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.)
no problem gunner, the email subscription has become quite popular.
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
I bought a Chiappa 1911-22and love it. I found these images on line and want to make mine like this, does anyone know who I can fid to do it?
[img]http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/nitergr/1911b.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/nitergr/1911c.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/nitergr/1911a.jpg[/img]
I’d like to see a comparison review between the Chiappa 1911-22 and the GSG 1911. From what I’ve seen the Chiappa 1911-22 is very accurate.
ATI now has the final version in hand. They can start importing them in a few weeks.
When realsed GSG 1911-22 LR DATE MONTH YEAR ???
Yeah when does this shit release in North America? All I can find online are release date estimates from January 2009, which isn’t really up-to-date. These strudels need to get their marketing act together and promote this bitch before the Chiappa and others take over.
Hello,
The 1911 pistol will probably not be available in the US until mid January. We are still in the final stages of the ATF paperwork shuffle to start bringing these in and that time is our earliest possible estimate right now.
Christopher Marzahn
Import Administrator\CSR
This is a e-mail I received regarding the GSG1911-22
What about Australia. Does anyone know how long until the GSG 1911 reaches us, not long after I hope.
february 2010, regards, michael
Man, the waiting is killing me! What’s the latest from BATF? Are there any update about the release date?
This date is february 2010 update
ChliP Chlip
I have got new info
hello artur, a development of a new gun takes between one and one and a half years. over 100 single parts are in this pistol, so you should understand that it could happen that some parts could have a final adjustment before full series will start. and then it is the normal way that a product will come out one, tow or three month later !!!!
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Michael Swoboda
German Sport Guns GmbH
Oesterweg 21
59469 Ense – Höingen
Tel. +49 29 38 – 9 78 37 – 300
Fax. +49 29 38 – 9 78 37 – 130
m.swoboda@germansportguns.de
Regards
Fenixom1911, thanks for the info.
Thanks for that Fenixom1911. YAY! Can’t wait!
Really looking forward to the GSG 1911. Now have two 1911 Colts (.45 ACP and .38 Super) and a 1911 Kimber (.22 LR). Hope the GSG can be added to the colection soon.
GRN
Does anyone know if it has a functioning grip saftey? Is it just cosmetic? Will the barrel be fixed to the frame or will it be very similar to mil-spec? I’ve seen the cheaper (non-authentic) .22 1911 that’s currently on the market, but I don’t like it too much…I look foward to buying a true .22lr 1911.
Does the manufacture’s comment left by Fenixom1911 on Dec 28th mean that the pistol is being twiked for 1-3 more months from that day or does this mean it’s currently (at the end) of that process?
Thank you!
I hope so February is the last date
I hope so GSG better 100% from Chiappa 1911
Any news from the 2010 SHOTshow? Why is it so quiet?
Talked to GSG at SHOT and Micheal is thinking they will be shipping to the states in March with the new GSG rifles.
I checked out the 1911 again(I posted the pics above also) and they look really nice. It will be a better option over the Chiappa since it will take standard 1911 upgrade parts.
The GSG version feels a lot nicer than the competition also.
It’s been delayed a lot from the original estimates of January, (If you can call 2 month delay “a lot”) but I think the end result is worth it.
Michael can elaborate more when he gets back to his computer in Germany to post in here, but I think they are only waiting for ATF approval for the shipment.
with the new administration on power being anti-gun hopefully atf will not be playing silly buggers with the paperwork.
talked to ati on 01/27/10,they said atf has approved gsg-1911 and will be
shiped to usa 3rd week of feb.
Bravo!
Found some pictures of GSG1911. It’s supposed to be from the 2010 SHOT show.
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Here’s the complete story:
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(as usual, remove the space before cutting and pasting. Enjoy!)
I hope so is date a February is a last !!!!
What price will be ??
How many will cost new magazines ??
I hope that he will be better than Chiappa !!!
Hi
I have new info from Michael Swoboda !!!
Hello artur, will be released in march.
Msrp in europe will be around € 450,00.
Extra magazine around € 30,00,
One year warranty.
Best regards, michael
According to the following website, it’s in stock for 349.95!
http://gcegunsnammoinc.com/product.sc?productId=152
Is this for real?
I just talked to a sales rep from ATI and he informed me that the GSG 1911 will officialy be avaliable to distributers in the US at the end of this month (March 2010).
Some sites say it’s still backordered. I hope it’s available now tho.
Not true. This guy is trying to harvest money before the guns are even in the country.
I’ve been emailing with a guy at GCE Guns and Ammo. He had 2 yesterday, I asked how he had them before anyone else. The reply I got said he had 26 at the beginning of last month, but has sold those last two in the last 24 hours. Hmmm…
Did any of you guys order one from him?
Hhhhmmm. ….. Suspicious it is.
talked to ATI today,they now say end of month before guns will be sent to
dealers.
I hope so is true