I am so ashamed.
I can't even tell you who the manufacturer is I'm so ashamed.
I have been wanting a 22LR 1911 style gun since I traded my Sig Sauer for a Judge.
I went to ZR Tactical Solutions to look at and buy a Browning 1911 since my research indicated it was so reliable.
I didn't want to pay $500ish for one though, but ZR had one never fired that they had put one of their update kits in: bushing, spring, guide rod, SAC, and plug, and it was $450, so I thought I'd go for it.
After seeing it (so tiny for a 1911), then holding it (so small and light), the only thing it had going for it was it was a Browning and so reliable.
I looked forward to buying it all last evening and today at work: but no.
They had 2 other 22LR (mostly had an array of your normal larger calibers).
There was this one (which shall go nameless due to my shame ) that they had really upgraded beyond the usual:
The ZRTS Ultimate Package including everything you need to upgrade your 1911-22.
It comes with:
-full-length guide rod
-slide alignment cone (SAC)
-bushing,
-spring
-plug
This package is designed to improve the performance of your 1911-22 pistol.
The bushing and SAC are fitted together before shipping.
We are the only ones who swiss turn a one piece guide rod that can never separate.
All steel construction adds weight and reduces split times.
Stainless busing replaces zinc die cast factory unit that is prone to breakage.
Oversized spring is much more reliable and doesn’t bind like the factory spring.
Further upgrades were:
-firing pin
-front and rear sight (love the "red" sight at end ofbarrel)
-Cerakote
-rear serations
-trigger kit
-STI grips
-a metal insert where the slide catch works (after the last shot) so it doesn't show wear (my Sig already showed some wear after only very few rounds)
You have to ask yourself: who buys an inexpensive 1911 and "trips" it out? ( I know I am asking myself).
But I just couldn't help myself: I tried to resist but I thought I'm never going to have a 1911 style 22LR that would have these upgrades that address the manufacturers deficiencies.
I was convinced that all the brands of 1911 22LR were not up to the standards of my Shield Compact 22 or even my Beretta Neos.
But, I'm a novice and I know others will say I wasted my money paying extra to upgrade an inexpensive pistol, but there was no 1911 22 that I found that was at that level (except the Browning, but too small and light).
I know the ZRTS Ultimate Package cost $70ish to buy and I had them install the parts in my Sig Sauer, including literally cutting out the guide rod to remove the non-fitting upgrades that were installed by the previous owner from C & W Accessories (not fit: too tight: bad machining): cost was $100.
These extra upgrades I estimate from looking online would be between $200 - $300. (I'll call and ask tomorrow).
So, since I was getting upgrades for the price I paid for the gun ($350), I had to go for it, being a 22LR lover.
I know the basic gun runs $100 -$150 cheaper, but I'll live with it.
OK, I know I'm going to get a hard time for feeding my low-end tastes, but I remind you that I bought a Ruger SR 1911 Gov't. model SS 5" barrel with its own upgrades tonight at Hoosier Armory.
I can't even tell you who the manufacturer is I'm so ashamed.
I have been wanting a 22LR 1911 style gun since I traded my Sig Sauer for a Judge.
I went to ZR Tactical Solutions to look at and buy a Browning 1911 since my research indicated it was so reliable.
I didn't want to pay $500ish for one though, but ZR had one never fired that they had put one of their update kits in: bushing, spring, guide rod, SAC, and plug, and it was $450, so I thought I'd go for it.
After seeing it (so tiny for a 1911), then holding it (so small and light), the only thing it had going for it was it was a Browning and so reliable.
I looked forward to buying it all last evening and today at work: but no.
They had 2 other 22LR (mostly had an array of your normal larger calibers).
There was this one (which shall go nameless due to my shame ) that they had really upgraded beyond the usual:
The ZRTS Ultimate Package including everything you need to upgrade your 1911-22.
It comes with:
-full-length guide rod
-slide alignment cone (SAC)
-bushing,
-spring
-plug
This package is designed to improve the performance of your 1911-22 pistol.
The bushing and SAC are fitted together before shipping.
We are the only ones who swiss turn a one piece guide rod that can never separate.
All steel construction adds weight and reduces split times.
Stainless busing replaces zinc die cast factory unit that is prone to breakage.
Oversized spring is much more reliable and doesn’t bind like the factory spring.
Further upgrades were:
-firing pin
-front and rear sight (love the "red" sight at end ofbarrel)
-Cerakote
-rear serations
-trigger kit
-STI grips
-a metal insert where the slide catch works (after the last shot) so it doesn't show wear (my Sig already showed some wear after only very few rounds)
You have to ask yourself: who buys an inexpensive 1911 and "trips" it out? ( I know I am asking myself).
But I just couldn't help myself: I tried to resist but I thought I'm never going to have a 1911 style 22LR that would have these upgrades that address the manufacturers deficiencies.
I was convinced that all the brands of 1911 22LR were not up to the standards of my Shield Compact 22 or even my Beretta Neos.
But, I'm a novice and I know others will say I wasted my money paying extra to upgrade an inexpensive pistol, but there was no 1911 22 that I found that was at that level (except the Browning, but too small and light).
I know the ZRTS Ultimate Package cost $70ish to buy and I had them install the parts in my Sig Sauer, including literally cutting out the guide rod to remove the non-fitting upgrades that were installed by the previous owner from C & W Accessories (not fit: too tight: bad machining): cost was $100.
These extra upgrades I estimate from looking online would be between $200 - $300. (I'll call and ask tomorrow).
So, since I was getting upgrades for the price I paid for the gun ($350), I had to go for it, being a 22LR lover.
I know the basic gun runs $100 -$150 cheaper, but I'll live with it.
OK, I know I'm going to get a hard time for feeding my low-end tastes, but I remind you that I bought a Ruger SR 1911 Gov't. model SS 5" barrel with its own upgrades tonight at Hoosier Armory.
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