&P 22C, Buckmark or any of the other complete guns around the same money.
You can not put a 40 barrel in a native 9mm Glock, the hole in the end of the slide is too small.
To convert a G26 to 40s&w you'll need a G27 slide & barrel... the spring is the same.
Yes, the 22lr kits are pricey. I've always wanted one for my G27, but not at those prices.
I'd probably buy a Bersa, M&P 22C, Buckmark or any of the other complete guns around the same money.
The CZ Kadet Kit is a stellar unit as Walt says, and yes it has become pricey, but I think it is still worth the $400 price of admission. My Kadet unit practically use to live on my 75B until I recently scored a dedicated Kadet pistol locally for a price I couldn't pass up.
To put it in perspective, the high quality Marvel conversion units for the 1911 are expensive as well. You get what you pay for, and the savings in ammo, and fun you will have with the Kadet Kit is worth it.
To put it in perspective, the high quality Marvel conversion units for the 1911 are expensive as well. You get what you pay for, and the savings in ammo, and fun you will have with the Kadet Kit is worth it.
ch47gunner
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Worth it - The CZ Kadet Conversion Kit is pricey.
It'll keep up with my wife's MKII Target on the reactive range and is a blast to shoot. Plus I get to play with my primary HD pistol.
CZ75 P-01 w/ Kadet Conversion Kit
It'll keep up with my wife's MKII Target on the reactive range and is a blast to shoot. Plus I get to play with my primary HD pistol.
CZ75 P-01 w/ Kadet Conversion Kit
rt11002003
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I purchased the SIG .22 conversation kit for SIG 1911's. Installed it on my SIG 1911 Target. It is NOT impressive. The slide lock doesn't function properly, nor does the magazine release. I have to push the magazine down by putting my finger thru the ejection port. To add insult to injury, it isn't accurate, or close to accurate.
I'm sure some of you will advise me to get in touch with SIG. I dread doing that considering the ordeals I went thru with SIG over my purchase of a X-5 and attempted purchased of a p210 Legend Super Target.
I'm really surprised, all my SIG's have functioned perfectly, especially the German made guns. The .22 conversation kit is German made; the 1911 Target is US made. Go figure!
One positive light, my LGS is a high volume SIG dealer and has been a buffer between SIG and me.
Should have bought the kit thru him, not SIG Store on-line.
I'm sure some of you will advise me to get in touch with SIG. I dread doing that considering the ordeals I went thru with SIG over my purchase of a X-5 and attempted purchased of a p210 Legend Super Target.
I'm really surprised, all my SIG's have functioned perfectly, especially the German made guns. The .22 conversation kit is German made; the 1911 Target is US made. Go figure!
One positive light, my LGS is a high volume SIG dealer and has been a buffer between SIG and me.
Should have bought the kit thru him, not SIG Store on-line.Sig offers kits for the p229 and p226 which we've owned and shot. Both were at least as accurate as the original calibers. They are somewhat sensitive to ammunition quality and muzzle velocity. Remington Golden .22 solids feed well in both, but not 100%. I'd estimate we get 95% reliability. With CCI Mini-Mags, the reliability is nearly 100%. Keeping the chamber and bolt face clean is essential. I wipe mine down after every box of 50 rounds.
Ruger 1911's shoot well with Ciener, Marvel, and Advantage Arms .22 LR top units. Accuracy with all three is better than with the original .45 ACP caliber. I get < than 2" gps at 25 yds from all of them with Mini-Mags. The same Ruger CMD is fitted out with Colt 9mm, and .38 Super slide/barrel assemblies. In use, it's more accurate with the .38 Super unit than with the .45 barrel.
In use, I find that for the most part, I keep the .45 ACP slide on the gun, but do use the 9mm if my wife is shooting with me, or someone shooting with us wants to see the others. I will say that with .22 LR coming back on the shelves in moderate quantities, it makes sense to practice with it. The noise issue is considerably less, here on the farm with our grand babies napping back at the house.
HTH's Rod (pic attached)
Ruger 1911's shoot well with Ciener, Marvel, and Advantage Arms .22 LR top units. Accuracy with all three is better than with the original .45 ACP caliber. I get < than 2" gps at 25 yds from all of them with Mini-Mags. The same Ruger CMD is fitted out with Colt 9mm, and .38 Super slide/barrel assemblies. In use, it's more accurate with the .38 Super unit than with the .45 barrel.
In use, I find that for the most part, I keep the .45 ACP slide on the gun, but do use the 9mm if my wife is shooting with me, or someone shooting with us wants to see the others. I will say that with .22 LR coming back on the shelves in moderate quantities, it makes sense to practice with it. The noise issue is considerably less, here on the farm with our grand babies napping back at the house.
HTH's Rod (pic attached)
In reply to post #23 Rugersteve, you can convert a G26 Or G19 to a .40 G27 or G23 by simply swapping out the slide and barrel. You will need an appropriate magazine as well. Some will say you need to change out the ejector but you do not. I bought a complete nickel coated G23 slide for $150 ( New Years sale). If you look on Gunbroker you will see slides for sale all the time. It's cool because I got a new gun for $175 when all was said and done ( slide and mag) and it was shipped right to my door (no FFL required).