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marine6680 · October 1, 2012, 06:24 PM

Did you not make it over the border to get hands on time with some pistols?

The conversion kit is not a bad way to go, but neither is a dedicated 22 pistol. As was said, any trigger time is beneficial, so using the same frame and trigger is not a necessity, just a extra nicety.

Remember that using the conversion kit limits your options should you choose to get a lower power hammer spring. A #15 is reliable with centerfire, but #17 or #18 is needed to reliably fire 22. (stock is #22, so a #18 is still a big improvement to trigger pull)

Also remember that 22lr is not very powerful... so a polymer frame isn't a bad thing. Personal preference is always the decider though.

The MKIII is a good option and is metal framed... the 22/45 is a MKIII with a different lower frame... Polymer but shaped like a 1911 frame.

I have the SR22 and find it an excellent 22 pistol. Put 450rds though it this weekend.

For me... I just like having more firearms and a dedicated pistol means more in my collection.

October 1, 2012, 06:24 PM	#32
marine6680 Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2012 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 4,594	Did you not make it over the border to get hands on time with some pistols? The conversion kit is not a bad way to go, but neither is a dedicated 22 pistol. As was said, any trigger time is beneficial, so using the same frame and trigger is not a necessity, just a extra nicety. Remember that using the conversion kit limits your options should you choose to get a lower power hammer spring. A #15 is reliable with centerfire, but #17 or #18 is needed to reliably fire 22. (stock is #22, so a #18 is still a big improvement to trigger pull) Also remember that 22lr is not very powerful... so a polymer frame isn't a bad thing. Personal preference is always the decider though. The MKIII is a good option and is metal framed... the 22/45 is a MKIII with a different lower frame... Polymer but shaped like a 1911 frame. I have the SR22 and find it an excellent 22 pistol. Put 450rds though it this weekend. For me... I just like having more firearms and a dedicated pistol means more in my collection.