GSG 1911 .22 pisol
GSG, our favorite German manufacturer of 22-caliber-firearms-pattered-after-other-firearms-and-endoresed-by-Kalashnikov-himself, have developed a .22 1911 pistol.
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American Tactical Imports will be importing the GSG 1911. Like the GSG AK and the GSG MP5 this pistol will probably not be a 1911 .22 conversion but a new design build specifically for the .22 LR cartridge.
I have emailed ATI asking about specs, availability and pricing. Hopefully they will take the time to get back to me.
UPDATE: coctailer took some photos at shot:
Thanks to Fred for the link.
UPDATE:
From Chris at ATI:
I can say that it feels just like holding an actual 1911, will come with a 10 round magazine and will be of fine German engineering. We have an expected MSRP of $369.00 on it but that is subject to change once we receive final importation clearence and see all the manufacturing costs. Check back with us later in the year on tat.
If they manage to make it cost less then a conversion kit for my Kimber I might look into it instead of a Mosquito.
There’s been a lot of talk about this one on the GSG-5 forum on ARFCOM, ATI says they’re aiming for a little under $400. The gun in the picture is just a mock up too, no ugly mold line running down the grip on the real one.
Their selling point is that it’s all steel and weighs the same as a standard 1911, plus accepts many aftermarket 1911 parts.
I’m the same though, it’s gotta be cheaper or a crapload better than the Kimber conversion for me to get interested. In the meantime, my P22’s running just fine as long as I remember to clean it.
Fred, thanks for the info.
I might have to look at those when they come out. Ill wait to see what others say about it though, looks nice for a 22lr handgun. Ive always wanted a 1911 frame but a 9mm just isn’t worth it, a 22lr might be for me though.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=6&f=41&t=266512
Some pics of the actual prototype and some info from ATI on the second page. Looks like they’re shooting for Xmas ‘09, targeted MSRP of $369.99 (no promises though)
Fred, thanks for the link. I have updated the post.
I buy that in a heartbeat if it’s not made out of plastic.
It’s not made of plastic.
I was very impressed with its quality for the price.
I’m kind of intrigued by this and am excited to hear what it retails for. Perhaps the coolest .22 lr ever is the single six. They come with conversion cylinders for 22 WMR as well. Good ole fashioned cowboy tech (sort of)! They run about 350 with the two cylinders. At that price I’d get one of these too.
-Don
I sure wish this was already out, I would love to have one. I have always liked the 1911’s, but I prefer .22’s so I have yet to buy one. And I’m not paying Kimber 800+ for a .22 pistol, though I’m sure they’re a good gun.
I like the Walther P22 real well but I would like to have a larger framed gun for a side carry. Hopefully that’s were this 1911 will come in. I should think so long as you can get it at a local dealer for $450 or under it would be worth it. One concern would be the cost of magazines though? I can get P22 magazines for $20 new and $10 used. My friend insisted on getting a Sig Mosquito and he can’t get mags for under $40. Also since 1911’s lack a rail I wonder how flashlights and lasers and such look on them? I think I would go for laser grips if I wanted a laser though.
Anyhow, this is a nice looking gun, probably better than the Kimber in my opinion.
i’d like it better if it was closer to my old ww2 era m1911a1 in details like the hammer and sights, but then i’m an old stick in the mud. for those used to the new “open slot” hammers and target sights it looks like a good deal. i do like the m1911 style grips though, i’ve had them on my carry gun for the last thirty tears or so.
“gunner”
( add: thanks for making this blog available by e-mail, i like what i’ve seen so far, and e-mail makes it easier to follow.)
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Would love to play with one of these. Please keep me informed as to when these are available.
I am realy looking forward to this pistol, but I wish they had a desert eagle .22 or a colt python or s&w 29 .22 those would be awsome!!!!
I talked to GSG in Germany at the IWA Show. They are still expecting the release to be around January 2010. The MSRP is still $369-$389
coctailer, thanks for the update.
I would like to know if the GSG 1911 has a floating chamber like the Colt Ace. I have have 2 of them and they are my pet hand guns.
Can you tell me when they will be for sale, I hold my local gun dealer to get me one. Thanks.
They are still planning for January release. I would assume the first part of February before they are seen on store shelves.
how much of this thing is injected molded metal? Zinc or other non -ferous?
tg,
from the looks of the photos i’d say the piece is all steel, it doesn’t have that “pot metal” look that you see in the cheap little “kiss me quick” .25 autos.
“gunner”
Any recent word on when GSG (ATI) will start to deliver the GSG 1911 .22 cal HV pistol.
Looks like a fabulous buy for the money and great for the range.
GRN
Spoke to ATI. The GSG 1911 .22 cal HV, will be available in the USA after the Las Vegas show. (looks like the last one in 2009 is November).
Also got a friendly and informative e-mail from the GSG Company (in Germany) and they indicated early next year at the retail level.
Suggest a visit to their website which I think confirms the quality of their endeavors.
So it looks like either late December 2009 or mid January 2010. I placed and order already through my gun store ( FFL). Asked both ATI and GSG to put me at the top of the list, but who knows. Would really like to add thgis pistol to my 1911 collection. (Clost .45 Cal Model 80 and Colt .38 cal Super.)
Also went to VZ Grips about fitting a set of Gator Back Micarta custom grips or a set of Double Diamond back Micarta’s Great site that I highly recommend. John VanZyck, owner, was kind enough to reply quickly and stated that his grips should fit any standard or clone 1911. And further stated that if they did not, send them back and he would offer a full refund. His custom grips are really something else to see.
G.R. Nolan
Nolan, thanks for the info
Hi
I have a few question this model
GSG 1911 22LR HV
1)What material he is made from ???????? Steel whether Znal ??????
2)Whether in the set 2 magazines ??????????
3)To what extent there is a guarantee how long?????
4)What his weight is???????
5)What parts are of metal and which around Plastic ??????
6)What quality of the workmanship is??????
7)Where can I buy GSG 1911 22LR HV in germany shop guns ?????
8)How much GSG 1911 22LR ???????????????
Thanks Information
Regards
Artur From Poland
PLZ ASK my Question !!!
THX
it’s not out yet, so the spec’s are still unknown