.22LR conversion kits

IZinterrogator · February 21, 2009, 02:46 AM

Denny, I know you have been doing a lot of articles lately on how to keep your training regimen up with the bad economy, so how about an article comparing some of the .22LR conversion kits out there for the AR and various pistols?

Tommy Vercetti · February 21, 2009, 03:07 AM

I want a review of the Colt 1911A1 version and the Beretta 92FS version

Denny Hansen · February 21, 2009, 11:22 AM

We covered .22 LR conversion kits in the first two of the "Shoot 'N Save" column, but we have more on the way.

Denny

**4V50 Gary** · February 21, 2009, 07:29 PM

I love conversion kits. I've got two Colt Aces (one for the Series 70 and the other for the Series 80) with the Williams floating chamber as well as the Kadet Conversion for the CZ-75.

Never played with the Ceiner for the AR and instead bought a Kuehl dedicated upper with the modified Ceiner.

Fuzzykpd · February 27, 2009, 09:58 PM

Niewbie here. I am getting back into Handgunning after a twenty year hiatus and am trying to find the best all around 9mm/.22 conversion gun and kit. I have only found the CZ 75B series so far and while I like what I see, I am wondering if there are others like it out there that might be comparable and offer me more choices. I prefer to practice with a .22 due to affordability and ease of teaching my girlfriend and grandson how to shoot the same handgun. I cant afford a bunch of guns so figure this is my best overall option.

I appreciate any and all responses and suggestions. thanks Fuzzy

OuTcAsT · February 27, 2009, 11:19 PM

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Never played with the Ceiner for the AR and instead bought a Kuehl dedicated upper with the modified Ceiner.

Got a Ceiner for my AR several years ago, even did a range report on it here somewhere. I love it, shootin' on the cheap!

**4V50 Gary** · February 28, 2009, 11:58 AM

I didn't play with my ceiner because I knew the .224 bore was unsuitable. It's fine for short range (50 yards) and if you don't mind scrubbing lead out of the barrel. That's why I went with a dedicated upper instead. BTW, I also have the Colt .22 LR adapter too but I've never played with that either. It's new in the vacu-formed package.

IZinterrogator · February 28, 2009, 12:45 PM

i'd like to see a review of the Sig conversions and the Ciener kits for the 1911 and Beretta.

curt.45 · February 28, 2009, 01:46 PM

if it helps I bought a Sig 226 in .22 the polymer frame job its ok, it doesn't lock open on the last round, just the way its designed, and it seems to be just a bit picky on ammo, subsonic rounds wont cycle it.as for accuracy it seems to hit where I aim, I've only shot it out to 50 feet as that's all the indoor range affords, maybe if the weather ever gets warmer I'll try it farther out.

I also have the Ciener kits for the 1911 and Beretta 92 but its been awhile since I shot them and then it was plinking, no function problems with any ammo as I recall but I probably didn't shoot any subsonic.

ken grant · March 20, 2009, 08:33 PM

AA Kit for Glock 19/23
AA Kit for Glock 20/21
Ciener Kit for 1911 Commander size
Ciener Kit for AR's

Well pleased wih all of them, the AA's are ammo picky but work great with Mini-Mags and Remington G.B. Bulk Pks.

February 21, 2009, 02:46 AM	#1
IZinterrogator Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2004 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 2,457	.22LR conversion kits Denny, I know you have been doing a lot of articles lately on how to keep your training regimen up with the bad economy, so how about an article comparing some of the .22LR conversion kits out there for the AR and various pistols? __________________ "If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!” - Samuel Adams

February 21, 2009, 03:07 AM	#2
Tommy Vercetti Senior Member Join Date: June 26, 2004 Location: Fairhope, Alabama Posts: 1,119	I want a review of the Colt 1911A1 version and the Beretta 92FS version __________________ "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross." Sinclair Lewis, (It Can't Happen Here, 1935) "Orators are most vehement when their cause is weak" Marcus Tullius Cicero

February 21, 2009, 11:22 AM	#3
Denny Hansen Staff Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2001 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 2,422	We covered .22 LR conversion kits in the first two of the "Shoot 'N Save" column, but we have more on the way. Denny __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

February 21, 2009, 07:29 PM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	I love conversion kits. I've got two Colt Aces (one for the Series 70 and the other for the Series 80) with the Williams floating chamber as well as the Kadet Conversion for the CZ-75. Never played with the Ceiner for the AR and instead bought a Kuehl dedicated upper with the modified Ceiner. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

February 27, 2009, 09:58 PM	#5
Fuzzykpd Junior Member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1	best conversion compatable 9mm/.22 pistols Niewbie here. I am getting back into Handgunning after a twenty year hiatus and am trying to find the best all around 9mm/.22 conversion gun and kit. I have only found the CZ 75B series so far and while I like what I see, I am wondering if there are others like it out there that might be comparable and offer me more choices. I prefer to practice with a .22 due to affordability and ease of teaching my girlfriend and grandson how to shoot the same handgun. I cant afford a bunch of guns so figure this is my best overall option. I appreciate any and all responses and suggestions. thanks Fuzzy

February 28, 2009, 11:58 AM	#7
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	I didn't play with my ceiner because I knew the .224 bore was unsuitable. It's fine for short range (50 yards) and if you don't mind scrubbing lead out of the barrel. That's why I went with a dedicated upper instead. BTW, I also have the Colt .22 LR adapter too but I've never played with that either. It's new in the vacu-formed package. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

February 28, 2009, 12:45 PM	#8
IZinterrogator Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2004 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 2,457	i'd like to see a review of the Sig conversions and the Ciener kits for the 1911 and Beretta. __________________ "If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!” - Samuel Adams

February 28, 2009, 01:46 PM	#9
curt.45 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2008 Location: Fort Wayne Ind. Posts: 866	Sig 226 .22 if it helps I bought a Sig 226 in .22 the polymer frame job its ok, it doesn't lock open on the last round, just the way its designed, and it seems to be just a bit picky on ammo, subsonic rounds wont cycle it.as for accuracy it seems to hit where I aim, I've only shot it out to 50 feet as that's all the indoor range affords, maybe if the weather ever gets warmer I'll try it farther out. I also have the Ciener kits for the 1911 and Beretta 92 but its been awhile since I shot them and then it was plinking, no function problems with any ammo as I recall but I probably didn't shoot any subsonic.

March 20, 2009, 08:33 PM	#10
ken grant Member Join Date: December 20, 2004 Posts: 59	AA Kit for Glock 19/23 AA Kit for Glock 20/21 Ciener Kit for 1911 Commander size Ciener Kit for AR's Well pleased wih all of them, the AA's are ammo picky but work great with Mini-Mags and Remington G.B. Bulk Pks.