If you are looking for a full-blown pistol, check out the Ruger 22/45. It has the same grip feel as the 1911. Even the Ruger Mark III is a good pistol.Abraham wrote:I've looked into buying a .22LR conversion kit for my Glock 19 and it appears the cost would equal (or come very close) to the cost of a new .22LR pistol. Since there's no economic benefit to buying a conversion kit vs. an outright purchase of a new pistol, I may as well buy a new pistol.
My problem: I haven't a clue as to what to buy. It seems everything I've considered has some dependability issues, i.e., the Sig Mosquito.
If you have experience with a dependable .22LR I'd appreciate your recommendations. (This'll be a range gun) I'd also like to add that simplicity in cleaning/maintenance is important. I'm not interested in something that breaks down into many moving parts as I have two left thumbs...
Thanks!
Some folks have had good luck with the Browning Buckmark, but I have never had any experience with them so can't tell you first hand.
I have a Ciener conversion kit for the 1911 and really like it. He makes them for the Glock 19 also. You can buy one for about $200, so a little cheaper than you will find a .22 pistol for, but you won't have to deal with swapping slides all the time.
Good luck on your search!